LIASCD October 2013

Erin Gilrein, NBCT EnglishMarguerite Izzo, ‘07 NY Teacher of the Year

Jennifer Wolfe, NBCT Social Studies

Imagine a world, with no barriers, where district stakeholders are working in

partnership to transform educational paradigms.

What are teachers doing with you to help you impact student learning?

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Entrepreneurs “search for change, respond to it and exploit opportunities.”

It is time for America to cultivate teacherpreneurs who will do the same, deepening and spreading best policies and practices for 21st-century teaching and learning.

-from Teacherpreneurs

Cultivating, Collaborating, & Cooperating

Cultivating Teacher Leaders

From Teacherpreneurs

Creating a School Culture for LeadershipPositivityRespect towards all stakeholdersA culture of hard work & dedication A culture of inquiryOpenness to change

-Charlotte Danielson

Recognizing “skills demonstrated by teachers who continue to teach students but also have an influence that extends beyond their own classrooms to others within their school and elsewhere.”

-Charlotte Danielson

Consider today’s demands: APPR, Common Core, NY Standards, PARCC

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Improved Student Learning

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Common Core Content

Common Core Pedagogy

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Common Core Content

Common Core Pedagogy

The Standards insist that instruction in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language be a shared responsibility within the school. The K–5 standards include expectations for reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language applicable to a range of subjects, including but not limited to ELA. The grades 6–12 standards are divided into two sections, one for ELA and the other for history/social studies, science, and technical subjects. This division reflects the unique, time-honored place of ELA teachers in developing students’ literacy skills while at the same time recognizing that teachers in other areas must have a role in this development as well.

-NYS P-12 CCLS for ELA & Literacy

Move from Individualism to Professional Communities

Move from Technical & Managed Work to Inquiry and Leadership

Move from Teaching at the Center to Learning at the Center

From Lieberman & Miller, 2004

“These teachers become owners and investors in the school, rather than mere tenants. They become professionals.”

Roland Barth2001

Leading is diving for a loose ball, getting the crowd involved, getting other players involved. It’s being able to take it as well as dish it out. That is the only way you are going to get respect from the players.

-Larry Bird

Fostering Cooperation

Consider Cultural Factors◦ Risk taking◦ Democratic norms◦ Teachers as professionals

Structural Factors◦ Mechanisms for involvement in school

governance◦ Mechanisms for proposing ideas◦ Time for collaboration◦ Opportunities for skill acquisition

Do your school structures provide true leadership opportunities?

I never propose a new idea because I know it will be shot down.

Every now and then, my colleagues and I muster the courage to make a proposal to the administration; these have received some consideration.

I feel that ideas I have would be welcomed by administrators.

Teachers are actively encouraged to propose new ideas; sometimes there is even funding available to support their implementation.

Have you heard these voices?

How do you engage teachers professionally?

How do you harness the opportunity?

NYSED Teaching Standards

Standard 1:Knowledge of Students and Student

FFT-Based Rubrics

Domain 1

Planning and Preparation

Element: B Knowledge of Students

Standard 2: Knowledge of Content and Instructional Planning

Domain 1

Planning and Preparation - Element: A, C-D

Standard 3: Instructional Practice

Domain 3

Instructional Elements - Elements A-F

Standard 4: Learning Environment

Domain 2

Classroom Environment - Elements A-E

Standard 5: Assessment for Student Learning

Domain 1 and Domain 3

Element 1F, 3 A-E

Standard 6: Professional Responsibilities and Collaboration

Domain 4 Professional Responsibilities

Elements 4B, 4C, 4F

Standard 7: Professional Growth

Domain 4Professional Responsibilities

Elements 4A, 4C, 4E

Utilizing Highly Effective Teachers

NYS Teaching Standards:1. Knowledge of Students

and Student Learning2. Knowledge of Content and

Instructional Planning3. Instructional Practice4. Learning Environment5. Assessment for Student

Learning6. Professional

Responsibilities and Collaboration

7. Professional Growth

NYS Teaching Standards:1. Knowledge of Students

and Student Learning2. Knowledge of Content and

Instructional Planning3. Instructional Practice4. Learning Environment5. Assessment for Student

Learning6. Professional

Responsibilities and Collaboration

7. Professional Growth

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The difference between an effective and ineffective teacher can approach 11 months of learning for a student in one year

State Math Test Balanced Assessment

of Mathematics

State ELA Test

SAT9/Open-Ended Reading

Months of Learning Gained (Lost) Compared to an Average Teacher

Average Teacher

Source: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Measures of Effective Teaching Project

+4.8 months

+2.9 months+1.4

months

+5 months

-5.8 months

-1.4 months

-3.2 months

-2.7 months

For example, on the SAT9 assessment,

•Students with the top 25% of teachers learned 5 months more of content than in an average classroom while--

•Students with the bottom 25% of teachers learned nearly 6 months less of content than in an average classroom

•For a total of nearly 11 months difference in learning in a single year

Teacherpreneurs lead in many capacities inside and outside the classroom. Though they are exceptional teachers, they are not the exception.

B Berry Science 2013;340:309-310

Published by AAAS

Develop and support teachers◦ Help educators understand your impact on students◦ Support teachers to achieve dramatic gains in

student achievement◦ Foster environment of continual growth for all

students and educators

Identify and retain our most effective teachers◦ Celebrate and learn from your successes◦ Reward teachers◦ Retain our most effective teachers in classrooms

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What does teacher leadership look like in your school? | Poll Everywhere

Brainstorm an action plan for Teacher Leadership that is viable within your school culture. Create a 6 month, 1 year, and 5 year plan

Berry, Byrd, & Wieder. Teacherpreneurs. 2013.

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EngageNY Teaching and Learning Resource Website: http://engageny.org

Approved Teacher Practice Rubrics: http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/teachers-leaders/practicerubrics/

Approved Survey Tools: http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/teachers-leaders/approved-surveys/home.html

State Growth Measures for webinars, guides to interpreting growth scores, technical report, FAQs, and sample reports: http://www.engageny.org/resource/resources-about-state-growth-measures

Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) Guidance, Road Map, NYSED SLO Template, and Introductory Webinars: http://engageny.org/resource/student-learning-objectives/

Approved Student Assessments for use by School Districts and BOCES in Teacher Evaluations: http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/teachers-leaders/assessments/

Common Core Toolkit for information about the Common Core State Standards, FAQs, myths vs. facts, and more: http://www.engageny.org/resource/common-core-toolkit

Common Core Shifts for resources describing the six instructional shifts needed to effectively implement the Common Core: http://www.engageny.org/resource/common-core-shifts/

Common Core Curriculum for curriculum modules and units in P-12 ELA and math that can be adopted or adapted locally: http://www.engageny.org/common-core-curriculum

Common Core Video Series for 15 videos explaining the Common Core in depth and sharing how to implement them in your classrooms: http://www.engageny.org/resource/common-core-video-series/

NYSED Questions: Email educatoreval@mail.nysed.gov