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School Librarians and Performance-Based Evaluations. ESLS Research Symposium AASL 16 th National Conference November 14, 2013. Session and Presenters.
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School Librarians and Performance-Based Evaluations ESLS Research Symposium AASL 16th National Conference November 14, 2013
Session and Presenters • States are developing performance-based evaluations for teachers. Some include school librarians and some do not. The presenters will review the current trends. • The attendees will strategize on research possibilities. • Presenters: Judy Bivens, Audrey Church, Jody Howard and Mona Kerby ESLS Research Symposium
Agenda • Introductions and Overview • http://13nov14esls.weebly.com/. • Review of Charlotte Danielson • AASL Regions---Data Collection • Current Research in Tennessee and in Virginia • Small Group Brainstorming • Research Recap • Next Steps ESLS Research Symposium
Charlotte Danielson ESLS Research Symposium
Charlotte Danielson • Framework for teaching--ASCD • 1996--Praxis III Classroom Performance Assessment • Outgrowth of Research from ETS • Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC) • Tool to measure good teaching with levels of performance ESLS Research Symposium
Charlotte Danielson, Cont. • 2007—Added School Librarian and other specialist groups aligned with professional standards • Some language clarification • Significant change was the addition of “Assessment” as part of the teacher’s responsibility. ESLS Research Symposium
Charlotte Danielson, Cont. • 2011 Refined as part of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s MET project • Video capture of 23,000 lessons • Analyses correlated with Value Added measures of student learning • Purpose---which aspects of teacher practice aligns with student learning ESLS Research Symposium
Charlotte Danielson, Cont. • 2013 Framework is updated to reflect the Common Core Standards • Changes include a close reading of the text and emphasis on non-fiction readings • Emphasis in mathematics with fluency and skill in grade level concepts ESLS Research Symposium
Danielson Evaluation Instrument • Teacher • Planning and Preparation • Classroom Environment • Instruction • Professional Responsibilities • School Librarian • Planning and Preparation • Environment • Delivery of Service • Professional Responsibilities ESLS Research Symposium
Data Collection ESLS Research Symposium
Data Collection • Questions: • Is the evaluation set by state, district, or at the local level? • Is the instrument a general teacher one or specific to librarians? • Is a student growth measurement required? ESLS Research Symposium
AASL Affiliate Assembly Regions • Audrey Regions 1-3 • Judy Regions 4-6 • Jody Regions 7-9 ESLS Research Symposium
Affiliate Regions 1-3 ESLS Research Symposium
Affiliate Regions 4-6 ESLS Research Symposium
Affiliate Regions 7-9 ESLS Research Symposium
Composite information n=51 ESLS Research Symposium
Break ESLS Research Symposium
Recent Research ESLS Research Symposium
Recent Research • Research in Tennessee Judy • Research in Virginia Audrey ESLS Research Symposium
Small Group Discussions • Review current situations • Brainstorm possible research questions • Decide on two research questions • Determine possible methodologies ESLS Research Symposium
Break ESLS Research Symposium
Recap • Review of small group questions and methodology • Identifying Commonalities • Identifying Trends • Next Steps? ESLS Research Symposium
Thank You! ESLS Research Symposium
Contact Information: • Judy Bivens Jbivens@trevecca.edu • Audrey Church Churchap@longwood.edu • Jody Howard Jody.howard@liu.edu • Mona Kerby rkerby@mcdaniel.edu ESLS Research Symposium