Educator Evaluation Workshop: July 26, 2012 MSSAA Summer Institute
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Educator Evaluation Workshop: July 26, 2012 MSSAA Summer Institute
Educator Evaluation Workshop: S.M.A.R.T. Goals & Educator Plan Development MSSAA Summer Institute July 26, 2012 Agenda S.M.A.R.T. Goals o The role of goals in the 5-Step Cycle o Two types of goals o Why team goals? S.M.A.R.T.er Goals = Educator Plans o What makes a goal S.M.A.R.T.er? o Guided practice: turning goals into plans Tips & Strategies Resources 2 Intended Outcomes Understand the rationale and framework for the MA “SMARTer Goal” model Be able to identify characteristics of S.M.A.R.T and S.M.A.R.T.er goals Be able to translate a “SMARTer” goal into an Educator Plan Identify at least one key strategy to take back to your school that will facilitate goal-setting and plan development Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 3 5 Step Evaluation Cycle Foundation for the Framework & Model Every educator is an active participant in an evaluation Process promotes collaboration and continuous learning 4 Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 5-Step Cycle in Action: 9th Gr Biology Teacher Teacher proposes 1 student learning goal and one team professional practice goal. His department head helps refine the goals before approving the goals & plan. 9th Gr Biology teacher identifies two needs: scientific reading and writing and incorporating new curricular standards into his instruction. Teacher earns one of 4 ratings based on performance against the standards and progress on goals Department head meets with team and teacher to review evidence and assess progress on goals, adjusting benchmarks if necessary. Continuous Learning Teacher gathers and synthesizes evidence on goal progress, while department head and principal focus data collection on goal areas. 5 Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education S.M.A.R.T. Goals 6 How to begin? A thoughtful self-assessment leads to targeted, results-oriented goals. 7 The Power of Educator-Driven, Targeted Action Thoughtful SelfAssessment Establishment of S.M.A.R.T. Student Learning and Professional Practice Goals Educator Plan Development including key actions and benchmarks Formative Assessment – Monitoring progress and making needed adjustments Collection of evidence and documentation demonstrating improvements in professional practice and student growth 8 Step 2: Analysis, Goal Setting and Plan Development Educators set at least two goals: o Student learning goal o Professional practice goal (Aligned to the Standards and Indicators of Effective Teaching and/or Administrative Leadership Practice) Educators are required to consider team goals Evaluators have final authority over goals 9 Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Data as a Starting Point for Student Learning Goals Incoming Student Data – how did these students do last year? Are there any anomalies or subgroups that require specific attention? Past Student Data – how have your students typically performed in the past? Aggregate Student Data – are there any trends in performance, positive or negative, that characterize students in your school, content area, and/or grade level? 10 Rubrics as a Starting Point for Professional Practice Goals Principal Rubric At-a-Glance I. Instructional Leadership II. Management & Operations III. Family & Community Engagement IV. Professional Culture A. Curriculum A. Environment A. Engagement A. Commitment to High Standards B. Instruction B. HR Management & B. Sharing Development Responsibility B. Cultural Proficiency C. Asssessment C. Scheduling & Management Information Systems C. Communication C. Communications D. Evaluation D. Law, Ethics & Policies D. Family Concerns D. Continuous Learning E. Data-Informed Decisionmaking E. Fiscal Systems E. Shared Vision F. Managing Conflict 11 S.M.A.R.T. Goals S M A R = = = = T = Specific and Strategic Measurable Action Oriented Rigorous, Realistic and Resultsfocused (the 3 R’s) Timed and Tracked 12 What Makes a Goal “S.M.A.R.T.”? Individually: Read “What Makes a Goal S.M.A.R.T.?” Underline one phrase that you find most significant in the reading Turn to a partner: Share your phrases Discuss the phrases that emerged and any insights about the document 13 S.M.A.R.T.er Goals = Educator Plans 14 A Massachusetts “SMARTer GOAL” = A Goal Statement + Key Actions + Benchmarks (Process & Outcome) = The Heart of the Educator Plan Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 15 Process and Outcome Benchmarks Process benchmarks – monitor plan implementation Outcome benchmarks – monitor effectiveness of the plan 16 Guided Practice: A Principal’s Observations and Feedback Goal Statement for Classroom Observation & Feedback: I will manage my time more effectively in order to increase the frequency and impact of classroom observations by learning how to do 10-minute observations and conducting eight visits with feedback per week, on average. (Aligned to I.D.2 (Observations & Feedback)) Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 17 Guided Practice In pairs: 1. Review the key actions (are they tightly linked to the goal?) 2. Review benchmarks: • • are there process benchmarks (actions done)? outcome benchmark(s) (results)? 