OSPI UPDATE AND CURRENT POLICY AND LEGISLATIVE ISSUES

Presented by: Alan Burke, Ed.D.

Deputy Superintendent of K-12 Education

Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

2012 ERNN Annual WorkshopMarch 19, 2012| Yakima, WA

Teacher and Principal Evaluation Update

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Changes in Teacher & Principal Evaluation per E2SSB 6696

Current Teacher Evaluation Criteria New Teacher Evaluation Criteria

1. Instructional skill2. Classroom management3. Professional preparation and scholarship4. Effort toward improvement when needed5. Handling of student discipline and attendant

problems6. Interest in teaching pupils7. Knowledge of subject matter

1. Centering instruction on high expectations for student achievement (i)2. Demonstrating effective teaching practices (ii)3. Recognizing individual student learning needs and developing strategies to

address those needs (iii)4. Providing clear and intentional focus on subject matter content and curriculum

(iv)5. Fostering and managing a safe, positive learning environment (v)6. Using multiple student data elements to modify instruction and improve student

learning (vi)7. Communicating and collaborating with parents and school community (vii)8. Exhibiting collaborative and collegial practices focused on improving instructional

practice and student learning (viii)

Current Principal Evaluation Criteria New Principal Evaluation Criteria

1. Knowledge of, experience in and training in recognizing good professional performance, capabilities and development

2. School administration and management3. School finance4. Professional preparation and scholarship5. Effort toward improvement when needed6. Interest in pupils, employees, patrons and

subjects taught in school7. Leadership 8. Ability and performance of evaluation of

school personnel

1. Creating a school culture that promotes the ongoing improvement of learning and teaching for students and staff (i)

2. Providing for school safety (iii)3. Leading the development, implementation, and evaluation of a data-driven plan

for increasing student achievement, including the use of multiple student data elements (iv)

4. Assisting instructional staff with alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment with state and local district learning goals (v)

5. Monitoring, assisting, and evaluating effective instruction and assessment practices (vi)

6. Managing both staff and fiscal resources to support student achievement and legal responsibilities (vii)

7. Partnering with the school community to promote student learning (viii)8. Demonstrating commitment to closing the achievement gap (ii)

Rubric(s)

Rubrics based on

evaluation criteria

centered around

district’s instructional framework(s

)

Summative Rating

1

2

3

4

Evaluation Criteria

1. High Expectations

2. Effective Teaching Practices

3. Recognizing Individual Student Learning Needs

4. Focus on Subject Matter

5. Safe Productive Learning Environment

6. Use of Multiple Student Data Elements to Modify Instruction

7. Communicating with Parents and School/Community

8. Exhibiting Collaborative and Collegial Practices

Evidence/Measures and Methodology

•Classroom Observation

•Self-Assessment

•Student Surveys

•Portfolios

•Instructional Artifacts

•Student Performance Measures

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OSPI/TPEP Steering Committee Will Provide:

A set of rubrics defining performance levels (1,2,3,4) for each of the eight criteria for teachers and principals

A mechanism to aggregate scores on individual criteria to a summative rating (1,2,3,4)

Districts will need to add what measures of evidence (observations, test scores, portfolios, surveys) will be used in determining performance levels

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Educator Evaluation Measures: It Takes Many Pieces…

Self-Assessment &Reflection

Perception Survey Data

Student Work Samples Student Learning/ Achievement Data

Peer Evaluation

Portfolio Assessments

PlanningClassroom Observation

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• Classroom observations• Portfolios of student work• Students performance data

– Classroom– School– District– State– May include teacher’s performance as part of a

grade level, subject matter, or other instructional team

• Self-assessment and reflection• Student survey data• Teaching artifacts – lesson plans

SSB 5895/ E2SSB 6696 and Teacher Evaluation

The “Sandbox”

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Highlights of SSB 5895 Student growth data must be a substantial factor in teacher

and principal evals, and be included in at least three of the eight criteria. Issue #1:  Vertical scaling of student test scores Issue #2: Collective bargaining ramifications Issue #3: Can include “team” data in individual teacher

evaluation The four ratings are named: Unsatisfactory, Basic, Proficient,

and Distinguished. 9/1/12 OSPI must identify three instructional frameworks. OSPI

also must set up a process for approving "minor modifications or adaptions to one of the approved frameworks”.

