Master Teacher – Voluntary Recognition Program in Ohio

Youngstown City Schools2014-15

See Master Teacher on ODE Web site:Go to Home Page – http://www.ode.state.oh.us

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Master Teacher Process – Senate Bill 2Created by Educator Standards Board

• Create common definition and criteria based on Ohio Teaching Standards for the Teaching Profession and the Ohio Standards for Professional Development

• Create statewide application process, procedures, scoring guide and supplemental materials.

2014-2015

• To be eligible for the Master Teacher designation, *educators must at least

• A. Hold a valid professional teaching license or certificate;• B. Have taught a minimum of seven years (currently eighth year of teaching);• C. Work a minimum of 120 days during the current school year;• D. Work under a teaching contract/employed as a teacher.• *Teachers and other instructional personnel working outside of traditional classroom roles and core academic areas are eligible to apply.• Candidates who are not designated as Master Teachers in a given year may reapply the following year.

• Are Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists and psychologists eligible? • To be eligible for the Master Teacher designation, the candidate must have a teaching license. If the candidate holds a

teaching license in addition to a pupil service license then he/she would be eligible. • Is a teacher on an Alternative License eligible? • A teacher needs to be on a five-year professional license, eight-year certificate or hold a permanent certificate . A teacher

with an Alternative License would not be eligible.

Master Teachers – 2008/2009/2010/2011/2012/2013/2014

• Genevieve Bodnar – Harding Elementary• Lisa Mook – McGuffey Elementary• Kelly Swiger – Harding Elementary• Patricia Lyden – P. C. Bunn• Kalliope Brew – Choffin • Holly Welch – Choffin – Senior License• Rachel Seelye – I. Ward• Judd Fritchey – REC• Mark Robinson – YEC• Kenneth Andrews – East High – Senior License• Rhoda Taylor – East High• Madonna Barwick – Chaney• Christine Williams – MLK/Williamson• Sharon Ragan - Chaney• National Board Teachers and Master Teachers:• Jennifer Walker – East High – Lead License• Jeanne Constantino – East High – Lead License• Catherine Cochran – Chaney - Retired• Cynthia Bruno – Chaney - Retired• James Cochran – Chaney - Retired• Bonita Gauding – McGuffey - Retired• Geraldine Dewitt-Tichnor – P. Ross Berry

Master Teacher 2014-2015

• House Bill 1 – July 2009• Creation of 4-tiered licensure structure for teachers• New licenses issued January 1, 2011• 4 Tiered Licensure Structure: Resident Educator License Professional Educator License Senior Professional Educator License Lead Professional Educator License

Master Teacher 2014-2015• Resident Educator License – 4 yr non-renewable –

Ohio Resident Program• Professional 5 yr renewable license – IPDP and 6

semester hours of professional development• Senior Professional Educator License – Master’s

Degree/9 years teaching/5 years under professional license/Master Teacher Portfolio

• Lead Professional Educator License – 5 yr renewable license/9 years teaching/5 years under professional license/ Master Teacher plus Lead Teacher endorsement – or – Hold active National Board Certification (NBPTS)

Senate Bill 2• Senate Bill 2 puts into law many of the recommendations made by the

Governor’s Commission on Teaching Success• Created the Educator Standards Board – developed criteria for Master

Teacher• Development of Master Teacher Definition and Criteria• Districts do not have to report the number of Master Teachers this year –

2011. (Last year district had to report)

Number of eligible teachers in district

Number of Master Teachers in district

500 14

Number of eligible teachers in building (ex. Taft)

Number of Master teachers in building

23 1

Master Teacher 2014-2015

• Master Teacher is now considered one requirement for the pathway for an advanced level of licensure

• National Board Certification is another pathway for an advanced level of licensure

Master Teacher Definition

• Demonstrates excellence inside and outside of the classroom through consistent leadership and focused collaboration to maximize student learning.

