1. 1 SINA Implementation Action Plan Professional Development Assessment Evaluation Questions Requires ongoing Specifies Monitors Student Success Teacher Behavior Determine impact on… 4 Key Components 1)Administrators are supportive and actively involved 2)Adequate time provided 3)Teachers given frequent opportunities to collaborate 4)Adequate resources allocated How will data be collected? Who will collect these data and when? How will data be shared and with whom? How will the data be analyzed? How often and how will implementation data be compared with formative student achievement data? IPDM Monitor Student Achievement Monitor Teacher Behavior Structure for Teacher Collaboration Adjust Training and Supports What are students/teachers experiencing? Are students showing learning gains? Should we increase/decrease our use of certain strategies? What tools are needed to monitor progress? 2011 AEA 267

2. Professional Development to Support Student Achievement “When schools become places for teachers to learn, they also become schools on the way to improvement.” - Gentile, 2006 2011 AEA 267

3. Why Monitor Implementation of Professional Development? TO GATHER AND USE DATA To monitor the implementation of professional development content IMPACT To monitor IMPACT on student learning and teacher behavior To adjust the professional development plan Source: Iowa Professional Development Model – Tool2(cycle)4 Tool can be found on page 56 of the Implementation Section 2011 AEA 267

4. Collaboration/ Implementation Two consistent findings in research:  Much of the content of training is never implemented in classrooms - 12% with fidelity power of collaborative work  Successful implementation of professional development uses the power of collaborative work of teachers to solve problems and change practice Two consistent findings in research:  Much of the content of training is never implemented in classrooms - 12% with fidelity power of collaborative work  Successful implementation of professional development uses the power of collaborative work of teachers to solve problems and change practice 2011 AEA 267

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6. Collaboration/ Implementation The Iowa Professional Development Model provides structure for teacher collaboration. Examples include: – rehearsing lessons – planning lesson together – observing each other – studying data – solving problems related to using new strategy The Iowa Professional Development Model provides structure for teacher collaboration. Examples include: – rehearsing lessons – planning lesson together – observing each other – studying data – solving problems related to using new strategy 2011 AEA 267

7. Tools to Monitor PD Implementation  Reading Comprehension Pocket Guide  Math Checklist  Implementation Log Example  Observation Walk-through o Middle School o Elementary

8. Helpful Hints to avoid the Pitfalls of Monitoring Implementation of Professional Development Consistently looking and analyzing data Frequent productive meetings Not expecting miracles 2011 AEA 267

9. Collaboration/ Implementation Monitor the IMPACT of professional development on student success and teacher behavior: – What are students/teachers experiencing? – Are students showing gains? – Should we increase/decrease our use of certain strategies? Data help teams to make decisions about how to adjust the training and the supports provided to teachers Monitor the IMPACT of professional development on student success and teacher behavior: – What are students/teachers experiencing? – Are students showing gains? – Should we increase/decrease our use of certain strategies? Data help teams to make decisions about how to adjust the training and the supports provided to teachers 2011 AEA 267

10. The Myth of Linearity…NOT SO! 2011 AEA 267

11. 11 SINA Implementation Action Plan Professional Development Assessment Evaluation Questions Requires ongoing Specifies Monitors Student Success Teacher Behavior Determine impact on… 4 Key Components 1)Administrators are supportive and actively involved 2)Adequate time provided 3)Teachers given frequent opportunities to collaborate 4)Adequate resources allocated How will data be collected? Who will collect these data and when? How will data be shared and with whom? How will the data be analyzed? How often and how will implementation data be compared with formative student achievement data? IPDM Monitor Student Achievement Monitor Teacher Behavior Structure for Teacher Collaboration Adjust Training and Supports What are students/teachers experiencing? Are students showing learning gains? Should we increase/decrease our use of certain strategies? What tools are needed to monitor progress? 2011 AEA 267

12. Worksheet: Implementation/ Formative Data StakeholdersChanges in Stakeholders Formative Evaluation Questions Evidence Collected Summary of Evidence AND Next Steps Teachers Students Administrators 2011 AEA 267

13. REMEMBER… Key “Jobs” as you implement your plan Meet regularly to monitor progress Have a focused review process Maintain the focus and endurance of the plan Lead and include other staff members Communicate and celebrate the progress 2011 AEA 267 13