1. The Colorado Department of Education Educator Effectiveness 2013 Teacher Librarians and S.B. 10-191 Where Do We Fit In? An information session for all stakeholders

2. Vision All students in Colorado will become educated and productive citizens capable of succeeding in a globally competitive workforce. Mission The mission of CDE is to shape, support, and safeguard a statewide education system that prepares all students for success in a globally competitive world. Together We Can

3. Successful students Prepare students to thrive in their education and in a globally competitive workforce.  Ensure every student is on track to graduate postsecondary and workforce ready.  Increase achievement for all students and close achievement gaps.  Ensure students graduate ready for success in postsecondary education and the workforce.  Increase national and international competitiveness for all students. Great teachers and leaders Ensure effective educators for every student and effective leaders for every school and district.  Increase and support the effectiveness of all educators.  Optimize the preparation, retention, and effectiveness of new educators.  Eliminate the educator equity gap. Outstanding schools and districts Build the capacity of schools and districts to meet the needs of Colorado students and their families.  Increase school and district performance.  Turnaround the state’s lowest performing districts and schools.  Foster innovation and expand access to a rich array of high quality school choices for students. Best education system in the nation Build the best education system in the nation.  Lead the nation in policy, innovation, and positive outcomes for students.  Operate with excellence, efficiency, and effectiveness to become the best SEA in the nation.  Attract and retain outstanding talent to CDE. Goals Students Educators Schools/ Districts State

4. Driving Questions What do we want students, educators, schools, and districts to know and be able to do? How will we know if expectations are met? How will we respond when help is needed and to support continued growth? Colorado Academic Standards Assessments RTI PBIS Targeted interventions IEPs Educator Quality Standards Educator evaluations Induction Mentoring Professional development plans Remediation plans Performance Indicators School and district performance frameworks Unified planning Priority Turnaround Students Educators Schools/ Districts Schools/ Districts

5. When we intentionally integrate…  Coherent and rigorous academic standards  Innovative and engaging learning options  Supported and effective educators  Aligned and meaningful assessments  Statewide and district accountability Expanding Student Learning We can personalize learning and ignite the potential of every student.

6. Introductions

7. How are you feeling about SB 191? Choose a picture from below that best reflects your feelings regarding SB 191. Why did you select the picture you did?

8. Who does S.B. 191 effect? All licensed personnel Teachers Principals and Assistant Principals Specialized Service Professionals Superintendents District Level Staff (Assistant Superintendents, Directors, etc.) Hybrid Teachers (Librarians, Special Educators, Early Childhood Educators)

9.  S.B. 10-191 DOES apply to teacher librarians as those stakeholders require a CDE license  The hiring practices of districts will also play a role in determining if evaluation under S.B. 191 is required  Example: hiring of a technician rather than a teacher librarian How do Teacher Librarians fit into S. B. 10-191?

10. Purposes of S.B. 10-191  A system to evaluate the effectiveness of licensed personnel and continually improve the quality of education and student outcomes.  Provide meaningful feedback for professional growth and continuous improvement.  Provide a basis for making decisions in the areas of hiring, compensation, promotion, assignment, professional development, earning and retaining non-probationary status, dismissal, and nonrenewal of contract.

11.  Annual evaluations for all teachers, principals and specialized service professionals.  Evaluation based on statewide Quality Standards defining what it means to be an effective teacher or principal;  Professional practice Quality Standards (I-V) account for 50% of an educator's annual evaluation.  The other 50% of an educator's annual evaluation is based on the Quality Standard (VI) that measures student learning outcomes.  Non-probationary status is earned after three consecutive years of demonstrated effectiveness.  Non-probationary status is lost after two consecutive years of ineffective ratings. What are the requirements of SB 191 related to evaluation?

12. Timeline for Implementation of New Requirements for Personnel Evaluation Systems, cont. 2013-14:  New performance evaluation system based on Quality Standards will be implemented statewide per State Board rule.  Teacher librarians will be evaluated based on quality standards.  Demonstrated effectiveness will begin to be considered in the acquisition of non-probationary status. 2014-15:  Continued implementation.  Demonstrated effectiveness or ineffectiveness will be considered in the acquisition or loss of probationary or non- probationary status. 2015-16:  First year that non-probationary status can be lost based on 2 consecutive years of demonstrated ineffectiveness.

13. So how will teacher librarians be evaluated?  At this time, the State Council for Educator Effectiveness has stated that they believe teacher librarians are teachers and should therefore be evaluated using a teacher evaluation tool or rubric aligned to the Teacher Quality Standards.  This is the case with the State Model System for Teachers  We have asked our pilot districts using the State Model System for Teachers to use the evaluation rubric with their teacher librarians  CDE is currently gathering data and feedback from pilot district teacher librarians to determine if modifications or additions to the rubric are necessary in order to explicitly capture their work How do Teacher Librarians fit into S. B. 10-191?

