Hezel, R.T., Hezel Associates, USA
|
|
- Lenard Webb
- 8 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 LEVERAGING ONLINE PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS BETWEEN TEACHERS AND THEIR COACHES AND MENTORS: LESSONS LEARNED FROM PBS TEACHERLINE S PEER CONNECTION RESEARCH Hezel, R.T., Hezel Associates, USA Summary Multiple studies have been conducted as part of a systematic evaluation of PBS TeacherLine s Peer Connection, an online professional development network tool for teacher coaching and mentoring. We take a close look at the formative research process prototype research and how findings affected the development of the eventual tool. The various studies have included national surveys, literature reviews, prototype testing, field studies, and experimental studies. The most consistent finding from all of the research conducted to date among mentors, coaches, and professional learning communities (PLCs) indicates that Peer Connection offers a new and coherent, but not unfamiliar resource to support coaches and mentors work. The research demonstrates that Peer Connection can be flexible with its user roles, access levels, content authorship and vocabulary. A culture shift toward greater use of technology in job-embedded professional development relationships may be required. The research also revealed that school and district leaders play a key role in setting expectations and dedicating resources for job-embedded professional development, especially via technology. Technological innovations are opening extraordinary possibilities for rapid teacher learning and development through professional and social networking. Such networking will support and foster learning in many unexpected ways and through methods that are sometimes considered unorthodox. I. Introduction In 2001 the USA s Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), under a grant from the U.S. Education Department, created PBS TeacherLine to offer Kindergarten through 12 th grade teachers online courses. Recognizing that most teachers need continued learning in specific areas of teaching, PBS TeacherLine developed nearly 100 courses in math, science, literacy, technology, and other areas. Under a second grant in 2005, PBS expanded TeacherLine to include a segment focusing on teacher coaching and mentoring through the aggregation and sharing of online materials, tools, and through the building of professional learning communities and networks. This
2 initiative, which has the capability of networking teacher-leaders, coaches, mentors and teachers within school buildings, within school districts, within states, and across the nation, has been known as Peer Connection. This paper describes the multiple levels of research conducted in support of the development of the Peer Connection networking tool. Much of the research has been formative, relying on a rapid prototype model, under which the research team takes successive versions of the tool, as it is in development and revision, into the market for testing and to gain feedback for further development. In addition, however, market research in the form of a national survey was conducted. To provide a context within the body of theory and practice and to ensure a connection to academic studies, our team conducted a literature review on online delivery of teacher professional development programs, coaching, mentoring, and networking. To date, summative research has been limited and is not included in this paper. In order to ensure a high quality, research-based product as Peer Connection evolved through product development, Hezel Associates research team designed a multi-layered, progressive approach to formative research. This process began with comprehensive literature reviews in fields relevant to Peer Connection s audience, including reviews of the literature on instructional coaching, mentoring, and professional learning communities as modes of professional development delivery. Needs assessments were begun to paint a fuller picture of the needs of coach, mentor, and professional learning community practitioners themselves. Multiple rounds of prototype testing proceeded with participants who were introduced to product-in-progress and asked for their reactions to the product concept, usability, and appearance. Finally, a pilot test of Peer Connection was conducted in a short-term study of coaches, teachers, and school administrators. II. Ensuring that Peer Connection is Grounded in Research A. Literature Review in Instructional Coaching, Teacher Mentoring, and Professional Learning Communities To guide a review of literature, we were interested in several key areas. First, we sought to find out about theoretical underpinnings shaping the work of coaches, mentors and PLCs. Second, we hoped to learn to about the primary tasks and activities that make up the content of coaches and mentors work as well as how that work is structured. Third, we wanted to know what kinds of knowledge, skills, and dispositions coaches and mentors need to do their job. Fourth, we hoped to find out what kinds of professional development and collaborative opportunities are available to coaches and mentors and whether those opportunities are available through technology. Costa and Garmston s (1994) model of cognitive coaching proposes teachers thought processes and beliefs determine their instructional behavior. Other literature situates coaching in the more behaviorist domain of knowledge transfer from expert to novice. For example, Veenman and Denessen (2001) draw upon theories of teacher change proposed by Guskey (1985). This model is grounded in the proposition that changes in practice are more likely to take place after positive student outcomes occur. Some of the literature further suggests that teacher practice changes when teachers shift their beliefs, while other literature suggests the converse: Teacher beliefs change after they see concrete changes in their classroom environments. The literature identifies professional development as a critical part of the coaching toolkit, especially for those who are newly moving into coaching role (Feger, Woleck, & Hickman, 2004; Richard, 2003). The literature review identified a few technology coach positions where the coaches provided tailored support for technology skill development, but there was little research uncovered that spoke to coaches use of technology as part of their coaching repertoires or the use of technology to develop coaches repertoires.
