Reviewer Training 2011

Welcome & Introductions Co-Chairs

 Purposeful  Supportive  Collegial  Interactive  Demonstrating integrity  Focused on evidence  Identifying continuous improvement  Confidential

 General Education (Ed )  Professional Education (Ed )  “Unit” Standards (C-I-A-R) ◦ Curriculum ◦ Instruction (Including Student Teaching) ◦ Assessment (Program & Candidate) ◦ Resources  Reviewed by co-chairs w. input from team

 Individual Endorsements ◦ Early Childhood (Ed ) ◦ Elementary Education K-8 (Ed ) ◦ Life Science gr (Ed )  plus Science “General” Requirements (Ed ) ◦ Middle Level Science gr. 5-9 (Ed ) ◦ School Principal (Ed )  Reviewed by individual program reviewers w. support from co-chairs

Standards are developed by the Professional Standards Board and approved by the State Board of Education.Professional Standards Board State Board of Education Ed 61X.XX NAME OF ENDORSEMENT RATING: On Standard Or Standard Not Met RATIONALE (Required) Describe the reviewed evidence that led to this rating. RECOMMENDATION (Required if standard is “not met.”) COMMENDATIONS (Optional)

 Review Evidence of Teaching and Learning ◦ Candidate work samples ◦ Course materials ◦ Direct observations ◦ Records and documents ◦ Testimony from interviews

 essays  journal entries  lesson plans  notes  performances  portfolios  reflections  reports  test responses  etc.

 assignments  handouts  notes  lectures/lecture outlines  tests, quizzes  evaluation rubrics  etc.

 college class sessions  candidates’ field experience settings  communications/interactions  performances  etc.

 advising materials  contracts  s  Handbooks  organizational charts  meeting agendas  meeting minutes  meeting notes  procedures  policy statements/ booklets  program descriptions and requirements  reports from other program reviews: local, regional, state, national  schedules  student records  etc.

 administrators  candidates  faculty  staff  graduates/alums  cooperating professionals  others, as appropriate

 On Standard ◦ Review of the evidence indicates that the overall standard is met ◦ Usually requires a mix of types of evidence ◦ Look at the whole, not the individual sub- items within a standard ◦ Consider the Institution’s understanding and interpretation of the standard ◦ Consult with co-chairs & team if uncertain  Not on Standard ◦ Evidence of overall compliance w. standard is not available

 Commendations (OPTIONAL) ◦ Only if something is exemplary and goes well beyond the expectations of the standard  Recommendations ◦ Required to explain Not on Standard rating ◦ Institution will need to provide evidence that … (complete sentence w. language in standard)

 Serves as the ‘abstract’ for your review of the program  Provides a brief explanation of program  Provides narrative summary for final program report to compliment data from matrix  Informs Council members to support their decision regarding approval  Note: this is not the place for personal congratulations or appreciation to the program; this is a formal report.

 Summarize the program’s strengths  If all standards were met, say so!  Comment on sources and quality of evidence  Identify any areas of concern  Summarize recommendations and unmet standards (if any)  Highlight commendations (if any)  Keep it brief (< 1 page is fine)

 Institutional Mission  Core Values  Governance structures  Faculty style or personality  Delivery models  Activities not related to PEPP standards

 Provide advice as to how to change the program  Compare their program to another program  Critique the readings, assignments, or syllabi  Make recommendations that aren't related to standards

 Summary Findings for each program  Matrix with documentation for each standard and review process  Program Recommendation  Approval Options: ◦ Full Approval ◦ Approval with Conditions ◦ Not Approved ◦ Provisional Approval ( new programs only) Save Everything!

 Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment & Resources matrices  Ed 609 and ED 610 matrices  Summary Findings from each reviewer  All matrices submitted to provide documentation of each standard and the review process  Program Approval Recommendations

 Submit electronic copy of matrix and summary findings to co-chairs before you leave.  Keep copies of documents  Maintain confidentiality

 Team report is shared with Institution for factual errors.  Council of TE reviews report. Council of TE  Institution attends Council meeting and responds to questions from reactors.  CTE makes a recommendation to the State Board of Education.