A Basic Overview of the Danielson Framework for EvaluationSimple K12.com webinar - 8/8/13

Chris CasalTechnology Coordinator/TeacherP. S. 10 Brooklyn (15K010)ccasal@ps10.orgTwitter: @mr_casal

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The Framework

In full ~109 pages:

http://www.danielsongroup.org/userfiles/files/downloads/2013EvaluationInstrument.pdf

Many states & districts adapting as they adopt

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Danielson GroupEducational consultancy group

Founded & driven by Charlotte Danielson

specializes in teacher effectiveness, teacher evaluation systems & methods of ensuring teacher quality

Danielson Frameworka research-based set of components of instruction, aligned to the INTASC standards, and grounded in a constructivist view of learning and teaching. The complex activity of teaching is divided into 22 components (and 76 smaller elements) clustered into four domains of teaching responsibility:

1. Planning and Preparation

2. Classroom Environment

3. Instruction

4. Professional Responsibilities

http://www.danielsongroup.org/article.aspx?page=frameworkforteaching

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Danielson FrameworkOriginally published in 1996

Enhancing Professional Practice: a Framework for Teaching by ASCD

based on research in Praxis III: Classroom Performance Assessments of an observation-based evaluation of first-year teachers used for the purpose of licensing

Updated in 2007 & enhanced to reflect findings in research post-1996

Included frameworks for non-classroom positions such as librarians & counselors, tailored to the different responsibilities & expectation of those different roles

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Danielson Framework2011 Edition

includes research from 2009 Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation “Measures of Effective Teaching (MET)” projects

video capture & analysis of over 23,000 lessons

aim to determine aspects of teacher practice most highly correlated to high student progress

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Danielson Framework

2011 Edition

Danielson Framework part of MET research

more specific rubric language

“critical attributes” for each level of each component

possible examples for each level

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2013 EditionIn addition to tighter language to assist evaluators in making clear distinctions between performance levels, the 2013 Edition now includes specific language around the instructional implications of the Common Core State Standards. The Framework for Teaching has always been grounded in student learning and included the big concepts of the Common Core. Now the 2013 Edition includes specific rubric language, critical attributes, and teaching and learning examples that help schools and districts identify instruction that leads to student learning in the context of the Common Core. http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/teachers-leaders/practicerubrics/Docs/danielson-teacher-rubric.pdf

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2013 Edition

http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/teachers-leaders/practicerubrics/Docs/danielson-teacher-rubric.pdfThursday, August 8, 13

Examples...

The Danielson document is rather straight forward, offering clear examples of how each domain should be used...

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New York CityConflict

United Federation of Teachers wanted the Framework to be used primarily to help teachers improve

UFT felt Department of Education was using the Framework strictly for evaluations

Originally the UFT & DOE were in sync on the Framework, even offering professional development sessions for both teachers & administrators

NYS Ed. Commissioner stepped in to make final ruling on usehttp://www.uft.org/union-resolutions/teacher-evaluation-and-danielson-framework-teaching

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Originally4 domains but only 6 “Priority Competencies”

1e - Designing Coherent Instruction

2b - Establishing a Culture for Learning

2d - Managing Student Behavior

3b - Using Questioning & Discussion Techniques

3c - Engaging Students in Learning

3d - Using Assessment in Instruction

After legal wrangling between DOE & UFT, NYS education commissioner ruled all 22 must be used

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The NYC Framework

Four Domains

All 22 competencies

http://www.uft.org/news-stories/danielson-framework-teaching

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New York City

What do you see and hear from the students and teacher that lets you know that the students are learning?

Put another way, what are the observable qualities of instruction that let you know that a lesson is effective?

taken from the NYCDOE professional development resources surrounding the Danielson Framework

http://schools.nyc.gov/Offices/TeacherEffectiveness/For+Educators/Framework/default.htm

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Observation CycleStems from 2010 NYS law on teacher effectiveness

http://www.uft.org/news-stories/complex-new-system-unveiledThursday, August 8, 13

Observations - Teacher choice

http://www.uft.org/news-stories/observations-feedback-heart-new-planThursday, August 8, 13

Observation timeline

http://www.uft.org/news-stories/observations-feedback-heart-new-planThursday, August 8, 13

NYC Admins & Teachers

Lots of observations

Lots of things to look at

Administrators being trained on best practices

2013-2014 is the first year of implementation

Will be interesting to see how it plays out

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Summary

Research driven & widely accepted

Observation based

Designed to be the underlying foundation of a school, district, or state’s teacher training, development and/or evaluation program

Some states and districts are customizing the framework

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ContactChristopher M. Casal

Technology Teacher/Coordinator P. S. 10 (15K010)

Email: ccasal@ps10.orgTwitter: @mr_casal

Diigo: mrcasalwww.mrcasal.com

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