Teacher Evaluation Model 2018-2019
West Orange Public Schools DEAC Committee SY 2018 West Orange Board of Education Ronald Charles, Board President Mark Robertson Board Vice President Ken Alper, Board Member Sandra Mordecai, Board Member Irving Schwarzbaum, Board Member
West Orange Central Office Administration
Jeffrey Rutzky, Superintendent of Schools Eveny de Mendez, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction John Calavano, Business Administrator and Board Secretary DEAC
Committee Work Teacher Observation Model Review Marzano 2017 Update
• Districts were informed about "major updates" and "critical adjustments" to the current Marzano model • Effective 2018, the new model will replace current teacher observation instrument • Districts are required to change to the new model or adopt another • Includes iObservation platform DEAC Charge
to review Marzano’s new Focused Teacher Evaluation Model Teacher Observation Model Look Fors
District DEAC Achieve NJ Priorities Perspective DEAC Perspective on Look Fors
Good Teaching & Learning Inter-Rater Reliability Fair for All True to best practices of good Used for observing best practices, Evidence based. Meets the needs teaching and learning. Model not punitively, and allows for of both instructional and support doesn’t consume and become more evaluations to be implemented staff. Considers all components of important than instruction and consistently by all observers. teaching and learning, recognizing professional responsibilities. instructional efforts not observed in the classroom.
Clarity of Expectations Growth Model Collaborative Process Rubric has simple, clear language Used to improve teaching and Fosters a collaborative dialogue that that supports growth, focuses on learning with a focus on students. is transparent, authentic, organic teaching and learning, and scoring Encourages teachers to make and true to a clinical supervision is easily understaood. improvements and changes that will model. impact student performance. DEAC on Current Marzano Model
✘ On a scale of 1-5, 5 being strongest, rate effectiveness of current model ○ 55% it is what it is ○ 35% ineffective ✘ Does the teacher evaluation model help improve instruction ○ 55% depends on who is observing ○ 36% No ✘ Extent to which model helps teacher improve student performance ○ 62% relationship between model and student performance is inconsistent DEAC on New Marzano Model
Major Differences . Standards Based Classroom with Rigor Innovating Language 91%-100% of the . 23 elements (all are to be scored) students demonstrate . Desired effects focus on student proficiency as learning as evidenced by measured by formative data formative data . Scoring Scales are more aligned to each domain “ DEAC Recommendation
unanimously agreed that changing to the new Marzano Focused Teacher Evaluation is not a viable option for the West Orange Public Schools.
MarshallNext: StrongeHome (10 observations GrownTeacher Model Performance / 10 minutes) DEAC on Stronge Teacher Performance Evaluation System
Performance Standards • Rubric language Indicators subjective Student Progress Rubric • Reminder of the struggles we are Documentation Log currently having with Student Surveys the Marzano rubric Student Growth Measures Ratings and Weighting DEAC on Stronge Teacher Performance Evaluation System
Performance Standards Indicators Student Progress Rubric Teachers required to maintain evidence log per Documentation Log performance standard Student Surveys (pieces per month) Student Growth Measures Ratings and Weighting DEAC on Stronge Teacher Performance Evaluation System
Performance Standards Indicators Student Progress Rubric
Documentation Log Student surveys as part of Student Surveys evaluation and teacher rating Student Growth Measures Ratings and Weighting DEAC on Stronge Teacher Performance Evaluation System
Performance Standards Indicators • Single rating applied to Student Progress Rubric the teacher evaluation at the end of the year only Documentation Log • Performance standards Student Surveys are rated and weighted Student Growth Measures differently for SGP and nonSGP teachers Ratings and Weighting “ DEAC Recommendation unanimously agreed that the Stronge instrument is not a viable option for the West Orange Public Schools. DEAC Committee Work
Charlotte Danielson’s Framework for Teaching
Session 1: Danielson Consultant Session 2: Clarifying Questions Distinct aspects of each domain are further In the divided into 22 Framework, components. there are 4 domains of teaching The components serve responsibility. to define the work of the domain.