3. Identify two revisions and/or additions to the actions and/or benchmarks that will make this SMART Goal “S.M.A.R.T.er” Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 18 Guided Practice: A Principal’s Observations and Feedback Goal Statement for Classroom Observation & Feedback: I will manage my time more effectively in order to increase the frequency and impact of classroom observations by learning how to do 10-minute observations and by the start of second semester conducting eight visits with feedback per week, on average, that an increasing percentage of teachers report are useful beginning with at least 60%. (Aligned to I.D.2 (Observations & Feedback)) Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 19 Principal Educator Plan Example Sample Professional Practice Goal for a Principal: I will manage my time more effectively in order to increase the frequency and impact of classroom observations by learning how to do 10-minute observations with feedback, and by the start of the second semester, conducting eight visits per week, on average, that an increasing percentage of teachers report are useful. Student Learning Goal(s) and Professional Practice Goal(s) Planned Activity Action Supports/Resources from School/District 1. By September 1, I will develop a schedule and method for logging at least eight classroom observations with feedback per week between October 15th and Memorial Day. 2. By October 15th, I will study with a colleague principals and my administrative team how to conduct 10 minute unannounced observations and write brief, useful feedback. 3. By January 1st, I will share at least 5 samples of feedback with principal colleagues and collect their feedback. 4. By January and again on June 1, I will solicit anonymous feedback from teachers about their perceptions of the usefulness of the unannounced visits and feedback. Superintendent to facilitate teams of principals to collaborate on enhancing the observation and feedback process. Superintendent will help identify teams and provide scheduled time to hold study groups and conduct feedback sessions. Timeline/Benchmark or Frequency 1. September 1 – schedule developed January 15/March 15/May 15 – check in to determine of 8 observations per week (on average) have been completed. 2. October 15th – documented study time with colleague 3. January 1st – 5 feedback samples will be shared with colleagues 4. January 1st and June 1st will have collected feedback via teachers 20 regarding their perceived value of the process. *Evidence provided through principals logs and example artifacts Process and Outcome Benchmarks Process benchmarks – monitor plan implementation o January 15/March 15/May 15 – check in to determine if 8 observations per week (on average) have been completed. Outcome benchmarks – monitor effectiveness of the plan o January 1st and June 1st will have collected feedback via teachers regarding their perceived value of the process. 21 Four Types of Educator Plans Developing Educator Plan For educators without Professional Teaching status, administrators in the first three years in a district, or at the discretion of an evaluation for an educator in a new assignment Self-Directed Growth Plan For experienced educators rated proficient or exemplary on their last evaluation; these plans can be one or two years in length Directed Growth Plan For educators rated in need of improvement of on their last evaluation Improvement Plan For educators rated unsatisfactory on their last evaluation Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 22 Educator Plans: Requirements and Timelines Self-Directed Growth Plan Rated Proficient or Exemplary Directed Growth Plan Rated Needs Improvement Improvement Plan Rated as Unsatisfactory Developing Educator Plan Without Professional Status o 1- or 2-year plan o developed by the educator o 1-year plan or less o developed by the educator & evaluator o At least 30 calendar days; up to 1 year o developed by the evaluator o 1-year plan or less o Developed by the educator & evaluator Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 23 Educator Plan Cheat Sheet Formative Assessment/Evaluation: o Formative Assessments: plans that are 1-year or less in duration, mid-cycle check-in on goals o Formative Evaluations: 2-year plans, occur end-ofyear, ratings default to previous Summative Rating unless evidence indicates significant change Student learning goals lend themselves to oneyear goals IPDPs can be merged into