3 With regard to mentoring, Achinstein and Athanases (2006) point to the complexity of the knowledge that a mentor needs in order to support new teachers. For mentor knowledge about students, Achinstein and Athanases note that this domain involves issues that are often not explored in teacher education, such as students cultural competence, and the teacher s knowledge of issues related to language, race, and culture that focus on equity. Parallel to the coaching literature review, however, little evidence was available regarding the use of technology for mentoring or as a tool to increase mentors repertoire in mentoring. A search of the literature on professional learning communities revealed a broad range of publications from guidelines for organizing PLCs, to research on their implementation, but rigorous research and evaluation studies of PLCs are limited in number. Much of the practitioner literature on PLCs has described the processes and stages that occur along their developmental trajectory. As learning communities evolve as a strategy for professional development on a larger scale, a small but emerging literature looks critically at PLC models and their impact on teaching practice and student learning. Collectively, the literature on PLCs is a rich and promising body of work that offers valuable opportunities for further exploration. Based on a review of the literature, the overarching issues and initiatives that PLCs address include: student learning and effective teaching, promoting equity and high expectations, building leadership capacity, development of shared norms and values, data-based decision making, collaborative planning, and curriculum development. Technology as a tool to facilitate the work of PLCs is widely discussed in the literature. An online environment becomes an ideal vehicle for exchanging and connecting the expertise of members in particular communities of practice. While there is great promise in the use of technology tools for PLCs, there are potential limitations and challenges to be addressed such as socio-culturally based knowledge and the need for cognitive apprenticeship in shifting learning from an expert to a novice, where technology tools may not be as effective as in-person communication. The potential limitations and advancements of technology as a tool for PLCs, suggest that a hybrid may be optimal, where PLCs utilize the benefits of both online and in-person learning opportunities. The literature evaluating the effectiveness of learning communities, while generally more descriptive than rigorous in its methods, provides insight in understanding how PLCs are implemented and possible outcomes. Given that the research-to-practice link has become central to demonstrating the effectiveness of education programs, further research is recommended by many of the studies in this review. In addition, development of tools and resources for strengthening and supporting PLCs is clearly needed. B. National studies of professional development The purpose of this study was to understand the context of professional learning and to determine the potential professional development needs of districts. Methods included surveys of administrators and teachers in a nationally representative sample of school districts and schools, in-depth case studies in five school districts across the country, and an Educational Service Agency survey. About half of the principals surveyed had instructional coaching programs and our case study analysis revealed that coaching duties, as well as teacher attitudes towards coaching, vary between and within districts. Though technology is available, its use for professional development is moderate and uneven. Principals and district administrators make decisions about professional development. As a result of the research, Peer Connection is marketed
4 to both district-level and school-level administrators, and as a tool for instructional leaders in general. C. Coaching Needs Assessment In order to obtain information regarding the current state of instructional coaching and practitioners needs, we obtained data from four sources. A survey of coaches and professional development providers, teacher and administrator focus groups interviews, and telephone interviews of coaching supervisors and other decision makers in large districts with math coaching programs all comprised the methods of the needs assessment. The purpose of the coaching surveys, interviews, and focus groups was to gather data on several dimensions relevant to the development of the Peer Connection product. Those included, among other dimensions, an emphasis in coaching practice on pedagogy or content; the relative focus on general instructional support versus program implementation; the types of resources coaches use to provide professional development; where and how coaches search for resources; additional desired features of an online resource desired by coaches; and the usefulness of selected coaching prototype features. Through this research, we found that building level providers of professional development focused more on pedagogy than on specific content. They also focused more on general instructional support than on program implementation, and believe that good instructional strategies are broadly applicable. Participants preferences with regard to the functionality they prefer in a searchable tool such as Peer Connection differ widely, and most want flexible options. Coaching supervisors, administrators, teachers, and coaches strongly suggested that the coach-teacher relationship must be collaborative and not perceived by the teacher as judgmental or evaluative. Building level providers of professional development believe they are the most important resource and value the training, information, and expertise they bring to teachers. Our research suggests some distinctions between formal instructional coaches and other building-level providers of teacher professional development in terms of focus on instructional support (vs. program implementation) and autonomy to select resources to use with teachers, which may have implications if the product is to be designed with both audiences in mind. D. Mentoring Needs Assessment Mentoring program administrators, mentors, and mentees in districts across the country were surveyed using unique instruments, and follow-up phone interviews were conducted with mentoring administrators and mentors. The mentor administrator survey covered topics such as general mentoring program characteristics, mentor training, expectations of the mentor/mentee relationship, and mentoring administrator/mentor needs, in addition to asking for the names and contact information of three mentors and three mentees in their district. The mentor and mentee surveys covered areas such as mentor and mentee profiles, mentoring activities and scheduling, mentor training, and the greatest areas of mentee need (as perceived by both mentor and mentee).