• Strives for distinguished teaching and continued professional growth as specified by the Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession

Master Teacher Criteria Focus from Areas of Teaching and Professional Development

Standards

• 1. Consistent Leadership• 2. Focused Collaboration• 3. Distinguished Teaching – Focus on Students

and Environment

• 4. Distinguished Teaching – Focus on Content, Instruction and Assessment

• 5. Continued Professional Growth

• 1. Consistent Leadership• 2. Focused Collaboration• 3. Distinguished Teaching – Focus on Students

and Environment

• 4. Distinguished Teaching – Focus on Content, Instruction and Assessment

• 5. Continued Professional Growth

Master Teacher Processes and Procedures – VOLUNTARY RECOGNITION PROGRAM

Eligibility District Requirements

Committee Requirements

CommitteeRequirements

Professional Certificate/License

5 members – majority teachers

Work with district to confirm eligibility, communication processes and timeliness

2 members to score each application

Taught 7 years Assist with confirmation of eligibility

Determine local procedures for review of applications and designation using state designed forms and rubrics

Provide feedback to candidate

Work 120 days Establishing formatting, assembling and submitting requirements

Maintain records (application and scores)

Work under a teaching contract

Master Teacher ApplicationSection I Section II Section III Section IVCandidate Information – Must be turned in to Receive the MasterTeacher Packet

Writing and Evidence Guidelines

Prompts for written narrative

Summary of Scoring Process

- No more than 12 pages of narrative supporting the criteria ( approx. 2 to 3 pages per prompt)

Prompt A questions – Consistent LeadershipPrompt B questions – Focused Collaboration

Standards-based rubric

Current National Board Teachers only have to fill out Application and proof of Certification

- No more than 10 pieces of supporting evidence (artifacts) for entire application.

Prompt C questions – Distinguished Teaching: Focused on Students and Environment

Minimum two people score each candidate’s submission

Presidential Award in Math/Science and Ohio Teacher of Year do not complete C and D – Submit proof of award.

Criteria A, B, C, D and E – questions aligned with Teacher and PD Standards and Rubric

Prompt D questions – Distinguished Teaching: Focus on Content, Instruction and Assessment

Consider responses within the context of your district

Prompt E questions – Continued Professional GrowthNo more than 10 pieces of evidence – 1 for each area

2 Letters of Recommendations

Criteria A Prompt Example –

• A. Describe how you have demonstrated consistent leadership in your school community and teaching profession.

Within your narrative, address the following: (Use Teaching Standards and Rubric A)

• How you participate in decision making and initiating innovations and improvements for school change focusing on improving teacher quality and student achievement. (*7.1e) –(*shows section of Teaching Standards)

• How you seek opportunities to positively impact teaching quality, school improvement and student achievement (7.3)

• How the leadership roles (building, district, association, state, etc.) you are involved in have strengthened the student learning and/or the teaching profession. (7.3c)

• How your consistent leadership has had an impact on student learning (across all seven standards).

• Evidence to support – labeled ……..(must be in last 5 years) Remember: Provide at least one piece of evidence for each Section – no

more than 10 total

Scoring Rubric for Criteria A – *Applicants must achieve exemplary scores in 4 out of 5 areas on rubric

(Criteria A, B, C, D, E)

2 points each

1 point each

0 points each

5-6 exemplary3-4 adequate0-2 area for growth

Score for Criteria A

The teacher helps shape policy at the building, district or state level, focused on improving teacher quality and student achievement. (7.1e)

The teacher is involved in professional efforts to advance teaching and learning.

The teacher is not involved in efforts to advance teaching and learning.

2

The teacher is an agent of change who seeks opportunities to positively impact teaching quality, school improvements and students achievement.(7.3)

The teacher proactively implements change with school, district and state direction.

The teacher implements change as mandated by the principal.

1

The teacher takes multiple leadership roles in department, school, district, state and/or professional organizations’ decision-making activities, such as curriculum development, staff development or policy design. (7.3c)

The teacher acts in leadership roles that are narrow in scope or limited.

The teacher participates in meetings as required

2

Candidate offered evidence that supported and/or clarified the written response.

Yes NoSubtract 2 if no yes Total Score

5 of 6

Evidence

Number evidence consecutively in the upper right hand corner

Number of evidence should be referenced in written narrativeEach section should have evidence, but no more than 10 pieces for

entire application.

(Prompt A – evidence 1)

This certificate (#A1) shows my participation in…………..

