PDAS Overview La Porte ISD 2015 - 2016. What is PDAS? PDAS: Professional Development and Appraisal...

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PDAS Overview La Porte ISD 2015 - 2016

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What is PDAS?

PDAS: Professional Development and Appraisal System

Goal: To improve student performance through professional development and mentoring

Guidelines outlined in Chapter 150 of the Texas Education Code

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Appraisal Process

► Teacher Orientation► Teacher Self Report (TSR)► Formal Classroom Observation► Walkthroughs► Student Performance as seen in

assessment data, Campus Performance Rating, TAPR and AYP

► Summative Annual Report/Conference

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Teacher Self-Report

Gives you the opportunity to have input into the appraisal process

Is a reflective tool Serves as a platform to align

instruction Gives appraiser information that was

not observed in the classroom Discussed at your summative

conference

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Classroom Observations

Formal Observation – will take place according to district guidelines and will be a minimum of 45 minutes

Walk-Throughs- Can take place anytime throughout the year and may be any length the appraiser feels is necessary; a minimum of two WTs in the fall and two in the spring

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Scoring Factors and Performance Standards

Critical Attributes of the 8 domains

Quality – SIVA = Strength, Impact, Variety, Alignment

Quantity – How much & how often

Let’s Take a Closer Look Together…

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Domain I: Active, Successful Student Participation in the Learning Process

Actively engaged Successful in learning Learning at a high cognitive level Self-directed in objectives Connecting learning

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Domain II: Learner-Centered Instruction

Objectives/goals include knowledge, skills and central themes- Theme: universal, timeless, and serve to make connections across disciplines. Topics are not themes!

Content is learner-centered Promotes critical thinking Motivates / engages Aligned with objectives, student

characteristics, prior learning, life applications

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Domain II: Learner-Centered Instruction cont’d

Varied activities, pacing/sequencing appropriate

Emphasis on value and importance of activity / content

Appropriate questioning / inquiry techniques to challenge

Effective use of technology, yes technology

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Domain III: Evaluation and Feedback on Student Progress

Progress is monitored and assessed Assessment/feedback is aligned with

goals and objectives Assessment strategies are

appropriate for characteristics of students

Learning is reinforced – specific Specific, constructive feedback Opportunities for re-learning, re-

evaluation

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Domain IV: Management of Student Discipline, Instructional Strategies,

Time and Materials Effective discipline management

procedures Class environment is self-directed Fair/equitable interactions T specifies expectations for behavior Redirects off-task, disruptive behavior Reinforces desired behavior Materials are equitable, varied Manages time and materials

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Domain V: Professional Communication

Appropriate/accurate verbal, non-verbal, written communication with students, parents, colleagues, etc.

Encourages/supports reluctant students and/or those having difficulty

Interactions are supportive, courteous, and respectful

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Domain VI: Professional Development

Seeks out and engages in activities that correlate with goals

Successfully correlates activities in subjects and content

Activities correlate with prior appraisals

Works collaboratively with colleagues toward overall student performance

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Domain VII: Compliance with Policies, Operating Procedures,

and Requirements

Complies with all policies, procedures-Exceeds-participates in development and offers suggestions for improvement

Complies with verbal/written directives

Contributes to making whole school safe and stimulating learning environment (apart from classroom responsibilities)

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Domain VIII: Improvement of Academic Performance for ALL students on

Campus Works with colleagues (WWC) to align

instruction to include TEKS/STAAR standards

WWC to analyze STAAR and other performance data prior to, during, and after instructional year

WWC to determine the sequence of TEKS/STAAR standards and instruction

WWC to select/adapt materials/activities which correlate TEKS/STAAR standards

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Domain VIII: Improvement of Academic Performance for ALL students on Campus

Provides feedback regarding progress on TEKS/STAAR standards

Monitors attendance & contacts parents/school officials regarding an intervention plan with serious problems

WWC to identify & assess the needs of at-risk students (13 criteria in TX)

Meets with parents & teachers of students who are failing to develop intervention plan

WWC to participate/contribute to campus-wide programs to modify/adapt materials & instruction for at-risk students

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DOMAINS I-VIII SUMMARY…

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Quality Scoring Standards

S trength

I mpact

V ariety

A lignment

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Strength

Thinking at high cognitive levels Depth & Complexity Significant Content Connecting within/across disciplines &

work/life applications Effective, clear & substantive

DO YOU ENCOURAGE H.O.T.S.? DO YOUR STUDENTS MAKE

CONNECTIONS?

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Impact Promotes student success Effective use of assessments Data-driven decision making Responsibility Reflection Challenging

HOW DO YOU ASSESS STUDENT PROGRESS?

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Variety

Varied student characteristics

Differentiated instruction

Support strategies & services

DO YOU ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF ALL LEARNERS?

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Alignment

Curriculum, instruction and assessment aligned with TEKS & district objectives, as well as STAAR standards

Targeted instruction Congruent

ARE YOU ALIGNED?

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Quantity Can you see it? Did it happen? How often? How many students?

Exceed Expectations= All/Almost All (90-100%)Proficient = Most (80-89%)Below Expectations = Some (50-79%)Unsatisfactory = Less than half (<49%)

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Factors and GuidelinesQuality-Level of engagementSIVA=Strength, Impact, Variety, Alignment

Quantity

Exceeds ConsistentlyGreat

All/Almost all the time w/ All/Almost all Students

90-100%Time & Students

Proficient Considerable Most of the time w/ most students

80-89%

Below OccasionallyLimited

Some of the time w/ some students

50-79%

Unsatisfactory

Rarely/NeverLittle/None

Less than half the time w/ less than half of students

Less than 50%

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LPISD GOALS

STUDENTS! STUDENTS! STUDENTS! Critical Thinking Differentiating instruction, including

IEPs, Mods, Accomodations Teacher and Student Interaction (The

T-Chart comparing teacher vs. student talk)

Alignment – TEKS and Curriculum Map

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LPISD GOALS

Collaboration Quality lesson plans Focus on writing instruction Assessments for learning Guided reading Spiraling curriculum Data-driven instruction

ARE YOUR GOALS ALIGNED?

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Suggested Documentation

Examples of Collaboration!! STAAR, NWEA-MAP, DRA, Benchmark

Scores Grades Samples of Student Work Professional Development Folder Lesson Plans Parent and Student Communication Attendance records

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Activity

Look over the 8 domains, quality and quantity sections

Talk with your table about the strengths you observe in your classroom, grade level, and on campus

With your table, name at least one goal to work towards for improvement

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