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DATE District Awards for Teacher Excellence 2008-2009

DATE District Awards for Teacher Excellence 2008-2009. D.A.T.E. Committee Members. Voting Members (19 Members): 3 District Improvement Committee (DIC) Members - Heather Ashley, DIC Chairperson - Sharon DeBerry, DIC Member / Community Member (Appointed by the DIC Chair)

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DATE District Awards for Teacher Excellence 2008-2009

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  1. DATEDistrict Awards for Teacher Excellence2008-2009

  2. D.A.T.E. Committee Members Voting Members (19 Members): 3 District Improvement Committee (DIC) Members • - Heather Ashley, DIC Chairperson • - Sharon DeBerry, DIC Member / Community Member (Appointed by the DIC Chair) • - Cooper Hilton, Hanes Teacher / DATE Committee Co-Chairperson • - Kenneth Austin, Academy of Teacher / DATE Committee Co-Chairperson 12 Classroom Teachers (Nominated by Campus Improvement Committees and Appointed by DIC Chair) • - Janet Newton, Clifton Early Childhood Teacher • - Oliver Mujica, Keyes 4th Grade Bilingual Teacher • - Ernesto Gonzalez, Townsell Teacher • - Brenda Whittington, Crockett English Teacher • - Todd Ketcham, de Zavala Science Teacher • - Deborah Ryan, Travis Social Studies Teacher • - Wendye Franco, Brown Teacher • - Helen Bradley, Nimitz HS Social Studies Teacher • - Lesley Carney, Britain ITS Teacher • - Pam Endicott, Wheeler 2nd Grade Teacher 4 Campus Principals (Nominated by Campus Improvement Committees and Appointed by the DIC Chair) • - Myrna Baker, Kinkeade Early Childhood Principal • - Yanira Oliveras, Good Elementary Principal • - Rocci Malone, Lamar Middle School Principal • - Toni Goodman, Irving High School Assistant Principal

  3. D.A.T.E. Committee Members • Non-Voting Members (7+ ): • 3 Facilitators • - Neil Dugger, Assistant Superintendent for Personnel & Administration • - Cheryl Jennings, Division Director for Elementary T&L • - Nickie Weaver, Program Director for Grant Services - Kay Overturf, Program Coordinator for Grant Services • 4+ Resource Staff Members, as needed • - Whit Johnstone, Planning, Evaluation, & Research Staff Member • - Robyn Wolters, Personnel Department Staff Member • - Dianna Hopper, Staff Development Staff Member • - Sam Farsaii, Technology Staff Member • Ex-Officio Member (2) • Jack Singley, Superintendent of Schools • Marie Morris, Assistant Superintendent for T&L • IISD Board President, or Designee

  4. Educator Excellence Award Programs • Governor’s Educator Excellence Grant (GEEG), Executive Order, RP51 • Texas Educator Excellence Grant (TEEG), Chapter 21, Subchapter N, § 21.651 • District Awards for Teacher Excellence (DATE), Chapter 21, Subchapter O, § 21.701

  5. District Awards for Teacher ExcellenceCreated by House Bill 1, Article IV79th Legislature, 3rd Special Session, 2006Irving ISD awarded $2,127,307

  6. DATE Program Purpose To provide funding to support the establishment of district-wide goals and the implementation of a financial award system designed to: • award teachers for positively impacting student achievement; • target the district’s most in-need campuses to improve teacher quality; and • create capacity and sustainability for improved instruction within the district.

  7. An Understanding of DATE • All districts are eligible to apply. • Districts with TEEG campuses can also apply for DATE. • This is a DISTRICT award. DISTRICTS make the decisions, not the TEA. • The TEA will provide a few requirements, guidance and technical assistance in order for districts to create effective and successful plans.

  8. DATE Program Rules and Requirements Districts must: • submit a notice of intent to apply; • participate in the required technical assistance activities as established by the Commissioner and published in the RFA; • participate for at least two consecutive grant cycles, including budgeting for matching funds; • complete target activities as described by the established timelines set forth in the program requirements in the RFA;

  9. DATE Program Rules and Requirements Continued Districts must: • develop a district award plan with goals to improve student academic improvement and/or growth; • create an awards system consistent with district goals that address Target Campuses; • establish performance measures consistent with district goals; and • provide matching funds of no less than 15% in year one, 25% in year two, and 35% in year three (cash or in kind). 

