1. The Delaware Performance Appraisal System II for Teachers 2013-2014 Training Module 2 The Delaware Framework Review and Components 1-5 Training for Teachers

2. Training Overview  For separate modules: Module 1: Introduction to DPAS II Module 2: DPAS II and the Delaware Framework Module 3: The DPAS II Process Module 4: Component Five – Student Improvement

3. Materials for this module  Power Point Presentation  DPAS II Guide for Teachers http://www.doe.k12.de.us/csa/dpasii/default.shtml

4. Review: Five Components of DPAS II

5. Review  The DPAS II framework has three tiers Components – broad areas of teacher practice and responsibility Criteria – essential knowledge and skills related to each component Elements – observable areas of knowledge and skills related to each criterion

6. What’s new in 2013-2014 related to Criteria?  Opportunity for LEA’s to utilize one less criterion in each Component

7. Component 1 – Planning and Preparation  Component 1 focuses on how a teacher selects and organizes programs and/or services provided to students.  Component 1 Criteria: 1a. Selecting Instructional Goals (Optional) 1b. Designing Coherent Instruction 1c. Demonstrating Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy (Optional) 1d. Demonstrating Knowledge of Students 1e. Designing Student Assessments

8. Component 2 – The Classroom Environment  Component 2 focuses on interactions with students that reflect genuine respect and caring for individuals as well as the group.  Component 2 Criteria: 2a. Managing Classroom Procedures 2a. Managing Student Behavior 2c. Creating an environment to support learning (Optional) 2d. Organizing Physical Space (Optional)

9. Component 3 – Instruction  Component 3 focuses on how a teacher engages students in learning.  Component 3 Criteria: 3a. Engaging Students in Learning 3b. Demonstrating Flexibility and Responsiveness (Optional) 3c. Communicating Clearly and Accurately (Optional) 3d. Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques 3e. Using Assessment in Instruction

10. Component 4: Professional Responsibilities  Component 4 focuses on the teacher’s duties and professional growth activities.  Component 4 Criteria: 4a. Communicating with Family (Optional) 4b. Recording Data in a Student Record System 4c. Growing and Developing Professionally (Optional) 4d. Reflecting on Professional Practice

11. Component 5: Student Improvement  Component Five Framework Three Educator Groups Group I, II, and III Three Measures Measure A, Measure B, and Measure C Component Five Ratings Exceeds, Satisfactory, Unsatisfactory

12. More Information http://www.doe.k12.de.us/csa/dpasii/default.shtml