14. Evaluations 50% Student Learning Outcomes 50% Professional Practice VI. Responsibility for student academic growth Evaluated using the following: (1) a measure of individually- attributed growth, (2) a measure of collectively-attributed growth; (3) when available, statewide summative assessment results; and (4) for subjects with statewide summative assessment results available in two consecutive grades, results from the Colorado Growth Model. I. Mastery of content II. Establish learning environment III. Facilitate learning IV. Reflect on practice V. Demonstrate leadership Measured using multiple measures on multiple occasions, including: (1) observations; and (2) at least one of the following: student perception measures, where appropriate and feasible, peer feedback, feedback from parents or guardians, or review of teacher lesson plans or student work samples. May include additional measures.

15. STATE COUNCIL FOR EDUCATOR EFFECTIVENESS Framework for System to Evaluate Teachers Definition of Teacher Effectiveness I. Know Content 50% Professional Practice Standards 50% Student Growth Measures Weighting: How Much Does Each Standard Count Towards Overall Performance? Observations of Other Measures Teaching Aligned with CDE Guidelines State Other Assessments Other Measures Summative for Non-tested Aligned with Assessments Areas CDE Guidelines Match of test to teaching assignments Weighting: Scoring Framework: How Do Measures of Quality Standards Result in a Determination of Individual Performance? Performance Ratings IneffectivePartially EffectiveEffectiveHighly Effective Quality Standards II. Establish Environment III. Facilitate Learning IV. Reflect on Practice V. Demonstrate Leadership VI. Student Growth Appeals Process

16. Student Learning Outcomes

17. Evaluations 50% Student Learning Outcomes 50% Professional Practice VI. Responsibility for student academic growth Evaluated using the following: (1) a measure of individually- attributed growth, (2) a measure of collectively-attributed growth; (3) when available, statewide summative assessment results; and (4) for subjects with statewide summative assessment results available in two consecutive grades, results from the Colorado Growth Model. I. Mastery of content II. Establish learning environment III. Facilitate learning IV. Reflect on practice V. Demonstrate leadership Measured using multiple measures on multiple occasions, including: (1) observations; and (2) at least one of the following: student perception measures, where appropriate and feasible, peer feedback, feedback from parents or guardians, or review of teacher lesson plans or student work samples. May include additional measures.

18. STATE COUNCIL FOR EDUCATOR EFFECTIVENESS Framework for System to Evaluate Teachers Definition of Teacher Effectiveness I. Know Content 50% Professional Practice Standards 50% Student Growth Measures Weighting: How Much Does Each Standard Count Towards Overall Performance? Observations of Other Measures Teaching Aligned with CDE Guidelines State Other Assessments Other Measures Summative for Non-tested Aligned with Assessments Areas CDE Guidelines Match of test to teaching assignments Weighting: Scoring Framework: How Do Measures of Quality Standards Result in a Determination of Individual Performance? Performance Ratings IneffectivePartially EffectiveEffectiveHighly Effective Quality Standards II. Establish Environment III. Facilitate Learning IV. Reflect on Practice V. Demonstrate Leadership VI. Student Growth Appeals Process

19. From Student Academic Growth to Student Learning Outcomes Using multiple measures to determine student learning over time. Colorado Growth Model (CGM) establishes technical measure of “growth.”

20. Student Learning Outcome Requirements 50% Student Academic Growth or Student Learning Outcomes 50% Professional Practice Evaluated using the following: (1) a measure of individually- attributed growth, (2) a measure of collectively- attributed growth; (3) when available, statewide summative assessment results; and (4) for subjects with statewide summative assessment results available in two consecutive grades, results from the Colorado Growth Model. Evaluated using the following: (1) a measure of individually- attributed growth, (2) a measure of collectively- attributed growth; (3) when available, statewide summative assessment results; and (4) for subjects with statewide summative assessment results available in two consecutive grades, results from the Colorado Growth Model. Refers to outcomes on a measure that are attributed to an individual licensed person, e.g. DRA2 outcome measures for a 1 st Grade Teacher’s students Refers to outcomes on a measure are attributed to two or more licensed personnel, e.g. 10 th gr. Math TCAP – All Secondary math teachers in school

21. NOW, how do you feel about SB 191? Choose a picture from below that best reflects your feelings regarding SB 191 now. Why did you select the picture you did? Did your picture selection change?

22. What remaining questions do you have?

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