  10. Irving ISD DATE Plan • Part 1 • $1,426,138 or 67% of the total • Elementary Teachers in Grades 3-5 • Secondary Teachers in TAKS Subject Areas • Part 2 • $701,169 or 33% of the total • Administrative Costs = <1% of total • Special Campus Stipends = All Professionals* • Recognized/Exemplary Campus Stipends = All Professionals* *Not including Administrators

  11. Irving ISD DATE Plan • Part 1 - Eligible Employees: • Employed by IISD • Teaches academics minimum 4 hours per day • Teacher of Record • Definition: Responsible for planning and implementing instruction, and assigning grades • Elementary: Grades 3, 4, 5 • Secondary: Math, English, Reading, Science, Social Studies • Employed no later than October 31, 2008, and remain employed through June 5, 2009

  12. Irving ISD DATE Plan • Part 1 – Elementary Criteria • 2009 TAKS Administration* • October Subset • Use “All Students” and “Economically Disadvantaged” • 80% on Reading and 80% on Writing; and 80% on Math or 80% on Science • All eligible Part 1 teachers will receive an equal share of Part 1 Funds (Minimum $1000) *TAKS results include the first administration of TAKS and TAKS-Accommodated in grades 3-11 in Spring 2009, except grades 3,5,8 in Reading and Grades 5 & 8 mathematics, in which cumulative results of the 1st and 2nd administration are included.

  13. Irving ISD DATE Plan • Part 1 – Secondary Criteria • 2009 TAKS Administration • October Subset • Use “All Students” and “Economically Disadvantaged • Math & Science – Score 70% or Above • Reading, Language Arts, and Writing – Score 90% or Above • All eligible Part 1 teachers will receive an equal share of Part 1 Funds (Minimum $1000) *TAKS results include the first administration of TAKS and TAKS-Accommodated in grades 3-11 in Spring 2009, except grades 3,5,8 in Reading and Grades 5 & 8 mathematics, in which cumulative results of the 1st and 2nd administration are included.

  14. Irving ISD DATE Plan • Part 1 – Secondary Criteria, continued • Non-TAKS grade level teachers in math, English, reading, science, or social studies… • In Grades 6-12 • Must show evidence in their lesson plans of teaming with TAKS grade level teachers in order to incorporate appropriate TAKS objectives into their curriculum. • Use Lesson Plan Documentation form and attach to final application.

  15. Irving ISD DATE Plan • Part 2 - Eligible Employees: • Employed by IISD no later than October 31, 2008, and remain employed through June 5, 2009 • Fully certified professional staff member (Except Administrators) • Must not have received an award under Part • Eligible under Part 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3 criteria

  16. Irving ISD DATE Plan • Part 2.1 Criteria – Administrative Costs • Approved voting member of the DATE Committee • Attend 75% of DATE Committee meetings, trainings, or other approved functions • Receive $500 stipend

  17. Irving ISD DATE Plan • Part 2.2 Criteria – Special Campus Stipend • Assigned to Wheeler Center or Secondary Reassignment Center • IISD Accountability Rating must be “Recognized” or “Exemplary” • Must mentor one or more students for a minimum of 9 Contact Units • Receive $500 Stipend

  18. Irving ISD DATE Plan • Part 2.3 Criteria – Recognized/Exemplary Stipend • Assigned to an Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, or High School campus • Assigned campus must have a rating of “Recognized” or “Exemplary” based on 2009 accountability system • Must mentor one or more students for a minimum of 9 Contact Units, or if Early Childhood, option of mentoring parents • Receive an equal share of 2.3 funds based on the number of qualifying professionals

  19. Irving ISD DATE Plan • Part 2 Definitions: • Mentoring is defined… • as an opportunity to work with one or more students • (or parents if Early Childhood) • providing academic assistance while developing a personal relationship of support and modeling • All mentoring is to take place on an IISD campus • Mentoring must be documented on the Student/Parent Mentoring Documentation form and attached to the DATE Application

  20. Irving ISD DATE Plan • Contact Unit is defined as … • an uninterrupted block of 30 minutes beyond the regular instructional day • with a maximum of 3 units per week • “Beyond the Instructional Day” is intended to be… • When the professional is not assigned to a class or duty • When not specifically paid to work directly with students • And could be during a conference period, before/after school, or on a non-instructional day

  21. Irving ISD DATE Plan • Key Dates: • October 1, 2008 through June 5, 2009 • Work with students to achieve the academic achievement criteria of the DATE Plan and associated ratings • Mentor students (and parents if Early Childhood) and document • Incorporate appropriate TAKS objectives into curriculum (Secondary) and document

  22. Irving ISD DATE Plan • June 5, 2009 • Present Mentoring and Lesson Plan documentation (on the proper forms) to your principal, and have them signed if complete • September 1, 2009 • Turn in DATE Application form if you think you have met the appropriate criteria, and attach Mentoring and Lesson Plan forms if appropriate • September 25, 2009 • First payout of DATE funds • February 28, 2010 • Final payout of DATE funds

  23. Irving ISD DATE Plan • Appeals • If you disagree with the outcome of the individual application for DATE funds… • Step One: Write a letter of appeal to the Assistant Superintendent for Personnel & Administration for a review by the DATE Technical Assistance Team • Step Two: If not satisfied with the decision of the DATE Technical Assistance Team, file a grievance according to Board Policy DGBA • Deadline for all appeals is December 31, 2009.

  24. Irving ISD DATE Plan • More questions ????????????? • Contact the DATE Committee member representing your campus • Go to IISD website for information: • www.irvingisd.net • Email a question or comment to DATE@irvingisd.net • Watch for regular announcements, reminders, and updates

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