Educator Effectiveness Update

January 2011

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Agenda

1. Overview of CDE’s Educator Effectiveness Work

2. Focusing Funding Streams to Support Educator Effectiveness

3. SB 10-191 Implementation Support on Provisions In Effect Now

4. Status Report on State Council

5. Request for Involvement and Feedback on Mutual Consent Guidance

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Increasing educator effectiveness is a core goal of CDE and one of the most significant levers the state has to increase student performance.

Colorado State Board of Education Strategic

PlanGoal 4:

Enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the educator work force and increase the state’s ability to attract, develop, and retain high quality educators.

“More can be done to improve education by improving the effectiveness of teachers than by any other single factor.”  Wright, Horn and Sanders, 1997 “Having a top-quartile teacher rather than a bottom-quartile teacher four years in a row could be enough to close the black-white test score gap.” Gordon, Kane, and Staiger, 2006

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Through a three-pronged approach, CDE examined how it can take a leadership role in advancing and increasing educator effectiveness.

Data AnalysisAnalysis of data on student performance, teacher workforce demographics, and teacher perceptions of working conditions

Policy InventoryComprehensive review of statutes and regulations related to educators to identify opportunities for better alignment

Practice ScanInterviews and meetings with State Board of Education members, 98 CDE staff members, and more than 50 external stakeholders to discuss what is working and what can be improved

Findings

The needs and demographics of Colorado’s teachers and students have changed, amplifying the importance of a clear focus on educator effectiveness.

Colorado must continue its bold education policy reform agenda and ensure successful implementation of new policies.

Stakeholders agree on the key levers that CDE should focus on to increase educator effectiveness, but they identify the lack of a clear vision and ownership as critical barriers to maximizing impact.

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Vision Structure Key Levers

VisionArticulate a coherent vision for increasing educator effectiveness

Definitions and CriteriaArticulate and implement CDE-wide educator effectiveness definitions

Goals & MetricsIdentify goals and establish metrics to drive & inform the state’s educator effectiveness efforts

Structural ClarityClarify structural ownership of the state’s educator effectiveness work

Cross-Unit CollaborationBuild on, articulate and institutionalize cross-unit collaboration to achieve educator effectiveness goals

AccountabilityHold staff accountable for attaining educator effectiveness goals

Performance EvaluationEnsure successful implementation of SB 10-191

Professional DevelopmentAlign and coordinate professional development to support SB 10-191 and maximize impact in the field

Licensure, Educator Preparation, and InductionRevise to reflect current research, incorporate outcomes, and align with recent legislation

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Internal and external clarity of purpose

and goals

Accountability to ensure attainment

of goals

Focused attention on areas that impact educator

effectiveness

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To increase educator effectiveness and student postsecondary and workforce readiness, CDE recognizes that it must establish a vision, create a clear structure, and focus on the levers with the greatest and most immediate impact in the field.

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CDE is in the process of developing a cross-unit structure that connects and aligns the state’s educator effectiveness work.

Measures of educator effectiveness and student postsecondary and workforce readiness

Effectiveness ManagementIncrease and support the

effectiveness of all educators

CORE METRICS

Retention rate of

top-quartile teachers

:Retention

rate of bottom-quartile

teachers

Average improvement in retained teachers’ effectiveness

over time

Talent PipelineAttract and develop the best

educators

CORE METRIC

Number and percentage of new educators who

demonstrate effectiveness above a target threshold

Strategic Partnerships/ Committees

Strategic Partnerships/ Committees

CDE’s Educator Effectiveness Work

Data and Results

Recruitment

Educator Preparation

Licensure

InductionProfessionalDev.

Evaluation And

Support

Retention

Equity Initiatives

Vision:An effective teacher

in every classroom and an effective leader in

every school

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Agenda

1. Overview of CDE’s Educator Effectiveness Work

2. Focusing Funding Streams to Support Educator Effectiveness

3. SB 10-191 Implementation Support on Provisions In Effect Now

4. Status Report on State Council

5. Request for Involvement and Feedback on Mutual Consent Guidance

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CDE needs your input. How can the department help you integrate funds to support your educator effectiveness efforts?

Review Sample Page of Draft Funding Matrix

Discussion Questions

1.Would a tool like this draft funding matrix (with appropriate guidance) be useful? What would make it more useful?

2.What types of activities are you seeking to fund related to educator effectiveness (including implementation of SB 191) where you would like guidance on allowable uses?

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Agenda

1. Overview of CDE’s Educator Effectiveness Work

2. Focusing Funding Streams to Educator Effectiveness

3. SB 10-191 Implementation Support on Provisions In Effect Now

4. Status Report on State Council

5. Request for Involvement and Feedback on Mutual Consent Guidance

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CDE needs your input. How can the department help you implement the immediate requirements of the law?

Review Provisions in Effect Now•Annual evaluations•Remediation plans•District and school accountability committee requirements•Employment contracts, mutual consent, priority hiring pools

Discussion Questions

1.What are your greatest needs with regard to implementing the provisions of the law that are currently in effect?

2.What resources might assist you in meeting those needs (e.g., sample policies, models, or best practices)?

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Agenda

1. Overview of CDE’s Educator Effectiveness Work

2. Focusing Funding Streams to Educator Effectiveness

3. SB 10-191 Implementation Support on Provisions In Effect Now

4. Status Report on State Council

5. Request for Involvement and Feedback on Mutual Consent Guidance

State Council on Educator EffectivenessTimeline

System Component Projected Timeline

Design Educator Effectiveness Evaluation System Recommendations

Now-Retreat (Jan. 13-15)

Present Evaluation System Design Recommendation to the SBE

February 2011

Solicit Public Reaction and Feedback to Evaluation System Design

Feb. 15-March 15

Design Implementation Recommendations Jan. 15-March 15

Design Policy Implications and Cost Study Recommendations

Jan. 15-March 15

Prepare Written Report of Council Recommendations and Work

Now-April 1

Present Final Report to State Board of Education April 2011

State Board of Education Promulgates Rules November 2011

Input & Involvement

• How can I stay updated and provide input into the State Council’s work?• Request to be on the State Council’s e-mail distribution list (e-mail Vanessa

Roman at roman_v@cde.state.co.us) • Send e-mails, suggestions, or comments directly to the State Council at

SCEE@cde.state.co.us• Provide public comment during council meetings• Provide feedback during the comment period on the council’s draft

recommendations – February-March 2011

Resources and Support

CDE Staff• Tom Elliott, Director of Educator Evaluation and Support (2/15/11)

• Toby King, Senior Consultant of Educator Evaluation and Support king_t@cde.state.co.us

Website: www.cde.state.co.us/educatoreffectiveness

Initial Resources• FAQ

• Self-assessment

• PPT

Resource Bank – November 2011 full launch

Agenda1. Overview of CDE’s Educator Effectiveness Work

2. Focusing Funding Streams to Educator Effectiveness

3. SB 10-191 Implementation Support on Provisions In Effect Now

4. Status Report on State Council

5. Request for Involvement and Feedback on Mutual Consent Guidance