Professional Standards for Teachers in Adult Education
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Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
Professional Standards for Teachers Workgroup
Workgroup Coordinator: John LeMaster
04/20/23Training Guide Session I1
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Standards Development
What is the Big Picture?
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Why Do We Need Standards?
PerformanceChangeStrategiesOutcomeSuccessAchievementAccomplishmentAdjustModifyWinners
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What is the Purpose of Standards Based Instruction?
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Allows teachers and learners to understand the concepts and skills that need to be mastered
Provides a common language for teachers to discuss approaches and practices
Articulates expectations for teachers and learners
Involves challenging activities that are reflective of the standards
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Will Standards Help My Program?
AssessmentAccountabilityHigh Stakes TestingOutcomes
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What are the Teacher Standards?
A process for:•Negotiating the range of knowledge and skills that teachers should have •Measuring teachers’ knowledge and skills •Developing professional development with a clear approach to enhance learner outcomes
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What is the Purpose of the Teacher Standards?
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Raises expectations for all teachers Engages teachers in building a common set of goals and
vocabulary Improves best practices within the disciplines and within
the field of adult learningEnhances professional development to support instructionHolds teachers accountable for providing quality educationArticulates adult education goals and possibly aligns them
with other resourcesRaises awareness in the community and, thereby, increase
commitment to the programs and the learners served
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Teacher Standards Development
A Look at Maryland's Teacher Standards
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Workgroup Representation
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How were the Standards Developed?
Review Process included:Pro-Net adult education instructor competenciesMaryland K-12 Professional Development
StandardsStandards from the following states:
OhioPennsylvaniaKentuckyColorado
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Draft Standards DevelopedCustomized to reflect the skills Maryland teachers need to know and be able to demonstrate
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What Process was Used to Gain Public Comment?
Focus groups were held with practitionersStudent focus groups were heldThe document was posted for public
commentInput was sought from key stakeholders:
o CAELAo STACo Adult Education & Literacy Services
Division’s Leadership Team
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How Can the Maryland Teacher Standards Be Used to Improve Instruction?
The standards framework can be used by:Teachers to assess performance by
completing a self-assessmentAdministrators to assess performance
and guide administrators on what a teacher should know and be able to do
Leadership team to determine professional development needs
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What Were the Comments?Positive Comments:
Provides a comprehensive list of expectations
Ensures consistency across the state
Assists in developing teacher goals
Provides clearly stated competencies and examples
Ensures teacher effectiveness
Defines responsibilities
Suggestions/Challenges:Needs more emphasis
on ESL and language acquisition
Needs more funding for professional development to address standards
Needs more funding to pay teachers based on their level of expertise
Not all programs have access to technology
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How are the Teacher Standards Organized?
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What are the Six Standards?The Adult Education teacher should be able to:
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Let’s Take a Look
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How Will the Standards Be Implemented?
FY 09 FY 10
Introduction at Administrators meeting- Review with
Leadership teamRegional conference
callsInstructional Specialist
State Training- Follow-up conference
call
Implement standards at the local level
Continue to present the standards to new ISs at state orientation meeting
Meet with ISs on use of standards
Survey the fieldRevise if necessary
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The Professional Standards for Teachers in Adult Education
Standards Framework• Teacher Self-Assessment• Professional Development
Planning Chart• Includes:
o Six Standardso Competencieso Sample evidence
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