Although distinct, they are related to one another and support the Charlotte Danielson’s work of the standards. Framework for Teaching Levels of Performance Levels of Performance Non Instructional Staff Framework Rubrics Athletics • Athletic Trainer Non-Instructional Staff • Coordinator Child Study Team • In School Suspension • Behavioral Specialist • WOMA • Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant (LDTC) • Dean • Occupational Therapist • Speech Language Therapist School Counseling • School Psychologist • Student Assistance Counselor (SAC) • School Social Worker • School Counselor Library Media Specialists School Nurse Excerpt: LDTC Domain 2: The Environment DEAC Committee Site • WOBOE • For Staff Place your screenshot here • Login • DEAC Committee 42 NJ Districts Danielson Framework
✘ Cedar Grove School District ✘ Mahwah Twp School District NJ ✘ Cliffside Park School District ✘ Montvale School District ✘ River Vale Public School District ✘ Dumont School District ✘ North Arlington School District ✘ Roselle Public Schools ✘ East Orange School District ✘ Orange Township School District ✘ Saddle Brook Twp School District ✘ Edgewater School District ✘ Palisades Park School District ✘ Scotch Plains Fanwood Public Schools ✘ Englewood Public School District ✘ Paramus Public Schools ✘ South Orange - Maplewood Public Schools ✘ Essex County Vocational ✘ Plainfield Public School District, NJ ✘ Springfield Public Schools NJ Technical Schools ✘ Rahway School District ✘ Teaneck School District ✘ Essex Regional ESC ✘ Ramapo Indian Hills Regional ✘ Township of Union Public School District ✘ Fair Lawn Public School District High School ✘ Union Co Vocational Tech School District ✘ Glen Rock School District ✘ Ridgefield Park School District ✘ Union County Office of Ed ✘ Hillsdale School District ✘ Ridgefield Schools ✘ Weehawken School District ✘ Hoboken School District ✘ Ridgewood Public Schools ✘ West New York School District ✘ Little Ferry School District ✘ River Dell Regional School District ✘ Westwood Regional Schools ✘ Lodi Public Schools (NJ) ✘ River Edge School District ✘ Wyckoff School District Implementation Plan
Charlotte Danielson’s Framework for Teaching SY 2019 Implementation Plan
Board of Education
• March 12, 2018 - Shared DEAC Findings & Recommendations
• March 26, 2018 – Presentation of DEAC Findings, Recommendations
Overview of Charlotte Danielson’s Framework for Teaching Instructional / Non-Instructional Staff Professional Development*
*Pending Board Approval End of Year Activities*
*Pending Board Approval District / School Leadership / Certified Trainers*
*Pending Board Approval Cost Projections
Frontline Professional SY 2019 Development Certification $28,690 Training SY 2018 SY 2018 $13,500 $3,750 1X Start-up SY 2019 $4,200 Cost $5,000 SY 2018 $17,250 SY 2019 Cost Projections $~37,890 Years 2+ $28,690
Frontline Professional SY 2019 Development Certification $28,690 Training Diff: $6,690 SY 2018 SY 2018 $13,500 $3,750 1X Start-up SY 2019 $4,200 Cost $5,000 Board Agenda:“ March 26, 2018
B. Curriculum and Instruction
4.Recommend adoption of the Charlotte Danielson Techer Evaluation Instrument commencing the 2018-2019 school year.
5.Recommend approval fo the Danielson Group to provide 3 days of professional development to 50 staff members to become in- district trainers on March 28, June 26, June 27, 2018 in the amount of $13,500. Credits
Special and grateful thanks to the DEAC Committee and members of the core planning team:
o Elizabeth Veneziano, Supervisor ELA 6-12
o Stephen Olshalsky, Supervisor Social Studies K-12
o Will Kochis, Principal Hazel Elementary Thank You!
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