2013-14ProfessionalDevelopmentCatalog

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Register at www.pnwboces.org/catalog Calibrating Classroom Observations: Improving Reliability and Consistency How can our district improve reliability and consistency in conducting and scoring classroom observations? In this two day session, participants will deepen their understanding of how the components in Domains 2 and 3 of the Framework are evidenced in classroom observations. They will sharpen their skills in using evidence based observation techniques to collect, interpret and score evidence of teaching using video practice and peer conversations. Specifically on day two, participants will have additional practice applying their observation skills to review and calibrate classroom observations using a scoring rubric designed specifically for this purpose. As a result, participants will be able to review and score completed observation reports to determine their reliability and accuracy. PARTICIPANTS: Administrators and teacher leaders DATE/TIME: Nov 8 2013; Dec 4 2013 8:30AM - 3:00PM COST: $370 for Curriculum Center Members; $426 Curriculum Center Non Members LOCATION: Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES; Yorktown Heights, NY; School Services Building FACILITATOR: Candi McKay is a national consultant and President of McKay Consulting, LLC, which provides customized consultation and training related to teacher quality and professional learning to school districts and state service agencies around the country. She is the author of You Don’t Have to Be Bad to Get Better, A Leader’s Guide to Improving Teacher Quality (Corwin, 2013) and co-author of Implementing the Framework for Teaching in Enhancing Professional Practice: An ASCD Action Tool (ASCD, 2009). Ms. McKay facilitates the design and implementation of teacher evaluation systems and professional learning plans that are customized to the needs of teachers at every stage of their careers. She works extensively with school leadership teams to enhance their skills in classroom observation, collegial conversation, and professional learning. Race to the Top: APPR REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY: 10/25/2013 9
Register at www.pnwboces.org/catalog Enhancing Observation Skills Using the Danielson Framework How can we develop a reliable observation process that respects teacher work, improves student learning and develops administrative skills? This workshop is intended to develop the skills of administrators to provide high quality feedback to teachers, continuous improvement of administrative skills and attention to inter-rater reliability.It is intended for new administrators or recertified administrators who have not had two years of observation experience in using the state approved rubric. Participants will observe instruction and work in small groups to score lessons and attend to inter rater reliability. Emphasis will be on analyzing evidence to support the observation rating and providing high quality conversations with teachers to support their learning and the learning of their students. Participants will examine appropriate tools from the NYS Metrics and Expectations that support quality instruction. Teams of administrators from districts are encouraged to attend to enhance district inter-rater reliability. PARTICIPANTS: New or recertified administrators Race to the Top: APPR DATE/TIME: Nov 13 2013; Feb 4 2014 8:30AM - 3:00PM COST: $282 for Curriculum Center Members; $324 Curriculum Center Non Members LOCATION: Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES; Yorktown Heights, NY; School Services Building FACILITATOR: Karen Bronson is a former principal and secondary teacher of English. She does extensive PD work with teams of teachers and administrators both upstate and downstate on all aspects of Instructional Leadership and RTTT implementation including APPR, Common Core, SLOs and Lead Evaluator Training. She is also an adjunct instructor for SUNY Oneonta and a member of the NYS Educator Leader Cadre for the PARCC Assessments and a member of the P/NW BOCES Network Team. She is available for consultation in your district. Jackie Taylor is the recently retired Superintendent of the Byram Hills School District. She previously served as Assistant Superintendent for the Lakeland School District in the areas of special education and curriculum, instruction and assessment. Her doctoral studies were in the area of organizational learning and professional development. Dr. Taylor has taught students with disabilities from preschool through high school and has been a college instructor. Dr. Taylor is a Network Trainer for P/NW BOCES. Dr. Taylor is available for onsite consultation in the areas of leadership and RTTT initiatives. REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY: 10/30/2013 10
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