Teacher Evaluation Training

1. Teacher Evaluation Training Glenn Maleyko, Executive Director, Ph.D Elementary Forum March 24 2015 A portion of this information is based on material from Learner Focused Conversations by Lipton and Wellman (2013)

2. My Observation Routine • Surprise or pre-determined-- collect lesson plan • Observe in the class. Script using and ipad • Revise scripting using my formula • T= Teacher, S=Student, R= Recommendation, N = Note

3. Observation Routine • Time taken • Use Chart data • Very specific with observation data. • Positive Aspects Listed • Recommendations for improvement • Specific Examples of how to improve

4. Observation Continued • Then in the post conference • I am evaluating and thinking about the learner focused conversation continuum • Calibration, Consulting, Collaboration and Coaching

5. Danielson I-observation technique • 1. Verbatim, scripting of teacher or student comments • 2. non-evaluative statements of observed teacher and student behavior. • 3. Quantitative Data, time on task, assessment etc. • 4. Environmental observations

6. Write Down your ranking according to each standard • Take notes and then go to the corner of the room that best describes your choice • We will then vote • Take notes and then text to poll anywhere • We will then vote

7. Training • Calibration- we will rate a video together • Break into groups for discussion • Other

8. Please discuss why you Decided the way that you did according to each component? • We will break into groups for this portion. • There will be a table discussion. Those standing are not allowed to comment • We will then rotate.

9. Learning Focused Conversations-What strategy(ies) would you use with this teacher and why • Which Strategy in conference would you use with this teacher. • Calibrating • Consulting • Collaborating • Coaching