Danielson and Marzano in Action

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Hi. My name is Ashley. And today's lesson is titled Danielson and Marzano in action. In today's lesson, we will look and see how and why evaluation models are similar. Then we'll review both the Danielson and Marzano Teacher Evaluation Models and the tools they offer, and review some of the states that have already adopted or adapted these models to their own teacher evaluation systems.

Why are evaluation models similar? Teacher evaluation models are very similar due to the requirement of Title I, No Child Left Behind, the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, also known as ESEA, and Title II. Danielson and Marzano offer teacher evaluation models that are also similar. In this lesson, we'll look at the tools that are available so that you are able to understand the similarities and differences of the two models. We'll also examine these models as they are used in other states and districts to highlight the similarities and differences between states.

What are the tools needed for the Danielson Evaluation Model? The Danielson Evaluation Model offers easy access to resources to evaluators. These resources are available online and many of which can be downloaded for individual teachers or can be purchased for districts. These resources include items for mentoring and coaching teachers. There are rubrics available that are aligned with the Danielson Evaluation Model. There are tools for aligning the framework to UDL principles in order to reach all students. They also have documents available for providing feedback and for making observation notes.

Lastly, the Danielson Evaluation Model provides a crosswalk between the Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium Standards in the framework.

Now let's take a look at some of the examples of how the states and districts have used the Danielson Teacher Evaluation Model. In New York, the Department of Education has fully adopted the Danielson Model for their teacher evaluation system.

Chicago public schools have adapted the Danielson Teacher Model due to the fact that it is linked to Common Core standards and focuses on high expectations for teachers and students. They evaluate their teachers on all four of the domains and 22 of the elements. Teachers are also evaluated on teacher practice, student growth, and student feedback.

Rhode Island has also adapted to the Danielson Framework to be aligned to the Rhode Island professional teaching standards. Their model includes the teacher observation, professional growth plans, and student growth based off of state assessments and achievement a teacher-originated student learning objectives and teacher feedback. The Rhode Island model consists of three versions, one for the classroom teacher, support teachers, and administrators.

What are the tools needed for the Marzano Evaluation Model? The Marzano Evaluation Model is also broken up into four domains. A valuable tool for using this model can be found on the site listed here. You'll find an infographic that explains the four domains in great detail. Now let's take a look at some states that use the Marzano Teacher Evaluation Model.

New Jersey combines elements and domains from both the Marzano and Danielson models. Their evaluation model includes teacher practices, student achievement, and student growth. In Florida, the value-added teacher evaluation model is used.

You may recall that the value-added model is where teacher evaluation is linked to student achievement based off of state assessments. As a result, schools in Florida analyze state assessments to assess student growth and factors that impact learning. In Broward County, Florida, a required component of the teacher evaluation is a model that incorporates the Marzano rubric.

Now let's look at Oklahoma. Oklahoma has three different teacher evaluation models. And one of those models is the Marzano Evaluation Model. Oklahoma has the belief that teacher evaluations should improve teacher effectiveness and quality of learning. Their teaching model also connects elements of the evaluation model to student learning and achievement. So as you can see, states and school districts have the power to use teacher evaluation models and adapt them and transform them to best meet the needs of their teachers and students.

Let's recap what we have discussed in today's lesson. We understand that evaluation models are similar from state to state because they are required by Title I, No Child Left Behind, the ESEA, and Title II. Danielson and Marzano are creators of teacher evaluation models that districts either adopt fully or adapt to. Both the Danielson and Marzano Evaluation Models offer online tools and resources to assist evaluators and teachers in the observation process and rubrics for their convenience. Lastly, we took a look at how states have either adopted the Marzano or Danielson plan and have adapted to it.

As you reflect on the information that was given in this lesson, research the evaluation model that your school or district currently uses. Obtain a rubric so that you may be aware of what your evaluators are looking for. For more information on how to apply what you've learned in this video, please view the additional resources section that accompanies this video presentation. The additional resources section includes hyperlinks useful for applications of the course material, including a brief description of each resource.