TEACHER AND LEADERSHIP EVALUATION AND LEARNING WALKS

Dr. Christine Carver, Associate Superintendent of Human Capital Development

Stephen Foresi, Director of Human Capital Development

Learning TargetsWhen we are finished you will be able to:

• Describe the implications of the Education Reform Act

on Teacher and Leadership Evaluation and plans to revise the current evaluation process.

• Explain the purpose and procedure for learning walks.

WHAT ARE THE LEGISLATED PIECES OF THE TEACHER AND LEADERSHIP EVALUATION? http://connecticutseed.org

Connecticut’s System for Educator Evaluation and Development

An Act Concerning Educational Reform

An Act Concerning Educational Reform, goes into effect July 1, 2012. The Act contains some substantial reforms based on six key principles. • Enhances access to early childhood experiences for Connecticut’s

lowest performing schools. • Authorizes intensive interventions and supports to turn around

Connecticut’s lowest performing schools. • Expands access to high-quality school models, including traditional

schools, magnets, charters and others.• Removes “red-tape” and other barriers to success, especially in high

performing schools and districts.• Ensures that schools are home to the very best teachers and

principals through a system that values skills and effectiveness. • Delivers more resources to districts with the greatest needs, provided

they embrace key reform efforts.

Why the focus on teacher and leadership effectiveness?

Effective Instructional Practices

Improved Student

Outcomes

Teacher Evaluation

Leader Evaluation

Instructional Effectiveness

Student Learning

Outcomes

45%

Teacher Practice 40%

Parent or Peer

Feedback 10%

School-Wide Student

Learning or Student

Feedback 5% Instructional Leadership

Student Learning

Outcomes

45%

Leadership Practices

40%

Teacher Effectiveness

5%

Stakeholder Feedback

10%

Exemplary

4Proficient

3

Developing

2

Below Standard

1

Who is on the committee to revise the Teacher and Leader Evaluation Plan?

Teacher Evaluation Plan

• Stephen Foresi (Facilitator)• Jennifer Bates• Christine Carver• Wendy Crouse• Melissa Delaney• Brian Hartley• Jodi Klimas• Jamie McLaughlin• Pamela Muraca• Maureen Plourd• Jamie Rodriguez• Laura Speranza• Debra St. Jean• Kate Tibbitts• Andrea Yukna

Leader Evaluation Plan

• Christine Carver (Facilitator)• Luz Antonio• Frank Cardona• Heidi Florian• Stephen Foresi• Dorothy Franco-Reed• Holly Garavel• Mike Gaydos• Jill Hinton• Sabrina Lavieri• Colleen Love• Holly Miotke• Pamela Muraca• Elizabeth Norwell• Clare Salerno• Jeremy Visone

LEARNING WALKS(classroom observations)

What is the purpose of the learning walks?

1. Develop consistent definition and expectations for effective instruction.

2. Ensure consistency among evaluators when evaluating teachers.

3. Develop a system to monitor and support the implementation of the high yield instructional strategy (DIP –Learning Targets).

Learning WalksWhat are the expectations for the learning walks and how will I get feedback on my practice?

Instructional Focus

Where? Who ? Date/Times

Learning Targets Newington High School

Group 1 - Christine Carver (Facilitator ), Deb St. Jean, Jim Wenker, Joanne Vasil, Dena Tompkins, Nicole DeRonck, Mike Gaydos, Sabrina Lavieri, and Dr. Collins

October 3, 20128:00 to 11:00

Group 2 - Stephen Foresi (Facilitator), Jamie Lussier, Joan Mastrocola, Sheila Houlihan, Terra Piela Enzo Zocco and Wendy Crouse

Learning Targets Ruth Chaffee Stephen Foresi (Facilitator), Jeremy Visone, Rick DeBellis, Pamela Muraca and Dr. Collins

November 5, 2012

John Paterson Christine Carver (Facilitator), Deb Grainsky, Jen Michno, Wendy Crouse and Sabrina Lavieri

Learning Targets Elizabeth Green

Stephen Foresi (Facilitator), Jen Michno November 8, 2012

Anna Reynolds

Christine Carver (Facilitator), Jeremy Visone

Learning Targets John Wallace Stephen Foresi (Facilitator), Kristen Freeman, Luz Antonio, Dorothy Franco-Reed and Sabrina Lavieri

December 3, 2012

Martin Kellogg Christine Carver (Facilitator), Dave Milardo, Jason Lambert., Pamela Muraca, Wendy Crouse and Dr. Collins