The Quality Educator Initiative PI 34 Restructuring Educator

The Quality Educator Initiative PI 34 Restructuring Educator Preparation and Licensing Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 1

PI 34 - The Quality Educator Initiative Introduction The purpose of this program is to provide both a background and overview of the Quality Educator Initiative – PI 34, as it affects educator licensure in Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 2

PI 34 - The Quality Educator Initiative Program Parts Part 1 - Background to PI 34 – The Quality Educator Initiative Part 2 – A New System Part 3 – Career-long Professional Development Part 4 – The Professional Development Plan (PDP) Conclusion and Resources Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 3

PART 1 – Background The need for a new system of educator 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, and Ø that greater accountability within a results-driven system would improve student learning. Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 4

PART 1 – Background For this purpose, the State Superintendent of Public Instruction appointed an Education Taskforce in 1994 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 5

PART 1 – Background The state, national, and global trends include the following: n Technology is changing the tools of learning. n Technology is changing the nature of work. n With the speed and ease of travel, boundaries separating countries and nations are shrinking. n The gap between wealth and poverty is increasing. Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 6

PART 1 – Background And each of these trends impacts education: n Educators and students have instant access to information. n There continues to be a rapid expansion of knowledge. n n Diverse student populations represent an increasingly interconnected world. There is an inequitable access to a quality education, especially for children of color and the economically disadvantaged. Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 7

PART 1 – Background The work of the task force resulted in a plan that: n Creates a shared vision of what educators should know and be able to do to improve student learning n Develops career-long professional development n Creates performance based assessment of preparation and practice n Addresses challenges and opportunities presented by diverse student populations n Improves access to equitable educational opportunities for all students Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 8

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

PART 2 - A New System The foundation for the new system is the Wisconsin Educator Standards. There are 10 standards for teachers and 7 standards each for pupil services professionals and administrators. Knowledge of the 10 teacher standards is the first standard for both pupil services and administrator standards. The Standards require the demonstration of proficiency with regard to knowledge, skills and dispositions. The measure of what educators must know and do is no longer a list of courses and credits. Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 10

PART 2 - A New System A complete list of the educator standards, including those for pupil services and administrators, is referenced in the resource section of this program. Following are the 10 Wisconsin teacher standards: (1) The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the disciplines he or she teaches and can create learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for pupils. (2) The teacher understands how children with broad ranges of ability learn and provides instruction that supports their intellectual, social, and personal development. Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 11

PART 2 - A New System n n n (3) The teacher understands how pupils differ in their approaches to learning and the barriers that impede learning and can adapt instruction to meet the diverse needs of pupils, including those with disabilities and exceptionalities. (4) The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies, including the use of technology to encourage children’s development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills. (5) The teacher uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self–motivation. Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 12

PART 2 - A New System n n n (6) The teacher uses effective verbal and nonverbal communication techniques as well as instructional media and technology to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom. (7) The teacher organizes and plans systematic instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, pupils, the community, and curriculum goals. (8) The teacher understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual, social, and physical development of the pupil. Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 13

PART 2 - A New System (9) The teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effect of his/her choices and actions on pupils, parents, professionals in the learning community and others and who actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally. (10) The teacher fosters relationships with school colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger community to support pupil learning and well being and who acts with integrity, fairness and in an ethical manner. Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 14

PART 2 - A New System Building upon the educator standards are the Institution of Higher Education (IHE) program assessment and evaluation requirements: n n A performance assessment system for students A student portfolio of evidence showing entry level proficiency in each of the standards Increasingly complex performance tasks for students, with multiple measures over time Follow-up studies on graduates Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 15

PART 2 - A New System PI 34 Requirements for IHE Support of Schools: 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 teams Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 16

PART 2 - A New System 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 designated administrator(s) to serve on the initial educator’s PDP teams Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 17

PART 2 - A New System PI 34 Requirements for the Department of Public Instruction n accountability and state oversight of educator preparation programs approval and monitoring of all educator preparation programs that lead to licensure in Wisconsin licensing of all educators in Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 18

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 19

PART 3 Professional Development Stages in Career-Long Professional Development Stage 1. Educator Preparation IHE program including clinical experiences Stage 2. Initial Educator An initial educator under PI 34 has successfully completed 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 20

