Personalizing, Supporting & Assessing Teacher Growth

Allegheny Valley School DistrictDr. Cheryl Griffith, SuperintendentMr. Joshua Weaver, Springdale Junior-Senior High School PrincipalMr. Andrew Leviski, Springdale Junior-Senior High School Asst. PrincipalMrs. Megan Cicconi, K-12 Technology Education Coordinator

August 3, 2011

Professional Growth Plan (PGP)

Purpose & Benefits

The Three-Tiered Approach

PGP Tier 2 Self-Directed Professional Growth

◦ What does this look like?

The process◦ Proposal (S.M.A.R.T. Goal Format)

◦ Quarterly reports-Monitor/Accountability

◦ Final Report

Administrative/teacher collaboration

Building relationships

S.M.A.R.T. Goals

Staff are required to utilize the S.M.A.R.T. goal format when submitting a proposal◦ Specific

◦ Measurable

◦ Attainable

◦ Realistic

◦ Timely

Walkthrough Initiative

Targeted

Unannounced

26.1 per month

Results

Professional Growth Plan Walk Through Pilot Format

TEACHER

SUBJECT GRADE OBSERVER SCHOOL YEAR 2010-2011

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES

1. Engaged in, aligned with stated learning objectives 1. L: Lecture 1. Using visual aids, graphic organizers, chalkboard, posters

2. Responding to teacher questions 2. M: Modeling 2. Student talk outweighs teacher talk

3. Following teacher directions for learning and behavior 3. GP: Guided Practice 3. Using manipulative learning devices

4. Actively participating in whole group discussions 4. CU: Checks for Understanding 4. Hands on activities, learning centers

5. Working in cooperative groups to complete the assigned tasks 5. MA: Monitors and Adjusts 5. Working in cooperative, collaborative groups

6. Working silently, independently to complete the assigned tasks 6. IP: Independent Practice 6. Higher level questions; Bloom’s Taxonomy, think alouds

7. Writing responses 7. C: Closure 7. Using interactive technology; media; Internet

8. Completing a worksheet, board work, test 8. SR: Systematic Review 8. Evidence of routines and procedures

9. Listening, attending to teacher’s lecture, demonstration 9. A: Assessment 9. Motivating learning environment with current student work displayed

10. Verbalizes understanding of stated objectives; can explain what he/she is doing 10. TR: Transition 10. Active, attentive teacher engagement

11. 11. FB: Four Block Model 11.

12. 12. 12.

OBSERVATION DATES TIMES

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT OBSERVED

INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY OBSERVED

INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES OBSERVED

ACADEMIC LEARNING TIME

OBSERVER’S NOTES

OBSERVATION #1 GOAL

OBSERVATION #2 GOAL

OBSERVATION #3 GOAL

OBSERVATION #4 GOAL

Walk Through Form

TEACHER

SUBJECT PERIOD DATE OBSERVER

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES

Engaged in, aligned with stated learning objectives Lecture Using visual aids, graphic organizers, chalkboard, posters

Responding to teacher questions Modeling Student talk outweighs teacher talk

Following teacher directions for learning and behavior Guided Practice Using manipulative learning devices

Actively participating in whole group discussions Checks for Understanding Hands on activities, learning centers

Working in cooperative groups to complete the assigned tasks Monitors and Adjusts Working in cooperative, collaborative groups

Working silently, independently to complete the assigned tasks Independent Practice Higher level questions; Bloom’s Taxonomy, think alouds

Writing responses Closure Using interactive technology; media; Internet

Completing a worksheet, board work, test Systematic Review Evidence of routines and procedures

Listening, attending to teacher’s lecture, demonstration Assessment Motivating learning environment with current student work displayed

Verbalizes understanding of stated objectives; can explain what he/she is doing Active, attentive teacher engagement

OBSERVER’S NOTES

What does growth look like?

Examples:◦ PSSA Growth Portfolio Program

◦ Differentiated Instruction/Co-Teaching

◦ Data Manual

How does this change the evaluation?

Individualize, individualize, individualize◦ Evaluation process (428) is personalized

◦ Relationship building

◦ Outcomes

Technological Advancements

iPads

Web-based Surveys

Collaborative Form

The PGP in Action

Implementing the PGP

Associating Student Achievement with the PGP

Refining the PGP