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RFT: 12/33 National Professional Standards for Teachers Evaluation Briefing session 17 September 2012. Agenda. Welcome and introduction Background AITSL National Professional Standards for Teachers National Professional Standards for Teachers Evaluation Initiative requirements - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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RFT: 12/33 National Professional Standards
for Teachers Evaluation
Briefing session
17 September 2012
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Agenda
> Welcome and introduction
> Background
– AITSL – National Professional Standards for Teachers
> National Professional Standards for Teachers Evaluation Initiative requirements
> Tender requirements
> Procurement process
> Questions and Answers
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Objective of the NPST Evaluation
Engage an organisation and/or consortium with demonstrated experience and expertise to design, develop and deliver a nationally focused, credible and innovative evaluation to determine the:
• usefulness
• effectiveness of implementation
• impact of the National Professional Standards for Teachers
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to…
• inform ongoing work to support effective and sustainable implementation and application of the Standards
• demonstrate uptake and benefit of standards referenced approaches to students, teachers, schools and states and territory organisations and the broader community
• enhance credibility and awareness of the Standards.
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Who is AITSL?
AITSL works with the education community to:
•set and maintain standards
•lead and influence improvement
•support and recognise quality
We don’t...
• act as a regulator
• produce educational resources for use by children
• employ teachers
• formulate the national curriculum
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National Professional Standards for Teachers
Background
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What are the National Professional Standards for Teachers?
The National Professional Standards for Teachers is a public statement of what constitutes teacher quality.
The Standards define the work of teachers and make explicit the elements of high-quality, effective teaching in 21st-century schools, which result in improved educational outcomes for students.
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National Professional Standards for Teachers
Dual purpose:
• improvement
• accountability
Career progression:
• Graduate
• Proficient
• Highly Accomplished
• Lead
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Initial Teacher Education
Graduate career stages of the NPST are the foundation for accreditation of Initial Teacher Education programs
National approach endorsed by MCEEDYA in April 2011
AITSL works with relevant stakeholder to develop materials and processes to support he transition which commenced in 2012.
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RegistrationProficient career stages of the NPST provide the foundation for the approach to the registration and renewal of registration of teachers
National approach endorsed by MCEEDYA in October 2011
AITSL is working with key stakeholders to develop a governance framework for implementation to enable commencement of the approach from 2012
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Certification
The lead and highly accomplished career stages of the NPST form the foundation for the voluntary process of certification
Approach was endorsed by SCSEEC in April 2012
AITSL is working with stakeholders to confirm transition and deeming arrangements, develop materials to support implementation in 2013
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Performance & Development
The NPST (together with the National Professional Standard for Principals and Professional Learning Charter) underpin the Australian Performance and Development Framework
The Framework aims to: improve teacher effectiveness and student outcomes through the development of a culture in schools focused on continuous teacher performance appraisal, growth and improvement
The Framework was endorsed by SCSEEC in August 2012
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Professional Learning & support materials
The NPST and the Australian Charter for the Professional Learning of Teachers and School Leaders communicate the role of professional learning in improving teacher and school leader practice
The Charter was endorsed by SCSEEC in August 2012
AITSL works with stakeholders to develop and range of resources to support the implementation of the NPST
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NPST Website• A launching place for
Standardsrelated content
• Development of furthersupporting documentation for users and uses of the Standards
• Additional information on corporate AITSL website
www.aitsl.edu.au
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Project requirements
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NPST Evaluation: Objectives
> Determine the:
– usefulness
– effectiveness of implementation
– impact of the National Professional Standards for Teachers.
