Collaborative Teacher Evaluation and Data Collection: Insights from Nebraska Education Conference
This presentation discusses a collaborative process for teacher evaluation, guided by the Nebraska Teacher Standards Performance Framework, adopted in 2012. Engaging 40 committee members from diverse educational stakeholders, it emphasizes the use of national teaching standards and the Framework for Teaching by Charlotte Danielson. The intention is to foster improvement through a mobile, electronic evaluation tool that enables collaborative practice. Key aspects include evidence collection, performance level determination, and using data to inform professional development and school improvement strategies.
Collaborative Teacher Evaluation and Data Collection: Insights from Nebraska Education Conference
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Teacher Evaluation & Data Collection: A Collaborative Process NE Data Conference April 3, 2012
Nebraska Teacher Standards Performance Framework • 40 Committee Members from State Educational Stakeholder Groups • Used National Standards and The Framework for Teaching by Charlotte Danielson • State Board of Education adopted the Teacher Performance Framework in Nov. • Intended as best practice - not mandated http://www.education.ne.gov/
Where Have We Been? After meeting last summer, Administrators indicated they….. • Want an evaluation tool based on the Nebraska Teacher “Standards” • Want a tool used to help teachers improve • Would like it to be a mobile, electronic tool • Want to work collaboratively
Where are we going? Emphasis • Evidence • Tool • Process Measuring Teacher Growth
Determination of Performance Levels Developing = “Non-Negotiable” Developing/Unsatisfactory Levels to Satisfy “Met” & “Not Met”
Rubric Development Based on the language of the Performance Framework Effective Practices & Indicators See Handout
Identify Evidence of Effective Practice See Handout “What does this look like in the classroom?”
Identify Performance Level of the Teacher in Each Effective Practice
ESU 10 ODIE System The evaluation tool will be managed through our ODIE system which will enable schools to build the tool and set levels of access.
Using the DATA Collected • What does the data tell us? • How will we use the data? • How can the data inform our Professional Development plan? School Improvement? • How can the data help us help teachers?
ESU 10’s Role • Facilitation of the creation of the tool • Professional development in the use & understanding of the tool/process • Management of the technology • ESU wide reports for the purpose of identifying needs & designing aligned PD • Assisting schools in prioritizing local PD needs
What Does The Tool Look Like? • Mobile Device For Walk-Throughs • Data Feeds Formal Evaluation Form • Printable Reports/Evaluation Forms • Levels of Access Determine Views
Questions? Kelly Clapp kelly.clapp@esu10.org Denise O’Brien dobrien@esu10.org Nate McClenahan nmcclena@esu10.org