12/1/12 OSPI must adopt rules (WACs) for calculating summative ratings for the preferred instructional frameworks.

12/1/12 OSPI must adopt rules that provide descriptors for each of the summative ratings.

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Highlights of SSB 5895 (continued)

A continuing contract (tenured) teacher with five years experience who receives a "2" rating in two of three years must be non-renewed.

The TPEP Steering Committee is given multiple tasks (e.g., refine tools, examine implementation issues) necessary to implement the evaluation system.

Supt. Dorn must give update reports on TPEP implementation annually through 2017.

Districts have three years (2013–14, 2014–15, and 2015–16) to have all cert teachers evaluated on the new comprehensive system; provisional teachers and those with unsatisfactory ratings on the old system must be included in the group that is subjected to the comprehensive evaluation.

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Highlights of SSB 5895 (continued)

After phase in, all teachers must be evaluated at minimum once every four years on the comprehensive system.

Those on a focused evaluation must be give a summative rating based on method adopted by OSPI for each of the three frameworks.

All evaluators (principals and those who evaluate principals) must undergo appropriate training.

A professional development plan that includes online tools will be developed by OSPI if funds are provided by the Legislature.

Beginning in 2015–16, evaluation ratings must be used in the process of determining RIFs and assignment/transfer—determined through bargaining.

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TPEP Professional Development Plan

March 2012–May 2013 Knowledge of E2SSB 6696 (2011) and SSB

5895 (2012) Assistance in Instructional Framework Choice

and Familiarity

August 2012–September 2013 Principal Observation/Rater Agreement

Training Superintendent/Central Office Training on the

Principal Evaluation Framework and Evaluation Procedures

OSPI CCSS UpdateWASA Small

SchoolsMarch 2012

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What’s New: Implementation Partnerships – To name a few…

PLUS…Large School DistrictsHigher EducationStatewide Education and Content Associations

Washington

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Key next steps in Phase 2 – Spring & Summer 2012

Continue Building Statewide Awareness…CCSS Webinar Series, web resourcesCCSS Symposia for School District TeamsCCSS Overview Presentations and Support (OSPI and ESD partners)

Continue Statewide Coordination and Collaboration…Convene statewide professional learning content associations to coordinate statewide PD offeringsOSPI cross-agency / initiative coordination (TPEP, Spec. Ed, early learning, etc.)Higher education coordination

WA Assoc. Colleges of Teacher Education (April) PESB Endorsement Competency Revision Process HECB / SBAC

Begin Building Statewide Capacity…In collaboration with 9 regional ESDs:CCSS Overview and Content-Specific Learning Opportunities Establish CCSS District Implementation Network Pilot Project

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OSPI CCSS Website http://k12.wa.us/CoreStandards/default.aspx http://www.k12.wa.us/CoreStandards/

UpdatesEvents.aspx#Webinar

Targeted state and regional work with regional and district leadership teams

Conference presentations throughout the year

Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium information: http://www.smarterbalanced.org/

Learning More…Statewide Transition & Implementation Supports

State TestingUpdate

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Current StatewideSummative (Student) Assessments

Reading Mathematics

Science Writing

Grade 3 MSP MSP

Grade 4 MSP MSP MSP

Grade 5 MSP MSP MSP

Grade 6 MSP MSP

Grade 7 MSP MSP MSP

Grade 8 MSP MSP MSP

High School HSPE EOC EOC HSPE

MSP= Measurements of Student Progress; HSPE = High School Proficiency Exams; EOC= End of Course exams

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Proposed Summative Assessments in 2014–15

