The Quality Educator Initiative PI 34 Restructuring Educator

The Quality Educator Initiative PI 34 Restructuring Educator Preparation and Licensing Support from a Professional Community Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction - Elizabeth Burmaster, State Superintendent Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 1

PART 1 PI 34 - A vision for an improved career-long system for preparing and licensing educators Overview of Program n n Trends impacting teaching and learning Implications for student learning Vision to improve student learning in the 21 st century Making the vision a career-long system for preparing and licensing educators Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 2

PART 1 – The VISION The drive for an improved system of teacher preparation and professional development emerged in the last decades of the 20 th century. Driving the movement for change were a number of beliefs: Ø that standards should guide what students know and are able to do, Ø that the present system of teacher preparation and licensing in Wisconsin lacked relevancy to the lives of students and the world of work they would be entering, and Ø that greater accountability within a results-driven system would improve student achievement. Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 3

PART 1 – The VISION For this purpose, in 1994, the State Superintendent for Public Instruction appointed an Education Taskforce to study, develop, and recommend a new system for preparing and licensing educators. State, national, and global trends influenced their work. Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 4

PART 1 – The VISION State, National, and Global Trends n Technology is changing tools of learning. n Technology is changing the world of work. n National boundaries are shrinking. n Gap between wealth and poverty is increasing. Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 5

PART 1 – The VISION The Effect of the Trends on Education: n Instant access to information n Rapid expansion of knowledge n n Diverse student populations in an increasingly interconnected world Inequitable access to a quality education especially for children of color and the economically disadvantaged Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 6

PART 1 – The VISION The Task Force Result – A vision and plan for improving student learning in the 21 st century n Create a shared vision of what educators should know and be able to do to improve student learning n Develop career-long professional development n Create performance based assessment of practice n Address challenges and opportunities presented by diverse student populations in a shrinking world n Improve access to equitable educational opportunities for all students Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 7

Creating the Components The Vision The New System • Preparation n n Career-long Performance Standards Diversity Equity • Entry - Initial Educator • The Professional & Master Educator • College and University Standards & Licensure Program standards • Educator Standards • P-12 Content Standards Connecting the Components Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 8

PART 2 Challenge and Response As a result of the recommendations of the Education Taskforce and the contributions of numerous Wisconsin citizens, Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 the Wisconsin Quality Educator Initiative, was adopted in 2000. Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 9

PART 2 Challenge and Response Overview of Part 2: 1. The foundation for the new system is the Wisconsin Educator Standards 2. PI 34 requirements for institutions of higher education (IHEs) that prepare educators • IHE Program Assessment and Evaluation Requirements • IHE Support to School Districts 3. PI 34 requirements for Wisconsin School Districts 4. PI 34 requirements for the Department of Public Instruction Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 10

PART 2 Challenge and Response 1. The foundation for the new system is the Wisconsin Educator Standards n for teachers (10 standards) pupil services providers (7 standards including the 10 teacher n administrators (7 standards including the 10 teacher standards) n standards) The Standards require the demonstration of proficiency with regard to content knowledge, skills and dispositions. The knowledge of how to teach a content area is called pedagogy and is included in the teacher standards. Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 11

PART 2 Challenge and Response What are the 10 Wisconsin educator standards? The teacher understands: (1) the disciplines… can create learning experiences… meaningful for pupils (2) how children… learn and, provides instruction… that supports their… development. (3) how pupils differ… barriers that impede learning and can adapt… to meet… diverse needs. . . (4) strategies, including… to encourage… critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills. (5) individual and group… behavior to create … social interaction… engagement… and self–motivation. Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 12

PART 2 Challenge and Response The teacher understands - (6) verbal and nonverbal communication… instructional media and technology (7) organizes and plans… instruction based upon … subject matter, pupils, the community, and curriculum goals. (8) formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure… development of the pupil. The teacher - (9) is a reflective practitioner… evaluates… and… seeks… opportunities to grow professionally. (10) fosters relationships… and acts with integrity, fairness and in an ethical manner. Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 13

PART 2 Challenge and Response 2. PI 34 requirements for Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) that prepare educators n IHE Program Assessment and Evaluation Requirements performance assessment system for students n Student portfolio of evidence – beginning level proficiency n Increasingly complex tasks with multiple measures over time n Follow-up studies on graduates n n Required reports to the DPI Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 14

PART 2 Challenge and Response Required IHE Support to School Districts: n in-service or training for new cooperating teachers n in-service or training for current cooperating teachers n professional development opportunities to school district personnel to support PI 34 implementation n Select or identify faculty or adjunct faculty for initial educator PDP team Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 15

PART 2 Challenge and Response 3. PI 34 requirements for Wisconsin School Districts n ongoing orientation for the initial educator n support seminars for the initial educator n qualified, trained mentor for the initial educator n designate an administrator on the initial educator PDP team Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 16

PART 2 Challenge and Response 4. PI 34 requirements for the Department of Public Instruction n Accountability and state oversight of Educator Preparation Programs review and approval of IHE programs once every five years including content licensure areas approval and monitoring of new programs including alternative programs Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 17

PART 3 The Framework for Career-Long Professional Development Educator Preparation Initial Educator Professional Educator Master Educator option Career-long professional development Performance Standards Foundation Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 18

PART 3 Professional Development Stages in Career-Long Professional Development Stage 1. Educator Preparation IHE program including clinical experiences Stage 2. Initial Educator Successful completion of an approved program after August 31, 2004 and is issued an Initial Educator License by the Department for the first time in a particular category (teaching, pupil service, administration). Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 19

