1 dpas ii process and procedures for teachers developed by: delaware department of education

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DPAS II

Process and Proceduresfor

Teachers

Developed by:

Delaware Department of Education

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Welcome and thank you for…

• Turning off all cell phone ring tones.

• Actively participating.

• Listening to others.

• Being honest and respectful.

• Having fun while learning something new.

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DPAS II Training Requirements

Training Type and Length Teacher/Specialist

YES/NOAdministrative

YES/NO Framework Training

3 Hours YES YESDPAS II Process and

Procedures for Teachers and Specialists

3 Hours

YES YES

DPAS II Process and Procedures for Administrators

3 Hours

NO YES

Supervision and Evaluation Training for Certifying

Evaluators

3 Hours

NO YES

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DPAS II Purpose:

• Professional growth—enhancing the skills and knowledge of educators.

• Continuous improvement— educators commitment to continuously

improving practice so that student performance is continuously enhanced.

• Quality assurance— the collection of credible evidence about

educator performance.

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This process is a true partnership of ALL EDUCATORS in the

state of Delaware—specialists, teachers and administrators.

Our focus is always on the

IMPROVEMENT of

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT.

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DPAS II Process

Teachers Specialists Administrators

Component 1

Planning & Preparation

Planning & Preparation

Vision & Goals

Component 2

Classroom Environment

Professional Practice & Delivery of Services

Culture of Learning

Component 3

Instruction Professional Collaboration &

Consultation

Management

Component 4

Professional Responsibilities

Professional Responsibilities

Professional Responsibilities

Component 5

Student Improvement

Student Improvement

Student Improvement

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Let’s take a walk through the guide--

Take notice of the following sections:

– Introduction

– DPAS II Components for each—teachers/specialists

– Process overview – specific activities

– Forms

– Samples

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Let’s take a look at theOverall Summative Ratings

Guide for Teachers, p. 37

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Instructional Video

• We will work through the DPAS II Process and Procedures using the video for teachers.

• NOTE—Instructional videos for are on the DOE website.

www.doe.k12.de.us

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Components 1 through 3

Overview --

Guide for Teachers, p. 3 – 9

DPAS II Appraisal Criteria for Teachers

Instructional Video-Chapter 2

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Remember to think of

EVIDENCE that would capture each component.

• What should you be able to see?

• What should you be able to hear?

• What physical artifacts should you be able to collect?

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Component 1: Planning and Preparation

Guide for Teachers, p. 4 - 5

– Selecting Instructional Goals

– Designing Coherent Instruction

– Demonstrating Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy

– Demonstrating Knowledge of Students

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Component 2: Classroom EnvironmentGuide for Teachers, p. 6 - 7

– Managing Classroom Procedures

– Managing Student Behavior

– Creating an Environment to Support Learning

– Organizing Physical Space

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Component 3:

InstructionGuide for Teachers, p. 8 - 9

– Engaging Students in Learning

– Demonstrating Flexibility and Responsiveness

– Communicating Clearly and Accurately

– Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques

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Components 4 and 5

Overview –

Guide for Teachers, p. 10 - 15

DPAS II Appraisal Criteria for Teachers

Instructional Video-Chapter 2

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Component 4: Professional Responsibilities

Guide for Teachers, p. 10 - 12

– Communicating with Families

– Developing a Student Record System

– Growing and Developing Professionally

– Reflecting on Professional Practice

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Component 5: Student Improvement

Guide for Teachers, p. 13 - 15

– Showing Student Improvement

– Aligning Assessments to Teacher Data Driven Goal(s)

– Measuring Student Improvement

– Reflecting on Student Improvement

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Instructional Video Chapter 3

Overview of the Process and Specific Activities

Activities…

How are they scheduled?

Goal Setting….

Conferencing/Observations…

Professional Responsibilities…

Summative Evaluation…

Improvement Plans….

Guide for Teachers, p. 16 - 20

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Goal Setting

Guide for Teachers, p. 21 – 24; Forms, p. 43 - 44

DPAS II Process/Procedures for Teachers

Instructional Video—Chapter 4

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GOAL SETTING--• Read through the goals located in

your table’s envelope.

• Ask yourself if each goal is a realistic, appropriate goal?

• If it is one that you believe needs improvement, think about changes you would recommend to make it better.

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GOAL SETTINGKey points:

Setting an appropriate goal…

– Does it contribute to student improvement?

– Is it connected to your school’s success plan?

– Is it clear and measurable?

– What evidence will be provided to document progress on the goal?

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Observations

And

Formative Feedback…

Guide for Teachers, p. 25 – 31; Forms, p. 45 - 48

DPAS II Process/Procedures for Teachers

Instructional Video—Chapter 5

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Professional Responsibilities

Reporting…

Guide for Teachers, p. 32; Forms, p. 49 - 50

Guide for Specialists, p. 32; Form, p. 50

DPAS II Process/Procedures for Teachers and Specialists

Instructional Video—Chapter 6

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Summative Evaluation

Guide for Teachers, p. 33 – 37; Forms, p. 51 - 55

DPAS II Process/Procedures for Teachers

Instructional Video—Chapter 7

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Improvement Plan

Guide for Teachers, p. 38 – 40; Forms, p. 56 - 60

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Instructional Video—Chapter 8

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Suggested Target DatesGuidelines—not mandates--

Novice Teachers/Specialists • Observation 1—October 31 • Observation 2—February 28• Summative Evaluation—April 30

Experienced Teachers/Specialists• Observation—January 31• Summative Evaluation—May 31

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KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER---

In order for this process to work as a continuous improvement model as it is intended, procedures must be followed correctly.

• Suggested Timelines for Completion

• Goal Setting

• Conferencing/Observation

• Professional Responsibilities

• Summative Evaluation

• Improvement Plans

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DPAS II Purpose:

• Professional growth-- enhancing the skills and knowledge of educators.

• Continuous improvement-- educators commitment to continuously

improving practice so that student performance is continuously enhanced.

• Quality assurance– the collection of credible evidence about

educator performance.

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This process is a true partnership of ALL EDUCATORS in the

state of Delaware—specialists, teachers and administrators.

Our focus is always on the

IMPROVEMENT of

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT.

DPAS II--

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• Please contact us if we can be of any assistance to you.

• All information is located on the DOE website

– Teacher, Specialist, Administrator Guides– Teacher, Specialist, Administrator Forms—

PDF as well as WORD form– Instructional videos for teachers and

specialists

www.doe.k12.de.us