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1 Teacher Performance Teacher Performance Assessment Assessment Lynn Sawyer Director of Professional Development P.O. Box 30425 Reno, NV 89520-3425 [email protected] December 7, 2000 Washoe County School District Washoe County School District Human Resources Division Human Resources Division
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Teacher Performance AssessmentTeacher Performance Assessment
Lynn Sawyer
Director of Professional Development
P.O. Box 30425
Reno, NV 89520-3425
December 7, 2000
Washoe County School DistrictWashoe County School DistrictHuman Resources DivisionHuman Resources Division
December 7, 2000 2
About Washoe County SchoolsAbout Washoe County Schools
83 schools K-123700 teachers53,000 students130 site administratorsencompasses entire county (1 of 17)
December 7, 2000 3
Flaws in Current PracticesFlaws in Current Practices
Outdated, limited criteriaFew shared values and assumptionsTop-down, one-way communicationUndifferentiated for novice and
experiencedAll stakeholders’ expertise limitedClimate unsafe to admit limitations
December 7, 2000 4
Reasons for Change:Reasons for Change:
Teacher/Administrator dissatisfaction with status quo
Present system not fostering improved teacher performance or adequate communication regarding expectations
9 “Teacher Effectiveness Factors”: improperly weighted, limited, and outdated.
Lacked focus on reflective practice and meaningful involvement of the evaluatee.
December 7, 2000 5
Previous Teacher Previous Teacher Effectiveness FactorsEffectiveness FactorsCommunication Instructional
SkillsManagement Skills
Professional Responsibilities and Growth
Student Growth and Development
Planning
Knowledge of Subject Matter
Interpersonal Relations
Use of Educational Materials
December 7, 2000 6
The Task Force:The Task Force:
–WCTA Appointees, all three levels– HR & Student Support Services–WCEAA Admin appointees, all three
levels– Board of Trustees representative– Task Force worked from 1997-Present
December 7, 2000 7
Task Force ProcessesTask Force Processes
Surveyed entire district to confirm areas/issues regarding evaluation process
Identified and scrutinized appraisal models from other districts
December 7, 2000 8
Narrowed the field based on criteria:Narrowed the field based on criteria:
Used teacher performance standards Provided fairly detailed descriptions
of actual performance criteria Complied with NRS statutes Encompassed the effectiveness
factors from existing system
December 7, 2000 9
Decision to Field Test a System Based Decision to Field Test a System Based on on “Enhancing Professional Practice: “Enhancing Professional Practice: A Framework for Teaching”A Framework for Teaching”
– Comprehensive overview of the “knowledge base on teaching”
–Well researched– Correlated to other Professional
Teaching Standards
December 7, 2000 10
About the “Framework”About the “Framework”Four Domains of Teaching with 23 components and 68 Elements
Domain 1: Planning and Preparationa. Demonstrating Knowledge of Content
and Pedagogy
b. Demonstrating Knowledge of Students
c. Selecting Instructional Goals
d. Demonstrating Knowledge of Resources
e. Designing Coherent Instruction
f. Assessing Student Learning
Domain 3: Instructiona. Communicating Clearly and Accurately
b. Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques
c. Engaging Students in Learning
d. Providing Feedback to Students
e. Demonstrating Flexibility and Responsiveness
f. Using Student Assessment Data
Domain 2: The Classroom Environmenta. Creating an Environment of Respect and
Rapport
b. Establishing a Culture for Learning
c. Managing Classroom Procedures
d. Managing Student Behavior
e. Organizing Physical Space
Domain 4: Professional Responsibilitiesa. Reflecting on Teaching
b. Maintaining Accurate Records
c. Communicating with Families
d. Contributing to the School and District
e. Growing and Developing Professionally
f. Showing Professionalism
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Two -Year Field TestingTwo -Year Field Testing
Year One:– 60 Principals used with volunteer teachers
• Changes in content and procedures were made based on survey data
Year Two:– All administrators required to use with at least
five teachers– All users had opportunity to respond through
surveys
December 7, 2000 12
Key Survey ResultsKey Survey ResultsPercent of 4&5 Responses (strongly agree)Percent of 4&5 Responses (strongly agree)
1112131415161718191
'99-'00
Admin
Post
Probationary
The annual goal-setting session helped focus teachers’ efforts and progress, and set the direction for observations.
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Key Survey ResultsKey Survey ResultsPercent of 4&5 Responses (strongly agree)Percent of 4&5 Responses (strongly agree)
1112131415161718191
'99-'00
AdminPost
Two Domains for a Major Evaluation, and one Domain for a Minor Evaluation seemed appropriate to me.
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Key Survey ResultsKey Survey ResultsPercent of 4&5 Responses (strongly agree)Percent of 4&5 Responses (strongly agree)
1112131415161718191
'99-'00
Admin
Post
Probationary
Allowing me to show other artifacts/proofs of some aspects of my teaching (in addition to classroom observations) gave the evaluator a more complete picture of my performance.
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Key Survey ResultsKey Survey ResultsPercent of 4&5 Responses (strongly agree)Percent of 4&5 Responses (strongly agree)
Feedback given to me resulted in increased awareness of my areas for improvement.
1112131415161718191
'99-'00
Admin
Post
Probationary
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Key Survey ResultsKey Survey ResultsPercent of 4&5 Responses (strongly agree)Percent of 4&5 Responses (strongly agree)
Feedback given to me resulted in improvement of my teaching performance.
1112131415161718191
'99-'00
Admin
Post
Probationary
December 7, 2000 17
Key Survey ResultsKey Survey ResultsPercent of 4&5 Responses (strongly agree)Percent of 4&5 Responses (strongly agree)
Using the new teacher evaluation system resulted in an increase of meaningful dialogue between the teacher and the evaluator concerning teaching.
1112131415161718191
'99-'00
Admin
Post
Probationary
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Links:Links:
Over 100 Teacher Applicant Interviews based on 4 Domains/Summer 2000
UNR, College of Ed – Using Framework with Student Interns & Admin Candidates
WCSD Mentors/Mentees Workshops on Domains piloted Counselors, nurses, librarians, will field
test this fall Clark & Rural Districts
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In Process:In Process: Piloting Professional Growth Options for
Satisfactory Post-Probationary Teachers– Action Research – Mentoring a new teacher – Peer Coaching– National Board Certification process– Self-directed professional growth– Lead teacher for student intern
Developed Procedures Manual Implementing courses for each domain Continuing to refine content & process Monitoring each year
