1. Make It Happen The Power of Communication and Thinking 2008-2009

2. “If you can’t measure it, did it happen?” - DuFours

3. Faculty Meeting September 18, 2008 Focus Question: How can we develop a common language around and description of effective teaching throughout NRCSD? How can this language be utilized to improve APPR goals and classroom instruction?

4. 90-60 Classroom Performance Standards Based Curriculum Ongoing Assessment Feedback Instruction And Student Learning Regents Results Four-Year Graduation Rate How we measure proficiency?

5. Make It Happen Guiding Question: How can we continue to build a Professional Learning Community built upon the positive expectation that all students can achieve proficiency and many can achieve mastery? How can we attain curriculum standards and “assess for success” to ensure our ultimate goals of proficiency and mastery? What instructional strategies to we utilize to link learning and the learner?

6. Teacher Effectiveness “the most important factor affecting student learning is the teacher. Effective teachers appear to be effective with students of all achievement levels, regardless of the level of heterogeneity in the classrooms.” –Sanders, W. (1997) 1. Write down three words, phrases or thoughts in response to the statements above?

7. 2. What are some benefits to a school and its professionals to have a common definition of practice? Discuss at your table. “Teaching is complex decision making process under conditions of uncertainty. It’s a thinking person’s job, and involves high levels of cognitive work.” Charlotte Danielson ©2008 M C K AY C ONSULTING, LLC

8. APPR/AYP Habit of Mind Plan What are my goals? What do I know about my students? Information gathering Developing a plan Plan What are my goals? What do I know about my students? Information gathering Developing a plan Reflect What have I learned -about my students? -about my teaching? about the community of learners in my school? Reflect What have I learned -about my students? -about my teaching? about the community of learners in my school? Teach Implementation in the classroom Teach Implementation in the classroom Apply/Revise How will I apply what I’ve learned in my classroom to enhance student learning? Apply/Revise How will I apply what I’ve learned in my classroom to enhance student learning? Adapted from W.E. Deming, Out of Crisis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Center for Advanced Engineering, 1986.

9. A Framework for Teaching: Components of Professional Practice Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities a.Reflecting on Teaching b.Maintaining Accurate Records c.Communicating with Families d.Participating in a Professional Community e.Growing and Developing Professionally f.Demonstrating Professionalism Domain 3: Instruction a.Communicating with Students b.Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques c.Engaging Students in Learning d.Using Assessment in Instruction e.Demonstrating Flexibility and Responsiveness Danielson 2007 Domain 1: Planning and Preparation a.Demonstrating Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy b.Demonstrating knowledge of students c.Setting instructional outcomes d.Demonstrating Knowledge of Resources e.Designing Coherent Instruction f.Designing student assessments Domain 2: The Classroom Environment a.Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport b.Establishing a Culture for Learning c.Managing Classroom Procedures d.Managing Student Behavior e.Organizing Physical Space ©2008 M C K AY C ONSULTING, LLC

10. Effective Teaching Activity 3. Discuss the attributes of effective teaching at your table. Write down three words or phrases to describe an effective teacher on post-it notes. As a group, place your post-it notes in the corresponding domains from the Framework for Teaching (FFT).

11. ANNUAL PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW (APPR) CRITERIA 1.Content knowledge of subject matter and curriculum 2.Pedagogical Preparation employing necessary practices to support instruction 3.Instructional delivery that results in active student involvement and meaningful lesson plans that result in student learning 4.Classroom management supportive of diverse student learning needs which creates a supportive learning environment conducive to student learning 5.Knowledge of student development and appreciation of diversity and regular application of developmentally appropriate instructional strategies 6.Student assessment techniques based on appropriate learning standards 7.Collaborative relationships that are effective with students, parents or caregivers, and support personnel 8.Reflective and responsive practice that demonstrates adjustments are made on a continuing basis to improve the effectiveness of instruction and assessment

12. Effective Teaching Activity continued 4. Discuss the criteria from our APPR process. Where do the eight criteria used in our APPR process match Danielson’s Framework for Teaching (FFT)?

13. A Framework for Teaching: Components of Professional Practice Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities a.Reflecting on Teaching b.Maintaining Accurate Records c.Communicating with Families d.Participating in a Professional Community e.Growing and Developing Professionally f.Demonstrating Professionalism Domain 3: Instruction a.Communicating with Students b.Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques c.Engaging Students in Learning d.Using Assessment in Instruction e.Demonstrating Flexibility and Responsiveness Danielson 2007 Domain 1: Planning and Preparation a.Demonstrating Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy b.Demonstrating knowledge of students c.Setting instructional outcomes d.Demonstrating Knowledge of Resources e.Designing Coherent Instruction f.Designing student assessments Domain 2: The Classroom Environment a.Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport b.Establishing a Culture for Learning c.Managing Classroom Procedures d.Managing Student Behavior e.Organizing Physical Space ©2008 M C K AY C ONSULTING, LLC

14. 14 A FRAMEWORK FOR TEACHING Provides a common language among all practitioners Creates shared values and assumptions about effective practice Encourages reflection and professional dialogue Provides a “road map” for new and experienced educators Align your project goals with the Framework for Teaching (FFT) and teach with a “Habit of Mind ”