5 The majority of mentoring program coordinators reported they would be interested in a mentoring program best practice overview, resources and/or materials to incorporate into a current mentoring program, networking opportunities, and resources related to peer review. Mentors indicated that mentees greatest needs are for moral support from a caring fellow teacher, classroom management and discipline strategies, and help in developing units that address state standards. Mentees reported they (at least initially) required a high need for initial moral support, an introduction to school /district resources and district-level requirements, connection to current research, assistance with record-keeping, and help with classroom activity ideas. E. PLC Needs Assessment To explore PLC processes, needs, supports, and use of technology, we conducted in-depth case studies in two districts using observations, interviews and focus groups. Phone interviews with additional PLC districts were also conducted. We found that PLCs are dynamic, innovative, and locally focused; online tools to support them must be equally dynamic, innovative, and flexible. Hybrid PLCs, or those that meet both in person and online, may be the most appropriate audience. Web 2.0 tools such as collaborative workspaces for creating, tagging, and sharing documents, resources for creating and sustaining PLC s, and tools to support PLCs use of student data are needed. PBS TL is in process of reviewing the needs assessment. F. Coaching Prototype Field Research The goal of the prototype field research was to explore the coaching wireframes, appearance of the coaching prototype, and usability of the coaching prototype in order to inform product development. Three iterations of rapid prototype testing on the coaching tool were conducted with groups of math coaches, teachers, and administrators in five locations throughout the country using surveys and focus groups. The literacy content of the coaching tool was field tested with literacy coaches and teachers in three states using surveys. The research indicated that teachers and coaches wanted the tool to have a less evaluative feel. PBS TeacherLine changed evaluative terminology and aggregated site usage statistics. Literacy and math coaches expressed a positive opinion of the resource set components. Coaches felt that the number, range and quality of the resources were sufficient to structure high quality professional development activities. G. Mentor Prototype Field Research To explore the concept of a mentor/mentee-specific Peer Connection suite of tools, mentors and mentees were led through a guided tour of product wireframes (a website outline or mock-up) to familiarize them with the concept of the product. Afterward, researchers asked participants focus group interview questions to gather opinions on the concept of the product and its perceived usefulness in their practice as mentors or teachers. Focus groups were conducted to gather data on participants reactions to two components of the Peer Connection professional development tools: the discussion boards and the professional development modules. Thirty participants across two sites were divided into two groups and introduced to one of the two components. The participant pool included mentors, mentees, and instructional coaches. After a guided walk-through of either the discussion boards or the professional development module either in person or via web conferencing technology, researchers conducted focus
6 groups to gather participant reactions to the tools and concluded the interaction with a short online survey. H. Pilot Test of Peer Connection Use in Coaching To test the usability and preliminary effectiveness of the coaching prototype in existing middle school math instructional coaching programs, middle school math coaches, teachers, and administrators in 15 school districts and 25 schools across the USA used the tool and completed four monthly logs reporting use of the tool, three attitudinal surveys, and participated in interviews. Findings indicated that usage was less frequent and less collaborative than expected. Educators were positive about the quality of resources. PBS TeacherLine worked closely with a consulting organization to design professional development to help users understand the purpose of the tool and to help them integrate it into their practice. PBS TeacherLine developed online examples that model online communication strategies to improve coachteacher collaboration and coach delivery of professional development support. Teacher expectations for the quantity of resources similar to Google-like search results and their initial confusion led to a re-purposing of the tool. PBS TeacherLine refocused the tool toward supporting the resource needs of instructional coaches and eliminated the search functionality for teachers. III. Conclusion The development of PBS TeacherLine Peer Connection has been aided considerably by several levels of research support at the formative level. Reviews of literature have ensured that the current research benefits from prior academic and applied research and that the tools are based on sound theory and good practice. National surveys of coaches, mentors and administrators have functioned as market research, and the analysis of data from the surveys have provided greater insight into the acquisition predispositions of those targets as consumers. Finally, the formative research has enabled the researchers and the developer to understand the likely functions Peer Connection will serve in schools as well as its usability as a professional networking tool. Research on the effectiveness of Peer Connection remains to be conducted, and that research is expected to be completed by References Achinstein, B., & Athanases, S. Z. (2006). Mentors in the making: Developing new leaders for new teachers. New York: Teachers College Press. Costa, A.L., & Garmston, R.J. (1994). Cognitive coaching: A foundation for renaissance schools. Norwood, MA: Christopher-Gordon Publishers. Feger, Woleck, & Hickman, P. (2004). How to develop a coaching eye. Journal of Staff Development, 25(2). Retrieved, February 6, 2006 from Guskey, T.R. (1985). Staff development and teacher change. Educational Leadership, 42(7), Richard, A. (May, 2003). Making our own road: The emergence of school-based staff developers in America s public schools. New York, New York: The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation. Retrieved February 9, 2006, from