educator plans (see revised licensure regulations) 24 Tips & Strategies 25 Where to begin? Strategy 1: Aligned Goals District Goals School Goals The Power of Concerted Action Team Goals Teacher Goals 26 Strategy 1: Aligned Goals An Example District Goal Anti-Bullying Initiative School Improvement Support the behavioral health needs of Goal all students. Standard/ Indicator School Administrator Team Goal During the 2011 – 2012 school year, the HS Administrative Team will review and refine protocols in an effort to reach 100% consistency in administrating policy to support students’ social/emotional/behavioral needs. II.A (Environment) Teacher Goal During the 2011-2012 school year, I will learn and appropriately use an increasing number of effective rituals, routines and responses that prevent most behaviors that interfere with student learning. II.B (Learning Environment) 27 Where to begin? Strategy 2: Focus the Self-Assessment Murkland ES School leaders aligned District Core Issues and School Improvement Goals to specific parts of the rubric Led to focused and coherent self-assessment and goalsetting processes for all educators, Promoted collaboration and shared accountability throughout the school “not just one more thing but something we’re already doing” Note: all Standards and Indicators are still important. This is about focusing and prioritizing to support coherence and “doability” Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 28 Teacher Rubric-at-a-Glance Think of one major initiative or focus in your school for 2012-2013. Using the teacher rubric at-a-glance, identify two Indicators (or elements) that you would most likely focus on with teachers related to this initiative. (Ex: Revised MA Curricular Frameworks) Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 29 Where to begin? Strategy 3: Promote Team Goals Districts that promote team goals have found this work more ‘doable’ Team goals support collaboration, communication, and likelihood of success (admin teams too!) Tips & Strategies Promote school or district goals Support regular team time Identify common process & benchmark outcomes Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 30 Where to begin? Strategy 4: Backward Mapping Start with the PD you have planned – what do you expect your teachers to accomplish this year? Locate these objectives in the rubric and let those drive the self-assessment and goal-setting processes back at your school Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 31 Next Steps – Suggestions for Principals Review “SMART” Goal Setting and assess how “SMART” your current school improvement goals are. Read School-Level Planning & Implementation Guide (Part II of the Model System) and the School-Level Administrator Rubric (Part III, Appendix B) Locate your school improvement focus areas in the Administrator and Teacher rubric 32 Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Resources Massachusetts Model System for Educator Evaluation 33 Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education School-Level Planning & Implementation Guide Content Overview The Massachusetts Model System for Educator Evaluation Step 1: Self-Assessment Step 2: Goal Setting and Plan Development Step 3: Implementation of the Plan Step 4: Formative Assessment and Evaluation Step 5: Summative Evaluation Appendices: Forms for Educator Evaluation, Setting SMART Goals Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 34 ESE Evaluation Resources What’s coming? − Summer 2012 Guidance on District-Determined Measures Training Modules with facilitator guides, PowerPoint presentations, and participant handouts List of approved vendors Updated website with new Resources section Newsletter 35 Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education ESE Evaluation Resources What’s coming? − Fall/Winter 2012 Solicit and review feedback on Model System; update Research & develop student and staff feedback instruments Collect and disseminate best practices Collect and vet assessments to build a repository of district measures Internal collaboration to support cross-initiative alignment EX: Support for use of rubric for teachers of ELLs aligned 36 to RETELL initiative Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Overview of Training Modules Module 1: Overview Module 2: Unpacking the Rubric Module 3: Self-Assessment Module 4: S.M.A.R.T. Goals and Educator Plan Development Module 5: Gathering Evidence Module 6: Observations and Feedback Module 7: Rating Educator Performance Module 8: Rating Impact on Student Learning 37 For More Information and Resources: Visit the ESE educator evaluation website: www.doe.mass.edu/edeval Contact ESE with questions and suggestions: EducatorEvaluation@doe.mass.edu Presenters: Claire Abbott – cabbott@doe.mass.edu Preeya Pandya – ppandya@doe.mass.edu Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 38