Examples of Evidence:

A1

Certificate

Master Teacher Designation

• Status for 5 years • Teacher needs to maintain eligibility• Teacher may re-apply when the designation

expires• Candidate not designated in a given year may

re-apply the next year

Master Teacher Portfolio

• Form C – Directions for Narrative• 12 pages written• 10 pieces of supporting evidence• Scored by Local Committee• Form D – Scoring Guide

Master Teacher

Score Report• Copy provided to candidate• Includes written feedback• Signed by committee chair• Original kept on file by

committee

Recommendation Form• Two forms submitted with

each candidate’s application

• Recommendations from colleagues and/or supervisors familiar with the candidate’s professional practice

Master Teacher Renewal

Master Teacher Renewal• Forms R, S, T, U,V. W and X can be found on site• 4 pages of written reflection• 3 pieces of evidence• Scored holistically• No additional training required

Incentives for Completing Master Teacher Application

1. Provides reflection on teaching practices to promote student achievement

2. Principal can align with Title I, Professional Development, CCIP, and student achievement

3. Principal can provide time for independent study/team work on application process/@grade level meetings - reflection on teaching practices/presenters on teaching standards

4. Board Recognition5. Status designation in state for resume6. Teacher Leader in building – an entry point for a teacher leadership

position7. Possible preparation for seeking National Board Certification8. Career Step License – Apply for Senior License and the Lead License9. YEA Contract Compensation (Choice): - see next slide

1. Provides reflection on teaching practices to promote student achievement

2. Principal can align with Title I, Professional Development, CCIP, and student achievement

3. Principal can provide time for independent study/team work on application process/@grade level meetings - reflection on teaching practices/presenters on teaching standards

4. Board Recognition5. Status designation in state for resume6. Teacher Leader in building – an entry point for a teacher leadership

position7. Possible preparation for seeking National Board Certification8. Career Step License – Apply for Senior License and the Lead License9. YEA Contract Compensation (Choice): - see next slide

Master Teacher• YEA Contract Compensation: (Choice)• An employee submitting a substantially completed application to MTC

shall be considered for the designation of Master Teacher, or for renewal of said designation. Each employee submitting a substantially completed application will be entitled to his/her choice of the following:

• 1. $100. (provided Title II monies are available); or – This option is available for up to two application cycles before designation is received by MTC

• 2. 30 contact hours to be used towards license renewal; or – This option is available for up to 3 application cycles before designation is received by MTC

• 3. 1 semester hour credited towards advancement on the salary schedule. – This option is only available if the employee is designated or renewed as a Master Teacher by the MTC in his/her first or second application cycle

YCSD DirectionsDownload - Resources

Resources to have on hand while completing the application:

• Ohio Standards for Educators (Teaching Profession/Professional Development) – what effective teachers do (Summary of Standards in binder)

• Master Teacher Packet• Rubric scoring guide for help with

answering prompts• Refer to Examples of Evidence in on ODE site

Suggestion:Work in teams or with a partner

Directions and Format:

• Send Section I application to Mary Carter – I. Ward (can fill out online – Form C

• Educator will be sent a Master Teacher packet• Current National Teachers – only need

application/ copy of certificate• Presidential Award/Ohio Teacher of Year – do

not complete Criteria C/D – copy of certificate• Read Section II Guidelines• Follow Section III Narratives -Type your

narratives in this format: 1 ½ line spaces 12 point font 1 inch margins • Make sure name is on Narrative• Save all on computer/disk and print• Provide hard copies of entire application

(Section III) along with the plastic Insert pages for evidence (label evidence)

• Provide 2 letters of Recommendation-Form G• Hand deliver to Mary Carter @ I. Ward – Room

102 – by May 5, 2015• Provide hard copies of the following: Narratives - A, B, C, D, E Letters of Recommendation Evidence

Checklist – Candidates Checklist for Submission of Materials

National Board Teachers:

Application completed (Section 1 only) and Proof of Certification

All other Teachers:

Followed district format for writing and assembling narrative and evidence

2 signed Recommendation forms signed by supervisors/colleagues

Application completed – Section I – Read Section II Guidelines

Application completed – Section III

Criteria A, Criteria B, Criteria C, Criteria D, Criteria E prompts – (12 pages maximum)

Evidence, clearly labeled, to support 5 criteria demonstrated in written narrative – Section III – 10 pieces maximum

Candidates who received Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science and Ohio Teacher of the Year within past 5 years do not need to complete Criteria C and D. Submit proof of award.

Place Checklist on top of materials to be submitted

Signature_________________________ Date_________________

SUBMIT ALL MATERIALS IN 3-RING BINDER - HAND DELIVER TO Mary Carter at I. Ward Building – Room 102 – by May 5, 2015 (Do not use plastic covers for pages)

Scoring – Section IV

• Master Teachers must score Exemplary in 4 out of 5 criteria

• Candidate will receive a Summary Score Sheet upon the completion of scoring by the review committee

• Scoring sheet will have each Criteria with designation of Exemplary/Adequate/Area for Growth – Evidence provided and aligned

• Comments by Master Teacher Committee• All evidence returned to candidate