POJOAQUE VALLEY SCHOOLS COMPREHENSIVE TEACHER EVALUATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM SUMMER 2015 Strengthening our future one student at a time! 1574 State Road 502 West Santa Fe, New Mexico 87506 Central Office: (505) 455-2282 Fax: (505) 455-7152 www.pvs.k12.nm.us 0 POJOAQUE VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRCT Comprehensive Teacher Evaluation and Professional Development System TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1 (Updated Summer 2015) Page Introduction 3 Calendar and Schedule 4 Crosswalk of NM Teacher Competencies and NM TEACH Domains 6 Frequency of Scoring 7 Concerns/Complaints 7 Third Observer 8 Growth Plan 8 Appeal of Evaluations 9 Development of Growth Plan 9 Link to the 3 Tier System 10 The Difference Between Highly Effective and Exemplary 10 Format and Components of Lesson Plans 10 Effective Strategies 11 Marzano’s Academic Vocabulary for Student Success 10 Grades K through 2 11 Grades 3 through 5 28 Grades 6 through 8 56 Grades 9 through 12 83 Four Square Activity 111 Academic Literacy Notebooks 113 ACE Strategies 115 Sections 2 through 5 contain the observation protocol with clear and expanded definitions and examples Section 2 123 Domain 1 Elements A through F Planning and Preparation Section 3 163 Domain 2 Elements A through E Creating an Environment for Learning Section 4 191 Domain 3 Elements A through E Teaching for Learning Section 5 225 Domain 4 Elements A through F Professionalism 1 POJOAQUE VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION Mr. Jon Paul Romero President Mr. Fernando Quintana Vice-President Mr. Toby Velasquez Secretary Ms. Sharon Dogruel Member Mr. Jeffery Atencio Member Dr. Melville (Mel) L. Morgan Superintendent of Schools perintendent – Operations Pojoaque Valley School District Office of the Superintendent of Schools 1574 State Road 502 West Santa Fe, NM 87506 Telephone: 505-455-2282 For more information, visit the school district’s website at www.pvs.k12.nm.us First Edition Fall 2013 Updated Summer 2014 Updated September 2014 Updated Summer 2015 2 Introduction The Teacher Evaluation System that was developed during the 2012-2013 school year was designed for implementation beginning with the 2013-2014 school year. This document is designed as a common starting point for both teachers and evaluators. The manual was updated during the Summer of 2014 with information from NMPED, the 2014 School Law Conference, lessons learned and best practices in teacher evaluation. Detailed explanations for each of the four domains and concomitant elements, as well as examples for each of the attributes defined under each domain and element are found throughout this work. It is intended through the use of this guide, the implementation of the new evaluation system will be less confusing, and will clearly outline the expectations for teachers and evaluators. The primary purpose of any evaluation system is to inform and improve teaching and learning in classrooms. This body of work, The Pojoaque Valley Schools Comprehensive Teacher Evaluation and Professional Development System, is based on proven quality teacher evaluation research and publication. At its core is the research and recommendations for effective teacher evaluation developed by noted educational researcher Charlotte Danielson. It also incorporates work from others including the New Mexico Public Education Department, the Texas Education Agency, and the Oklahoma State Department of Education. It should be noted that the quality of this work is due to the efforts of numerous public school administrators and teachers from across New Mexico. Please note that this is one school district’s approach to addressing the implementation and use of a comprehensive teacher observation system. This document seeks to clarify through detailed descriptions, which include attributes and examples, each portion of each element included in each domain within the New Mexico Teacher Observation Protocol. The system is designed such that all teachers and administrators are trained at the same time, using the same information, to establish a common starting point and understanding. School district leadership who choose to use this material are encouraged to use it as a whole and not modify it. This material represents the work of many professionals and is being made available freely. The Pojoaque Valley Schools only ask that they be credited for the design, compilation, and development of detail within the material. Each year, in the summer, NMPED provides updates and calcifications for the ensuing year. For Summer 2015, the NMTEACH Year 3 Training Workbook amplifies the rubrics used for the domains such that all students are included in the observation protocols. Stated in each domain are the following details: Any reference to “all students” includes culturally and linguistically diverse students, English Learners, and Students with Disabilities. Any reference to NM Adopted Standards includes the 2012 amplification of WIDA ELD standards when serving ELL students and IEP goals when serving Students with Disabilities. Following these statements, details are includes for each element which have been incorporated into the detailed information in each section of this manual. 