1. PGES: The Final 10% i21: Navigating the 21 st Century Highway to Top Ten

2. Professional Growth and Effectiveness System “…teacher quality matters – and… it matters a great deal. If we are committed to this premise, then we must be committed to populating our schools with the highest quality teachers possible.” Stronge, Gareis and Little (2006)

3. Professional Growth and Effectiveness System “The power of an effective teacher transforms a classroom into an exciting and fascinating place for students. Teachers who are passionate about their work and demonstrate an attitude of caring for their students help create a positive culture in their schools and facilitate meaningful student learning. The Professional Growth and Effectiveness System recognizes the extraordinary contributions teacher make every day in our schools.” Dr. Terry Holliday

4. Professional Growth and Effectiveness System Effective teacher and school leadership depend on clear standards and expectations; reliable feedback; and the tools, resources and support for professional growth and continuous improvement. The Professional Growth and Effectiveness System is designed to measure teacher and leader effectiveness and serve as a catalyst for professional growth and continuous improvement and is a key requirement of Kentucky’s Elementary and Secondary Education Act flexibility waiver and the state’s Race to the Top grant.

5. Professional Growth and Effectiveness System With the passage of Senate Bill 1 in 2009, Kentucky embarked on a comprehensive system of education reform integrating:  relevant and rigorous standards  aligned and meaningful assessments  highly effective teaching and school leadership  data to inform instruction and policy decisions  innovation  school improvement All are critical elements of student success, but it is great teaching supported by great leadership that will ensure all Kentucky students are successful and graduate from high school college/career-ready.

6. Professional Growth and Effectiveness System The Teacher PGES (TPGES) A common language and understanding of effective teaching is the foundation for the TPGES. Thus, Kentucky has adopted the Framework for Teaching based on the work of Charlotte Danielson. The framework includes indicators of effective teaching in five domains of practice:  Planning and Preparation  Classroom Environment  Instruction  Professional Responsibilities  Student Growth

7. Professional Growth and Effectiveness System Domain 1 - Planning and Preparation  Demonstrating Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy  Demonstrating Knowledge of Students  Selecting Instructional Outcomes  Demonstrating Knowledge of Resources  Designing Coherent Instruction  Designing Student Assessment

8. Professional Growth and Effectiveness System Domain 2 – Classroom Environment  Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport  Establishing a Culture for Learning  Managing Classroom Procedures  Managing Student Behavior  Organizing Physical Space

9. Professional Growth and Effectiveness System Domain 3 – Instruction  Communicating with Students  Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques  Engaging Students in Learning  Using Assessment in Instruction  Demonstrating Flexibility and Responsiveness

10. Professional Growth and Effectiveness System Domain 4 – Professional Responsibilities  Reflecting on Teaching  Maintaining Accurate Records  Communicating with Families  Participating in a Professional Community  Growing and Developing Professionally  Demonstrating Professionalism

11. Professional Growth and Effectiveness System Domain 5 – Student Growth

12. Professional Growth and Effectiveness System Teaching is too complex for any single measure of performance to capture it accurately. Assessing effective teaching requires multiple, valid measures supported by evidence.

13. Professional Growth and Effectiveness System Multiple Measures for Teachers:  Observation  Peer Observation  Reflection  Professional Growth  Student Growth  Student Voice

14. Professional Growth and Effectiveness System Observation: A principal is trained and certified to objectively identify effective teaching and document a teacher’s professional practice on multiple occasions, both formally and informally, in order to provide high quality feedback that can be used to improve practice.

15. Professional Growth and Effectiveness System Peer Observation: A trained colleague observes and documents another teacher’s professional practice to increase observation reliability and provide supportive and constructive feedback that can be used to improve practice.

16. Professional Growth and Effectiveness System Reflection: A teacher performs critical self-examination of practice on a regular basis to deepen knowledge, expand a repertoire of skills and incorporate findings to improve practice.

17. Professional Growth and Effectiveness System Professional Growth: A teacher engages in professional growth planning specific to individual needs based on feedback and data from multiple sources and self-reflection.

18. Professional Growth and Effectiveness System Student Growth: The impact a teacher has on a student or set of students as measured by multiple sources of data over time.

19. Professional Growth and Effectiveness System Student Voice: Student perception surveys provide a reliable indicator of the learning environment and give voice to the intended beneficiaries of instruction. Example of Student Voice Survey Questions (3 rd -5 th ) My classmates behave the way my teacher wants them to. My teacher pushed us to think hard about things we read.

20. Professional Growth and Effectiveness System What will PGES look like during the 2013/2014 school year? During the statewide pilot, at least 10% of the schools in each district will implement PGES. Teachers required per participating school: ELA: 1-2 Math: 1-2 ELL/SPED: 1-2 Non-assessed: 2-3

21. Professional Growth and Effectiveness System Additional schools within the district are encouraged to participate in the pilot. Participating teachers should not be in their evaluation cycle year.

22. For additional information: Check out the Kentucky Department of Education’s website regarding PGES and professional learning opportunities for teachers.