Cinnaminson Township Public Schools November 6, 2012

1. Cinnaminson Township Public Schools November 6, 2012 INTRODUCTION TO THE DANIELSON FRAMEWORK OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE FOR TEACHERS

2. Because teaching is complex, it is helpful to have a road map through the territory, structured around a shared understanding of teaching. Charlotte Danielson A ROAD MAP…

3. TIMELINE October 31, 2012: School boards must create a District Evaluation Advisory Committee. DEAC met October 19, 2012. Meeting again December 12, 2012. December 31, 2012: Districts must submit new rubric to NJDOE. January 31, 2013: School boards must adopt education evaluation rubrics for teachers, principals, and other categories of staff members.

4. TIMELINE (continued) • February 1, 2013: School boards must establish School Improvement Panels (SIP) in each school to ensure the effectiveness of the school’s teachers. • July 1, 2013: School boards must complete training for all teaching staff so that staff has a good understanding of the new evaluation system before its implementation in the 2013-14 school year. • August 31, 2013: Training for the personnel who will be observing teaching practices should be completed. • Districts will be required to submit implementation reports to NJDOE in February and August of 2013.

5. STATEREQUIREMENTS Must evaluate all teachers with a state approved system using state approved rating categories: Ineffective, partially effective, effective, highly effective.  Notice the four category system required; there is no satisfactory and effective is aligned with our previous category of good. There will be an overall annual rating for the year on the summative evaluation. 2013-14 is the first year ratings will impact tenure. Other categories of employees (nurses, guidance, CST, library, therapist) have their own frameworks created by Danielson. Principals and supervisors have their own framework: investigating those. Teacher effectiveness only partially based on observation, partially on student achievement.  Exactly how that information will be calculated is not yet clear. Number of evaluations still not clear but they will be multiple. There will be short visits as part of the process.

6. School Improvement Panels are required which include principal, assistant principal and one teacher.  They will work with mentoring, professional development, teacher effectiveness. There will be a process for Corrective Action Plans for teachers rated ineffective or partially effective. Tenure: employed (start working) after 8/6/12 it takes 4 consecutive years, mentorship, rating of effective or highly in 2/3 evals after mentoring year. Overall summative ratings of ineffective and/or partially effective over a two year period can result in tenure charges for inefficiency.  May receive some ineffective or partially effective ratings during an observation with no consequence to tenure as long as the overall rating for the year is not ineffective or partially effective. There will be a process for Corrective Action Plans for teachers rated ineffective or partially effective .

7. SELECTION PROCESS Why was Danielson picked over other models? - Provides a detailed rubric using evidence and artifacts.

8. Evidence: JUST THE FACTS! • Evidence is a factual reporting of events. It may include teacher and student actions and behaviors. It may also include artifacts prepared by the teacher or students. It is not clouded with personal opinion or bias.

9. Types of Observation Evidence • Verbatim scripting of teacher or student comments:“Could one person from each table collect materials?” • Non-evaluative statements of teacher or student actions:The teacher stands by the door, greeting students as they enter. • Numeric information about time, student participation, resource use, etc.:“Four students of the eighteen respond to teacher’s questions during the discussion. • An observed aspect of the environment:Student work is displayed on the wall.

10. Evidence or Opinion? • Students are seated in rows. • The teacher manages transitions effectively. • The students enjoyed the lesson. • Two students volunteered to hand out materials. • The classroom is very disorganized. • Students were confused about directions. • Students are on task.

11. A Framework for Teaching:Components of Professional Practice • Domain 1: Planning and Preparation • Demonstrating knowledge of content and pedagogy • Demonstrating knowledge of students • Setting instructional outcomes • Demonstrating knowledge of resources • Designing coherent instruction • Designing student assessments • Domain 2: The Classroom Environment • Creating an environment of respect and rapport • Establishing a culture for learning • Managing classroom procedures • Managing student behavior • Organizing physical space • Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities • Reflecting on teaching • Maintaining accurate records • Communicating with families • Participating in a professional Community • Growing and developing professionally • Demonstrating professionalism • Domain 3: Instruction • Communicating with students • Using questioning and discussion techniques • Engaging students in learning • Using assessment in instruction • Demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness

12. Performance: KEY WORDS Teacher-directed success! Student-directed success! 13

13. IMPLEMENTATION Training Inservice On-line Department/Building meetings District website for documents Practicing with the rubric

14. Find this information on the district Curriculum website under Evaluation. Complete Danielson framework Introductory Powerpoint

15. QUESTIONS