LCSD APPR:

1. LCSD APPR: Overview Review and Focus on the 60 points December 3, 2012

2. AGENDA • Review of APPR Parts • Walk-through resource booklet and handouts • Instructional Shifts • Teaching Standards • Framework for Teaching Rubric • Gallery Walk notes from Spring 2012 • The 60 points • Pre-Observation = Domain 1 – Planning and Prep (25%) • Observation = Domains 2 and 3 - Classroom Environment and Instruction (25% and 30%) • Post-Observation = Part of Domain 4 – Professional Responsibilities (20%)

3. NYS Reform Policies ►Interim assessments reflect CCLS ►Teacher and leaders analyze results within 48 hours ►An action planned is calendared to address CCLS weaknesses ►Leaders and teachers develop a culture around data • ► Evaluators know and look for the content of CCLS during observations • ►Leaders are knowledgeable and look for the ELA & math shifts during observation • ►Leaders look for text-based questioning • ►Leaders look for cognitive engagement, constructivist learning and 21st century skills School Change Increase College and Career Readiness ►State and local assessments are worth 40% of teacher evaluation ►Evidence based observation and documentation of meeting NYS teachingstandards ►The goal of APPR is to improve instruction through a team approach and individualized, focused Professional Development

4. Instructional Shifts • http://engageny.org/resource/common-core-shifts/ • http://engageny.org/resource/common-core-video-series • http://americaachieves.org • Need to create a free account • Then look for link to common core page from home page • Consistent with rubric and best practices • Principals directed to look for these in practice

5. Annual Professional Performance Review

6. Composite Scores

7. Multiple Measures 60 pts - Negotiated • Each teacher must be assessed for each NYS Teaching Standard every year. • A NYS-approved rubric must be used to assess teachers. • The rubric determines the criteria for Ineffective, Developing, Effective, and Highly Effective ratings. • Danielson Framework for Teaching, 2007

8. The Rubric • Framework for Teaching • 4 Domains – need all • 22 Components – need all • 76 Elements – do not need all • Levels of Performance (Distinguished, Proficient, Basic, Unsatisfactory) • One to one correspondence with (Highly Effective, Effective, Developing, Ineffective)

9. Observation of Practice • At least two, at least 20 minutes • One must be unannounced • Can invite observation • Can request full lesson observation • One must be announced, include pre and post observation conferences • Follow-up conversations for all observations within 10 school days • Both sign off on evidence collection document • Does not = agreement, just that meeting occurred

10. Observation of Practice • Teachers may submit videotaped lessons for observation • Observations may include photos or taping • Required observations completed by May 1st

11. Other Evidence • If a component is not observed or addressed through observations and conferencing • Artifacts may serve as evidence – see potential evidence for domains chart • Collection of evidence – varies by building • Will present observation management software after break • My suggestion = think about Domain 4 Professional Responsibilities and identify needed evidence in Spring

12. Scoring • Summative conference between April 1 and end of the school year • Review of NYS Teaching Standards • Teacher may present evidence of unaddressed standards at summative conference • Observation and other evidence scores (1-4) will be averaged within Domains, then weighted for final score of1-4.