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Writing Rationales . For Program Reviews. Toulmin Model of Rationale Writing. Claim Grounds Warrant Backing Rebuttal/Reservation Qualification. Claim . What we scored State the following: Standard Demonstrator Characteristics . The Revision: - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Writing Rationales
For Program Reviews
Accountability Percentage
Program Re-views = 23%
Next Generation Learners = 77%
Toulmin Model of Rationale Writing
0Claim0Grounds0Warrant0Backing0Rebuttal/Reservation0Qualification
Claim
0What we scored0State the following:
0 Standard0 Demonstrator0 Characteristics
0The Revision:0For Standard 3,
Professional Development and Support Services: Demonstrator 1: Opportunity, _____ School scored a proficient in all four characteristics.
Grounds
0Why you made the claim0Use this sentence
0The Revision:0This is based upon the
rubric for the Arts/Humanities Program Review for Standard 3, Demonstrator 1: Opportunity.
Warrant
0Chain of reasoning for the claim
The Revision
0 We qualify for a Proficient in characteristic A because the professional development plan is tied to our CSIP. The master schedule demonstrates that our CSIP supports appropriate Arts instruction. We qualify for a Proficient in characteristic B because each teacher has received embedded professional development during the Artist in Residence programs. We qualify for a Proficient in characteristic C because each lesson taught is grounded in best practices for the content and age. Artist and teachers are provided with documents and multimedia files for use with students which demonstrate best practices. We qualify for a Proficient in characteristic D because during PLC, teachers have the opportunity to collaborate and exchange ideas.
The Revision
0 We qualify for a Proficient in characteristic A because the professional development plan is tied to our CSIP. The master schedule demonstrates that our CSIP supports appropriate Arts instruction. We qualify for a Proficient in characteristic B because each teacher has received embedded professional development during the Artist in Residence programs. We qualify for a Proficient in characteristic C because each lesson taught is grounded in best practices for the content and age. Artist and teachers are provided with documents and multimedia files for use with students which demonstrate best practices. We qualify for a Proficient in characteristic D because during PLC, teachers have the opportunity to collaborate and exchange ideas.
Backing
0Support for the warrant
The Revision
0 During this year, we have had ___ Artist in Residence. Teachers in grades ______ worked with Artist AB in jewelry making for grades ______. Artist CD worked with the ___ grades constructing _______. During all of the artist in residence time, time was provided in the schedule for each artist to meet with the PLC’s to discuss techniques and best practices and next steps for teacher to have “follow up” on her residency. Weekly PLC meetings provided an opportunity for teachers to collaborate and share ideas. Two programs that was a result of these PLC discussions was _______________ and _______________ programs.
Rebuttal/Reservation
0Exceptions to the claim0Counter agreement0Optional – do not use if
proficient or distinguished in all areas
0The Revision:0Example to be shown
Qualification
0Limits to the claim, warrant, and backing
0The degree of conditionality or certainty
0The Revision:0There is unconditional
support for the designation of proficient for characteristics A, B, C, and D for the opportunity demonstrator.
Lets shine a light on another exampleLook at the Original rationale for Example 2 (Blue paper)
Example 2 - Revised
For Standard 3, Professional Development and Support Services: Demonstrator 1: Opportunity, _______ School scored a proficient in characteristics A, C, and D and Distinguished in characteristic B. This is based upon the Writing Program Review Rubric. The school qualifies for a proficient in Characteristic A because the professional development plan is tied to our CSIP. In Characteristic C, the proficient score is based upon the professional development opportunities which demonstrate best practices and are tied to the professional growth plans. In characteristic D, PLC’s and the master schedule provide regular opportunities for collaboration and exchange of ideas. Characteristic B is scored a distinguished because of the variety of job embedded professional development opportunities which allow all teachers to continue to grow as individual educators thereby meet the all needs of all students.
Example 2
For Standard 3, Professional Development and Support Services: Demonstrator 1: Opportunity, _______ School scored a proficient in characteristics A, C, and D and Distinguished in characteristic B. This is based upon the Writing Program Review Rubric. The school qualifies for a proficient in Characteristic A because the professional development plan is tied to our CSIP. In Characteristic C, the proficient score is based upon the professional development opportunities which demonstrate best practices and are tied to the professional growth plans. In characteristic D, PLC’s and the master schedule provide regular opportunities for collaboration and exchange of ideas. Characteristic B is scored a distinguished because of the variety of job embedded professional development opportunities which allow all teachers to continue to grow as individual educators thereby meet the all needs of all students.
