NEPF a semester away…

Focus: All Students 21st Century ReadyTeachers Identify Evidence for

Teachers Standards

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NEPFAdministrators Teachers High-leverage Instructional Leadership Standards

Professional Responsibilities Standards

Student Outcomes

High-leverage Instructional Standards

Professional Responsibilities Standards

Student Outcomes

2013-14 ImplementationValidation Schools: Pilot NEPF• WestEd Observations and Surveys: March 2014

–Study of NEPF components - data collection on processes and instruments–Identify infrastructure needed for

successful implementation and scaling up of NEPF

2014-15 Implementation–Full NEPF system•100% of NV educators – all schools•Legislative Interim Finance Committee determines if consequences in place or delayed

NEPF PHASE-IN

Getting Started:Shift in Educational Practices

AGENDA

Identifying the Evidence

What is evidence and how do we use it meaningfully?

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Lesson 3: Identifying the Evidence

Direct observation of teacher practice occurs when the evaluator is physically present in the classroom or venue where the teacher is present and teaching. (Mandatory Evidence)Artifacts documenting teacher practice include but are not limited to lesson plans, student work, teacher notes, and student feedback. (One Mandatory Evidence)

Types of Evidence

Your Turn

List sources of evidence an evaluator could use to review the practices of an effective teacher.Specifically, in each of the following areas:New Learning is ConnectedHigh Cognitive DemandEngage in Meaning MakingMetacognitionAssessment is Integrated

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Turn and Talk

What similarities did you have with your partner? If there were differences, what were they? As you discuss with your partner, refine the evidence listed.

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Your Turn

Review examples of evidence in the Nevada NEPF Teacher High Leverage Instructional Standards Rubric,and in pairs, augment the examples of evidence using the two evidence categories.

When you are finished, be prepared to share with the whole group.

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Turn and Talk

Looking at the list of evidence you have generated, what do you think the best ways are to use it meaningfully for growth and accountability?

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Your Turn

•What evidence do you currently collect to demonstrate teacher effectiveness?•What evidence could you collect to demonstrate teacher effectiveness?•How can you organize the evidence so that it can be used meaningfully for growth and accountability?

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Next Steps: Plan for Action

For More Information

http://rpdp.net/NEPF.html

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For Teacher Instruction Modules and Videos – see http://www.cse.ucla.edu/nevada-professional-development/index.htm user: Nevadapass: nevinstruct