7 Veenman, S. & Denessen, E. (2001). The coaching of teachers: Results of five training studies. Educational Research and Evaluation 7(4) pp
GEORGIA STANDARDS FOR THE APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION UNITS AND EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAMS
GEORGIA STANDARDS FOR THE APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION UNITS AND EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAMS (Effective 9/01/08) Kelly Henson Executive Secretary Table of Contents Standard 1: Candidate Knowledge,
More informationDimensions and Functions for School Leaders
Dispositions, Dimensions, and Functions for School Leaders Preparation and Support for the Next Generation of Kentucky s School and District Leaders Kentucky Cohesive Leadership System Continuum for Principal
More informationGaPSC Teacher Leadership Program Standards
GaPSC Teacher Leadership Program Standards Purpose: Georgia has identified a need to improve P-12 students academic performance as measured by various assessments. One method to ensure improved student
More informationRevisioning Graduate Teacher Education in North Carolina Master of Arts in Elementary Education Appalachian State University
Revisioning Graduate Teacher Education in North Carolina Master of Arts in Elementary Education Appalachian State University A. A description of how the proposed program has been revisioned to reflect
More informationASU College of Education Course Syllabus ED 4972, ED 4973, ED 4974, ED 4975 or EDG 5660 Clinical Teaching
ASU College of Education Course Syllabus ED 4972, ED 4973, ED 4974, ED 4975 or EDG 5660 Clinical Teaching Course: ED 4972, ED 4973, ED 4974, ED 4975 or EDG 5660 Credit: 9 Semester Credit Hours (Undergraduate),
More informationPractices Worthy of Attention Asset-Based Instruction Boston Public Schools Boston, Massachusetts
Asset-Based Instruction Boston, Massachusetts Summary of the Practice. has made asset-based instruction one of its priorities in its efforts to improve the quality of teaching and learning. The premise
More informationTo expand teachers use of a variety of resources to improve instruction
Tool 5.1 Coaching roles Role Purpose Example Resource provider To expand teachers use of a variety of resources to improve instruction Gathers information and/or resources (articles, materials, etc.) for
More informationMasters of Reading Information Booklet. College of Education
Masters of Reading Information Booklet College of Education Department of Teaching and Learning Bloomsburg University's Masters in Reading/Reading Certification degree program provides theoretical, analytical
More informationA. The master of arts, educational studies program will allow students to do the following.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION DEGREES OFFERED MASTER OF ARTS, EDUCATIONAL STUDIES (M.A.); MASTER OF ARTS, SCIENCE EDUCATION (M.S.); MASTER OF ARTS IN GERMAN WITH TEACHING LICENSURE (M.A.);
More information(Advanced Preparation)
1 NCTM CAEP Standards (2012) Elementary Mathematics Specialist (Advanced Preparation) Standard 1: Content Knowledge Effective elementary mathematics specialists demonstrate and apply knowledge of major
More informationEDUC 605 Curriculum Development and Assessment.. 3 cr
MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION The Master of Arts in Education degree program combines online learning with practical and applied learning in the classroom. The master s candidate must earn and successfully
More informationTHE FRAMEWORK FOR INSTRUCTIONAL COACH ENDORSEMENT GUIDELINES PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
THE FRAMEWORK FOR INSTRUCTIONAL COACH ENDORSEMENT GUIDELINES PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TABLE OF CONTENTS Definition of an Endorsement Certificate... 3 Introduction to Instructional Coach Endorsement
More informationREVISIONING GRADUATE TEACHER EDUCATION IN NORTH CAROLINA
REVISIONING GRADUATE TEACHER EDUCATION IN NORTH CAROLINA Masters of Arts in Special Education with Concentrations in Emotional/Behavioral Disorders, Intellectual Disabilities, and Learning Disabilities
More informationColorado Professional Teaching Standards
Colorado Professional Teaching Standards Standard I: Teachers demonstrate knowledge of the content they teach a. Teachers provide instruction that is aligned with the Colorado Academic Standards and their
More informationNEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION STANDARDS REVISION EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION STANDARDS REVISION EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In May 2015, Governor Chris Christie called on the New Jersey Department of Education to review the English Language Arts and mathematics
More informationGLOBAL-READY TEACHER COMPETENCY FRAMEWORK: STANDARDS AND INDICATORS
GLOBAL-READY TEACHER COMPETENCY FRAMEWORK: STANDARDS AND INDICATORS GLOBAL-READY TEACHER COMPETENCY FRAMEWORK All learners whether adult or child acquire the attitudes, skills and knowledge needed for
More informationAND LEARNING 21st Century Teaching and Learning
21ST CENTURY TEACHING AND LEARNING 21st Century Teaching and Learning Dr. Grace Surdovel, Director of Master's Programs/Faculty of Practice The Master of Science in Education with a major in 21st Century
More informationBilingual Education: English Language Learners Secondary Reading/LA Instruction
POINTS TO BE EARNED: 120 MPP PART I PLANNING DESCRIPTION: Write a brief description of content and intent of component. This component will enable the participants to identify processes and the techniques
More informationStandards for Professional Development
Standards for Professional Development APRIL 2015 Ohio Standards for Professional Development April 2015 Page 1 Introduction All of Ohio s educators and parents share the same goal that Ohio s students
More informationB. Public School Partners Involvement in the Revisioning of the Program and Continued Involvement in the Delivery and Evaluation of the Program
Re-Visioning Graduate Teacher Education in North Carolina MA in History, Secondary Education with Licensure in History and Social Studies Appalachian State University A. Description of how the Proposed
More informationMentoring and Coaching Models
Mentoring and Coaching Models Peer coaching is a of staff development model you can use to help you and your partners develop and try new strategies and determine what does and does not work by critically
More informationCandidates will demonstrate ethical attitudes and behaviors.
