Update Module #1

1. Update Module #1

2. Module Outcomes • Understand how the Danielson Framework for Teaching supports a thriving workforce • Understand what the Danielson Framework for Teaching is and how the framework aligns with school improvement priorities • Understand what is confirmed and still pending from DPI and next steps

3. Why have a new evaluation system? • A core value held by the Madison district is that “great teaching matters most.” • Teaching is complex, and a critical aspect of ongoing improvement is high quality feedback that supports professional learning and growth • Our current evaluation system does not adequately provide ongoing feedback for ongoing improvement

4. Priority Area IVThriving Workforce Successfully implement new evaluation systems for teachers, principals and central office staff anchored in a common understanding of high-quality, standards-based instruction… -The MMSD Strategic Framework

5. Why a new evaluation system?

6. 2 Parts of the Educator Effectiveness Evaluation System

7. What is the Danielson Framework for Teaching? The Framework for Teaching is a comprehensive and coherent framework, that identifies those aspects of a teacher’s responsibilities, that promote student learning.

8. Why the Danielson Framework for Teaching? Research studies have shown each component of the Framework for Teaching is associated with improved student learning. That is, high levels of teacher performance on the instructional framework as a whole predict high levels of student learning. -Measures of Effective Teaching Project

9. Danielson’s Framework Domain 1 - Planning and Preparation Domain 2 - Classroom Environment - 1a Demonstrating Knowledge of Content & Pedagogy- 1b Demonstrating Knowledge of Students- 1c Setting Instructional Outcomes- 1d Demonstrating Knowledge of Resources- 1e Designing Coherent Instruction- 1f Designing Student Assessment - 2a Creating an Environment of Respect & Rapport - 2b Creating a Culture of Learning - 2c Managing Classroom Procedures - 2d Managing Student Behavior - 2e Managing Physical Space Domain 4 - Professional Responsibilities Domain 3 - Instruction - 4a Reflecting on Teaching - 4b Maintaining Accurate Records- 4c Communicating with Families - 4d Participating in a Professional Community - 4e Growing and Developing Professionally- 4f Showing Professionalism - 3a Communicating with Students - 3b Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques - 3c Engaging Students in Learning - 3d Using Assessment in Instruction - 3e Demonstrating Flexibility & Responsiveness

10. How does this fit with our SIP? • The shifts in student learning outcomes represented in the CCSS require shifts in how we teach (Danielson, Gradual Release of Responsibility and Close Reading) • The Danielson framework offers a common language for collaboratively analyzing practice (cycle of inquiry and data analysis)

11. What is the Danielson Framework for Teaching, and how does it fit with other instructional priorities?

12. MMSD and the Wisconsin DPI Pilot • The Educator Effectiveness system continues to be piloted across 232 districts across the state of Wisconsin • MMSD has 5 schools participating in the pilot during the 2013-2014 school year • Feedback from pilot participants continues to be used to shape the system

13. What We Know For Sure • MMSD is required to implement the Educator Effectiveness System beginning 2014-2015 • All evaluators must be certified through a 25 hour online training (Teachscape) • The practice portion of the evaluation system is based on the Danielson Framework for Teaching • All teachers and evaluators will have access to timely, appropriate professional learning

14. What We Know for Sure • Annual goals for practice and student learning are established collaboratively by the teacher and principal • The Teachscape Learn system provides and extensive video library and PD tools for use at both the district and school level.

15. What Continues to be Discussed • Guidance for evaluation of other roles (e.g. superintendent, central office, student services) • Time/capacity study to determine time requirements and capacity issues for principals and teachers • The number of components that will be rated over the summative evaluation year and parameters around Student Learning Objectives (SLOs)

16. What is the Danielson Framework for Teaching, and how does it fit with other instructional priorities?

17. What can we do now? • Continue to focus on great instruction through the actions steps outlined in our school’s SIP (i.e. Data analysis, CCSS, Gradual Release, and Close Reading). • Use the Danielson Framework for Teaching as an additional resource for analyzing instructional practice, within the cycle of inquiry.

18. Next Steps-Timeline • Ongoing communication, training and resources for understanding and engaging in the evaluation system, November-June 2014 • Teacher Teachscape licenses and introduction, December 2013 • Evaluator Certification completed January 1st, 2014 • MMSD Formal Educator Effectiveness Launch, January of 2014 in preparation for implementation 2014-2015