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Delaware’s Teacher Effectiveness Model
SEADAE February 23, 2012Deb Hansen, Delaware Department of Education
Delaware is…
• The First State– takes great pride in early adoption
• The Diamond State– Thomas Jefferson described the – state as a “diamond in the – rough”
• A Small Wonder
Delaware is…
• Race to the Top & Baby RTTT – one of the first two states to be awarded
RTTT federal funds (119M) & (50M)• ESEA flexibility waiver
– will submit plan to USED on February 28• Smarter-Balanced Assessment
Consortium member• small, nimble & collaborative
+ STEM
DPAS II
• Delaware Performance Appraisal System (teachers, administrators, specialists)
– Based on Charlotte Danielson’s Enhancing Professional Practice: A Framework for Teaching
– Utilized since 2008 – Comprised of five components
planning and preparation classroom environmentInstruction professional
responsibilities student improvement
Part I: School-wide Assessment Measure
(DCAS-based using AYP scores)
Part II A: Cohort Assessment Measure (DCAS-based using
instructional scores)
Part II B: Five Statewide Performance Indicators
Part III: Specialist Specific
Assessment Measure
(non-DCAS)Fifteen
Performance Indicators
Component V- internal assessment measures
• 350 Delaware educators/5 cohorts/5 days – Cohort 1- ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies & World
Languages
– Cohort 2- The Arts, Health &Physical Education, English Language Learners
– Cohort 3- Career and Technical Education
Developed pre/post tests in each content area to measure student growth.
– Cohort 4- Non-graded- Librarians, Counselors, Special Education, Nurses- Developed performance indicators
– Cohort 5- Non-Tested Version II May 2012
The Process
VPA Statement of Purpose:
Assessment in the Visual and Performing Arts is to
demonstrate growth in creating and performing through the
development and application of artistic literacy.
The Process
• Created test specifications and blueprints
• Harvested test items from SCASS arts • Created performance task & rubrics• Built operational forms, administration
guidelines and score sheets • Coded 350 test items • Reviewed & refined following feedback
The Products
• Pre and Post tests for Dance, Music, Theatre and Visual Art
• Grades K, 3, 5, Novice, Intermediate and Advanced (Art and Music)
• Novice, Intermediate & Advanced (Dance and Theatre)
• All other grades will be built summer 2012
• Hybrid- Selected response & constructed response
Lessons Learned
• Keep it simple!– Assess the essence of the discipline
• What is measured will be treasured
• Ensure vertical articulation & developmental appropriateness
• Standards must be crisp and clear • Psychometrics can be for dummies!• This is only the beginning!
For more information
• Delaware Department of Education website
• DPAS II• http://www.doe.k12.de.us/csa/dpasii/default.sht
ml• RTTT
– http://www.doe.k12.de.us/rttt/default.shtml
Deb Hansen dhansen@doe.k12.de.us