PART 3 Professional Development Stage 2. Initial Educator continued • The Initial Educator License is a 3 -5 year license and is non-renewable 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 and has at least 3 years of experience. Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 21

PART 3 Professional Development Stage 2. Initial Educator continued The initial educator must develop, implement and document a Professional Development Plan (PDP) n that addresses 2 or more Educator Standards, n that demonstrates professional growth, n and the impact of the professional growth on student learning. Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 22

PART 3 Professional Development Stage 2. Initial Educator n continued The PDP Team is convened at the initiation of the initial educator. n The Team, comprised of 3 trained educators, 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 23

PART 3 Professional Development Stage 2. Initial Educator n n continued The initial educator three member team includes: n a peer in the same subject or grade level (not the mentor); n an administrator (district responsibility) preferably not the direct supervisor; and n a representative from an approved Wisconsin institution of higher education (IHE). A majority of the three-member team must approve the goal and verify successful completion of the PDP. Appeals of verification decisions can be made to the state superintendent. Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 24

PART 3 Professional Development Stage 3. Professional Educator A 5 year professional educator license is issued to an educator who has completed all requirements at the initial educator stage. Future renewal of the professional educator license requires successful completion of a 5 -year PDP. Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 25

PART 3 Professional Development Stage 3. Professional Educator Those professional educators who completed licensure programs prior to August 31, 2004, have the option of: • completing a PDP, or • completing 6 university credits related to the area of licensure or the 10 educator standards. Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 26

PART 3 Professional Development Stage 3. Professional Educator continued The professional educator must develop, implement and document a 5 -year PDP that: n addresses 2 or more Educator Standards, n demonstrates professional growth, n and shows the impact of the professional growth on student learning. Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 27

PART 3 Professional Development Stage 3. Professional Educator continued The Professional Educator’s PDP ü Team is convened at the initiation of the professional educator. ü The team reviews and verifies the completion of the plan. ü Each professional educator PDP team includes: • Three licensed classroom teachers; OR • Three licensed pupil service professionals OR • Three licensed administrators. Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 28

PART 3 Professional Development Stage 3. Professional Educator continued 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 issued for 5 years and is renewable. Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 29

PART 3 Professional Development Stage 4. Master Educator The MASTER EDUCATOR license is OPTIONAL for a professional educator who has had at least 5 years of successful experience at that licensure stage. Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 30

PART 3 Professional Development Stage 4. Master Educator… The Master Educator License may be earned through successful completion of the Wisconsin Master Educator Assessment Process (WMEAP) OR through National Board Certification, and is issued for a 10 year period. Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 31

PART 3 Professional Development Stage 4. Master Educator Continued Pre-requisites for the Wisconsin Master Educator Assessment Process include: n A Masters Degree in an education related field n 5 years of successful professional experience at the professional educator level n Evidence of contributions to the profession n Evidence of student learning Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 32

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 33

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 of this program. Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 34

PART 4 – The PDP Step 2 - PDP Components Include: n n n Description of educational situation - context Description of the goal(s) Rationale for each goal with links to self-reflection, educational situation and standards Objectives, activities and timelines, and A plan that includes collaboration with others to meet each goal Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 35

PART 4 – The PDP Step 3 – Documentation and Evidence Successful completion of the PDP may include the following types of assessments and documentation: ü student performance ücollege, university or technical ü samples of pupil work üjournal entries documenting ü curriculum adaptations üaction research projects and college course work measures samples results ü evidence of in-district work Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 36

PART 4 – The PDP Step Annual review of the PDP Step 33 - – Annual Review The educator must document annual reviews that provide: • a description of activities • reflections • and activity completion dates Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 37

PART 4 – The PDP Step 4 - Successful completion of the PDP n n n Shows evidence of professional growth and student learning Provides a summary of professional growth Provides a summary of the plan’s effect on student learning Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 38

Conclusion Improving the system for preparing and licensing educators began over 10 years ago with the involvement of Wisconsin citizens who identified needs and established goals. The contributions of hundreds of key Wisconsin representatives from: n professional education associations, n colleges and universities, n legislators, n business and industry representatives, n CESAs, and n educators from both public and private P-12 schools helped to shape the system of educator preparation and career long professional development that became the Quality Educator Initiative – PI 34. Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34 39

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/qualedinit. 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 40