Richmond Community Schools

Richmond Community Schools

STANDARD FOR SUCCESSNOTE:To change the image on this slide, select the picture and delete it. Then click the Pictures icon in the placeholder to insert your own image.Changes at RCS 2012-2013PL 90 implemented the new evaluation model We were Learning AND DoingSchool District Reconfiguration and building closuresSEA 1 - Bargaining law changed at the same time.salary schedule went awaycompensation model that nobody understoodNew Pearson 2013 Reading and MathKubler Ross Five Stages of GriefDenial This too shall pass.Anger Lawmakers are NOT teachers.Bargaining We could just use our current tool and change the performance level ratings to match what is required.Depression This is not possible! How can principals do 5 observations and pre and post conference meetings?Acceptance Year 2.we are doing this, but we are making modifications to create a workable model and validating principal and teacher effortsKeeping track of documentationRCS utilized the Danielson model prior to PL 90 and the adoption of RISE. This is one file for one teacher in a school with multiple drawers in a filing cabinet to store documentation.

All electronic files for all teachers at our fingertipsAt home, at the office, on an airplane.IPADS and laptops can go with us and we can work on observations, artifacts, professional development tasks, mapping anywhere, anytime.

Keeping Track of observations and documentationIPADS and Laptops make the process streamlined. All data in one place and a years worth of work for every staff member easily accessible.Opportunities to work on own evidence and artifacts for uploading and mapping.

Each teacher has a page with all files in one placeRubric is always available for reference and areas that have evidence are easily and visually noted for quick understanding.Use for multiple years, you can go back to see how and where each staff member performed previously.historical value.

Implementation in RichmondFall 2011 Train the trainer for RISESpring 2012 RISE training for teacher evaluation coupled with Standard For Success software trainingVisit to Greensburg.pilot site for discussion of implementationSummer 2012 RISE training for Principal evaluationFall 2012 Get to work.spend a lot of time practicing and learning to use the software at the same time learning the RISE rubric.

Training for TeachersSpring 2012 While principals are being trained, they are introducing RISE to staffstudy, reflect, dialogue during reconfiguration.maybe lost in the shuffleFall 2012 Introduce SFS added to RISE, utilize PD time for training..small stepsWhat is an artifact.evidence of practiceNumber of observationsScriptingIn PLCs Studied Principles of Instruction Research-Based Strategies that all Teachers Should Know (Rosenshine, 2012) (Handout) A close read aligned with RISE RubricInstructional Techniques developed to assist teachers with evidence for artifacts aligned with RISE Rubric competencies (Handout)

Training for TeachersSpring 2013 Continue dialogue with teachers regarding uploading artifacts, what is evidence, mapping..walking through each step together.very time consuming but worth the effort.Fall 2013 RCS trims # of observationsRevisit rubric with staff.this year, gradual release.upload and map Domain 1 and 3 on their ownPost observation meetings.

Training for Teachers Spring 2014 Develop checklist for each trimester (Handout)Reflection of concerns regarding teacher understanding.back to the drawing board for continued training opportunitiesFall 2014 Revisit rubric and the practice of evaluation for standardization across the districtNew staff to train

After 2 years of implementation.Q & ATeacher and Principal Evaluation Model

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