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NPST Evaluation: Scope
> Design, develop and deliver
> Longitudinal and discrete modules
> Commence: November 2012
Conclude: December 2015
> Organisation/consortia/subcontracting
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NPST Evaluation: Stages and Phases
Stages Focus Indicative timeframe
Phase 1: Evaluation design & development
Development of evaluation plan and design
November – December 2012
Phase 2 - 4: Evaluation and Implementation
Conduct of evaluation in relevant phases including; longitudinal elements and discrete modules of evaluation, and analysis and synthesis and preparation of reports
January 2012- December 2015
Phase 5 Separately commissioned concluding synthesis of the evaluation to contextualise findings in current policy context
January 2016 – May 2016
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NPST Evaluation: Project elements
Research QuestionsUsefulness
Structure
Process
Impact
Strands of activity
Accreditation (ITE)
Registration
Certification
Performance & Development
Professional Learning
Support materials and resources
Levels teacher/school leaders
School
Community Jurisdiction National
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NPST Evaluation: Stages and Phases
Focus Indicative timeframe
Phase 1: Evaluation design & development
Development of evaluation plan and design
November – December 2012
Phase 2 - 4: Evaluation and Implementation
Conduct of evaluation in relevant phases including; longitudinal elements and discrete modules of evaluation, and analysis and synthesis and preparation of reports
January 2012- December 2015
Separately commissioned concluding synthesis of the evaluation to contextualise findings in current policy context
January 2016 – May 2016
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NPST Evaluation: Methodology
> Research Framework – Research goals
– Research questions
– Methodologies – appropriate balance of:• Conventional and innovative modes, methods and data collection• Qualitative and quantitative• External and self-evaluation• Formative and summative outcomes • Potential to build capacity
– Consider the context ie implementation timeframe & existing standards referenced approaches
– Consider use of existing data and materials
– Value for money
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NPST Evaluation: Communication
> Shared responsibility of consultant and AITSL:
– Consultant: communication directly related to design, development and delivery
– AITSL: broader scale communication, including project outcomes
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NPST Evaluation: Deliverables
> Evaluation Plan
> Evaluation Implementation - for each phase– sub-plan– develop, deliver and monitor– complete technical reports – Progress reports
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NPST Evaluation: Reporting
Type Frequency
Progress reports - verbal and written Monthly and quarterly
Technical reports For specific modules
Face-to- face presentation At least x 2 times per year
Presentations to AITSL Board If and when required
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NPST Evaluation: Governance and management
> AITSL Board
> National Professional Standards for Teachers Evaluation project team
> AITSL Internal Reference Group
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NPST Evaluation: Personnel
> Organisation and or consortium
> Relevant high level experience and expertise
> Project director
> Sub-contractors
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NPST Evaluation: Timeframe Milestone Indicative timeframe
Commencement of contract November 2012
Draft project plan - Consultant and AITSL meeting
November 2012
Targeted testing of plan By early December 2012
Final project plan - presentation By mid December 2012
AITSL and consultant-led communication Mid December 2012/January 2013
Implementation of Evaluation – Phases 2-4 January 2013- December 2015
Consultant presentations to AITSL June and November 2013,14,15
Project completion December 2015.
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Tender requirements
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NPST Evaluation: Tender requirements
> High level evaluation plan:– Evaluation framework – alignment between evaluation goals, research questions and methodologies– Explanation of how the questions will be determined– Identification and explanation of modes, methodologies and data collection for each phase and where appropriate each strand of
activity– Identification of the focus of each phase
Demonstration of understanding of Australian education context and work of AITSL
> Communications plan overview
> Personnel
> Risks and risk management strategy
> Breakdown of costs
> Referees
> Additional information requested in Clause 5
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Tender assessment
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NPST Evaluation: Tender assessment > Two stage process:
– Assessment of written tenders– Presentation by short-listed tenders
> Contractual agreement scope subject to AITSL funding
Milestone Indicative dateRFT closes Wednesday 10 October 2012
Stage 1 Assessment completed
Late October 2012
Stage 2: Assessment completed
By early November 2012
Offer to successful respondent By mid November 2012
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Questions and Answers
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Contact details
Bronwyn Burr
Manager: Policy and Programs
07 3010 0111