GPS Review and Revision Committee

GPS Review and Revision CommitteeGPS Review and Revision CommitteeBurt Austin, Assistant Principal

Beth Borland, TeacherJill Britt, Human Resources Supervisor

Katie Cadle, TeacherBarbara Fengya, Director of Secondary Education

Sonya James, TeacherBev Johnson, Teacher

Lisa Miniear, Department ChairLauren Musgrave, Teacher

Mary Nine, TeacherAnn Puckett-Harpold, Director of Elementary Education

Eric Scott, TeacherCathy Smith, Teacher/President FTEA

Dr. Jim Snapp, Assistant SuperintendentToni Stevenson, PrincipalRussell Wright, Principal

Jim Zoch, Department Coordinator

Why do we need a new teacher Why do we need a new teacher evaluation system?evaluation system?

The TAS needed specific improvements in the new teacher and teacher assistance sections. This included adding rubrics for school counselors and media specialists where none previously existed.

The Professional Teacher section had a great deal of paperwork—teachers reported not spending time on meaningful activities.

The goal setting process did not always focus on directly impacting student learning.

Support for teachers needed a more comprehensive process.

Growth for Professional StaffGrowth for Professional Staff

Three specific sections

New Teachers (includes all teachers in their first year in FTCSC First year in the profession Experienced teachers new to FTCSC

Goal: To clearly articulate high expectations for professional behavior of educators in FTCSC.

Professional Teachers Most teachers—more than two years of teaching

experience in FTCSC.Goal: To focus the work of professional educators on

increasing student performance in a reflective and collaborative environment.

Teacher Support Assistance for teachers new to FTCSC Assistance for experienced teachers

Goal: To provide appropriate levels of assistance to educators enabling them to return to professional status or monitor insufficient progress resulting in a recommendation for non-renewal of the regular teaching contract.

Indiana Academic Standards

District Improvement Plan

School Improvement Plan

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New TeacherNew Teacher New Teacher is defined as any teacher, regardless of previous

teaching experience, new to FTCSC.

The focus of the New Teacher Phase is to establish professional expectations for the teacher and demonstrate proficiency in the key areas of Instruction (curriculum, content knowledge, instruction/pedagogy, and assessment) and Classroom Practices and Culture (monitoring and managing student behavior).

New teachers are invited to be involved during PLCs in the SMART goal setting portion of Professional Teacher Status to grow professionally and to gain a deeper understanding of that process.

New Teacher New Teacher (All new teacher to FTCSC, regardless of previous experience)(All new teacher to FTCSC, regardless of previous experience)

One observation each grading period (4 per year)

Pre-observation form completed by the teacher—submitted to the principal prior to the classroom visit

Principal observes one full lesson or period

Post observation conference held and form completed

New Teachers focus on Instruction (Domain 1) and Classroom Practices and Culture (Domain 4)

New Teachers attend meetings as scheduled

IMAP successfully completed and submitted by the established deadline

Comparing TAS to GPSComparing TAS to GPS

TASGoal setting in the fall Multiple forms for the

processFour domains provided

structure for goal setting

Student learning data was often narrowly defined

Process tended to be a one-year focus

GPSGoal setting begins in the

spring

One pager—front and back

Singular domain--instruction

A variety of measures utilized to measure student learning

Can be multi-year in nature

Collaboration is encouraged

Differences for Professional Teachers:Differences for Professional Teachers:

Timeline: Start goal setting in the spring and goals can be multi-year in nature

Format: Grade levels, departments, or academies are encouraged to design the SMART Goal together

Direction: Not an additional piece of work, but something that is integrated in the work of PLCs and ongoing professional dialogue

Focus: Improving student learning

(Use of Domain 1: Instruction only.)

What is success based on?What is success based on?Clearly defined student learning goal emanating from

the district and school improvement plan*;

Specific steps toward the achievement of that goal;

Frequent monitoring of progress toward that goal;

Reflective practice through the process—monitoring and adjusting professional practice in an effort to achieve the goal; and

Sharing insights and celebrating accomplishments and discoveries.

Results: Learning…Results: Learning…for students and teachersfor students and teachers

“While the primary purpose is to increase student learning, in some cases well-thought out and carefully implemented professional plans may not achieve the desired goal. The result is not failure, but an opportunity for growth in professional knowledge, providing the opportunity for refinement and future goal setting.”

Teacher Support PhaseTeacher Support PhaseAdministrative Support: Goal to clearly communicate

professional expectations and ultimately return the teacher to Professional Teacher Status (or New Teacher Phase)

Collegial Support: Expand support for the teacher to meet professional expectations and return to Professional Teacher Status (or New Teacher Phase)

Intensive Support: Most extensive and comprehensive level of support for the teacher, lasting no longer than one year. (This is level is only for teachers who have more than two years of experience in FTCSC.)

Sharing GPS: Upcoming MeetingsSharing GPS: Upcoming Meetings• Acton:                           10/3 @ 7:50 AM• Adams:                         10/9 @ 8:00 AM• Arlington:                      10/10 @ 7:50 AM• Bunker Hill                    10/15 @ 8:00 AM• South Creek                  10/9 @ 3:40 PM• Thompson Crossing       10/16 @ 3:40 PM• Wanamaker                   10/14 @ 8:00 AM• Edgewood Intermediate  10/27 @ 7:45 AM• Kitley Intermediate         10/13 @ 7:45 AM• FTMS East                    10/14 @ 2:45 PM• FTMS West                   9/29 @ 2:45 PM• FCHS                           10/13 @ 2:45 PM• Diploma+                      10/21 @ 2:45 PM