Stage 1

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.

Stage 2

Over the course of four days, participants will have the opportunity to increase their knowledge of the Danielson Instructional Framework by applying the framework and rubric in a formative process. By the end of this stage, participants will have the capacity to:

• Increase the depth of knowledge of the Framework for Teaching through analysis and application of the domains and components.
• Know and understand the Framework for Teaching as a tool for observing effective and equitable teaching practices and promoting professional learning.
• Understand and apply the Collaborative Observation Process using case studies.
• Understand and apply the principles of learning focused conversations to planning and reflection conferences.
• Deeper understanding and experience with student engagement.
• Explore and build equity understanding using a protocol.
• Examine equity and gender-inclusive schools
• Understand how the Framework for Teaching aligns with teaching practices for 
  • MultiLingual Learners 
  • Special Education
• Review the Washington TPEP Summative Evaluation Process.

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