The Delaware Performance Appraisal System II (DPAS II) for Teachers 2013-2014

The Delaware Performance Appraisal System II (DPAS II) for Teachers

2013-2014

Training Module I

Introduction to DPAS II

Training for Teachers

Training Overview

Four separate modules:Module 1: Introduction to DPAS IIModule 2: DPAS II and the Delaware FrameworkModule 3: The DPAS II ProcessModule 4: Component Five – Student Improvement

Materials for this module

Power Point Presentation DPAS II Guide for Teachers http://www.doe.k12.de.us/csa/dpasii/default.shtml

DPAS II Overview

Statewide evaluation system Required for all public school educators

(state law) Three versions:

DPAS II for TeachersDPAS II for SpecialistsDPAS II for Administrators

Objectives of DPAS II

Three objectives of DPAS II are to assure and support:Professional growth: enhancing the skills and

knowledge of educators.Continuous improvement of instructional

practice and student outcomes: educators commitment to continuously improving practice so that student performance is continuously enhanced.

Quality educators in every school building and classroom: the collection of credible evidence about educator performance.

Who is evaluated through DPAS II for Teachers?

Any educator whoHolds a Delaware teaching licenseHolds a Delaware certificate in a particular content

area, AND Is employed as either a part-time or full-time

teacher in a Delaware public school.

Also, any specialist who teaches in a classroom setting part of the instructional day may be evaluated using the teacher process.

Who evaluates teachers?

Supervisors of teachers who:Have successfully completed the DPAS II training

and have been certified by the Department of Education

May be a direct supervisor May be another supervisor within the district (e.g.,

a district office administrator, an administrator from another building, a designated teacher leader)

Design of DPAS II for Teachers

DPAS II for Teachers is aligned toDelaware Professional Teaching Standards

• Establish common set of knowledge, skills, and attributes expected of Delaware Teachers

• Outlined in Delaware regulation– AND

Charlotte Danielson’s Framework for Teaching• Defines professional practice and outlines criteria and

elements of practice

Structure of DPAS II

The DPAS II framework has three tiersComponents – broad areas of teacher practice

and responsibilityCriteria – essential knowledge and skills related

to each componentElements – observable areas of knowledge and

skills related to each criterion

DPAS II: Components

Use of DPAS II Rubrics

Evaluators are expected to use rubrics: To rate Appraisal Criteria observed To focus pre-observation, post-observation, and

summative conference discussions with teachers To develop a common understanding of the

teacher’s strengths and areas for improvement As a guide to organize relevant evidence of teacher

performance

Teachers are expected to use rubrics: For reflection and self-assessment To develop a common understanding of his or her

own strengths and areas for improvement

DOE monitoring/auditing of DPAS II documentation quality

Annual audit of DPAS II formative and summative evaluation documentsUse of review criteria to ensure written evaluation

documents provide:• Objective, specific, and relevant evidence of teacher

performance and areas of commendation• Supportive, specific, and actionable guidance, including

timelines, for any recommendations and/or expectations to improve performance

Conducted by DOE staffAll information is confidential

What’s new in 2013-2014?

Changes to DPAS II, beginning in the 2013-2014 school year:Provide more flexibility in the announced vs.

unannounced observation(s)Additional credentialing of educators/instructional

leaders not serving as “Evaluators.”Opportunity for LEAs to utilize one less criterion in

each ComponentProvide flexibility in when/how Improvement Plans

are utilizedRequire ratings at the criteria-level for

observations and Summative Evaluations

More Information

http://www.doe.k12.de.us/csa/dpasii/default.shtml