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