Journey to Excellence

1. Journey to Excellence Iowa Training Model for Mentors of Beginning Educators Mentor – Session 2 Journey to Excellence 2007 - 2008

2. “The sweetest path of life leads through the avenues of learning, and whoever can open up the way for another, ought to be esteemed a benefactor to mankind.” - David Hume, Scottish philosopher 1711-1776 Journey to Excellence 2007 - 2008

3. Mentor Session 2… • Opening…. • Module 2: A Continuum of Learning Focused Interaction • Role of Formative Assessment • Learning Project: ITS 6 Classroom Management • Process • Content • Resources • Closing and Next Steps Journey to Excellence 2007 - 2008

4. Ready, Set, Recall… Number your paper 1 – 10 Draw a line below #3 Write 3 ideas for finding time to meet with your beginning educator on #s 1 - 3 Stand up You will have 4 minutes to collect and share ideas with others in the room. Journey to Excellence 2007 - 2008

5. Module 2: Continuum of Learning Focused Interaction Journey to Excellence 2007 - 2008

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7. Name some ways an educator’s performance is assessed…. Journey to Excellence 2007 - 2008

8. Where would you place your experiences? Teacher Evaluation Formative Assessment Journey to Excellence 2007 - 2008

9. Formative Assessment Journey to Excellence 2007 - 2008

10. It’s Formative Assessment = For growth of BE over time: • To “inform” • Data-based • Occurs regularly • On-going • Objective • Reflective

11. Formative Assessment • “helping to shape, develop” Webster • “…the evidence is actually used to adapt the teaching to meet student needs.” (Inside the Black Box, Black & Wiliam)

12. Formative Assessment … “Firewall” Maintains confidentiality between mentor and beginning educator

13. A Firewall is… (Wikipedia) Firewall separating zones of trust a hardware or software device which is configured to • permit, • deny, or • proxy (substitute) data through a computer network which has different levels of trust.

14. Beginning Educators Growth: • Built into the learning projects will be self-assessment activities for the mentor and the beginning teacher using the book - A Framework for Understanding the Iowa Teaching Standards and Criteria. Beginning Educator Growth Planning • Will be included within many of the learning projects

15. “Who is going to see this work?” Mentor Anyone else the BE chooses to share it

17. Or… Communication with all present

18. “What’s the Difference between Teacher Evaluation and Formative Assessment in the Induction Program? Stand up … take 5 steps… Partner conversation Journey to Excellence 2007 - 2008

19. Journey to Excellence Learning Projects… Journey to Excellence 2007 - 2008

20. Learning Projects… the core of Induction

21. Pacing of Learning Projects:

22. Learning Projectsfor Beginning Educators(each project is based primarily on one Iowa Teaching Standard) First Year • ITS # 6 – Demonstrates competence in classroom management by … •  ITS # 3 – Demonstrates competence in planning and preparing for instruction by researching student and school demographics •  ITS # 4 – Uses strategies to deliver instruction that meets the multiple learning needs of students … • ITS # 8 – Professional Responsibilities

23. Improving Student Achievement By Connecting Initiatives – INDUCTION Focus Study Reflect Plan Apply

24. Learning Projects process: … Learning Projects are organized around a process adapted from Dr. W. Edwards Deming and include the following steps. • Assessing Needs: • Focus– Determine area to learn more about & current level of performance • Study – Determine alternative actions available – observing, research, etc. • Planning – Decide how to apply alternative actions • Implementing – Use the alternative actions in class • Evaluating – Think about how things went when compared to intent The purpose of learning projects is to build a good foundation for future practice by examining performance, understanding the Iowa Teaching Standards and Criteria, and continuing professional learning.

25. Setting Goals & Identifying Hopes Learning Project Journey to Excellence 2007 - 2008

26. Setting Goals & Identifying Hopes Who? Mentor and Beginning Educator What? A 30 – 60 minute conversation When? Before school or in August Why? Develop your relationship How? The mentor will ask the questions, the mentee will respond as the mentor records BONUS: Portfolio artifact (ITS 2, 7) Journey to Excellence 2007 - 2008

27. Learning Project: Setting Goals and Identifying Hopes The value to the mentor-mentee relationship and our work throughout these two years….. 3 minute Journal Journey to Excellence 2007 - 2008

28. ITS 6:Classroom Management Learning Project Journey to Excellence 2007 - 2008

29. ITS 6 LEA Creates a learning community that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement, and self-regulation for every student. Establishes, communicates, models, and maintains standards of responsible student behavior Develops and implements classroom procedures and routines that support high expectations for student learning. Uses instructional time effectively to maximize student achievement Creates a safe and purposeful learning environment. Journey to Excellence 2007 - 2008

30. ITS 6 AEA The teacher: • Models respectful dialogue and behaviors within and across job responsibilities. • Promotes and maintains a positive, safe, and productive environment. • Works collaboratively and is flexible. • Communicates accurately and effectively. Journey to Excellence 2007 - 2008

31. A Framework for Understanding the ITSC p. 39 Standard 6 Criterion A Elements (from Danielson book): • Creating an Environment of Respect & Rapport: Teacher Interaction with Students 2a(1) see p. 59 • Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport: Student Interaction 2a(2) • Establishing a Culture for Learning: Importance of Content 2b(1) • Using Questions and Discussion Techniques: Student Participation 3b(3) Journey to Excellence 2007 - 2008

32. ITS 6 • Review your criterion using ITSFramework book • Chart: • Key words in the criterion • What artifacts or evidence could be used to show competence for this criterion? • Useful resources linked to this criterion • Present and Post your chart Journey to Excellence 2007 - 2008

33. LP: Classroom Management Who? Mentor , Mentee What? Design and implement a plan based on a selected criterion When? August – September How? Assess Needs – Plan – Implement - Evaluate Why? To increase the skills of BE in classroom management… (student achvmt) Journey to Excellence 2007 - 2008

34. LP: Classroom Management Journey to Excellence 2007 - 2008

35. Standard 6Demonstrates competence in classroom managementCriterion AThe teacher creates a learning community that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement, and self-regulation for every student.

36. Standard 6Demonstrates competence in classroom managementCriterion AThe teacher creates a learning community that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement, and self-regulation for every student. 9-8-07

37. Content & Process Using the Learning Project sheets: • Read and discuss the content and process • Report out • Key components of the project • Possible strategies to assist the learning • Possible pitfalls • Links to your district/building PD Journey to Excellence 2007 - 2008

38. ITS 6: Reflect Journal: What I’m want to remember about this Learning Project… Journey to Excellence 2007 - 2008

39. Classroom ManagementYour ideas… Resources Best Practice Journey to Excellence 2007 - 2008

40. “We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give.” -Winston Churchill 1874-1965 Journey to Excellence 2007 - 2008

41. Pluses… Wishes Journey to Excellence 2007 - 2008