Teacher professional growth system

1. Teacher professional growth system August 8, 2012 A&S Meeting Alyson kendrick, Tif Grant Coordinator

2. Session objectives/outcomes • You will become familiar with the elements of the TPGS Handbook • You will become familiar with the scoring elements of the TPGS. • You will have a chance to learn from your colleagues who have used the new system. • You will receive a roster of teacher names and where they are in the cycle this year. • You will learn where resources are available for you.

3. Teacher professional growth system (TPGS) development • As part of the TIF Grant objectives WCSD embarked on developing a new teacher evaluation rubric. In establishing this new rubric, over 90 people representing teachers, site administrators, district administrators, local universities, community members, and parents, came together over four days in April 2011, to work on a final product. The teacher evaluation rubric group used the Charlotte Danielson model as a starting point and refined the document to meet Nevada, as well as WCSD goals and objectives. • The final product was vetted by a sub-committee consisting of members who participated in the development of the new rubric. The final product was completed in June of 2011 and moved forward to be piloted at 17 WCSD schools during the 2011/2012 school year. • At the end of the pilot year most of the same people came back and added important feedback to the system and process. That feedback has been incorporated into the system and into the Handbook that we will be highlighting.

4. “new Language”

5. Handbook highlights • Performance Standards: Pg 5. • Speech/Language Pathologists/Therapists are using a modified rubric. See supplemental page for changes. • ALL counselors are using the ASCA evaluation that was piloted last year. • ALL special education teachers are using the NEW Danielson rubric. • Required Observations: Pg 6. • Probationary: • Formal observation: at least 45 consecutive minutes • At least 60 cumulative minutes in a cycle (Dec. 1, Feb. 1, April 1) • Post conference held within 5 contractual days

6. Handbook highlights • Post probationary teachers: Pg. 7 • Formal observation: at least 30 consecutive minutes • At least 60 cumulative minutes in a cycle ending April 1. • Formal evaluation year: • 2 formal observations required • One formal before December 1st. • All 4 standards as focus • PGP year: • 1 formal observation required • Plan may be multi-year or one year. • Plan may cover one standard or multiple standards. • Post conferences should occur within 5 contractual days.

7. Handbook highlights • Special Evaluation: Pg. 9 • A principal may request a post-probationary teacher be placed in an “off cycle” evaluation if he/she has performance concerns. • Process: • Minimum of two observations are required before requesting a special evaluation. • Concerns and possibility of placement on special evaluation will be discussed with teacher. • Principal requests special evaluation from Area Administrator. HR notifies employee. • Minimum of one formal evaluation after being placed on Special evaluation must occur.

8. Special evaluation (con’t) • Minimally Effective or Ineffective formal evaluation sent to HR by March 15. • Teacher placed on Focus Assistance plan and assigned CT. • Effective or Highly Effective formal evaluation sent to HR by April 1st. • Teacher placed back on PGS cycle for following year.

9. Handbook Highlights (con’t) • Teacher Professional Development Plan: Pg 11 • The focus of the TPDP is to support professional development activities that are of value to the teacher, aligned with district and school goals, and are planned to improve student growth. • The options for TPDP are designed to support collaboration among and between learning professionals. • Teacher and administrator sign the TPDP annually. • Pg. 12: Suggestions for Activities. • ONE FORMAL OBSERVATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL TEACHERS ON A TPDP.

10. HANDBOOK HIGHLIGHTS (CON’T) • Teacher Evaluation cycle chart: Pg. 15 • Probationary Teacher Evaluation Guidelines Chart: Pg. 16…..notice Minimum expectations for each year. • Post Probationary Teacher Evaluation Guidelines Chart: Pg 20.

11. Scoring rubric • Jim Grace and Adam Reed

12. Principal panel • Opportunity to ask principals from TIF and/or pilot schools questions regarding the new system. • System for collecting artifacts: • Folders, portfolios, shared “J” drive • Types of artifacts: • Work samples, lesson plans, assessments, photos (i-Pad), E-walk reports…. • Other questions…..

13. Where to find resources? • Washoe County School District Website • Staff Tab • Teacher Incentive Fund • What is there? • Danielson rubric and SLT/SLP rubric (see handout) • Critical Attributes • TPGS Handbook • Pre and Post conference guiding questions (Fillable) • Professional Development Plan form (Fillable) • E-walk sample templates based on Danielson rubric • HR cover sheets

14. Additional trainings • Throughout the year at all A&S meetings there will be a thread of the TPGS. • Zone and Vertical meetings throughout the year. • Teacher trainings available through Solutionwhere. • E-walk trainings (See handout).

15. Last steps…. • Please look over your rosters and return the hard copies in the box by registration by Friday. Corrected electronic copies will be emailed to you when we have received your changes. • Let us know how we can support you. • Contact information: • akendrick@washoeschools.net: TIF Coordinator • jgrace@washoeschools.net: Data Analyst • bprewitt@washoeschools.net: E-walk templates/trainings