EDET 628 Apply instructional design principles to create a unit of instruction which integrates technology and enhances student understanding Demonstrate purposeful alignment of state competencies and
More informationEXPERTISE & EXCELLENCE. A Systematic Approach to Transforming Educator Practice
EXPERTISE & EXCELLENCE A Systematic Approach to Transforming Educator Practice School improvement is most surely and thoroughly achieved when teachers engage in frequent, continuous, and increasingly concrete
More informationHudson City School District
Hudson City School District Region: Capital Region Motto: Destination Graduation, Get on Board Awards: Strengthening Teacher and Leader Effectiveness 1 and 3 Superintendent: Ms. Maria Suttmeier 1. Preparation
More informationQuick Reference Guide Ohio Standards for Professional Development
Quick Reference Guide Ohio Standards for Professional Development About the Standards Creating a system of effective learning is one way that school systems can support all educators and encourage improved
More informationRubric for Evaluating Colorado s Specialized Service Professionals: School Psychologists Definition of an Effective School Psychologist
Rubric for Evaluating Colorado s Specialized Service Professionals: School Psychologists Definition of an Effective School Psychologist Effective school psychologists are vital members of the education
More informationAs schools and districts explore how coaching fits into their
th e m e/ SCHOOL-BASED How to develop a coaching eye When coaching first emerged as a term for on-site staff development, the image that came to mind for many was demonstration lessons. I go in and model,
More informationLiteracy Coaching/ Reading Specialists
Literacy Coaching/ Reading Specialists NANCY ROBERTS ~ LOCKPORT CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT STLE LEAD LITERACY CURRICULUM MENTOR 12/4/2013, Nancy Roberts Outline Introduction video What is Literacy Coaching?
More informationMath TLC. MSP LNC Conference Handout. The Mathematics Teacher Leadership Center. MSP LNC Conference Handout. !!! Math TLC
The Mathematics Teacher Leadership Center The Mathematics Teacher Leadership Center () A Mathematics and Science Partnership Serving Northern Colorado and Wyoming! 1! Vision The Mathematics Teacher Leadership
More informationInstruction: Design, Delivery, Assessment Worksheet
Reading Specialist Instruction: Design, Delivery, Assessment Worksheet Sponsoring Organization University of Massachusetts Amherst Program/Group of Programs Reading Specialist Required Documents Program
More information2013 Marzano School Leader Evaluation Model Rubric
2013 Marzano School Leader Evaluation Model Rubric Exclusive partners with Dr. Robert J. Marzano for the Teacher Evaluation Model and School Leader Evaluation Model Learning Sciences International 175
More informationEvaluation Case Study. Speech pathology support services
Australian Government Department of Education More Support for Students with Disabilities 2012-2014 Evaluation Case Study Speech pathology support services MSSD Output 4: Working with health professionals
More informationA Guide to Curriculum Development: Purposes, Practices, Procedures
A Guide to Curriculum Development: Purposes, Practices, Procedures The purpose of this guide is to provide some general instructions to school districts as staff begin to develop or revise their curriculum
More informationArkansas Teaching Standards
Arkansas Teaching Standards The Arkansas Department of Education has adopted the 2011 Model Core Teaching Standards developed by Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) to replace
More informationCLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT CURRICULUM &PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT CURRICULUM & DEVELOPMENT DIVISION Licensed Employee Appraisal System Enhancing Professional Practice Professional Domain Standards and Indicators Levels of Performance Rubric
More informationBA Early Childhood Studies FT
Date of Revision Date of Previous Revision Programme Specification (2014-15) A programme specification is required for any programme on which a student may be registered. All programmes of the University
More information1. The teacher candidate sets learning targets that address the Essential Academic Learning Requirements and the state learning goals.
SCORING RUBRIC Candidate: Supervisor: Cooperating Teacher: School: School District: Grade Level(s): PAA Administration Dates: 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 1. The teacher candidate sets learning targets that address
More informationChapter 6: Hiring and placing coaches
Tool 6.1 Teacher on special assignment/ elementary instructional coach job description 6.2 High school language arts instructional coach job description and responsibilities Purpose Use this sample job
More informationPART Ed 512 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN AND RECERTIFICATION
PART Ed 512 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN AND RECERTIFICATION Ed 512.01 Basic Requirement. Each school administrative unit, local school district, or participating nonpublic school shall prepare
More information1. Candidates understand the theoretical and evidence-based foundations of reading and writing processes and instruction as follows:
Effective June 15, 2016 505-3-.96 READING ENDORSEMENT PROGRAM (1) Purpose. This rule states field-specific content standards for approving endorsement programs that prepare individuals to teach reading
More informationTEACHING THE LAW AND JUSTICE CURRICULUM. lawandjustice.edc.org
lawandjustice.edc.org Introduction Welcome to the Law and Justice curriculum! Developed by Education Development Center, Inc. (EDC), with support from The James Irvine Foundation, the Law and Justice curriculum
More informationGEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Introduction and Overview Formative Instructional Practices Professional Learning. www.gadoe.
