Teacher and Leader Keys Effectiveness Systems
Richard Woods, Georgia's School Superintendent, plays a crucial role in shaping the future of education in Georgia. Explore insights into professional learning goals and certificate renewal requirements for educators in Georgia.
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Richard Woods, Georgias School Superintendent Educating Georgia s Future gadoe.org gadoe.org Teacher and Leader Keys Teacher and Leader Keys Effectiveness Systems Effectiveness Systems Professional Learning Goals: A Guide for Teachers _______________________________ Professional Learning Communities: A Guide for Leaders 2/18/2025 1
PSC Rule 505-2-.36 Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia s School Superintendent Educating Georgia s Future Educating Georgia s Future Georgia s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org Effective July 1, 2017, the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) will implement revised GaPSC Rule 505-2-.36 RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS which will have a substantive impact on educator certificate renewal beginning with certificates expiring in 2018. 2/18/2025 2
Excerpts from GaPSC Rule 505-2-.36 Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia s School Superintendent Educating Georgia s Future Educating Georgia s Future Georgia s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org While it is essential for individual educators to maintain valid certificates and licenses, professional learning should be focused towards school improvement leading to improved teaching and increased student learning. Written Professional Learning Plans (PLPs) or Professional Learning Goals (PLGs) shall be required for all certificate holders employed by a Georgia LUA. 2/18/2025 3
Contributing Professionals Certificate Renewal Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia s School Superintendent Educating Georgia s Future Educating Georgia s Future Georgia s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org Certificate holders who are employed by a Georgia LUA in a position requiring certification must have an individual Professional Learning Plan (PLP) or a Professional Learning Goal (PLG) coordinated with their supervisor and employing LUA. These PLPs or PLGs are developed and maintained locally, and must be aligned with individual educator evaluation results as well as with school and school system professional learning plans. To be acceptable for certificate renewal, the PLPs or PLGs must be directly associated with the annual personnel evaluation. 2/18/2025 4
GaPSC Professional Learning for Recertification Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia s School Superintendent Educating Georgia s Future Educating Georgia s Future Georgia s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org Professional Learning Goals (PLGs) or Professional Learning Plans (PLPs) 2/18/2025 5
Professional Learning Goals Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia s School Superintendent Educating Georgia s Future Educating Georgia s Future Georgia s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org Professional Learning Goals (PLGs) will be developed by all educators including contributing professionals: 1) with summative performance ratings of Proficient (Satisfactory) or Exemplary 2) who do not fall into one of the six categories that require a Professional Learning Plan (PLP) 2/18/2025 6
Professional Learning Plans Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia s School Superintendent Educating Georgia s Future Educating Georgia s Future Georgia s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org Required for all educators who fall into one of these categories: Induction Teaching out-of-field (non-renewable certificate) New position Out of the profession for a period of time Moving into the state Evaluation performance of Needs Development, Ineffective, or Unsatisfactory 2/18/2025 7
Professional Learning Communities Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia s School Superintendent Educating Georgia s Future Educating Georgia s Future Georgia s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org Professional Learning Communities are an integral part of the GaPSC professional learning expectations. GaPSC will communicate all requirements for the development and use of Professional Learning Communities in the recertification process. 2/18/2025 8
Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia s School Superintendent Educating Georgia s Future Educating Georgia s Future Georgia s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org GaDOE Electronic Platform Support 2/18/2025 9
Professional Learning Goal Platform Support Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia s School Superintendent Educating Georgia s Future Educating Georgia s Future Georgia s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org Just a reminder Professional Learning Goals (PLGs) will be developed by all educators including contributing professionals: 1) with summative performance ratings of Proficient (Satisfactory) or Exemplary 2) who do not fall into one of the six categories that require a Professional Learning Plan (PLP) 2/18/2025 10
Professional Learning Goal/Professional Learning Plan Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia s School Superintendent Educating Georgia s Future Educating Georgia s Future Georgia s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org 2/18/2025 11