Example 2
For Standard 3, Professional Development and Support Services: Demonstrator 1: Opportunity, _______ School scored a proficient in characteristics A, C, and D and Distinguished in characteristic B. This is based upon the Writing Program Review Rubric. The school qualifies for a proficient in Characteristic A because the professional development plan is tied to our CSIP. In Characteristic C, the proficient score is based upon the professional development opportunities which demonstrate best practices and are tied to the professional growth plans. In characteristic D, PLC’s and the master schedule provide regular opportunities for collaboration and exchange of ideas. Characteristic B is scored a distinguished because of the variety of job embedded professional development opportunities which allow all teachers to continue to grow as individual educators thereby meet the all needs of all students.
Example 2
For Standard 3, Professional Development and Support Services: Demonstrator 1: Opportunity, _______ School scored a proficient in characteristics A, C, and D and Distinguished in characteristic B. This is based upon the Writing Program Review Rubric. The school qualifies for a proficient in Characteristic A because the professional development plan is tied to our CSIP. In Characteristic C, the proficient score is based upon the professional development opportunities which demonstrate best practices and are tied to the professional growth plans. In characteristic D, PLC’s and the master schedule provide regular opportunities for collaboration and exchange of ideas. Characteristic B is scored a distinguished because of the variety of job embedded professional development opportunities which allow all teachers to continue to grow as individual educators thereby meet the all needs of all students.
During this year, the CSIP was monitored for implementation by the principal. Writing and professional development was addressed in Goal ___ Objective __ Strategy __. # Teachers participated in district sponsored professional development provided by Angela Hilterbrand. Following the workshop, these teachers worked with all staff during PLC’s to share the information obtained. Ms. Hilterbrand also visited our school to work with all ELA teachers in grades 3 – 6. This information was shared with primary teachers in the PLC setting. Primary teachers received additional training through the Elgin Initiative. Renee Smith, ELA District Content Coach, provide regular individualized professional development. Three teachers attended the ELA Laying the Foundation training for grades 4 – 6. PLC agendas, sign-in sheets and notes provide details of the job embedded professional development and collaboration. One example of the collaboration is the incorporation of writing in other content areas, such as the science research papers. When examining the evidence and rubric traits, the score of Proficient for characteristics A, C, and D are warranted. The score of Distinguished for characteristic D is warranted.
During this year, the CSIP was monitored for implementation by the principal. Writing and professional development was addressed in Goal ___ Objective __ Strategy __. # Teachers participated in district sponsored professional development provided by Angela Hilterbrand. Following the workshop, these teachers worked with all staff during PLC’s to share the information obtained. Ms. Hilterbrand also visited our school to work with all ELA teachers in grades 3 – 6. This information was shared with primary teachers in the PLC setting. Primary teachers received additional training through the Elgin Initiative. Renee Smith, ELA District Content Coach, provide regular individualized professional development. Three teachers attended the ELA Laying the Foundation training for grades 4 – 6. PLC agendas, sign-in sheets and notes provide details of the job embedded professional development and collaboration. One example of the collaboration is the incorporation of writing in other content areas, such as the science research papers. When examining the evidence and rubric traits, the score of Proficient for characteristics A, C, and D are warranted. The score of Distinguished for characteristic D is warranted.
Example 3 – (green paper)
0 For Standard 3, Professional Development and Support Services: Demonstrator 1: Opportunity, _____ School scored a proficient in characteristics B, C, and D and Limited/No Implementation in characteristic A. This is based upon the Writing Program Review Rubric. We qualify for Proficient in Characteristic B because of the variety of job embedded professional development opportunities are available to all teachers. In Characteristic C, the proficient score is based upon the professional development opportunities which demonstrate best practices and are tied to the professional growth plans. In characteristic D, PLC’s and the master schedule provide regular opportunities for collaboration and exchange of ideas. Characteristic A is scored a limited/no implementation because there is not a link between the CSIP professional development plans.
0 During this year, the CSIP was monitored for implementation by the principal. Writing and professional development was addressed in Goal ___ Objective __ Strategy __. # Teachers participated in district sponsored professional development provided by Angela Hilterbrand. Following the workshop, these teachers worked with all staff during PLC’s to share the information obtained. Ms. Hilterbrand also visited our school to work with all ELA teachers in grades 3 – 6. This information was shared with primary teachers in the PLC setting. Primary teachers received additional training through the Eligin Initiative. Renee Smith, ELA District Content Coach, provide regular individualized professional development. Three teachers attended the ELA Laying the Foundation training for grades 4 – 6. PLC agendas, sign-in sheets and notes provide details of the job embedded professional development and collaboration. One example of the collaboration is the incorporation of writing in other content areas, such as the science research papers.
Teachers did participate in writing professional development; however, this was not specifically link to the CSIP or professional growth plans. This oversight will be addressed in the upcoming SCIP and professional growth plans.When examining the evidence and rubric traits, the score of Proficient for characteristics B, C, and D are warranted. The score of Limited/No implementation for characteristic A is conditionally awarded.
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