Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation

Professional Standards for Teachers Workgroup

Workgroup Coordinator: John LeMaster

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Professional Standards for Teachers in Adult Education

Standards Development

What is the Big Picture?

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Why Do We Need Standards?

PerformanceChangeStrategiesOutcomeSuccessAchievementAccomplishmentAdjustModifyWinners

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What is the Purpose of Standards Based Instruction?

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Allows teachers and learners to understand the concepts and skills that need to be mastered

Provides a common language for teachers to discuss approaches and practices

Articulates expectations for teachers and learners

Involves challenging activities that are reflective of the standards

Will Standards Help My Program?

AssessmentAccountabilityHigh Stakes TestingOutcomes

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What are the Teacher Standards?

A process for:•Negotiating the range of knowledge and skills that teachers should have •Measuring teachers’ knowledge and skills •Developing professional development with a clear approach to enhance learner outcomes

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What is the Purpose of the Teacher Standards?

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Raises expectations for all teachers Engages teachers in building a common set of goals and

vocabulary Improves best practices within the disciplines and within

the field of adult learningEnhances professional development to support instructionHolds teachers accountable for providing quality educationArticulates adult education goals and possibly aligns them

with other resourcesRaises awareness in the community and, thereby, increase

commitment to the programs and the learners served

Teacher Standards Development

A Look at Maryland's Teacher Standards

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Workgroup Representation

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How were the Standards Developed?

Review Process included:Pro-Net adult education instructor competenciesMaryland K-12 Professional Development

StandardsStandards from the following states:

OhioPennsylvaniaKentuckyColorado

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Draft Standards DevelopedCustomized to reflect the skills Maryland teachers need to know and be able to demonstrate

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What Process was Used to Gain Public Comment?

Focus groups were held with practitionersStudent focus groups were heldThe document was posted for public

commentInput was sought from key stakeholders:

o CAELAo STACo Adult Education & Literacy Services

Division’s Leadership Team

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How Can the Maryland Teacher Standards Be Used to Improve Instruction?

The standards framework can be used by:Teachers to assess performance by

completing a self-assessmentAdministrators to assess performance

and guide administrators on what a teacher should know and be able to do

Leadership team to determine professional development needs

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What Were the Comments?Positive Comments:

Provides a comprehensive list of expectations

Ensures consistency across the state

Assists in developing teacher goals

Provides clearly stated competencies and examples

Ensures teacher effectiveness

Defines responsibilities

Suggestions/Challenges:Needs more emphasis

on ESL and language acquisition

Needs more funding for professional development to address standards

Needs more funding to pay teachers based on their level of expertise

Not all programs have access to technology

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How are the Teacher Standards Organized?

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What are the Six Standards?The Adult Education teacher should be able to:

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Let’s Take a Look

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How Will the Standards Be Implemented?

FY 09 FY 10

Introduction at Administrators meeting- Review with

Leadership teamRegional conference

callsInstructional Specialist

State Training- Follow-up conference

call

Implement standards at the local level

Continue to present the standards to new ISs at state orientation meeting

Meet with ISs on use of standards

Survey the fieldRevise if necessary

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The Professional Standards for Teachers in Adult Education

Standards Framework• Teacher Self-Assessment• Professional Development

Planning Chart• Includes:

o Six Standardso Competencieso Sample evidence

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