Professional Learning Goal/Professional Learning Plan Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia s School Superintendent Educating Georgia s Future Educating Georgia s Future Georgia s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org 2/18/2025 12
Professional Learning Goal Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia s School Superintendent Educating Georgia s Future Educating Georgia s Future Georgia s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org 2/18/2025 13
Professional Learning Goal Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia s School Superintendent Educating Georgia s Future Educating Georgia s Future Georgia s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org Save and Exit. DO NOT CLICK ACCEPT 2/18/2025 14
Professional Learning Plan Platform Support Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia s School Superintendent Educating Georgia s Future Educating Georgia s Future Georgia s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org Just a reminder Required for all educators including Contributing Professionals who fall into one of these categories: Induction Teaching out-of-field (non-renewable certificate) New position Out of the profession for a period of time Moving into the state Evaluation performance of Needs Development, Ineffective, or Unsatisfactory 2/18/2025 15
Professional Learning Plan Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia s School Superintendent Educating Georgia s Future Educating Georgia s Future Georgia s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org 2/18/2025 16
Professional Learning Plan Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia s School Superintendent Educating Georgia s Future Educating Georgia s Future Georgia s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org 2/18/2025 17
Professional Learning Plan Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia s School Superintendent Educating Georgia s Future Educating Georgia s Future Georgia s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org Save and Exit. DO NOT CLICK ACCEPT 2/18/2025 18
Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia s School Superintendent Educating Georgia s Future Educating Georgia s Future Georgia s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org Professional Learning Modules Professional Learning Modules 2/18/2025 19
Professional Learning Modules Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia s School Superintendent Educating Georgia s Future Educating Georgia s Future Georgia s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org Professional Learning Goals A Guide for Teachers Professional Learning Goals/Plans A Guide for Contributing Professionals A Guide for Leaders Professional Learning Plans for Remediation A Guide for Leaders Professional Learning Communities A Guide for Leaders A Guide for Educators (coming soon) 2/18/2025 20
Professional Learning Modules Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia s School Superintendent Educating Georgia s Future Educating Georgia s Future Georgia s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org Professional Learning Goals A Guide for Teachers Professional Learning Goals/Plans A Guide for Contributing Professionals A Guide for Leaders Professional Learning Plans for Remediation A Guide for Leaders Professional Learning Communities A Guide for Leaders A Guide for Educators (coming soon) 2/18/2025 21
Professional Learning Professional Learning Goal: A Guide for Teachers Goal: A Guide for Teachers Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia s School Superintendent Educating Georgia s Future Educating Georgia s Future Georgia s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org Module Purpose: Show a connection between Professional Learning Goals and Teacher Keys Effectiveness System (TKES) Provide a context for Professional Learning Goals (PLGs) Use the S.M.A.R.T goal setting structure when developing the Professional Learning Goals Understand how to implement the Professional Learning Goals (PLGs) process 2/18/2025 22
Why S.M.A.R.T. Goals? Why S.M.A.R.T. Goals? Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia s School Superintendent Educating Georgia s Future Educating Georgia s Future Georgia s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org Because goal setting operates in ways that provide purpose, challenge, and meaning. Goals are the guideposts along the road that make a compelling vision come alive. Goals energize people. Specific, clear, challenging goals lead to greater effort and achievement than easy or vague goals do. (Ken Blanchard, 2007, p.150) 2/18/2025 23
S.M.A.R.T. Professional Learning S.M.A.R.T. Professional Learning Goal Goal Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia s School Superintendent Educating Georgia s Future Educating Georgia s Future Georgia s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org Specific Measurable Achievable Realistic Timed I will learn and implement best practices for mentoring new teachers in my building Evidence of success will include district PD certificate, course completion certificate, mentee teacher surveys, self-reflection on mentoring opportunities Incorporate best practices for mentoring new teachers in my building participate in the district study group and Cognitive Coaching PD and attend an on-line course for mentoring teachers During the 2017-2018 school year Professional Learning Goal: In the 2017-2018 school year, I will learn and implement best practices for mentoring new teachers in my building. I will participate in the district study group and Cognitive Coaching PD and attend an on-line course for mentoring teachers. Evidence of success will include district PD certificate, course completion certificate, mentee teacher surveys, and self-reflection on mentoring opportunities. 2/18/2025 24