English/LA Mathematics

Science

Grade 3 SBAC SBAC

Grade 4 SBAC SBAC

Grade 5 SBAC SBAC MSP

Grade 6 SBAC SBAC

Grade 7 SBAC SBAC

Grade 8 SBAC SBAC MSP

Grade 10 HSPE ??? EOC ???Algebra/

Geometry

EOC

Grade 11 SBAC SBAC

SBAC=SMARTER Balanced Assessment ConsortiumMSP= Measurements of Student ProgressEOC= End of Course exams

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Current Testing Requirements for High School Graduation by Class

  ReadingHSPE

WritingHSPE

AlgebraEOC

GeometryEOC

BiologyEOC

Class of 2012 

X X      

Class of 2013 and 2014

X X X (Either Algebra or

Geometry)

 

Class of 2015 and Beyond

X X X X X

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Federal Rules and State Testing

Only reading and math for Grades 3–8 and high school, plus Grades 5, 8, and 10 for Science are required by USEd.

USEd does not require a link between high school exams and graduation but about half of the states require some form of exit exams.

We currently spend $43/student in testing (federal and state funds)―more than most states.

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Federal Rules and State Testing

Education Week, October 2011

The Truth About Testing Costs

By Bill Tucker

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SBAC Timeline

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Current Testing System Cost of COEs will jump to $10M–$20M per test per

year in 2013–15 biennium

Reading and Math: Grades 3–8 and 10 Science: Grades 5, 8, 10 Writing: Grades 4, 7, 10 Cost: $43/student/year

SBAC/CCSS Testing System English/Language Arts and Math: Grade 3–8 and 11*

Cost: $20/student/year NOTE: Science exams are required under ESEA but are

not included in SBAC*11th grade to measure college and career readiness. We are working with higher ed to

explore the possible use of these measures as an alternative for college placement (or entrance).

ESEA Flexibility Update

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ESEA Flexibility Waiver

Alternative to ESEA reauthorization.

Available November 2011, February 2012, September 2012.

11 states approved from November submission.

WA is one of the 26 states that applied in February.

Peer review process expected to be completed by May.

Benefits:

AYP rules and procedures are eliminated upon waiver approval. Choice letters not necessary in 2012–13. SES set-asides not required in 2012–13.

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Waiver Requirements Principle 1: Career and college expectations for

all students. Common Core State Standards adoption SMARTER Balanced Assessment Consortium—test

ready 2014–15

Principle 3: Supporting effective instruction and leadership. E2SSB 6696 and Teacher/Principal Eval Process

(2011) SSB 5895 (2012)

Principle 4: Reducing duplication and unnecessary burden.

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Waiver Requirements (continued) Principle 2: State-developed differentiated

recognition accountability and support Reward Schools

Highest performing schools High-progress schools Will use cohort-based school improvement data when available

Priority Schools 5% lowest performing Title I and Title 1-eligible schools with less than

60% graduation rate Like current SIG process (will add writing and science in 2013) Must use up to 20% of district Title I allocation to develop a school

improvement plan that focuses on improving academic achievement Focus Schools

10% of Title I schools with highest proficiency gaps Title I high schools with less than a 60% graduation rate Must use up to 20% of district Title I allocation to develop a school

improvement plan that focuses on closing identified gaps.

(based on SBE WA Achievement Awards—including writing and science)

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Waiver Requirements (continued)

Principle 2: State-developed differentiated recognition accountability and support (continued)

Annual Measurable Objectives Using 2011 as a baseline, set benchmarks that will cut

proficiency gaps in half by 2017 for every WA school. No sanctions required, but the expectation is that SIPs

would include strategies to close gaps. N size = 20

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Annual Measurable Objectives (AMOs)WA has opted to establish AMOs as equal increments set toward the goal of reducing by half the percent of students who are not proficient in all AYP sub categories by fall 2017 (within six years)

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Questions?For more information visits:

TPEPhttp://www.k12.wa.us/EdLeg/TPEP/default.aspx and http://tpep-wa.org/

CCSS Website http://k12.wa.us/CoreStandards/default.aspx

SMARTER Balancedwww.smarterbalanced.org

ESEA Flexibilityhttp://www.k12.wa.us/ESEA/PublicNotice.aspx

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Thank you!