Using Classroom Observations to Improve Teaching and Learning Educator Evaluation Pilot Series -- Day One Review and Update Matthew Montano Director of Educator Quality, NMPED Southern Regional Education Board Steve Broome Director State Development, SREB Ivy C. Alford Director of State Services, SREB Webinar Objectives Participants will: Determine Leadership Team actions that set up teachers for success on Domain 1 • Lesson Planning Tools and Expectations Southern Regional Education Board Review actions that support focused consistent feedback Review Day 2 homework expectations Key Points from Day 2 Southern Regional Education Board Session Objectives Participants will: Southern Regional Education Board Review compiled trends from initial classroom observations. Review and analyze the state observation protocol tools. Determine how to “frame” meaningful feedback for individual teachers, teacher teams and whole faculty groups. Review classroom videos to perfect individual teacher feedback. NM Teach Observation Tools Southern Regional Education Board Quick Overview NM Observation Domains Planning and Preparation Creating an Teaching Environment and for Learning Learning Professionalism 6 Video Practice with the Rubric Southern Regional Education Board Engaging Schools 7 From the Video Practice Session… Southern Regional Education Board Lessons Learned Gaps in how video segments were scored Videos were not intended to provide “exemplary” models Feedback on the language of the rubrics is needed Your Input Is Important Southern Regional Education Board An edit-friendly version of the rubric has been e-mailed out Please submit your ideas to Matt Montano by next Tuesday Your feedback will be submitted to the NM TEACH Committee for final edits Making Progress on Domain 1—Planning and Preparation Southern Regional Education Board Elements of Domain 1 + Effectiveness Element Current Description of Effectiveness NMTEACH 1A: Teacher’s plans and Demonstrating practice reflect solid knowledge of content knowledge of the and pedagogy content. Participant Suggestions 1A Southern Regional Education Board Content knowledge District Curriculum Resources are used Standards and objectives connected Grade level appropriate Total Alignment to the standard Standards have been unpacked and activities are logical for the age/development of the students Teacher’s examples and materials do not contain content errors Engaging Schools 12 Elements of Domain 1 + Effectiveness Element Current Description of Effectiveness NMTEACH 1B: Designing Coherent Instruction The sequence of learning experiences is aligned to instructional learning targets and accessible to the students in the classroom. Participant Suggestions 1B Southern Regional Education Board Lesson plans align with unit plans Lessons align with pacing resources lesson is broken up into section: i.e. anticipatory set, activities, direct instruction, practice, review, assessment, exit ticket Selected activities can be directly connected to the daily objective Class activities have a logical “flow” and sequence Teachers have identified possible student questions or challenge areas (teachers anticipate student questions) Engaging Schools 14 Elements of Domain 1 + Effectiveness Element Current Description of Effectiveness NMTEACH 1C: Setting Instructional Outcomes Instructional targets are aligned to NM Content Standards (CCSS when implemented) and stated as goals for student learning. Instructional processes and activities are developmentally appropriate and aligned to instructional targets. Participant Suggestions 1C Southern Regional Education Board Posted objective or essential question Language Objective (SIOP) Unpacked standards—objective/target is fully aligned to state standard Teaching to the posted objective Students can state learning objectives for the day There needs to be an essential question that is posted and used as an instructional tool with all students Objectives are planned and posted (in student language) Engaging Schools 16 Elements of Domain 1 + Effectiveness Element Current Description of Effectiveness NMTEACH 1D: Demonstrating knowledge of resources Teacher fully utilizes existing resources to enhance own knowledge, to use in teaching, or for students who demonstrate need. Participant Suggestions 1D Southern Regional Education Board Student Resources are beyond textbook Resources include teacher references to departmental or PLC strategies Technology is used when available Teachers have content posters and student work and use those items to support instruction Kinesthetic and visual learning aids are used when appropriate Engaging Schools 18 Elements of Domain 1 + Effectiveness Element Current Description of Effectiveness NMTEACH 1E: Demonstrating knowledge of students Teacher demonstrates solid knowledge of students’ backgrounds, cultures, skills, academic language development, interests, and special needs. Participant Suggestions 1E Southern Regional Education Board Common Formative Assessments and using data to understand where students are and where they are in their own instructional practice. note evidence of prior, current and future knowledge to be accessed and leading to differentiated instruction and student accommodations should be evident in the lesson plan and seen implemented in the classroom for Tier II and SWD's. ELL, 504 and SPED activities/modifications are identified within the lesson plan Differentiated activities are provided Engaging Schools 20 Elements of Domain 1 + Effectiveness Element Current Description of Effectiveness NMTEACH 1F: Designing student assessment Teacher’s plan for assessing student learning is aligned with the instructional outcomes, uses clear criteria, and is appropriate to the needs of students. Participant Suggestions 1F Formative assessment practices are planned and used in the classroom Teachers use a class closure activity (essential question review and or summary of learning) to check for understanding Language (output) objectives are used Teacher questions students individually and is actively checking student work products throughout the lesson Southern Regional Education Board Engaging Schools 22 What Tools Will Help with Domain 1? Southern Regional Education Board Engaging Schools 23 Key Elements Southern Regional Education Board 1A Content 1B Cohesiveness 1C Outcomes 1D Resources 1E Students 1F Assessment Your Status Check-- HW4. Share Domain 1 with your Leadership Team to discuss your lesson planning tools Southern Regional Education Board Engaging Schools 28 Status Check—Classroom Walkthroughs How many walkthroughs have you completed since our Day 2 training? Southern Regional Education Board What success or challenge are you experiencing with providing teachers with Wow’s and Wonders? Tips for Organizing Feedback Southern Regional Education Board Organizing Time for Observations Time 1 Admin A Admin B Admin C Admin A Admin B 2 Admin C Admin A Admin B Admin A Admin C 3 Admin A Admin C Admin C Admin B Admin B 4 Admin C Admin B Admin A Admin C Admin C 5 Admin B Admin A Admin B Admin C Admin A 6 Admin B Admin C Admin A Admin B Admin A 31 Campus Zones Football Field CTE and Science Lab Building Math and Electives Building Zone B Zone C Main Building—English and Social Studies Zone A Main Parking How can you track feedback? Google Doc for Administrators Zone Book with Feedback Notes Connection to PDP Portfolio Teacher Response to Feedback Southern Regional Education Board HOMEWORK Using Feedback for Improvement Southern Regional Education Board 1. Share what you have learned today with your administrative team 2. Complete 12-24 walkthroughs and provide “Wow’s” and “Wonder’s” feedback 3. Collect statistical data on your school’s improvement priorities 4. Share Domain 1 with your Leadership Team to discuss your lesson planning tools Engaging Schools 34 Keep it Simple Teacher Student Wow Behavior Wonder 1 2 3 4 Engaging Schools 35 Collective Statistics Priority ELA Reading Beyond the Textbook III Academic Integration I Student 8/30 Engagement 5/20 12/15 Math Social Science Studies II III I III 4/20 2/10 17/21 5/15 8/20 10/20 4/21 8/17 18/22 Engaging Schools 36 Webinar Objectives Participants will: Determine Leadership Team actions that set up teachers for success on Domain 1 • Lesson Planning Tools and Expectations Southern Regional Education Board Review actions that support focused consistent feedback Review Day 2 homework expectations THANK YOU Steve Broome Director, State Development High Schools That Work Making Middle Grades Work 404-879-5592 steve.broome@sreb.org Southern Regional Education Board 38 Ivy Alford Director, State Services for School Improvement High Schools That Work 985-974-4416 Ivy.alford@sreb.org