Artifacts as Evidence in the KEEP Evaluation System

1. Artifacts as Evidence in the KEEP Evaluation System October 2, 2013 Adobe Connect Webinar Bill Bagshaw, Kayeri Akweks - KSDE

2. Teacher Process • Required Steps • Implementation Ideas

3. Co-Construct Builder Leaders and Teachers Co-Construct the Educator Evaluation • Teachers complete Self-Assessments and Goals • Principal Reviews and Gives Feedback • Teacher adds Artifacts and Completes Goals • Principals Reviews and Gives Feedback

4. Co-Construct Builder Leaders and Teachers Co-Construct the Educator Evaluation • Principal completes Beginning, Mid, and End of Cycle Conferences – this is ONLINE Discussion/Feedback • Principal completes the Formal Observation • Principal completes the Summary Rating Sheet

5. Pilot III Process

6. Pilot III Process

7. The Evaluation Process TEACHER The constructs to be measured in the evaluation instrument: Construct 1: Learner and Learning Construct 2: Content Knowledge Construct 3: Instructional Practice Construct 4: Professional Responsibility

8. The Evaluation Process TEACHER The constructs to be measured in the evaluation instrument: Construct 1: Learner and Learning Construct 2: Content Knowledge Construct 3: Instructional Practice Construct 4: Professional Responsibility

9. Artifacts Teacher Evaluation Rubrics - Construct 1: Learner and Learning To ensure that each student learns new knowledge and skills, teachers must understand that learning and developmental patterns vary individually, that students bring unique individual differences to the learning process, and that students need supportive and safe learning environments to thrive. Demonstration of the teacher’s proficiency in Learner and Learning is evidenced by: 1.1 Learner Development The teacher planned instruction based on the learning and developmental levels of all students.Key indicators include: planning instruction, aligning instruction with student learning needs, using a variety of approaches and resources, providing adaptation of instruction. 1.2 Learner Differences The teacher recognized and fostered individual differences to establish a positive classroom culture.Key indicators include: getting to know all students, using that knowledge of students to create a culture of respect, meeting needs of all students. 1.3 Learning Environment The teacher established a classroom environment conducive to learning. Key indicators include: collaborating with students, establishing a safe, respectful and academically challenging environment.

10. Artifacts Teacher Evaluation Rubrics - Construct 1.1: Learner Development Sources of Evidence for Planning Instruction Based on the Learning and Developmental Levels of All Students • Differentiated lesson plans • Student work sample • Assessment data • Teacher reflection

11. Artifacts Teacher Evaluation Rubrics - Construct 1.2: Learner Differences 1.2 Learner Differences: The teacher recognized and fostered individual differences to establish a positive classroom culture. Sources of Evidence for Recognizing and Fostering Individual Differences to Establish a Positive Classroom Culture • School community perception survey • Attendance data • Office referral data • Differentiated instruction

12. Artifacts Teacher Evaluation Rubrics - Construct 1.3: Learner Environment 1.3 Learning Environment: The teacher established a classroom environment conducive to learning. Sources of Evidence for Establishing a Classroom Environment Conducive to Learning • Office referrals • Attendance • Classroom rules established collaboratively • Cooperative group work • Differentiated student work samples

13. Artifacts What and How to Upload an Artifact • Upload only your Highest Quality – amount is NOT indicative of quality • Only 1-3 artifacts per component • Keep files UNDER 1MB • Anything over 1MB – add a WORD doc with a web link (URL) to the artifact and a brief description of what the evaluator will be viewing • Consult with your evaluator about the types of artifacts they want you to include

14. KEEP Repository Artifacts – Select Component and Source of Evidence Add File to Upload

15. KEEP Repository Artifacts – Uploaded

16. KEEP Guided Practice NEW !! KEEP Guided Practice • http://training.ksde.org/keep/trainingportal/web/index.htm • New Online Training – open 24/7 • Individualized and Repeatable • Includes multiple forms of Learning • Available from links on the KEEP Webpage • Must have JAVA enabled

17. KEEP Webpage http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=4400 • News and Announcements • KEEP Repository Registration • KEEP Training Materials and Schedule • Archives with Materials of Previous Trainings and Meetings • Assurances Information • Kansas Flexibility Waiver Materials

18. Questions ?? Contacts: Bill Bagshaw, Assistant Director Teacher Licensure & Accreditation bbagshaw@ksde.org 785.296.2198 Kayeri Akweks, Education Program Consultant Teacher Education and Licensure kakweks@ksde.org 785.296.5140 An Equal Employment/Educational Opportunity Agency The Kansas State Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: KSDE General Counsel, 120 SE 10th Ave., Topeka, KS 66612; 785-296-3201