Differentiated Supervision Update

Essential Question:

What has changed with our supervision plan?

Supervision in the South Western School District is designed to foster a collaborative teacher/ administrative partnership that
Increases student achievement and learning Supports, advances, and stimulates professional growth Promotes reflection Provides meaningful, informational, supportive feedback Ensures scaffolded support Is ongoing and done on a consistent basis

Change #1

Professional Growth and Supervision Plan

Parts of the Supervision Model

Goal setting Selection of a supervision mode (after tenure is attained) Classroom observations for professional growth
Non-tenured teachers As an option for tenured teachers Once every four years for tenured teachers As needed to support teachers professional growth

Walk throughs

Change #2

Goal Setting

Teachers set SMART goals, directly related to student achievement, and related to one of the district or building level goals.

Strategic and specific Measurable Attainable Results-oriented Time-bound

Teachers also set professional development goals which may be individual goals or collaborative goals.

Change #3
Supervision Options
Self-directed
Video Reflection

Collaborative
Professional Study Group Peer Coaching New Teacher Mentoring

Teacher Portfolio Action Research

Modes of Supervision
Self-directed development Teacher Portfolio Digital Video Reflection Action Research

Peer Collaboration Professional Study Group Teacher Portfolio Action Research Peer Coaching

Self Directed Development

Teacher Portfolio Allows teachers the opportunity to reflect and gather data to support their professional goals, assess teaching strengths, and identify areas which may need improvement. Video Reflection Allows teachers the opportunity to video their lessons to refine instructional practices over time in an identified area. Action Research Helps teachers answer questions about the effectiveness of specific instructional strategies, the performance of specific students, and classroom management techniques.

Peer Collaboration
Professional Study Group Provides colleagues the chance to identify an area of focus to be critically analyzed through professional conversations Peer Coaching Allows teachers opportunities to consult with one another, to discuss and share teaching practices, to observe one another's classrooms and routines, and to promote collegiality and support. New Teacher Mentoring Provides the opportunity for experienced teachers to mentor new professionals and grow as professionals themselves through reflection on the mentoring process. Teacher Portfolio Action Research

Change #4
Classroom Observations for Professional Growth
Every fourth year for tenured teachers Pre and Post observation conferences Observation Form

Description of the lesson Planning and Preparation Classroom Environment Instruction Commendations and Suggestions for Improvement

Added categories on the checklist Area of strength observed in this lesson Not observed

What about walk throughs?

Purpose of the Walk-Through To stimulate collegial conversation about learning and teaching. To promote the use and sharing of best instructional practices. To provide ongoing feedback that fosters continuous growth. To provide higher visibility of administrators with students and teachers. To help administrators have a better understanding of instructional practices being used throughout the school.

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Committee Members
Peggy Bell, Baresville Elementary Cornelia Coldsmith, EHMIS Susan Kirkpatrick, South Western High School William Kirsch, Baresville Elementary Michelle Krill, Elementary Susan Mace, West Manheim Becki McCullough, Manheim Elementary Andrea Mikos, West Manheim Stephanie Naymick, EHMIS Becky Noel, Park Hills Elementary Michael Renoll, South Western High School Macklyn Warner, EHMIS Walter Graves, South Western High School Daniel Hartman, EHMIS Mary Kay Kelly, Elementary Dr. Barbara Kehr, Assistant Superintendent