Unpacking Effective Instruction

EDUCATOR EFFECTIVENESS FACILITATORS

SESSION #1DECEMBER 2012

Unpacking Effective Instruction

Today’s Agenda

Welcome and IntroductionsFraming the work of EEFsObjectivesUnpacking “Student Engagement”Evaluation Q&AClosing

Welcome & Introductions

Thanks for being here!

The new evaluation system won’t work without youo Policy doesn’t work unless teachers help shape ito We want your input

OEE is here to support you in the worko Unpacking priority areas of the rubrico Exploring the opportunities the new system createso Enhancing facilitation skills

Norms & Community Agreements

Start and end on time.Limit technology to break time.Include everyone in conversations.Vegas Rule: ConfidentialityWhat else?

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New Structures = New Opportunities

New Evaluation System

Rubric for Effective Teaching

Educator Development and Feedback System

Educator Effectiveness Facilitators

Self-Assessment Data: StrengthsI-

A

I-B

I-C

II-A

II-B

II-C

II-D

III-

A

III-

B

III-

C

IV-A

IV-B

IV-C

IV-D

IV-E

IV-F

Standard I - 38%

Standard II - 32% Standard III - 14%

Standard IV - 16%

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

26%

8%

3%

13%

10%

3%

6%4%

2%

8%

4% 3%5%

1% 1%2%

Self-Assessment Data: Areas for Growth

37%

23%

24%

16% I. Curriculum, Planning and AssessmentII. Teaching All StudentsIII. Family and Community En-gagementIV. Professional Culture

The Importance of Teacher Leadership

Because you have expert knowledge and skills:

You are a natural leaderYou have influenceYou can influence a change in cultureYou make impact on student learning

Theory of Action

Improving teacher practice leads to improved student learning

Elements of Effective Practice

What are the fundamental skills every teacher should know and effectively implement?

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EEF Series Objective

EEFs will be able to identify, discuss, and cultivate effective instructional

practices within their school communities using the tools provided by

the evaluation system.

Session 1 Objective

Today we will:o Begin building a networko Define the scope of work of EEFso Identify & practice facilitation moveso Explore proficient practice related to

Student Engagement

Defining the Scope

EEFs will:Be conduits for feedbackDisseminate information and best practicesLead conversations around effective

instructional practiceContribute your expertise to develop

resources for the district

Facilitation Moves

Keep an eye on:o Clear objectiveso Intentional engagement of all participantso Norms & community agreements

Take notes throughout, discuss at the end

Homework

Secure the opportunity to lead at least 1 meeting focused on unpacking an element of the rubric• ILT• Common Planning• Staff PD

Bring a laptop next meetingComplete EEF Survey

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Foundational Element 1Student Engagement

Brainstorm

What does high student engagement look like in the classroom and what skills are needed to achieve it and maintain it?

What teaching skills are necessary to do this?

Turn and Talk


Unpacking the Rubric

Read over the rubric’s description of proficient practice in the element of Student Engagement

Using your brainstorm and the rubric, define behaviors that demonstrate student engagement. Leave space to for additional thoughts!


Observing through the lens of student engagement

Teaching Channel videoGrade 7 ELALos Angeles, CA14 min


How did the video relate to your description of student engagement?

Were you inspired to add anything to your list of behaviors?


Coming to a Common Understanding

At your table, identify at least three practices a teacher must implement effectively in order to create and/or maintain quality student engagement


Reflection & Takeaways

Take a moment to assess how consistently you and/or your school are creating sustained student engagement

Identify the work that goes into creating student engagement before, during, and after class.


Debriefing the Activity

What did you learn that you may impact your practice?

How can you use this activity with your colleagues?

Do you have any takeaways as a facilitator of this activity?

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Evaluation Q&A

Overall Ratings

Progress on Ratings on Overall Goals 4 Standards Rating

Educators are responsible for providing evidence for all standards and goals

• Student Learning

• Professional Practice

I. Curriculum, Planning and AssessmentII. Teaching All StudentsIII. Family & Community EngagementIV. Professional Culture

• Exemplary• Proficient• Needs

Improvement

• Unsatisfactory

Evaluations in EDFS

Evidence: Observations & Artifacts

Ratings on Goals & Standards based on:o Evidence collected in observations

o Evidence documented in artifacts

Artifacts can be submitted by the Educator OR the Evaluator

Uploading Artifacts

Step 1:

Step 2:

Uploading Artifacts

Description(what is it?)Rationale

(why this?)

Tags(which goals

& standards?)

Choose File & Save

Resources

http://educatoreffectiveness.weebly.com

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Facilitation Moves

o Clear objectiveso Intentional engagement of all participantso Norms & community agreements

Debrief with your tablemates: How did the facilitation moves go today?

Session 1 Objective

Today we will:o Define the scope of work of EEFso Begin building a networko Explore proficient practice related to

Student Engagemento Identify & practice facilitation moves

Homework


Bring a laptop next meetingComplete EEF Survey

Office of Educator Effectiveness

Ross Wilson, Assistant Superintendent for Educator Effectiveness (rwilson)

Jared Joiner, Implementation Specialist (jjoiner)Emily Kalejs Qazilbash, Implementation Specialist

(eqazilbash)Angela Rubenstein, Implementation Specialist

(arubenstein)Kris Taylor, Implementation Specialist (ktaylor2)Jenna Costin, EDFS On-line System Coordinator

(jcostin)Chason Ishino, Consultant (cishino)

Today’s Agenda


Session 1 Objective

Today we will:o Define the scope of work of EEFso Begin building a networko Explore proficient practice related to

Student Engagemento Identify & practice facilitation moves

Facilitation Moves

o Clear objectiveso Intentional engagement of all participantso Norms & community agreements

Debrief

How did the facilitation moves feel to you?

How did the activity feel to you?

How are you feeling about the possibility of bringing this activity and these facilitation skills back to your school?

Turn and Talk.

Homework


Fill out Session #1 SurveyBring a laptop next meeting

Office of Educator Effectiveness

Ross Wilson, Assistant Superintendent for Educator Effectiveness (rwilson)

Jared Joiner, Implementation Specialist (jjoiner)Emily Kalejs Qazilbash, Implementation Specialist

(eqazilbash)Angela Rubenstein, Implementation Specialist

(arubenstein)Kris Taylor, Implementation Specialist (ktaylor2)Jenna Costin, EDFS On-line System Coordinator

(jcostin)Chason Ishino, Consultant (cishino)

Thanks!

See you at our next session on

January 14th or 15th!3-6 pm, location TBD

Also, artifacts trainings at the BTU:Thurs Dec 13 3pm-5pmTues Dec 18 4pm-6pm

Please fill out an exit slip before you leave.

Unpacking Effective Instruction

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