Over the course of the two-day initial training, participants will get an introduction to the Danielson Framework for teaching as a tool for examining and improving teacher learning and teaching practice.   Participants will have the ability to connect with other professionals and develop a professional learning community that focuses on improving student learning.  By the end of this stage participants will:

• Understand the overall structure, the language, and Common Themes of the Framework for Teaching.
• Know the domains and components of the Framework for Teaching and be able to identify examples of practice that illustrate those components.
• Identify the essential characteristics of each of the Framework’s levels of performance.
• Know and understand the Framework for Teaching
  • As a tool for supporting effective and equitable teaching practices.
  • As it relates to the Collaborative Observation Process.
  • As it is used for teacher professional growth.

Intended Audience: Principals, Assistant Principals, and central office staff who evaluate teachers under the TPEP evaluation system.

You will need to have a print copy of The Framework for Teaching Evaluation Instrument by Charlotte Danielson.  The official 2011 version is available for free download from the OSPI website or for purchase as a hard copy online.  You may use the 2013 version, but readings and documents in the training sessions use the 2011 version.

Register for Stage 2 here: https://www.pdenroller.org/esd112/catalog/142083