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Ohio’s Teacher Equity Plan Addressing the Equitable Teacher Distribution Challenge

Ohio’s Teacher Equity Plan Addressing the Equitable Teacher Distribution Challenge. July 11, 2007 Wesley G. Williams, II Director of the Office of Educator Equity Center for the Teaching Profession Ohio Department of Education 2007 National Forum on Education Policy

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Ohio’s Teacher Equity Plan Addressing the Equitable Teacher Distribution Challenge

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  1. Ohio’s Teacher Equity PlanAddressing the Equitable Teacher Distribution Challenge July 11, 2007 Wesley G. Williams, II Director of the Office of Educator Equity Center for the Teaching Profession Ohio Department of Education 2007 National Forum on Education Policy Education Commission of the States

  2. A High Quality Teacher If there is one clear message that has emerged from educational research, it is this: Teachers make a difference in student learning. Teachers matter most, and high quality teachers matter even more.

  3. TeacherEquity • Federal law: Sections 1111(b)(8)(C) and 1112 (c)(1)(L) of the ESEA • Developed with stakeholders • USDOE Commendation • Ohio leads the way through its newly established Office of Educator Equity

  4. A systems approach to education

  5. Ohio’s Teacher Equity Plan • Developed with stakeholders • Comprehensive set of strategies • Visit www.ode.state.oh.us , type teacher equityin search box to view the plan and the Office of Educator Equity Web page

  6. TeacherEquity Supportive Elements • Data and Reporting Systems • Teacher Preparation • Out-of-Field Teaching • Recruitment and Retention • Professional Development • Specialized Knowledge & Skills • Working Conditions • New Compensation Systems • Policy Coherence

  7. Office of Educator Equity Structural Design MODEL Monitor the implementation and continued progress of each strategy. Organize a documentation system that indicates through reports, related literature, PR documents, press releases, legislation, and other supportive materials that each strategy has been accomplished. Designa methodology to successfully complete the new strategies.

  8. Office of Educator Equity Structural Design MODEL Ensure that all 68 strategies outlined in the plan are successful, ongoing, and effective programs, initiatives, and incentives that impact student achievement. Leverage support through effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders for successful completion of the plan.

  9. TeacherEquity Office of Educator Equity Goals (Year One) • Cross-agency collaboration - LEA HQT Plan • Teacher Equity documentation system • Detailed district visits, reports, strategic plan • Educator Standards alignment • District Teacher Equity Project (DTEP) • Roll out plan to stakeholders • Teacher Equity Communications Plan • Priority Teacher Equity Strategies

  10. State Policy Implications • Re-engineering human resource • system • Collaboration with districts and unions • Best practices in Ohio

  11. Contact informationOffice of Educator EquityWesley G. Williams, II, Director614.728.1726wesley.williams@ode.state.oh.us

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