A PDS Assessment Tool:

1. A PDS Assessment Tool: The PDS Dashboard Dr. George Szymanski, Duquesne University Dr. Claudia Balach, Slippery Rock University

2. PDS Frames of Reference • The Holmes Group Principles • Philosophical in nature • Set the stage • The NCATE PDS Standards • Describe the work • Useful planning tool • A Conceptual Framework for Creating a PDS

3. Need to address degree of implementation: • University A: • Ready, Ready, Ready • University B: • Fire, Fire, Fire • Michael Fullan: • Ready, Aim, Fire!

4. The Conceptual Framework for measuring the quality of a PDS: 5 Arenas with 6 Dynamics within each Arena.

5. The Five Arenas of Professional Development Schools Assessment & Evaluation Research Teaching & Learning Student Achievement Administrative/ Structural Support

6. Research Base for Arenas Two studies exploring the Arenas are in process: • One is employing the data set from the National Research Study • One is employing constituent members of PDSs with the PDS itself being the level of analysis

7. Each Arena requires a learning community

8. Six Dynamics of a Professional Learning Community • Shared Vision • Reflective Dialogue • Inquiry • Parity • Collaboration • Leadership

9. The Research Base for Dynamics • Explored in a national study with response from 35 distinct universities representing a national sample • Dynamics rating and degree of implementation were significantly related, r = +.523, p<.01 (R2 = .27). • This study will be continued

10. Six Dynamics of a Professional Development School Arena of Teaching & Learning Shared Vision Inquiry Collaboration Leadership Reflective Dialogue Parity

12. PDS Dashboard Administrative/Structural Support Teaching & Learning Collaboration Collaboration Shared Vision Shared Vision Inquiry Inquiry Student Achievement Collaboration Leadership Reflective Dialogue Leadership Reflective Dialogue Shared Vision Inquiry Leadership Reflective Dialogue Research Assessment & Evaluation Collaboration Collaboration Shared Vision Shared Vision Inquiry Inquiry Leadership Leadership Reflective Dialogue Reflective Dialogue

14. What does this assessment tool look like?

15. Research At the Overall Conceptual Framework Level: • The conceptual framework will be studied as it applies at the level of a PDS • This is structured as a year-long study • Growth of the PDS will be measured by the PDS Dashboard and by change in behavior/belief • Plans are in the development stage to apply this approach at other PDS sites that represent relationships between different higher education institutions

16. Have you used the NCATE Standards?

17. This tool has worked for us. Will it help in other places? How can this help move your PDS work forward? Where should we go from here?

18. Strategically: 5 Arenas, and 6 Dynamics permeate planning The Framework identifies our desired culture. Allows everyone to see their contribution to the “big picture.” Establishes expectations for individuals and partners. New partners see the potential of participation. Operationally: Planning during the early years typically focuses on one or two arenas of work Growth is monitored Gaps/incongruities are rapidly identified so that they can be addressed in a timely fashion The conversation begets a stronger learning community Everyone knows the areas needed for growth. How has this framework helped us in our PDS work?

19. Would you like to try this, support our research, and maybe benefit your PDS? szymanski@duq.edu 412-396-6114 claudia.balach@sru.edu 724-738-4976

20. Research • Use the software for a planning session. • Follow a process protocol. • Follow a research protocol for reporting results. • Complete responses electronically.