Carter Chronicle
The week of May 23-27
Carter Mantra
"Every Scholar, Every Day, NO EXCUSES!"
Carter Coalition Mission
Carter Coaliton Leverage Points
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
Increase Student Academic Achievement Through the Use of Data Driven Instruction in all Feeder Schools
Key Action 1QUALITY OF INSTRUCTION
Improve the Quality of Instruction Through a Focus on Effective Feedback and Support Systems in all Feeder Schools
Key Action 2CAMPUS CULTURE
Provide Safe, Positive and Supportive Campus Climates in all Feeder Schools
Key Action 3TEI NEWS
The latest TEI NEWS FOR PRINCIPALS email was very informative as it outlined all of the requirements needed in order to complete teacher extended observations. I also emailed this document to you along with your latest SPOT observation progress. Please take the time to read and internalize the information so that you can be on track to meet all TEI deadlines.
May 10-25, teachers will verify their rosters in order to verify the students will be included in the calculation of their student achievement results.
May 23-June 6 will be the teacher rebuttal window in oracle for summative performance evaluations.
June 2 is the last day to conduct spot observations and the last day to hold the summative conferences.
June 10 (5pm) Last day for principals to act on rosters submitted by teachers through the TEI Roster verification.
News for Teachers Important Dates:
May 10-25- Teacher Roaster Verification Process
June 2- Last day to conduct spot observations
June 2- Last day to hold summative conferences
Evaluation Instrument Milestones for Administators
Milestone 2: The second target data is May 26th for SCEI submissions. The following SCEI evaluation items should be complete within the Google Form:
http://goo.gl/forms/yfQaB7ouJ0
- Score and Submit Individual Evaluation
- Score and Submit Team Evaluation
Shortly after Milestone 1 and 2 are completed, please prepare for 3R/LPDAS and APEI submissions.
Milestone 3: By June 3rd, complete 3R
- Enter evaluation in Oracle
- Complete summative conference
Milestone 4: APEI data entry and conference
- