RFT: 12/33 National Professional Standards

for Teachers Evaluation

Briefing session

17 September 2012

Agenda

> Welcome and introduction

> Background

– AITSL – National Professional Standards for Teachers

> National Professional Standards for Teachers Evaluation Initiative requirements

> Tender requirements

> Procurement process

> Questions and Answers

Objective of the NPST Evaluation

Engage an organisation and/or consortium with demonstrated experience and expertise to design, develop and deliver a nationally focused, credible and innovative evaluation to determine the:

• usefulness

• effectiveness of implementation

• impact of the National Professional Standards for Teachers

to…

• inform ongoing work to support effective and sustainable implementation and application of the Standards

• demonstrate uptake and benefit of standards referenced approaches to students, teachers, schools and states and territory organisations and the broader community

• enhance credibility and awareness of the Standards.

Who is AITSL?

AITSL works with the education community to:

•set and maintain standards

•lead and influence improvement

•support and recognise quality

We don’t...

• act as a regulator

• produce educational resources for use by children

• employ teachers

• formulate the national curriculum

National Professional Standards for Teachers

Background

What are the National Professional Standards for Teachers?

The National Professional Standards for Teachers is a public statement of what constitutes teacher quality.

The Standards define the work of teachers and make explicit the elements of high-quality, effective teaching in 21st-century schools, which result in improved educational outcomes for students.

National Professional Standards for Teachers

Dual purpose:

• improvement

• accountability

Career progression:

• Graduate

• Proficient

• Highly Accomplished

• Lead

Initial Teacher Education

Graduate career stages of the NPST are the foundation for accreditation of Initial Teacher Education programs

National approach endorsed by MCEEDYA in April 2011

AITSL works with relevant stakeholder to develop materials and processes to support he transition which commenced in 2012.

RegistrationProficient career stages of the NPST provide the foundation for the approach to the registration and renewal of registration of teachers

National approach endorsed by MCEEDYA in October 2011

AITSL is working with key stakeholders to develop a governance framework for implementation to enable commencement of the approach from 2012

Certification

The lead and highly accomplished career stages of the NPST form the foundation for the voluntary process of certification

Approach was endorsed by SCSEEC in April 2012

AITSL is working with stakeholders to confirm transition and deeming arrangements, develop materials to support implementation in 2013

Performance & Development

The NPST (together with the National Professional Standard for Principals and Professional Learning Charter) underpin the Australian Performance and Development Framework

The Framework aims to: improve teacher effectiveness and student outcomes through the development of a culture in schools focused on continuous teacher performance appraisal, growth and improvement

The Framework was endorsed by SCSEEC in August 2012

Professional Learning & support materials

The NPST and the Australian Charter for the Professional Learning of Teachers and School Leaders communicate the role of professional learning in improving teacher and school leader practice

The Charter was endorsed by SCSEEC in August 2012

AITSL works with stakeholders to develop and range of resources to support the implementation of the NPST

NPST Website• A launching place for

Standardsrelated content

• Development of furthersupporting documentation for users and uses of the Standards

• Additional information on corporate AITSL website

www.aitsl.edu.au

Project requirements

NPST Evaluation: Objectives

> Determine the:

– usefulness

– effectiveness of implementation

– impact of the National Professional Standards for Teachers.

NPST Evaluation: Scope

> Design, develop and deliver

> Longitudinal and discrete modules

> Commence: November 2012

Conclude: December 2015

> Organisation/consortia/subcontracting

NPST Evaluation: Stages and Phases

Stages Focus Indicative timeframe

Phase 1: Evaluation design & development

Development of evaluation plan and design

November – December 2012

Phase 2 - 4: Evaluation and Implementation

Conduct of evaluation in relevant phases including; longitudinal elements and discrete modules of evaluation, and analysis and synthesis and preparation of reports

January 2012- December 2015

Phase 5 Separately commissioned concluding synthesis of the evaluation to contextualise findings in current policy context

January 2016 – May 2016

NPST Evaluation: Project elements

Research QuestionsUsefulness

Structure

Process

Impact

Strands of activity

Accreditation (ITE)

Registration

Certification

Performance & Development

Professional Learning

Support materials and resources

Levels teacher/school leaders

School

Community Jurisdiction National

NPST Evaluation: Stages and Phases

Focus Indicative timeframe

Phase 1: Evaluation design & development

Development of evaluation plan and design

November – December 2012

Phase 2 - 4: Evaluation and Implementation

Conduct of evaluation in relevant phases including; longitudinal elements and discrete modules of evaluation, and analysis and synthesis and preparation of reports

January 2012- December 2015

Separately commissioned concluding synthesis of the evaluation to contextualise findings in current policy context

January 2016 – May 2016

NPST Evaluation: Methodology

> Research Framework – Research goals

– Research questions

– Methodologies – appropriate balance of:• Conventional and innovative modes, methods and data collection• Qualitative and quantitative• External and self-evaluation• Formative and summative outcomes • Potential to build capacity

– Consider the context ie implementation timeframe & existing standards referenced approaches

– Consider use of existing data and materials

– Value for money

NPST Evaluation: Communication

> Shared responsibility of consultant and AITSL:

– Consultant: communication directly related to design, development and delivery

– AITSL: broader scale communication, including project outcomes

NPST Evaluation: Deliverables

> Evaluation Plan

> Evaluation Implementation - for each phase– sub-plan– develop, deliver and monitor– complete technical reports – Progress reports

NPST Evaluation: Reporting

Type Frequency

Progress reports - verbal and written Monthly and quarterly

Technical reports For specific modules

Face-to- face presentation At least x 2 times per year

Presentations to AITSL Board If and when required

NPST Evaluation: Governance and management

> AITSL Board

> National Professional Standards for Teachers Evaluation project team

> AITSL Internal Reference Group

NPST Evaluation: Personnel

> Organisation and or consortium

> Relevant high level experience and expertise

> Project director

> Sub-contractors

NPST Evaluation: Timeframe Milestone Indicative timeframe

Commencement of contract November 2012

Draft project plan - Consultant and AITSL meeting

November 2012

Targeted testing of plan By early December 2012

Final project plan - presentation By mid December 2012

AITSL and consultant-led communication Mid December 2012/January 2013

Implementation of Evaluation – Phases 2-4 January 2013- December 2015

Consultant presentations to AITSL June and November 2013,14,15

Project completion December 2015.

Tender requirements

NPST Evaluation: Tender requirements

> High level evaluation plan:– Evaluation framework – alignment between evaluation goals, research questions and methodologies– Explanation of how the questions will be determined– Identification and explanation of modes, methodologies and data collection for each phase and where appropriate each strand of

activity– Identification of the focus of each phase

Demonstration of understanding of Australian education context and work of AITSL

> Communications plan overview

> Personnel

> Risks and risk management strategy

> Breakdown of costs

> Referees

> Additional information requested in Clause 5

Tender assessment

NPST Evaluation: Tender assessment > Two stage process:

– Assessment of written tenders– Presentation by short-listed tenders

> Contractual agreement scope subject to AITSL funding

Milestone Indicative dateRFT closes Wednesday 10 October 2012

Stage 1 Assessment completed

Late October 2012

Stage 2: Assessment completed

By early November 2012

Offer to successful respondent By mid November 2012

Questions and Answers

Contact details

Bronwyn Burr

Manager: Policy and Programs

research@aitsl.edu.au

07 3010 0111