S.M.A.R.T. Professional S.M.A.R.T. Professional Learning Goals Activity Learning Goals Activity Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia s School Superintendent Educating Georgia s Future Educating Georgia s Future Georgia s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org Statements 1. During 2017-2018 (upcoming) school year I will improve student outcomes in 4th grade mathematics. 2. I will participate in professional learning sessions on Academically Challenging Environment throughout the school year. 3. To increase the number of students scoring at level 3 or higher on the AP US History exam. 4. All students will demonstrate measurable progress in each of the writer s workshop rubric areas from September to April in the 2017-2018 (current)school year. Determine why each of the four statements are not SMART professional learning goals. Use the SMART goals tool in the participant s guide to revise each into SMART professional learning goals. 2/18/2025 25
S.M.A.R.T. Goal S.M.A.R.T. Goal Activity Activity Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia s School Superintendent Educating Georgia s Future Educating Georgia s Future Georgia s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org Specific Measurable (How will you know the goal has been met?) Actionable Relevant Time Describe Possible Evidence Professional Learning Goal (What do you want to achieve?) (What action will you take? How will you accomplish the goal?) (How does the goals tie into your key responsibilities?) (When do you hope to complete this?) 2/18/2025 26
Professional Learning Professional Learning Goals Process Goals Process http://www.gapsc.com/ProfessionalLearning/downloads/GlinesforRenewalReqs9-15-16.pdf Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia s School Superintendent Educating Georgia s Future Educating Georgia s Future Georgia s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org Step 2: Step 3: Not required but encouraged Engage colleagues in reviewing goals for constructive feedback Step 1: Create specific Professional Learning Goals based on performance data Determine needs by reviewing data and self-reflection Step 5:Not required but encouraged Meet with colleagues to review progress on implementation of the PLG(s) Step 6: Step 4: Monitor progress with periodic review with the evaluator Meet with evaluator to review and seek approval Step 7: Evaluator will determine whether sufficient progress of the professional learning goal(s) have been achieved 2/18/2025 27
Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia s School Superintendent Educating Georgia s Future Educating Georgia s Future Georgia s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org Professional Learning Communities Professional Learning Communities Module Module 2/18/2025 28
Professional Learning Professional Learning Communities: A Guide for Communities: A Guide for Leaders Leaders Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia s School Superintendent Educating Georgia s Future Educating Georgia s Future Georgia s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org Module Purpose: Examine the research that supports Professional Learning Communities Understand the concept of a Professional Learning Community Explore the steps for getting Professional Learning Communities started Benefits of having effective Professional Learning Communities 2/18/2025 29
PLC Modules PLC Modules Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia s School Superintendent Educating Georgia s Future Educating Georgia s Future Georgia s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org Examines the three PLC big ideas according to DuFour & DuFour Provides guidance and resources on how to develop the structure needed for productive PLCs Shows examples of successful PLCs 2/18/2025 30
Alignment to Teacher/Leader Alignment to Teacher/Leader Certification: Certification: Requirements of GaPSC (7/1/17) Requirements of GaPSC (7/1/17) Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia s School Superintendent Educating Georgia s Future Educating Georgia s Future Georgia s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org Part of the renewal requirements for Georgia educator certifications include: Educators actively participating in a professional learning community by engaging in continuous, job- embedded learning, and School districts submitting to GaPSC a recommendation of certificate renewal based on the educator s success in meeting professional learning expectations. 2/18/2025 31
