The Delaware Performance Appraisal System II for Teachers

The Delaware Performance Appraisal System II for Teachers 2013 -2014 Training Module 2 The Delaware Framework Review and Components 1 -5 Training for Teachers

Training Overview v For separate modules: Module 1: Introduction to DPAS II Module 2: DPAS II and the Delaware Framework Module 3: The DPAS II Process Module 4: Component Five – Student Improvement

Materials for this module v Power Point Presentation v DPAS II Guide for Teachers http: //www. doe. k 12. de. us/csa/dpasii/default. shtml

Review: Five Components of DPAS II

Review v The DPAS II framework has three tiers Components – broad areas of teacher practice and responsibility Criteria – essential knowledge and skills related to each component Elements – observable areas of knowledge and skills related to each criterion

What’s new in 2013 -2014 related to Criteria? v Opportunity for LEA’s to utilize one less criterion in each Component

Component 1 – Planning and Preparation v Component 1 focuses on how a teacher selects and organizes programs and/or services provided to students. v Component 1 Criteria: 1 a. Selecting Instructional Goals (Optional) 1 b. Designing Coherent Instruction 1 c. Demonstrating Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy (Optional) 1 d. Demonstrating Knowledge of Students 1 e. Designing Student Assessments

Component 2 – The Classroom Environment v Component 2 focuses on interactions with students that reflect genuine respect and caring for individuals as well as the group. v Component 2 Criteria: 2 a. Managing Classroom Procedures 2 a. Managing Student Behavior 2 c. Creating an environment to support learning (Optional) 2 d. Organizing Physical Space (Optional)

Component 3 – Instruction v Component 3 focuses on how a teacher engages students in learning. v Component 3 Criteria: 3 a. Engaging Students in Learning 3 b. Demonstrating Flexibility and Responsiveness (Optional) 3 c. Communicating Clearly and Accurately (Optional) 3 d. Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques 3 e. Using Assessment in Instruction

Component 4: Professional Responsibilities v Component 4 focuses on the teacher’s duties and professional growth activities. v Component 4 Criteria: 4 a. Communicating with Family (Optional) 4 b. Recording Data in a Student Record System 4 c. Growing and Developing Professionally (Optional) 4 d. Reflecting on Professional Practice

Component 5: Student Improvement v Component Five Framework Three Educator Groups • Group I, II, and III Three Measures • Measure A, Measure B, and Measure C Component Five Ratings • Exceeds, Satisfactory, Unsatisfactory

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