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UEA Leadership Academy June 2018

Join the UEA Leadership Academy to discover micro-credentials for professional development. Learn why quality matters and how to navigate the submission process for recognition of mastery or professional learning opportunities.

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UEA Leadership Academy June 2018

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  1. UEA Leadership Academy June 2018 Brandy Bixler-NEA Teacher Quality bbixler@nea.org

  2. What do you already know about micro-credentials?

  3. What do you want to know about micro-credentials?

  4. What do you hope to learn about micro-credentials today?

  5. Did you know?

  6. Did you know?

  7. Did you know?

  8. Professional learning gets a bad rap when it has these components: • Tool teasing • Irrelevant Topics • Focus on one model of success • Narrow in scope/isolated pieces • Presenter not a practicing educator (or never was one) • Bad timing • No follow up • Compliance training (check the box) • Outside consultants • Latest fad • Lack of trust between participants and facilitators • Lots of $$$$$$ • Not based on a real need • Administrators not in attendance • One and done • Sit and get

  9. Components of high quality professional learning experiences: • Useful Content • Easily Implemented • Follow up and feedback • Buy in/Currency • Differentiation • Flexible Timing • Job embedded • Teacher Led • Time for reflection • Focused on Growth Mindset • Collaborative

  10. Past NEA PD Delivery Models Limitations Model Train the Trainer Cadres Online Learning • relies on spreading expertise to every local • dilutes actual content knowledge • efficacy of implementation • capacity of experts to reach many educators • limits building capacity of others • limits ability to scale • self- paced, asynchronous/without support • Minimizes human interaction for learning and organizing • lacks engagement

  11. NEA Strategic Goals • Assistance to affiliates to grow and strengthen the union • Prioritize leadership development • High impact programs that are practical and meaningful to members

  12. What are micro-credentials? Micro-credentials are a competency-based recognition that can be issued for formal and informal professional learning experiences to support educators developing skills and acquiring knowledge to improve classroom practices that support student success.

  13. How does the process work? (short answer) Two Approaches to the Micro-credential Submission Process Recognition of MasteryDocument and credential skills already mastered Professional Learning opportunity*Develop new skills and practice until mastered *Developing and mastering NEW skills often requires an investment of an educator’s time and commitment.

  14. Am I allowed to resubmit? YES. The micro-credential process is rigorous. Follow these submission tips to avoid the need for resubmission: Choose your micro-credential wisely Study guidelines and scoring rubrics carefully Answer all prompts; Provide required evidence Take advantage of your support system

  15. Why offer micro-credentials? • Offer personalized learning experiences for educators • On demand- The learning happens anywhere, anytime • Shareable- They can be shared with evaluators, posted on social networks, added to résumés and in some cases turned into continuing education units.

  16. Appeal of micro-credentials According to a study conducted by Grunwald Associates, educators pointed out a variety of ways micro-credentials appeal to them.

  17. Appeal of micro-credentials According to a study conducted by Grunwald Associates, educators pointed out a variety of ways micro-credentials appeal to them.

  18. NEA Micro-credentials • Created by Educators for Educators • Peer Reviewed • Written in partnership with Digital Promise • Over 80 MC currently available • 8 total stacks • 80 more will be created by the end of 2018

  19. Micro-credentials currently available NBCT Five Core Propositions (5) Leadership Organizing (6) Support LGBTQ Students (6) Teacher Leadership (23) Overarching (8) Policy Leadership (4) Association Leadership (5) Instructional Leadership (3) Diversity, Equity, Cultural Competence (3) Bully Free School (7) Classroom Management (6) Cooperating Teacher (7) English Language Learners (8) ESSA (5) Classroom Practice [NTASC] (17) Learner and Learning (2) Understanding Content (5) Instructional Practices (7) Professional Responsibility (4) Now Available!

  20. Coming soon • Instructional Coaching (9) • Technology for Coaches (9) • Assessment Literacy (7) • InTASC RD 2 (8) • Arts Integration (8) • Professional Learning Communities (6) • ESP Mentoring (5) • ESP Building Better Teams (5) • ESP PGC (6) • Social Justice (4) • Community Schools (7) • Special Ed (6) • Tech Integration (7)

  21. What’s included in NEA micro-credentials? All NEA Micro-credentials contain • Competency • Key Component • Method Components • Research • Resources • Evidence and Evaluation • Part 1(Context) • Part 2 (Project and Rubric) • Part 3 (Reflection) • Digital Badge

  22. Where can I apply for NEA micro-credentials? nea.certificationbank.com

  23. How are they scored? In small groups: • Look at the submission for the Trauma Informed Pedagogy micro-credential • Use the rubric to see if this submission meets the minimum requirement

  24. Discussion questions • What is the value in this? • How can we leverage existing systems to improve professional learning for educators?

  25. How can I use micro-credentials with members The opportunity for us to engage members in professional learning lays in providing a successful support model that brings educators together in collaborative groups to focus on common learning goals.

  26. Power of support Micro-credentials awarded without support • 53% • 87% Micro-credentials awarded with support *Based on micro-credential submission data reported by two pilot states in May 2018

  27. Types of supported engagement • A Face-to-Face meeting to get everyone started • Weekly/Bi-monthly email reminders with tips & strategies for micro-credential submission success • One or two sessions of Open Office hours (virtual or F2F) to answer questions and provide support • Release time for participants to prepare submissions (independent work time or group work time) • Virtual Learning Communities

  28. Types of Currency • State recognition • District professional development credit • Advisory/leadership roles • In lieu of district/school professional development • Salary advancement

  29. Planning for success • Articulate your goals • Decide on your micro-credential playlist • Determine your capacity for supporting educators • Choose the most suitable support model • Set a timeline • Recruit participants • Plan and conduct launch • Provide support • Capture evidence of effectiveness

  30. Elements needed for traction • Users (members) • Issuer (NEA) • Currency(local/state systems) • Support (affiliates)

  31. How do micro-credential compare? • Useful Content • Easily Implemented • Follow up and feedback • Buy in/Currency • Differentiation • Flexible Timing • Job embedded • Teacher Led • Time for reflection • Focused on Growth Mindset • Collaboration

  32. Mynea360.org Join the Conversation NEA Micro-credentials in Education Leaders Group

  33. Contact me Brandy Bixler NEA Teacher Quality bbixler@nea.org

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