Kansas Educator Evaluation Training Model

January 31 & February 1, 2013

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Brief “Evaluation System” History

Why are we doing this? What has been done up to

now? What is the timeline for

moving forward?

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1. College- and Career-Ready Expectations for All Students

2. State-Developed Differentiated Recognition, Accountability, and Support

3. Supporting Effective Instruction and Leadership

Kansas Flexibility WaiverKansas agreed 3 to Principles

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A Blueprint for ReformThe Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act

The U.S. Department of Education……

“We are calling on states and districts to develop and implement systems of teacher and principal evaluation and support, and to identify effective and highly effective teachers and principals on the basis of student growth and other factors.”

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Which Evaluation System?

No specific system is required; however, all teacher and principal evaluation systems must meet the six guidelines for educator evaluation.

Kansas Educator Evaluation Protocol (KEEP) is a model which districts may use.

All adopted evaluation systems will be peer reviewed and approved by KSDE to ensure each of the six guidelines are addressed.

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Principle 3: Supporting Effective Instruction and Leadership

Implement teacher & principal evaluation & support systems that: Use for continual improvement of

instruction Use at least 3 performance levels Use multiple measures including student

growth as significant factor Evaluate on a regular basis Provide clear, timely, and useful feedback Use to inform personnel decisions

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Purpose

Develop a professional development model used to train evaluators of teachers and building leaders with a focus on the improvement of professional practice.

Expected Outcomes

• Develop an evaluator training model that meets the requirements of …

A Blueprint for Reform Kansas Flexibility Waiver Kansas State Statutes Locally negotiated contracts

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Points of Consideration

T.I.K. Commission II status reportAvailable resourcesCurrent practices and initiativesForeseeable obstacles or

limitations

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Continue to develop web-based tools for new accountability system and reports.

Continue a responsive/supportive approach.

Continue piloting KEEP. Begin piloting all other evaluation

systems. Continue effective communication. Establish timelines moving forward.

Next Steps

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Rules of Engagement

Collective responsibility Be honest Be a good listener Full participation Share the work Keep good records Stay focused

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Essential model elements:

Kansas Employee Evaluation Protocol (KEEP) orientation Data repository review/archives 6 Guidelines (required for all evaluation systems) KEEP webpage review & explanation of available resources Access to Educator Data Collection System (EDCS) for

KEEP districts Appropriate “goal setting” Identification of appropriate evidence and artifacts Time management topics related to evaluation systems Inter-rater reliability of all evaluation systems Others as necessary

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Presenters

Brad Nuenswander Scott Myers

Susan Helbert Bill Bagshaw

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Questions?

Bill BagshawKansas State Department of Education

785-296-2198bbagshaw@ksde.org

• Workspace to manage all processes

• Districts complete a sequence of steps to set up evaluation roles and gain access to the Repository

• Authenticated application through KSDE

KEEP

Electronic Repository

Within EDCS:

1. Complete profile and assignment data

2. Set evaluation roles

3. Submit evaluation roles

DISTRICT STEPS

Steps – District completes

• Authenticated Applications• EDCS

• Staff Data• Find/Update Staff

• Roll over, Import or Enter Individually

• Enter Profile and Assignment data

DISTRICT STEP 1

Step1: Profile and Assignment data

EDCS• Evaluation Roles

• Add/Delete Evaluation Roles• Select/Add Observer and

Evaluator

DISTRICT STEP 2

Step 2: Set Evaluation Roles

When Steps 1 and 2 are complete:

Choose the “Submit to KEEP” button

This is a very important step. If you do not submit to KEEP, the KEEP repository will not be populated when the participants access KEEP.

DISTRICT STEP 3

Step 3: Submit Roles to KEEP

• KSDE Authenticated Applications

• Register or Manage My Account

• Choose KEEP – Educator Update

• Both Educator ID and SSN# will be required for verification as final step – no dashes in SSN

ACCESSING KEEP

Accessing KEEP

KSDE Authenticated Applications Website

https://svapp15586.ksde.org/authentication/login.aspx

www.ksde.org

Districts – • enter EDCS profile/assignment data during

the summer• Evaluation Roles – entered and submitted

prior to the start of the school year

If participants try to access KEEP before the district has completed the above, they will

not see any data!

ACCESSING KEEP

Accessing KEEP

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Will this process effectively support evaluators?

Dr. Scott Myers

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What are potential challenges/obstacles with new evaluation systems?