The Delaware Performance Appraisal System II for Teachers

2013-2014

Training Module 2

The Delaware Framework

Review and Components 1-5

Training for Teachers

Training Overview

For separate modules:Module 1: Introduction to DPAS IIModule 2: DPAS II and the Delaware FrameworkModule 3: The DPAS II ProcessModule 4: Component Five – Student Improvement

Materials for this module

Power Point Presentation DPAS II Guide for Teachershttp://www.doe.k12.de.us/csa/dpasii/default.shtml

Review: Five Components of DPAS II

Review

The DPAS II framework has three tiersComponents – broad areas of teacher practice

and responsibilityCriteria – essential knowledge and skills related to

each componentElements – observable areas of knowledge and

skills related to each criterion

What’s new in 2013-2014 related to Criteria?

Opportunity for LEA’s to utilize one less criterion in each Component

Component 1 – Planning and Preparation

Component 1 focuses on how a teacher selects and organizes programs and/or services provided to students.

Component 1 Criteria:1a. Selecting Instructional Goals (Optional)1b. Designing Coherent Instruction1c. Demonstrating Knowledge of Content and

Pedagogy (Optional)1d. Demonstrating Knowledge of Students1e. Designing Student Assessments

Component 2 – The Classroom Environment

Component 2 focuses on interactions with students that reflect genuine respect and caring for individuals as well as the group.

Component 2 Criteria:2a. Managing Classroom Procedures2a. Managing Student Behavior2c. Creating an environment to support

learning (Optional)2d. Organizing Physical Space (Optional)

Component 3 – Instruction

Component 3 focuses on how a teacher engages students in learning.

Component 3 Criteria:3a. Engaging Students in Learning3b. Demonstrating Flexibility and

Responsiveness (Optional)3c. Communicating Clearly and Accurately

(Optional)3d. Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques3e. Using Assessment in Instruction

Component 4: Professional Responsibilities

Component 4 focuses on the teacher’s duties and professional growth activities.

Component 4 Criteria:4a. Communicating with Family (Optional)4b. Recording Data in a Student Record System4c. Growing and Developing Professionally

(Optional)4d. Reflecting on Professional Practice

Component 5: Student Improvement

Component Five FrameworkThree Educator Groups

• Group I, II, and III

Three Measures• Measure A, Measure B, and Measure C

Component Five Ratings• Exceeds, Satisfactory, Unsatisfactory

More Information

http://www.doe.k12.de.us/csa/dpasii/default.shtml