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STANDARD FOR SUCCESS. Richmond Community Schools. Changes at RCS 2012-2013. PL 90 implemented the new evaluation model We were Learning AND Doing School District Reconfiguration and building closures
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STANDARD FOR SUCCESS Richmond Community Schools
Changes at RCS 2012-2013 • PL 90 implemented the new evaluation model We were Learning AND Doing • School District Reconfiguration and building closures • SEA 1 - Bargaining law changed at the same time….salary schedule went away…compensation model that nobody understood • New Pearson 2013– Reading and Math
Kubler – Ross Five Stages of Grief • Denial – “This too shall pass.” • Anger – “Lawmakers are NOT teachers.” • Bargaining – “We could just use our current tool and change the performance level ratings to match what is required.” • Depression – “This is not possible! How can principals do 5 observations and pre and post conference meetings?” • Acceptance – Year 2….we are doing this, but we are making modifications to create a workable model and validating principal and teacher efforts
Keeping track of documentation • RCS utilized the Danielson model prior to PL 90 and the adoption of RISE. This is one file for one teacher in a school with multiple drawers in a filing cabinet to store documentation.
All electronic files for all teachers at our fingertips • At home, at the office, on an airplane….IPADS and laptops can go with us and we can work on observations, artifacts, professional development tasks, mapping…… anywhere, anytime.
Keeping Track of observations and documentation • IPADS and Laptops make the process streamlined. All data in one place and a year’s worth of work for every staff member easily accessible. • Opportunities to work on own evidence and artifacts for uploading and mapping.
Each teacher has a page with all files in one place • Rubric is always available for reference and areas that have evidence are easily and visually noted for quick understanding. • Use for multiple years, you can go back to see how and where each staff member performed previously….historical value.
Implementation in Richmond • Fall 2011 Train the trainer for RISE • Spring 2012 – RISE training for teacher evaluation coupled with Standard For Success software training • Visit to Greensburg….pilot site for discussion of implementation • Summer 2012 – RISE training for Principal evaluation • Fall 2012 – Get to work….spend a lot of time practicing and learning to use the software at the same time learning the RISE rubric.
Training for Teachers • Spring 2012 While principals are being trained, they are introducing RISE to staff…study, reflect, dialogue during reconfiguration….maybe lost in the shuffle • Fall 2012 – Introduce SFS added to RISE, utilize PD time for training…..small steps • What is an artifact….evidence of practice • Number of observations • Scripting • In PLC’s – Studied “Principles of Instruction – Research-Based Strategies that all Teachers Should Know” (Rosenshine, 2012) (Handout) A close read aligned with RISE Rubric • Instructional Techniques developed to assist teachers with evidence for artifacts aligned with RISE Rubric competencies (Handout)
Training for Teachers • Spring 2013 – Continue dialogue with teachers regarding uploading artifacts, what is evidence, mapping…..walking through each step together….very time consuming but worth the effort. • Fall 2013 – • RCS trims # of observations • Revisit rubric with staff….this year, gradual release….upload and map Domain 1 and 3 on their own • Post observation meetings….
Training for Teachers After 2 years of implementation……. Spring 2014 – • Develop checklist for each trimester (Handout) • Reflection of concerns regarding teacher understanding….back to the drawing board for continued training opportunities Fall 2014 – • Revisit rubric and the practice of evaluation for standardization across the district • New staff to train
Q & A Teacher and Principal Evaluation Model