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Introduction and Overview Formative Instructional Practices Professional Learning www.gadoe.org/georgiafip 1 Goals of the Session Share an overview the GaDOE Assessment
More information***Draft * Draft * Draft * Draft * Draft*** International Society for Technology In Education (ISTE) Technology Coach Program Standards
International Society for Technology In Education (ISTE) Technology Coach Program Standards ISTE prepared these standards for NCATE s college of education program accreditation. NCATE s Board of Directors
More informationRubric for Evaluating North Carolina s Instructional Technology Facilitators
Rubric for Evaluating North Carolina s Instructional Technology Facilitators Standard 1: Instructional Technology Facilitators demonstrate leadership. Not Demonstrated Developing Proficient Accomplished
More informationOFFICE OF QUALITY PROFESSIONALS AND SPECIAL SCHOOLS Summary of State Board of Education Items February 16-17, 2012
OFFICE OF QUALITY PROFESSIONALS AND SPECIAL SCHOOLS Summary of State Board of Education Items February 16-17, 2012 EDUCATOR LICENSURE 16. Approval of Request from the Mississippi University for Women for
More informationUsing the e5 Instructional model (engage, explore, explain, elaborate, evaluate) in Traffic Safety Education
Using the e5 Instructional model (engage, explore, explain, elaborate, evaluate) in Traffic Safety Education Conrad Remenyi, Senior Project Officer, Department of Education & Early Childhood Development,
More informationM.A. in Special Education / 2013-2014 Candidates for Initial License
M.A. in Special Education / 2013-2014 Candidates for Initial License Master of Arts in Special Education: Initial License for Teachers of Students with Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8 or 5-12) Candidates
More informationThe residency school counselor program does not prepare candidates to design, deliver, and
STANDARD V: KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS SCHOOL COUNSELORS -Building on the mission to prepare educators who demonstrate a positive impact on student learning based on the Improvement of Student Achievement act
More informationResearch into competency models in arts education
Research into competency models in arts education Paper presented at the BMBF Workshop International Perspectives of Research in Arts Education, Nov. 4 th and 5 th, 2013. Folkert Haanstra, Amsterdam School
More informationMDE Literacy Positions Available
MDE Literacy Positions Available In an effort to support the recently passed Literacy-Based Promotion Act, the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is accepting applications from Mississippi educators
More informationNew York State Professional Development Standards (PDF/Word) New York State. Professional Development Standards. An Introduction
New York State Professional Development Standards New York State Professional Development Standards (PDF/Word) Background on the Development of the Standards New York State Professional Development Standards
More informationInstructional Coaching: Key Themes from the Literature
222 Richmond Street Providence, RI 02903-4226 Instructional Coaching: Key Themes from the Literature Phone: 401.274.9548 Fax: 401.421.7650 Email: information@alliance.brown.edu Web: www.alliance.brown.edu
More informationSPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER EVALUATION RUBRIC
Name: School Year: DOMAIN 1: PLANNING AND PREPARATION Component 1a Demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy In planning, Teacher makes content errors or does not correct errors made by student; Teacher
More informationRubric for Evaluating North Carolina s Speech- Language Pathologists
Rubric for Evaluating North Carolina s Speech- Language Pathologists STANDARD 1: School speech-language pathologists demonstrate leadership, advocacy, collaboration, and ethical practices. School Speech-Language
More informationSCHOOL IMPROVEMENT GRANT (SIG) PRACTICE:
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT GRANT (SIG) PRACTICE: JOB-EMBEDDED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CRIM OPEN CAMPUS HIGH SCHOOL ATLANTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS ATLANTA, GEORGIA Crim Open Campus High School (Crim) 1 faced an ongoing
More informationTOOL KIT for RESIDENT EDUCATOR and MENT OR MOVES
Get to Know My RE Observe Collect Evidence Mentor Moments Reflect Review Respond Tailor Support Provide Provide specific feedback specific Feedback What does my RE need? Practice Habits Of Mind Share Data
More informationCourse Description \ Bachelor of Primary Education Education Core
Course Description \ Bachelor of Primary Education Education Core EDUC 310 :Foundations of Education in Qatar and School Reform : This course has been designed to acquaint the learners with the progress
More informationEvaluation Case Study. Leadership development in special schools
Australian Government Department of Education and Training More Support for Students with Disabilities 2012-2014 Evaluation Case Study Leadership development in special schools Output 7: Supporting school
More informationSouth Carolina Literacy Competencies. for Reading Coaches
2014 15 South Carolina Literacy Competencies for Reading Coaches Standard 1: Foundational Knowledge Coaches understand the theoretical and evidence-based foundations of reading and writing processes and
More informationHow To Teach At The Australian Council For Education
TEACHING AND LEARNING WITH ACER Improving Learning ACER s mission is to create and promote research-based knowledge, products and services that can be used to improve learning across the life span. Teaching
More information505-3-.05 GEORGIA TEACHER ACADEMY FOR PREPARATION AND PEDAGOGY (GaTAPP)
Effective July 3, 2014 505-3-.05 GEORGIA TEACHER ACADEMY FOR PREPARATION AND PEDAGOGY (GaTAPP) (1) PURPOSE. This rule states specific content standards and requirements for approving nontraditional preparation
