Board Update March 2016

Objective:

Communicate progress on continuous improvement within the Teacher Excellence Initiative

TEI is built upon a continuous improvement model that requires both ongoing input from administrators and

teachers and regular data analysis.

TEI is a Continuous Improvement Model

Who is contributing to the continuous improvement discussion?

Teachers

TEI Campus Experts

Teacher Organizations

PrincipalsAssistant Principals

Executive Directors

Teaching and Learning

2016-17: Areas of Focus for Continuous Improvement Model

Defining Excellence

What is our vision for effective teaching and how do we evaluate it?

Student Experience: Student Survey Updates

Performance: Teacher Performance Rubric

Student Achievement: Template and Statistical Refinement

Supporting Excellence

How do we most effectively support and differentiate teachers’ professional learning?

Coaching and Feedback: Increased and ongoing feedback

PD Plan: Differentiated Professional Development

RewardingExcellence

How do we reward teachers for their professional growth and impact on student learning?

Distinguished Teachers: Retention Stipend for Eligible Teachers

New Hire Schedule: New Hire Veteran Teacher Compensation

Purpose: An Effective Teacher In Every Classroom

Student Experience:Monitor student survey data to ensure fairness for all teacher types

Shorten 2015-16 SY survey by removing two questions

Continuous Improvement:Defining Excellence

Elementary: 7. How much did you learn from this teacher that you didn’t know before taking this class?14. How often does this teacher make you explain your answers?

Secondary: 16. How often does this teacher make you explain your answers?24. How interested is this teacher in what you do outside of class?

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Continuous Improvement:Defining Excellence

Teacher Performance Spot Observations- Differentiated by Effectiveness Level

(DTR = 6; Proficient = 8, New Teachers = 10)- Ongoing coaching and feedback with each

spot observation

Revised Teacher Performance Rubric for 2016-17 - Drive teacher development and student

achievement – not compliance- Be flexible for a variety of classroom settings—

PL, Montessori, Special Education- Provide shared understanding - Prioritize highest-impact teaching skills

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Continuous Improvement:Defining Excellence

Continuous Improvement:Defining Excellence

Student Achievement Incorporate New Assessments: - TerraNova/SUPERA will replace ITBS/Logramos in 2015-16

Review Current Assessments: - Review of certain ACPs for 2016-17- ACPs under review include:

- Elementary Fine Arts and PE ACPs (Written and Performance)- Secondary ACPs with a performance component- Subject areas with STAAR exam in March and ACP in May (Grades 5 and 8

Reading/Math, and English I and II)- Montessori ACPs

Seek Input for Recommendation:- Solicit input from stakeholders through focus groups and electronic survey

(Teachers of the specific content areas and the community)- Gather information in March and April- Any changes would take effect in 2016-17

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Continuous Improvement: Supporting Excellence

1 PD LeadershipHired an Executive Director of Professional Development

2Tiered PD System aligned to TEI Rubric We are in the process of designing a differentiated PD platform for all Dallas ISD teachers. A robust PD catalog containing over 2000 personalized learning sessions will launch for Summer 2016.

3 Two Required PD Days The 2016-2017 district calendar includes two designated district PD days. Teachers can flex these two work days for attending 14 credits of PD sessions during the summer.

Examples of Sessions:

• Content training • Montessori • Pre-K Strands • STEAM • IB, AP, Pre-AP, GT • AVID • Cultural Proficiency • Classroom Management• AASI Focus • Dual Language• ACE focus• EdCamp • World Languages

Continuous Improvement: Rewarding Excellence

New Hire Schedule Eligible Distinguished Teacher Retention Stipend

PROPOSED NEW HIRE SCHEDULE

CREDITABLE YEARS OF SERVICE

LENGTH OF CONTRACT/DAYSELIGIBLE DISTINGUISHED TEACHER RETENTION STIPEND

Continuous Improvement:Increased Focus on Communication

1 TEI WebsiteUpdated website that reflects a streamlined approach to sharing important resources with key stakeholders.

Examples of Resources:•Distinguished Teacher Review FAQ•DTR Process Overview•DTR Rubric

Examples of Resources:• Achievement Metric Cut Points• TEI Roster Verification Timeline• Student Achievement

Templates

2 TEI News for Teachers and AdministratorsDifferentiated communications sent to stakeholders weekly in order to share key system dates and professional development opportunities.

3 TEI Expert ScoopA series of recurring emails about the Teacher Excellence Initiative sent directly to TEI Campus Experts with Frequently Asked Questions.

Examples of Resources:• Tier 1 Schools• TEI Teacher Guidebook• Rules and Procedures

for Calculating TEI Effectiveness Levels