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Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe. org Teacher and Leader Keys Effectiveness Systems Professional Learning Goals: A Guide for Teachers ________________ Professional Learning Communities: A Guide for Leaders 12/1/2020 1

PSC Rule 505 -2 -. 36 Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe. org Effective July 1, 2017, the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (Ga. PSC) will implement revised Ga. PSC Rule 505 -2 -. 36 RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS which will have a substantive impact on educator certificate renewal beginning with certificates expiring in 2018. 12/1/2020 2

Excerpts from Ga. PSC Rule 505 -2 -. 36 Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe. org • While it is essential for individual educators to maintain valid certificates and licenses, professional learning should be focused towards school improvement leading to improved teaching and increased student learning. • Written Professional Learning Plans (PLPs) or Professional Learning Goals (PLGs) shall be required for all certificate holders employed by a Georgia LUA. 12/1/2020 3

Contributing Professionals Certificate Renewal Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe. org Certificate holders who are employed by a Georgia LUA in a position requiring certification must have an individual Professional Learning Plan (PLP) or a Professional Learning Goal (PLG) coordinated with their supervisor and employing LUA. These PLPs or PLGs are developed and maintained locally, and must be aligned with individual educator evaluation results as well as with school and school system professional learning plans. To be acceptable for certificate renewal, the PLPs or PLGs must be directly associated with the annual personnel evaluation. 12/1/2020 4

Ga. PSC – Professional Learning for Recertification Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe. org • Professional Learning Goals (PLGs) or • Professional Learning Plans (PLPs) 12/1/2020 5

Professional Learning Goals Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe. org Professional Learning Goals (PLGs) will be developed by all educators including contributing professionals: 1) with summative performance ratings of Proficient (Satisfactory) or Exemplary 2) who do not fall into one of the six categories that require a Professional Learning Plan (PLP) 12/1/2020 6

Professional Learning Plans Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe. org Required for all educators who fall into one of these categories: • Induction • Teaching out-of-field (non-renewable certificate) • New position • Out of the profession for a period of time • Moving into the state • Evaluation performance of Needs Development, Ineffective, or Unsatisfactory 12/1/2020 7

Professional Learning Communities Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe. org • Professional Learning Communities are an integral part of the Ga. PSC professional learning expectations. • Ga. PSC will communicate all requirements for the development and use of Professional Learning Communities in the recertification process. 12/1/2020 8

Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe. org Ga. DOE Electronic Platform Support 12/1/2020 9

Professional Learning Goal Platform Support Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe. org Just a reminder… Professional Learning Goals (PLGs) will be developed by all educators including contributing professionals: 1) with summative performance ratings of Proficient (Satisfactory) or Exemplary 2) who do not fall into one of the six categories that require a Professional Learning Plan (PLP) 12/1/2020 10

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Professional Learning Goal/Professional Learning Plan 12/1/2020 Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe. org 12

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Professional Learning Plan Platform Support Just a reminder… Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe. org Required for all educators including Contributing Professionals who fall into one of these categories: • Induction • Teaching out-of-field (non-renewable certificate) • New position • Out of the profession for a period of time • Moving into the state • Evaluation performance of Needs Development, Ineffective, or Unsatisfactory 12/1/2020 15

Professional Learning Plan Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe. org 12/1/2020 16

Professional Learning Plan Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe. org 12/1/2020 17

Professional Learning Plan Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe. org 12/1/2020 18

Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe. org Professional Learning Modules 12/1/2020 19

Professional Learning Modules Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe. org • Professional Learning Goals • A Guide for Teachers • Professional Learning Goals/Plans • A Guide for Contributing Professionals • A Guide for Leaders • Professional Learning Plans for Remediation • A Guide for Leaders • Professional Learning Communities • A Guide for Leaders • A Guide for Educators (coming soon) 12/1/2020 20

Professional Learning Modules Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe. org • Professional Learning Goals • A Guide for Teachers • Professional Learning Goals/Plans • A Guide for Contributing Professionals • A Guide for Leaders • Professional Learning Plans for Remediation • A Guide for Leaders • Professional Learning Communities • A Guide for Leaders • A Guide for Educators (coming soon) 12/1/2020 21

Professional Learning Goal: A Guide for Teachers Module Purpose: Provide a context for Professional Learning Goals (PLGs) Show a connection between Professional Learning Goals and Teacher Keys Effectiveness System (TKES) Use the S. M. A. R. T goal setting structure when developing the Professional Learning Goals Understand how to implement the Professional Learning Goals (PLGs) process 12/1/2020 Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe. org 22

Why S. M. A. R. T. Goals? Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe. org “Because goal setting operates in ways that provide purpose, challenge, and meaning. Goals are the guideposts along the road that make a compelling vision come alive. Goals energize people. Specific, clear, challenging goals lead to greater effort and achievement than easy or vague goals do. ” (Ken Blanchard, 2007, p. 150) 12/1/2020 23

S. M. A. R. T. Professional Learning Goal Specific Measurable I will learn and implement Evidence of success will best practices for mentoring include district PD new teachers in my building certificate, course completion certificate, mentee teacher surveys, self-reflection on mentoring opportunities Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe. org Achievable Realistic Timed Incorporate best practices for mentoring new teachers in my building participate in the district During the 2017 -2018 study group and Cognitive school year Coaching PD and attend an on-line course for mentoring teachers Professional Learning Goal: In the 2017 -2018 school year, I will learn and implement best practices for mentoring new teachers in my building. I will participate in the district study group and Cognitive Coaching PD and attend an on-line course for mentoring teachers. Evidence of success will include district PD certificate, course completion certificate, mentee teacher surveys, and self-reflection on mentoring opportunities. 12/1/2020 24