PART 3 Professional Development Stage 2… • This is a 3 -5 year non-renewable license (unless the individual has not been employed as an educator for at least 3 yrs. within the 5 -year period). • An initial educator advances to professional level licensure after successfully completing a PDP. Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 20

PART 3 Professional Development Stage 2… The initial educator must develop, implement and document a Professional Development Plan (PDP) n addressing 2 or more Educator Standards, n that demonstrate professional growth, n and impact of the PDP on student learning. Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 21

PART 3 Professional Development Stage 2… The PDP must be approved and verified by PDP Team, and n n Team is convened at the initiation of the initial educator. Team is responsible for review and approval of the initial educator’s PDP goal(s) as well as verification of the plan after it has been completed. Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 22

PART 3 Professional Development Stage 2… n n Three member team includes: n a peer in a similar subject or grade level; n an administrator (district responsibility); and n a representative from an approved Wisconsin IHE. A majority of the three-member team must verify successful completion of the PDP. Appeals of decisions can be made to the state superintendent. Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 23

PART 3 Professional Development Stage 3. Professional Educator A Professional Educator holds a five-year license. Educators who hold the professional license and who completed programs AFTER August 31, 2004 must successfully develop, implement and document the PDP in order to renew the professional license. Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 24

PART 3 Professional Development Stage 3… “Grandparented” professional educators who completed programs prior to August 31, 2004, have the option of completing a PDP or completing 6 college credits in an area related to the license being renewed. Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 25

PART 3 Professional Development Stage 3… The professional educator must develop, implement and document a PDP n addressing 2 or more Educator Standards, n that demonstrates professional growth, n and impact of the PDP on student learning. Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 26

PART 3 Professional Development Stage 3… The Professional Educator’s PDP ü Team is convened at the initiation of the professional educator. ü Team reviews and verifies of the completed plan. ü Three member team includes: • Three licensed classroom teachers; OR • Three licensed pupil service professionals OR • Three licensed administrators. Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 27

PART 3 Professional Development Stage 3… The Professional Educator’s PDP ü A majority of the team must verify successful completion of the PDP. ü Appeals of decisions can be made to the state superintendent. ü The professional educator license is for 5 years and is renewable. Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 28

PART 3 Professional Development Stage 4. Master Educator: n n After achieving a Professional Educator License, an educator may choose to develop, implement and document mastery in their area of licensure through a portfolio process. The MASTER EDUCATOR license is OPTIONAL and is aimed at licensure areas not addressed by National Board Certification. Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 29

PART 3 Professional Development Stage 4… The Master Educator License may be earned through successful completion of the Wisconsin Master Educator Assessment Process (WMEAP) and is issued for a 10 year period, OR through National Board Certification Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 30

PART 4 – THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (PDP) The Professional Development Plan: n is evidence-based n documents targeted professional growth n is based on the WI educator standards and n demonstrates an impact on student learning. Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 31

PART 4 – The PDP Steps in creating and completing a PDP Step 1 - Self reflection The self reflection process is influenced by one’s professional situation, experiences, and selfimprovement goals. Linked to two or more of the WI educator standards, self-reflection provides the foundation for ‘drafting’ a PDP. Tools to help focus self-reflection are available on the TEPDL website and listed in the resource section. Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 32

PART 4 – The PDP Step 2 - PDP Components n n n Description of educational situation - context Description of goal Rationale for goal with links to self-reflection, educational situation and standards Objectives, activities and timelines, and Collaboration with others to meet the goal Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 33

PART 4 – The PDP Step 2 - PDP Components continued… PDP Assessment and Documentation Plan Successful completion of the PDP may include the following: ü student performance ü evidence of in-district work ü samples of pupil work ü journal entries documenting measures assignments outside of the classroom ü action research projects and results ü college, university or samples of pupil errors and analysis of teacher interpretations of errors ü curriculum adaptations for children technical college course work with disabilities or other exceptionalities with related outcome measures Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 34

PART 4 – The PDP Step 3 - Annual review of the PDP n Annual entry with description of activities n reflections n completion dates n Step 4 - Successful completion of the PDP n n n Evidence of professional growth and student learning Summary of professional growth Summary of effect on student learning Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 35

Conclusion Restructuring the system for preparing and licensing educators began with identified needs and an appointed statewide taskforce. Following the taskforce recommendations, hundreds of key Wisconsin representatives from professional education associations, colleges and universities, legislators, business and industry representatives, CESAs, and educators from both public and private P-12 schools HELPED TO SHAPE THE NEW SYSTEM. The active involvement of education stakeholders continues to move the new system into place while improving the quality of teaching and learning for all students in Wisconsin schools. Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 36

PI 34 Resources for Educators n TEPDL Home Page http: //dpi. wi. gov/tepdl/index. html n PI 34 Rules http: //dpi. wi. gov/tepdl/pi 34. html n PDP resources http: //dpi. wi. gov/tepdl/pdp. html n PI 34 Implementation Issues http: //dpi. wi. gov/tepdl/watsnew. html n PDP Trainings http: //dpi. wi. gov/tepdl/pdptrain. html n Educator standards http: //dpi. wi. gov/tepdl/standards. html n Master Educator http: //dpi. wi. gov/tepdl/wmeapsumm. html n National Board Teacher Certification http: //dpi. wi. gov/tepdl/nb. html n DPI Home Page http: //dpi. wi. gov/index. html Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 37