More informationThe 20 Non-Negotiable Characteristics of Higher Performing School Systems
The 20 Non-Negotiable Characteristics of Higher Performing School Systems Aligning District Practices to Support High-Quality Instruction Report Published: April 2011 Authored by: National Center for Educational
More informationOnline Professional Development Modules N O R T H C A R O L I N A D E P A R T M E N T O F P U B L I C I N S T R U C T I O N
Online Professional Development Modules N O R T H C A R O L I N A D E P A R T M E N T O F P U B L I C I N S T R U C T I O N Free self-paced modules, self-paced mini-modules, and facilitated courses Learn
More informationOnline Professional Development Modules
Online Professional Development Modules NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION Free Self- paced Modules, Self- paced Mini- modules, and Facilitated Courses Learn more at www.rt3nc.org. Self- Paced
More informationFINAL EVALUATION Professional Phase. Teacher Candidate s Name: ID# Date. Certification area: Special Education. Field Supervisor:
MOLLOY COLLEGE Division of Education SPECIAL EDUCATION FINAL EVALUATION Professional Phase Teacher Candidate s Name: ID# Date Certification area: Special Education Field Supervisor: Clinical Faculty [Cooperating
More informationMaster of Arts in Educational Administration, Principal Endorsement Program Course Sequence and Descriptions
Master of Arts in Educational Administration, Principal Endorsement Program Course Sequence and Descriptions EDU 615 Principal as School Leader (3 credit hours) In this course, candidates will develop
More informationINNOVATION CONFIGURATION. Broward County Public Schools. Instructional Technology for. 21st Century Teaching and Learning. July 2015 June 2018
INNOVATION CONFIGURATION Broward County Public Schools Instructional Technology for 21st Century Teaching and Learning July 2015 June 2018 CABINET MEMBER: Elisa Calabrese OWNER OF PLAN: Kathryn Sullivan
More informationSALT LAKE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT MENTOR SUPPORTED COLLABORATIVE ASSESSMENT/REFLECTION LOG 2 nd and 3 rd Year Provisional Teachers
SALT LAKE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT MENTOR SUPPORTED COLLABORATIVE ASSESSMENT/REFLECTION LOG 2 nd and 3 rd Year Provisional Teachers Mentor Signature: Mentee Signatures: MONTH: What s Working: Current Focus
More informationlearning and leading empowering effective educators through teacher evaluation and focused instruction
Vol. 1 Iss. 1 learning and leading empowering effective educators through teacher evaluation and focused instruction A message from MPS and MFT After the conclusion of another school year, we wanted to
More informationSelf Assessment Tool for Principals and Vice-Principals
The Institute for Education Leadership (IEL) brings together representatives from the principals' associations, the supervisory officers' associations, councils of directors of education and the Ministry
More informationTeacher Evaluation. Missouri s Educator Evaluation System
Teacher Evaluation Missouri s Educator Evaluation System Teacher Evaluation Protocol Introduction Missouri s Educator Evaluation System was created and refined by hundreds of educators across the state.
More informationSuccession Planning at Brevard Public Schools. by Nicholas P. Morgan
Succession Planning at Brevard Public Schools by Nicholas P. Morgan Succession Planning at Brevard Public Schools Brevard Public Schools efforts around succession planning are an exciting innovation in
More informationCALIFORNIA S TEACHING PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS (TPE)
CALIFORNIA S TEACHING PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS (TPE) The Teaching Performance Expectations describe the set of knowledge, skills, and abilities that California expects of each candidate for a Multiple
More informationPRESERVICE. PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS FOR QUEENSLAND TEACHERS (graduate level): A guide for use with preservice teachers QUEENSLAND COLLEGE OF TEACHERS
PRESERVICE PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS FOR TEACHERS (graduate level): March 2009 INTRODUCTION The Professional Standards for Queensland Teachers underpin all stages of teachers professional learning throughout
More informationMILLIKIN TEACHING STANDARDS
MILLIKIN TEACHING STANDARDS Millikin Teaching Standards are correlated to and modifications of Illinois Professional Teaching Standards. Modifications reflect Millikin s mission and the education unit
More informationMaster s in Educational Leadership Ed.S. in Administration and Supervision
Master s in Educational Leadership Ed.S. in Administration and Supervision Austin Peay State University Professional Educational Standards, TILS Standards, and NCATE Standards Austin Peay State University
More informationStrengthening Science & NGSS Implementation: Model Content for LCAPs
State Priority #1. Basic Services Qualified and/or credentialed teachers in science Appropriately credentialed and trained teacher in every science classroom Credential information; record of participation
More informationTeaching ESL Students in Mainstream Classrooms: language in learning across the curriculum. 2013 Information for Schools
: language in learning across the curriculum 2013 Information for Schools What is Teaching ESL student in Mainstream Classrooms (TESMC)? (TESMC) is for educators seeking to develop understandings of the
More informationThe information and application for completing the Coaching and Mentoring models application is available to you from several sources:
Getting Started The information on the following pages is for the Coaching and Mentoring Models of Professional Development Credit The information and application for completing the Coaching and Mentoring
