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Inter-rater Agreement In Kansas

Inter-rater Agreement In Kansas. Summer Principals Academy July 22-24, 2014 Abilene, KS . What is Inter-Rater Agreement?. The degree 2 raters using the same scale give the same rating in identical situations. Consistent understanding Consistent agreement Consistent process

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Inter-rater Agreement In Kansas

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  1. Inter-rater Agreement In Kansas Summer Principals Academy July 22-24, 2014 Abilene, KS

  2. What is Inter-Rater Agreement? The degree 2 raters using the same scale give the same rating in identical situations. • Consistent understanding • Consistent agreement • Consistent process • Consistent credibility

  3. Where is Inter-rater Agreement Useful?? Inter-Rater Agreement is useful in all areas of administrative practice including: • Kansas Educator Evaluations • Kansas Accreditation • Personnel Decisions • Family Engagement Programs • Budget Management

  4. What are the Goals of Inter-rater Agreement? • The Inter-Rater Agreement Statistical Goal is 75% - agreement with no rating more than one level apart. • The Goal is to have an administrative Common Frame of Reference for your district such as: • Agreement with no rating more than one level apart. • Consistent understanding • Consistent agreement • Consistent process • Consistent credibility

  5. How is Inter-rater Agreement Helpful?? • What is a Common Understanding? • How does Inter-rater Agreement help administrators?? • Facilitates Quality • Provide Consistent Messaging • Impacts Increased Student Growth • Enhances Trust • Facilitates Quality Feedback • Legally Defensible • Assists Accurate Data Collection • Allows for Increase Cooperation over Time • Passes Public Scrutiny

  6. District-wide Agreement about External Criteria • Agreed Upon External Criteria for: • Observations • Artifacts • Units of Study • Processes • Program Development • Time Limits • Walk-Throughs • Protocols

  7. Pragmatics/ConsiderationsPotential Landmines • Discuss with an Elbow Partner Possible Issues that may cause Rater Error • Leniency: Benefit of the Doubt • Central Tendency: Safety in the Middle • Comparing One with Another: Stick to the Rubric • Relying on Gut too Much: Stick to the Rubric • Evaluating Absent Evidence: Stick to What is Observed

  8. How to Train Administrators in using Inter-rater Agreement • Inter-Rater Agreement Training – Things to Consider: • Synchronous and Asynchronous • Experience of the Participants • How to Ensure Fidelity • Use of Video Examples • Use of Case Studies • Bias Exists • Single versus Multiple Observations • Professional Judgment • Degree of Familiarity

  9. Getting Started in YOUR District • Getting Your Bearings • Developing a Guidebook • Developing a Training Protocol

  10. I. Getting Your BearingsPilot with Administrative Team • Pilot Approach: Start with Safe Example: • Use a video from YouTube • Assess Specific Area of Teaching • Student Engagement • Teacher Activity • Classroom Environment • Review current issue/goal/vision/needs • Review current practices/instrumentation • Rubrics • Protocol • Training

  11. II. Developing a Guidebook • Paper and Electronic: Synchronous and Asynchronous • EXCELLENT Administrative Council Endeavor – Ultimately to be used during Professional Learning Times with the Staffs • Pieces and Parts • Terms/Definitions: Frame of Reference/Common Understanding • “Demonstrates” • “Frequently” • “Usually”

  12. II. Developing a Guidebook • Pieces and Parts (continued) • Examples and Rubrics • Areas to Observe • Establishes/maintains a culture of safety, respect and rapport • Knows how to make content accessible to all learners • Plans standards-based instruction and formative assessments • Uses a variety of instructional strategies to meet needs • Deepens understanding through critical thinking, problem-solving and student reflection • Analyzes student performance and provides feedback • Collaborates to support student learning

  13. II. Developing a Guidebook • Pieces and Parts (continued) • Exemplars: Video and Artifacts • Master-Coded Videos: Leads to high level of agreement • Example Artifacts • Classroom Rules • Lesson Plans • Parent Note Home • Lesson Plan for Adults: Andragogy

  14. III. Developing a Training Protocol • Step-by-Step Procedure • Initial Training: Goals/Terms • Practice Interpreting Rubrics • Differentiate between Different Performance Levels with Examples • Calibration of the Players • Video and Artifacts • Review of the System • Adjustments (If needed) • Implementation • Evaluate/Reflect/Adjust • Re-Calibrate…

  15. Take Aways – To Do List • Start Slowly • Start with “Engagement” with a Small Group • Get Agreement • Gain Confidence Over Time • Write and Refine in Teams

  16. Final Thoughts • Start with the End in Mind • Develop Common Understandings • Use Groups to Ensure Buy-In • Build Measurable Steps to Reach Each Goal

  17. Contact Information Teacher Licensure and Accreditation Team DirectorScott Myers785-296-8010smyers@ksde.org

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