What is a Professional What is a Professional Learning Community? Learning Community? Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia s School Superintendent Educating Georgia s Future Educating Georgia s Future Georgia s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org It is a process whereby teachers work collaboratively to reflect on their practice, examine evidence about the relationship between practice and student outcomes and make changes that improve teaching and learning. The primary purpose of a professional learning community is to impact and improve teaching. 2/18/2025 32
Foundation of a PLC Foundation of a PLC Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia s School Superintendent Educating Georgia s Future Educating Georgia s Future Georgia s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org Four Pillars Mission Vision Values Goals Which steps do we need to take and when? What do we hope to become? Why do we exist? How must we behave? Fundamental Purpose Compelling Future Targets and Timelines Collective Commitments Sharpens Focus Gives Directions Guides Behavior Establishes Priorities 2/18/2025 33
Reflection: Aligning PLC Reflection: Aligning PLC with LKES Performance with LKES Performance Standards Standards Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia s School Superintendent Educating Georgia s Future Educating Georgia s Future Georgia s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org Take time to think about your role as a leader and how you would clearly define that role to an outsider using LKES performance standards and indicators. 2/18/2025 34
Organizing Teams Organizing Teams Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia s School Superintendent Educating Georgia s Future Educating Georgia s Future Georgia s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org What types of teams are in your school? Do the people on each team have a shared responsibility for enhancing student learning? 2/18/2025 35
Benefits of Having Benefits of Having Effective PLCs Effective PLCs Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia s School Superintendent Educating Georgia s Future Educating Georgia s Future Georgia s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org Reduction of staff working in isolation Increased commitment to the mission and goals of the schools Shared responsibility for the development and success of students Powerful learning that defines good professional practice that help all students achieve expectations More satisfaction and higher morale Commitment to making significant and lasting changes and higher likelihood of undertaking fundamental systematic change 2/18/2025 36
Building PLC Guidance Building PLC Guidance Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia s School Superintendent Educating Georgia s Future Educating Georgia s Future Georgia s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org Clarify the purpose Clarify the commitment Establish indicators and strategies for monitoring Create a guiding coalition Questions and open dialogue Building a PLC Support implementation 2/18/2025 37
PLCs in Action: PLCs in Action: Analyzing Data Analyzing Data Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia s School Superintendent Educating Georgia s Future Educating Georgia s Future Georgia s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org Step 1: Collect and chart data Step 5: Step 2: Monitor and evaluate results Analyze data and prioritize needs Step 4: Select common instructional strategies Step 3: Set SMART goals 2/18/2025 38
Supporting The Work Supporting The Work Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia s School Superintendent Educating Georgia s Future Educating Georgia s Future Georgia s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org GaPSC professional learning page http://www.gapsc.com/ProfessionalLearning/profe ssionalLearning.aspx National School Reform Faculty www.nsrfharmony.org. All Things PLC, Solution Tree, www.allthingsplc.info/tools-resources. Standards for Professional Learning, Learning Forward, https://learningforward.org/standards 2/18/2025 39
Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia s School Superintendent Educating Georgia s Future Educating Georgia s Future Georgia s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org Examining the Participant s Guide for PLCs: A Guide for Leaders 2/18/2025 40
Research Supporting Research Supporting Effective PLCs Effective PLCs Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia s School Superintendent Educating Georgia s Future Educating Georgia s Future Georgia s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org An interrelated set of mutual dependencies are embedded within the social exchanges in any school community. Regardless of how much formal power any given role has in a school community, all participants remain dependent on others to achieve desired outcomes and feel empowered by their efforts. Anthony Bryk and Barbara Schneider (2002). Trust in Schools: A Core Resource for Improvement. American Sociological Association's Rose Series in Sociology 2/18/2025 41
For Further Information Contact: Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia s School Superintendent Educating Georgia s Future Educating Georgia s Future Georgia s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org gadoe.org csaxon@doe.k12.ga.us Cindy Saxon, Associate Superintendent Division of Teacher and Leader Support and Development mmoe@doe.k12.ga.us Melinda Moe, Program Manager TKES-LKES Implementation ktisdel@doe.k12.ga.us Keisla Tisdel, Program Manager Evaluation, Data, & Documentation 2/18/2025 42
