RI Educator Evaluation System Design

1. RI Educator Evaluation System Design ACEES Meeting October 25, 2010

2. Meeting Agenda • Process Working Group Update • Primary and Complementary Evaluators • Overview of Rhode Island Model Testing Plan • Content Review (November-December) • Field Testing (January –February) • Communication • What information should be shared? • How to collect feedback? • Growth Model Presentation • Wrap-up and October 27th meeting reminder

3. RI Model Process Framework (Current Iteration) Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Mid-year check-in conference ------------------ Self-assessment; revisit student learning goals; feedback on all aspects of teacher performance to date; revisit development plan End of year summative evaluation conference ------------------ Self-assessment; feedback and evaluation of all performance components; final rating assigned Classroom Observations and ongoing feedback Classroom Observations and ongoing feedback Beginning of year goal-setting conference ------------------ Self-assessment; set student learning goals; create development plan Gathering of evidence to inform conferences: Announced and unannounced classroom observations, artifact review, student learning data, and other evidence sources Primary evaluator (RIDE criteria) Complementary evaluator (RIDE criteria) Classroom observations, provide feedback, gather other evidence sources , review artifacts, provide input on development plan

4. Evaluation Process Your Task • Review the Process Details Document while noting concerns and possible solutions on the sheet provided. • You have 30 minutes.

5. Meeting Agenda • Process Working Group Update • Primary and Complementary Evaluators • Overview of Rhode Island Model Testing Plan • Content Review (November-December) • Field Testing (January –February) • Communication • What information should be shared? • How to collect feedback? • Growth Model Presentation • Wrap-up and October 27th meeting reminder

6. Primary and Complementary Evaluators • Who, in your building/district, could be a primary evaluator? (identify by title) • For how many teachers would s/he be responsible? • Who could be a complementary evaluator? (identify by title) • For how many teachers could s/he be responsible? • Where do you expect considerable capacity issues during the first 2-3 years? (grade level, content area, etc) • How can these capacity issues be addressed?

7. Meeting Agenda • Process Working Group Update • Primary and Complementary Evaluators • Overview of Rhode Island Model Testing Plan • Content Review (November-December) • Field Testing (January –February) • Communication • What information should be shared? • How to collect feedback? • Growth Model Presentation • Wrap-up and October 27th meeting reminder

8. Content Review and Refinement Model synthesis Content review and refinement based on feedback RI Model v.1.0 ready for field testing (test usability) Model refinement based on testing outcomes and feedback Working groups wrap up Currently scheduled ACEES meetings Potential additional ACEES meetings Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May • Continue to gather feedback on synthesized model from new combined working group • Post content on Educator Evaluation Home Page for public review and comment • Collect feedback from targeted groups of educators • Conduct 2 public forums (Nov. 8 & 22)

9. Field Testing v1.0 Model synthesis Content review and refinement based on feedback RI Model v.1.0 ready for field testing (test usability) Model refinement based on testing outcomes and feedback Working groups wrap up Currently scheduled ACEES meetings Potential additional ACEES meetings Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May • Select testing sites (include elementary, middle and high, various sizes, mix of urban and non-urban) • Ongoing, regular feedback loops to gather information on process • Comprehensive survey of participants • Results will inform model refinement and plans for training

10. Testing Questions • Should the model be tested in full or should individual components (e.g. professional practice rubric) be tested in isolation? • Should this be the same at all testing sites?

11. Meeting Agenda • Process Working Group Update • Primary and Complementary Evaluators • Overview of Rhode Island Model Testing Plan • Content Review (November-December) • Field Testing (January –February) • Communication • What information should be shared? • How to collect feedback? • Growth Model Presentation • Wrap-up and October 27th meeting reminder

12. Current Communication • Educator evaluation home page • Commissioner Gist’s weekly field memo updates to superintendents • Periodic direct emails from Commissioner Gist to principals • Periodically present evaluation information to stakeholder groups, such as RIASCD, RISCA, RIASP, ARIASE • Public forums in August and November • EdEval@ride.ri.gov

13. Communication – Questions • When rolling out information about the RI Model, what should always be included? • What groups should be targeted with specific information about the RI Model?

14. How can we help you respond to questions?

15. Meeting Agenda • Process Working Group Update • Primary and Complementary Evaluators • Overview of Rhode Island Model Testing Plan • Content Review (November-December) • Field Testing (January –February) • Communication • What information should be shared? • How to collect feedback? • Growth Model Presentation • Wrap-up and October 27th meeting reminder

16. Meeting Agenda • Process Working Group Update • Primary and Complementary Evaluators • Overview of Rhode Island Model Testing Plan • Content Review (November-December) • Field Testing (January –February) • Communication • What information should be shared? • How to collect feedback? • Growth Model Presentation • Wrap-up and October 27th meeting reminder

17. Next Steps • All Working Group Meeting: Wednesday, October 27th, 4-6 pm Radisson, GaspeeRoom 2081 Post Road, Warwick, RI, • Next ACEES Meeting: December 6, 2010, 4-7 • Website www.ride.ri.gov/educatorquality/educatorevaluation • Email EdEval@ride.ri.gov