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1. Educator Evaluation ArSCA Conference – June 14, 2012Karen Cushman – Asst. Commissioner Human Resources/Licensure

2. Why focus on teacher evaluations? Most current teacher evaluations provide little information that can be used to give teachers the training and tools they need to be effective; better identify and meet individual professional development needs; provide targeted intervention to help struggling teachers; or reward the accomplishments of effective teachers.
3. The Teacher Excellence and Support System ACT 1209 Understanding the research – based on many bodies of research Recognizing concerns with teacher recruitment and attrition Implementing the Core Standards Appreciating the State’s pilot programs
4. Evaluation System - Pilot Four school districts volunteered Jonesboro School District, High School and Middle School Pocahontas School District, High School Magnolia School District, High School Lee County School District, High School ADE provided resources/materials for training Sponsored Charlotte Danielson’s visit Began training in January 2010 Cooperatives are continuing training for other schools who wanted to implement Danielson’s model this school year
5. COMMON BELIEFS SHAREDA teacher evaluation system recognizes student learning as the foundation of teacher effectiveness. gives schools information needed to build the strongest possible instructional delivery system. helps districts hold school leaders accountable for supporting each teacher’s professional development. Is based on multiple assessments – formative and summative. focuses everyone in the school system on what matters most – realizing each student’s full potential and staying on track for career/college readiness.
6. Major Components Priority: Promoting Professional Learning Artifacts Four Categories Rating Designations based on Rubrics Intensive Support Formal and Informal Observations Three-Year Cycles for those not needing additional support Professional Development matches the Learning Plan Other National Models Accepted
7. FOUR CATEGORIES Distinguished Proficient Basic Unsatisfactory It is VERY important to start having conversations with teachers about these categories. There will be areas teachers will be at the Basic Level. We have been saying for years that Basic = Bad…….Must begin now to have these discussions
8. Teacher Excellence and Support System Track 1 Probationary: 1-3 Years Track 2 Non-Probationary Year 3 Observations on all components *Evidence of Learning Formal Evaluation Observations on all components once every 3 years *Evidence of Learning Track 3: Intensive Support Status Improvement Plan *Technical Assistance Year 2 Observations on all components *Evidence of Learning Professional Learning 2 Years *Evidence of Learning through required Professional Learning Plan Year 1 Observations on all components *Evidence of Learning Non-Renewal

9. DOMAINS OF COUNSELOR RUBRIC

   Domain 1 for School Counselors:  Planning and Preparation Domain 2 for School Counselors: The Environment Domain 3 for School Counselors:Delivery of Service Domain 4 for School Counselors:Professional Responsibilities
10. ARKANSAS TEACHER EXCELLENCE SUPPORT SYSTEM (TESS) *Training of Evaluators - 1 day face-to-face training held at co-ops will kick off the 30 hours of on-line training and certification test Jan – May 2013 Pilot Year All districts will pilot TESS. Committee of stakeholders will obtain input and feedback from pilot Teacher Eval. Task Force Comprised of 36 members representing all stakeholder groups 11 Schools Pilot – TESS Using Teachscape Software and 360° cameras Regional Meetings held throughout the state to gain input and inform stakeholders. 2009 2010-11 2011-12 2012 2012-13 2012 2013 2013 2013-14 2014-15 First Year of Full Implementation All districts will implement TESS; Data from 14-15, 15-16, and 16-17 will be published on school report cards in 17-18 Training of Teachers – Half- day face-to-face training held at districts and co-ops will kick off 18 hours on-line training . June – Aug 2013 Train the Trainers 80 to 100 trainers located throughout the state will be trained Fall 2012 4 Schools Pilot New Evaluation System Act 1209 Passed in March 2011 Rules and Regs approved by State Board of Education Summer 2012. *The face-to-face training will take place in January and February 2013 – Evaluators will need to complete the on-line training and certification test by August 2013
11. ARKANSAS PRINCIPAL EVALUATION SYSTEM TIMELINE 10 Schools Pilot –Year 2 Training and Support will continue w/ pilot schools to obtain feedback, gather data, and determine professional development needs- Work will also begin on revising rubrics for asst prin., curr specialists, etc. ACT 222 of 2009 School Leadership Council Set up Council of Educational Assoc, and Leadership Groups to aid in development of evaluation tools Work w/ Stakeholders and Legislators for legislation of principal evaluation system to mirror TESS Pilot Year All districts will pilot principal evaluation system. Committee of stakeholders will obtain input and feedback from pilot 10 Schools in Principal Evaluation Pilot Dr. Connie Kamm w/ Doug Reeves Leadership and Learning Center facilitates training 2009 2010-11 2011-12 Spring 2012 2012-13 Fall2012 Jan 2013 Summer 2013 2013-14 2014-15 First Year of Full Implementation All districts will fully implement principal evaluation system –Data will be collected on system Conduct Meetings with appropriate stakeholders to receive input for principal evaluation system and possible legislation – Explore options for on-line platforms Revisions made to evaluation rubric, forms, etc., based on feedback from piot Training for Principals and Superintendents All principals and superintendents will be trained on principal evaluation system - Act 222 Council develops principal evaluation system based on ISLLC standards
12. SYSTEM CHALLENGES(1 of 3) Student Data Choosing methods of student data including student growth and achievement in models that best fit the evaluation design principles Non-Tested Areas Addressing the challenge of measuring performance in grades and subjects for which there are no consistent, statewide, student growth measures School Measures for Counselors
13. SYSTEM CHALLENGES(2 of 3) Identifying multiple measures of teacher performance. Identifying multiple artifacts to support student performance, outside of the one-half that is tied to the state achievement test in the tested areas Identifying appropriate artifacts in the non-tested areas where an external assessment does not exist
14. SYSTEM CHALLENGES(3 of 3) Integrating multiple measures to inform both formative and summative expectations of the evaluation system. Increasing the consistency of raters of teacher performance.
15. Goals for Successful Implementation Involve a diverse representation of stakeholders to compose rules and regulations Provide opportunities at conferences and other professional development for administrators and teachers from pilots to speak about the process – what they learned, questions they still have Total transparency
16. PLSB Make sure you report any allegations to DHS that fall under the mandatory reporting law. There have been instances that administrators have been disciplined for not reporting, i.e., license on probation, license suspended, etc. Caution teachers about making any reference to a student’s health condition or meds in front of other students

17. Questions?

    Karen.cushman@arkansas.gov