S. M. A. R. T. Professional Learning Goals Activity Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe. org Statements • Determine why each of the four statements are not SMART professional learning goals. 1. During 2017 -2018 (upcoming) school year I will improve student outcomes in 4 th grade mathematics. • Use the SMART goals tool in the participant’s guide to revise each into SMART professional learning goals. 3. To increase the number of students scoring at level 3 or higher on the AP US History exam. 12/1/2020 2. I will participate in professional learning sessions on Academically Challenging Environment throughout the school year. 4. All students will demonstrate measurable progress in each of the writer’s workshop rubric areas from September to April in the 2017 -2018 (current)school year. 25

S. M. A. R. T. Goal Activity Specific (What do you want to achieve? ) Measurable (How will you know the goal has been met? ) Actionable (What action will you take? How will you accomplish the goal? ) 12/1/2020 Relevant (How does the goals tie into your key responsibilities? ) Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe. org Time (When do you hope to complete this? ) Describe Possible Evidence Professional Learning Goal 26

Professional Learning Goals Process http: //www. gapsc. com/Professional. Learning/downloads/Glinesfor. Renewal. Reqs 9 -15 -16. pdf Step 1: Determine needs by reviewing data and self-reflection Step 4: Meet with evaluator to review and seek approval Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe. org Step 2: Create specific Professional Learning Goals based on performance data Step 3: Not required but encouraged Engage colleagues in reviewing goals for constructive feedback Step 5: Not required but encouraged Meet with colleagues to review progress on implementation of the PLG(s) Step 6: Monitor progress with periodic review with the evaluator Step 7: Evaluator will determine whether sufficient progress of the professional learning goal(s) have been achieved 12/1/2020 27

Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe. org Professional Learning Communities Module 12/1/2020 28

Professional Learning Communities: A Guide for Leaders Module Purpose: 12/1/2020 Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe. org Understand the concept of a Professional Learning Community Examine the research that supports Professional Learning Communities Explore the steps for getting Professional Learning Communities started Benefits of having effective Professional Learning Communities 29

PLC Modules Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe. org • Examines the three PLC big ideas according to Du. Four & Du. Four • Provides guidance and resources on how to develop the structure needed for productive PLCs • Shows examples of successful PLCs 12/1/2020 30

Alignment to Teacher/Leader Certification: Requirements of Ga. PSC (7/1/17) Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe. org Part of the renewal requirements for Georgia educator certifications include: • Educators actively participating in a professional learning community by engaging in continuous, jobembedded learning, and • School districts submitting to Ga. PSC a recommendation of certificate renewal based on the educator’s success in meeting professional learning expectations. 12/1/2020 31

What is a Professional Learning Community? Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe. org It is a process whereby teachers work collaboratively to reflect on their practice, examine evidence about the relationship between practice and student outcomes and make changes that improve teaching and learning. The primary purpose of a professional learning community is to impact and improve teaching. 12/1/2020 32

Foundation of a PLC Four Pillars 12/1/2020 Mission Vision Values Goals Why do we exist? What do we hope to become? How must we behave? Which steps do we need to take and when? Fundamental Purpose Compelling Future Collective Commitments Targets and Timelines Sharpens Focus Gives Directions Guides Behavior Establishes Priorities Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe. org 33

Reflection: Aligning PLC with LKES Performance Standards Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe. org Take time to think about your role as a leader and how you would clearly define that role to an outsider using LKES performance standards and indicators. 12/1/2020 34

Organizing Teams Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe. org • What types of teams are in your school? • Do the people on each team have a shared responsibility for enhancing student learning? 12/1/2020 35

Benefits of Having Effective PLCs Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe. org • Reduction of staff working in isolation • Increased commitment to the mission and goals of the schools • Shared responsibility for the development and success of students • Powerful learning that defines good professional practice that help all students achieve expectations • More satisfaction and higher morale • Commitment to making significant and lasting changes and higher likelihood of undertaking fundamental systematic change 12/1/2020 36

Building PLC Guidance Clarify the purpose Clarify the commitment Establish indicators and strategies for monitoring Create a guiding coalition Questions and open dialogue 12/1/2020 Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe. org Building a PLC Support implementation 37

PLCs in Action: Analyzing Data Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe. org Step 1: Collect and chart data Step 5: Monitor and evaluate results Step 4: Select common instructional strategies 12/1/2020 Step 2: Analyze data and prioritize needs Step 3: Set SMART goals 38

Supporting The Work Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe. org • Ga. PSC professional learning page http: //www. gapsc. com/Professional. Learning/profe ssional. Learning. aspx • National School Reform Faculty www. nsrfharmony. org. • All Things PLC, Solution Tree, www. allthingsplc. info/tools-resources. • Standards for Professional Learning, Learning Forward, https: //learningforward. org/standards 12/1/2020 39

Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe. org Examining the Participant’s Guide for PLCs: A Guide for Leaders 12/1/2020 40

Research Supporting Effective PLCs Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe. org “An interrelated set of mutual dependencies are embedded within the social exchanges in any school community. Regardless of how much formal power any given role has in a school community, all participants remain dependent on others to achieve desired outcomes and feel empowered by their efforts. ” Anthony Bryk and Barbara Schneider (2002). Trust in Schools: A Core Resource for Improvement. American Sociological Association's Rose Series in Sociology 12/1/2020 41

For Further Information Contact: Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe. org csaxon@doe. k 12. ga. us Cindy Saxon, Associate Superintendent Division of Teacher and Leader Support and Development mmoe@doe. k 12. ga. us Melinda Moe, Program Manager TKES-LKES Implementation ktisdel@doe. k 12. ga. us Keisla Tisdel, Program Manager Evaluation, Data, & Documentation 12/1/2020 42