Highly Qualified Teacher Plans
and
Division of Educator Quality and System Support
Office of Title II, III and System Support
Robert Mellace
Linda Bragg
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During the Presentation:
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coaching
Components of Effective Highly
Qualified Teacher Plans
Robert Mellace
Federal Programs Coordinator
Troops to Teachers, Title II and RLIS
Why Do We Need Highly
Qualified Teachers?
Answer: Research shows that highly
qualified teachers are more effective than
non-highly qualified teachers.
This is true because they have
acquired knowledge about…
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Content
Data Analysis
Pedagogy (Instructional Theory)
Human Growth and Development
Environments and Conditions for Student
Learning
The Importance of Planning
“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.”
- Benjamin Franklin
“Have a plan. Follow the plan, and you'll be
surprised how successful you can be. Most
people don't have a plan. That's why it's is easy to
beat most folks.”
- Paul "Bear" Bryant, football coach
University of Alabama
Components of Effective Highly
Qualified Plans
1. Analyze Data to Identify Obstacles
2. Identify Mission, Beliefs and Vision
3. Identify Resources to Create a Plan
of Action
4. Communicate the Plan
5. Implement the Plan
6. Reflect and Revise the Plan
1. Data Analysis
• How does our county’s data compare to
surrounding counties and the state
average?
• Identify root causes
– What is unique about our district?
– Where do deficiencies exist?
• Subject Area
• Grade Level
• School
Analyze Data
• Individualized plan for every non-HQT
• Are they working to become HQ?
• What will we do if they are not progressing?
• Communication
• Who are we communicating with now?
• Who should we communicate with in the
future?
1. Identify the Obstacles
• Data Accuracy
• Non-renewal of valid certifications
• Lack of qualified applicants for
critical need subject areas
• Lack of support for beginning and
emerging or struggling teachers
Identify the Obstacles
• Lack of approved teacher
preparation programs in the area
• School Culture
– Negative perceptions about school location
– Negative perceptions about leadership
– Negative perceptions about students
Analyze Data to Identify
Obstacles
Suggestions?
2. Identify Mission, Beliefs and
Vision
• Mission: 100% HQTs
• What do we believe about the data?
• Do we believe there is a way to
accomplish the mission?
• How do we envision accomplishing the
mission?
– What support will we need?
3. Identify Resources for
Overcoming the Obstacles
Three types of resources:
1. Money
2. People
3. Time
People
• Recruiting
• Retaining
• Retraining
Recruitment
• Money
• Job Advertisements
• Location of Advertisements
• Newspaper
• Billboards
• Posters or Brochures
• Online Media or Job Posting
• School Newsletters
• Salary and Benefits
Recruitment
People
Teacher Expos/Fairs
• Certified Teachers
• Students Enrolled in State Approved
Teacher Preparation Programs
• Partner with Institutions of Higher Education
• Offer High Quality Clinical Experiences
Recruitment
People
Career Switcher Programs
• Troops to Teachers
• Transition to Teaching
Career Switchers
• College Graduates
Skilled Workers
• College Attendees
Retirees
• Community Members
Recruitment
People
Future Educators of America
• High School Students
Recruitment
Suggestions?
Retention
• Money
– Facilities
– Classroom Supplies
– Technology: Tools for Instruction
– Stipends for Professional Development
– Training that is Equivalent to College Credit
Retention
• People
– Mentoring
– Professional Development
– Sustained and Ongoing Support
– Collaborative Teams
– Positive School Climate and Culture
Retention
Suggestions?
Retraining
• Money
– Tuition Reimbursement
– Books and Travel Reimbursement
– Funding for National Board Certification
– Funding for Additional Endorsements
Retraining
• People
– Mentoring
– Professional Development
– Sustained and Ongoing Support
– Collaborative Teams
Retraining
Suggestions?
Time
• Planning
• Communication
• Implementation
• Revision
4. Communicate the Plan
How will we communicate this
information?
• County Personnel
• School Administrators
• Teachers
• Prospective Educators
• Community
Communication
Suggestions?
5. Implement the Plan
The process of moving an idea from
concept to reality.
“To accomplish great things, we must not
only act but also dream. Not only plan but
also believe.”
Anatole France (1844-1924), French critic,
writer, Penguin Island
6. Reflection and Revision of
the Plan
“It's a bad plan that admits of no
modification.”
- Publilius Syrus, Roman slave and poet
(circa 100 BC)
Reflection and Revision
• Were we effective in analyzing data?
– Did we analyze the right data?
– Did we interpret the data effectively to
identify our needs?
• How efficiently did we utilize resources?
– Money
– People
– Time
Reflection and Revision
• Were the plan’s methods of communication
effective?
• How effective was the plan in meeting our
goals for highly qualified teachers?
• How might we improve our plan in the future?
Table Talk
Take a few minutes to reflect on
what you have heard and use
your graphic organizer to write
down your thinking.
Comments?
Coaching as Part of an
Effective Highly Qualified Plan
Retention and Retraining
Coaches: Retention and
Retraining
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Mentoring
Professional Development
Sustained and Ongoing Support
Collaborative Teams
Positive School Climate and Culture
Linda L. Bragg
Office of Title II, III and System Support
Division of Educator Quality and System Support