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The Relationship Between High Quality Professional Development and Educator Evaluation

The Relationship Between High Quality Professional Development and Educator Evaluation. Educator Evaluation Spring Convening, 2014 Join the conversation on Twitter # MassHQPD ! . Improving educator practice and student outcomes is a heavy lift that requires a commitment to quality.

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The Relationship Between High Quality Professional Development and Educator Evaluation

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  1. The Relationship Between High Quality Professional Development and Educator Evaluation Educator Evaluation Spring Convening, 2014 Join the conversation on Twitter #MassHQPD !

  2. Improving educator practice and student outcomes is a heavy lift that requires a commitment to quality. Anything less is unthinkable. If we are going to evaluate educators and expect continuous improvement, then we must not only provide relevant PD, but PD of the highest quality. High-Quality Professional Development: An Important Component in Improving Educator Practice Regine Philippeaux-Pierre, Ed.D Professional Development Coordinator

  3. Effective Curriculum, Instruction, Assessments & Supports e.g. Curriculum Frameworks RETELL, PARCC, Bullying Prevention Desired Student outcomes Educator Evaluation System • Massachusetts Professional Development Standards • Define quality • Inform planning • High-Quality PD • Job-embedded • Professional learning communities and networks • Coaching and mentoring • Workshops, seminars, and others within a coordinated system • Higher Ed. courses  Improved Educator practice and enhanced organizational capacity PD Development and/or Selection Improved student outcomes PD Quality Assurance Strategic use of resources to support high-quality PD

  4. A District Perspective Presenters: Dr. Kristan Rodriguez, Chelmsford Public Schools @Dr_Rodriguez21 Heidi Driscoll, Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical School District hdriscoll@sersd.org

  5. Take-Aways • Connect HQPD and Educator Evaluation • Use the MA Standards for High Quality Professional Development (HQPD) in your district • Assess the HQPD Standards and their Applicability to Educator Evaluation

  6. Standard #1: HQPD has clear goals and objectives relevant to desired student outcomes. Standard #2: HQPD aligns with state, district, school, and/or educator goals or priorities.

  7. Connecting HQPD and Educator Evaluation HQPD Standard # 2 HQPD aligns with state, district, school, and/or educator goals or priorities. Educator Evaluation Priority #1 Promote growth and development amongst leaders and teachers. HQPD Standard #1 HQPD has clear goals and objectives relevant to desired student outcomes. Educator Evaluation Priority #2 Place student learning at the center, using multiple measures of student learning, growth, and achievement.

  8. Standard #1: HQPD has clear goals and objectives relevant to desired student outcomes. • Sample PLC Flyer with Stated Goal and Purpose Related to Student Outcomes

  9. Standard #2: HQPD aligns with state, district, school, and/or educator goals or priorities. • “Write the related district, school, and/or professional goals.”

  10. Newly Developed Protocol for Instructional Data Meetings: SMART Goals and Educator Plans-Based on Data and Feeding into PD Data Driven SMART Goal Implications for PD

  11. Problem: How to Provide So Many Options so They Relate Meaningfully to Myriad SMART goals in the District? Solution: Multi-Part Series “The survey asks you …provide potential topics for next year's multi-part series. We ask staff to review their recertification needs, their school improvement/department goals, and/or their educator plan SMART goals to identify areas where you would like to see PD. In the spirit of collaboration, having a discussion with your department or grade level teams prior to completing the survey is encouraged. “ -Excerpt from PD Survey 2014 • Bundles 10 Hour Options to Support Recertification • Flexed Into and Outside of PD Calendar • Choice Offerings in Content and Pedagogy • Utilize In-District Expertise • Relevant Offerings for Every Staff Member • Related to SMART Goal Areas, DIP and SIP Goals • Grant Funded

  12. Assessing Our Effectiveness Electronic survey administered in April of 2014 Levels: PK-12

  13. Assessing Our Effectiveness Electronic survey administered in April of 2014 Levels: PK-12

  14. Assessing Our Progress Against the Standards: 2014 TELLMASS Results • Curriculum, Planning, & Assessment • The curriculum taught in this school is aligned with Common Core Standards. 98% • The school leadership facilitates using data to improve student learning. 92% • Teaching All Students • Teachers are held to high professional standards for delivering instruction. 97% • Teachers are encouraged to try new things to improve instruction. 91% • Family & Community Engagement • This school does a good job of encouraging parent/guardian involvement. 95% • Professional Culture • Professional development opportunities are aligned with the school's improvement plan. 94%

  15. HQ PD & Teacher Evaluation • HQPD engages EACH educator in a series of cohesive, relevant, and meaningful professional growth activities directly related to SMART goals. • During HQPD, teachers understand what the anticipated outcomes of the day/event will be, how it will impact their students, and how those outcomes connect to their SMART goals. • HQPD affords teachers the opportunity to demonstrate that they can model the elements of the teacher rubric as evidence of “exemplary” practice.

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