3 Calendar/Schedule To ensure that both teachers and administrators have the time needed to effectively implement and use the information gathered with this system, the following calendar will be implemented each school year. By the second week of September of each school year all NEW teachers to the district AND all NEW teachers to the profession will have the first of two observations and post observation conferences completed. There will be one observation in the fall and one in the spring that adhere to the timelines below. The NMPED plan for our school district indicates that we will engage in two observations per year with supporting detail from walkthroughs. All supporting evidence from walkthroughs will be shared with the teacher within 24 hours of the walkthrough and all evaluations will be shared with the teacher within ten (10) working days from the date of the observation. The NMPED directed and approved Teacher Professional Development Plans (PDPs) will be completed and in the Office of the Human Resources Department by the 40th day of each school year. To connect the PDP to the evaluation system, the teacher will keep artifacts for Domain 4 (Professionalism) in a portfolio that will serve as documentation for the observation and scoring. This portfolio can also serve as a repository for the artifacts for the PDP. All walkthrough information will be shared within 24 hours with the teacher(s) observed. A copy of the walkthrough form will be given to teacher and an opportunity for response will also be provided. The walkthrough and response forms will be filed in the teachers’ working file for review at the final end of year summative conference. All fall observations for every teacher will be completed by the end of the first week in December. All observation results from the fall semester will be shared and discussed with each teacher before the end of the fall semester or within two weeks of the observation. An opportunity for response will be provided during the observation post conference. The observation post conference forms will be filed in the teacher’s working file and used for review at the final end of year summative conference. At the post observation conference the teacher will present the contents of the Domain 4 portfolio. All spring observations for every teacher will be completed by the end of the first week in April. All observation results from the spring semester will be shared and discussed with each teacher before April 15. An opportunity for response will be provided during the observation post conference. The post conference forms will be filed in the teachers’ working file and used at the final end of year summative conference. At the post observation conference, the teacher will present the content of the Domain 4 portfolio. 4 Beginning in the first week of April and ending no later than the second week of May, all teachers will receive their final end of year summative evaluation results and conference containing all data and information gathered by the formal observations and informal walkthroughs. At the final end of year summative conference, PDP evidence will be reviewed and discussed as well as a review of all pertinent information provided by NMPED. If at any time during the evaluation process the teacher receives either an Ineffective or Minimally Effective rating for any domain, a Professional Growth Plan (PGP) will be created and implemented. 5 Crosswalk of the New Mexico Teacher Competencies for Licensure Levels I, II, and III and the NM TEACH Observation Rubric Domains and Elements. The nine NMPED teacher competencies have been cross-walked with the four domains specific to the new evaluation system. To better understand the relationship between the previous and current system of evaluation the following chart is provided. NM Teach Observation Rubric New Mexico Teacher Competencies for Domain and Element Licensure Levels I, II, and III Domain 1: Planning and Preparation 1. The teacher accurately demonstrates 1a. Knowledge of content knowledge of the content area and approved 1b. Designing coherent instruction curriculum. 1c. Setting instructional outcomes 1d. Demonstrating knowledge of resources 4. The teacher comprehends the principles 1e. Demonstrating knowledge of students Connects to of student growth, development and learning, 1f. designing student assessment or contains and applies them appropriately. 5. The teacher effectively utilizes student assessment techniques and procedures. Domain 2: Creating an Environment for Learning 3. The teacher communicates with and 2a. Creating an environment of respect and rapport obtains feedback from students in a manner 2b. Organizing physical space that enhances student learning and 2c. Establishing a culture for learning understanding. 2d. Managing classroom procedures 2e. Managing student behavior 6. The teacher manages the educational setting in a manner that promotes positive Connects to student behavior and a safe and healthy or contains environment.