More informationElementary Education: Teacher Leadership Track
Elementary Education: Teacher Leadership Track Designed for: Students who have an undergraduate degree in Education and an initial teaching license for elementary grades K-6, plus a minimum of one year
More informationStudying Skillful Teaching
Lane County Consortium: Studying Skillful Teaching Research for Better Teaching Inc, On Acton Place, Acton, MA 01720 978-263-9449 1 Research for Better Teaching Mission More high-expertise teaching for
More informationFramework and Guidelines for Principal Preparation Programs
THE FRAMEWORK FOR PRINCIPAL PREPARATION PROGRAM GUIDELINES PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 1 Purpose Of all the educational research conducted over the last 30 years in the search to improve student
More informationHow To Pass A Queens College Course
Education Unit Assessment Analysis Guide...committed to promoting equity, excellence, and ethics in urban schools and communities 1 Unit Assessment Analysis Guide Introduction Form 1: Education Unit Core
More informationLiteracy Specialist Endorsement
Literacy Specialist Endorsement 2004 Modified Ohio/IRA Program Standards (Grades K-12) Literacy specialist (limited to a teaching license that is endorsed for the teaching of reading grades kindergarten
More informationFinal Coaching Needs Assessment Report
Final Coaching Needs Assessment Report PBS TeacherLine September 1, 2006 Hezel Associates, LLC 1201 E. Fayette St. Syracuse, NY 13210 315-422-3512 hezel@hezel.com Table of Contents Introduction and Methods...1
More informationRationale for the Change
Revisioning Graduate Teacher Education in North Carolina Master of Arts in Middle Grades Education, with Licensure in Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies Appalachian State University
More informationMississippi Counselor Appraisal Rubric M-CAR
Mississippi Counselor Appraisal Rubric M-CAR 2014-15 Process Manual Last Modified 8/25/14 The Mississippi State Board of Education, the Mississippi Department of Education, the Mississippi School of the
More informationREADING SPECIALIST STANDARDS
READING SPECIALIST STANDARDS Standard I. Standard II. Standard III. Standard IV. Components of Reading: The Reading Specialist applies knowledge of the interrelated components of reading across all developmental
More informationOregon Framework for Teacher and Administrator Evaluation and Support Systems
Oregon Framework for Teacher and Administrator Evaluation and Support Systems Revised for 2014 2015 State Guidelines for ESEA Waiver & SB 290 OREGON DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 255 Capitol St, NE, Salem, OR
More information2015-16 Rubric for Evaluating Colorado s Specialized Service Professionals: School Psychologists
2015-16 Rubric for Evaluating Colorado s Specialized Service Professionals: School Psychologists Definition of an Effective School Psychologist Effective school psychologists are vital members of the education
More informationNorth Carolina TEACHER. evaluation process. Public Schools of North Carolina State Board of Education Department of Public Instruction
North Carolina TEACHER evaluation process Public Schools of North Carolina State Board of Education Department of Public Instruction Rubric for Evaluating North Carolina Teachers ( This form should be
More informationProfile of California s Teaching Standards
Profile of California s Teaching Standards This profile of California s teaching standards supplements the report, Updated multistate review of professional teaching standards, published by the Regional
More informationMaster of Arts in Education/Teacher Credential
Antioch University Los Angeles 1 Master of Arts in Education/Teacher Credential OVERVIEW OF PRELIMINARY TEACHING CREDENTIALS The Teaching Credential program stands alone and its coursework can be completed
More informationAfL with APP: developing collaborative schoolbased. Guidance for senior leaders
AfL with APP: developing collaborative schoolbased approaches AfL with APP: developing collaborative school-based approaches First published in 2009 Ref:00824-2009PDF-EN-01 Disclaimer The Department for
More informationLearning and Teaching
B E S T PRACTICES NEA RESEARCH BRIEF Learning and Teaching July 2006 This brief outlines nine leading research-based concepts that have served as a foundation for education reform. It compares existing
More informationRequirements EDAM-5002. WORD STUDY K-3: PRINT AWARENESS, LETTER KNOWLEDGE, PHONICS, AND HIGH FREQUENCY WORDS
LETTER OF ENDORSEMENT: TEACHER LEADERSHIP AND INSTRUCTIONAL COACHING Requirements Dr. Grace Surdovel, Director of Master's Programs/Faculty of Practice The Letter of Endorsement in Teacher Leadership and
More informationIdaho Standards for Online Teachers
Idaho Standards for Online Teachers All teacher candidates are expected to meet the Idaho Core Teacher Standards and the standards specific to their discipline area(s) at the acceptable level or above.
More informationMaster of Science in Early Childhood Education Singapore, 2005 2006
Master of Science in Early Childhood Education Singapore, 2005 2006 Offered by RTRC Asia in Collaboration with Wheelock College s Center for International Education, Leadership, and Innovation Background
More informationA Collaborative Professional Development Approach to Improving Student Outcomes
A Collaborative Professional Development Approach to Improving Student Outcomes Jillian Starman, Starman Consulting Ann Larson, University of Louisville Eve Proffitt, University of Kentucky, P-20 Innovation
More informationDelaware Performance Appraisal System Second Edition (DPAS II)
Delaware Performance Appraisal System Second Edition (DPAS II) Year 7 Report June 2014 Submitted By: Dr. Donald E. Beers Principal Investigator 228 S. La Grange Road La Grange, IL. 60525 www.progresseducation.com
More information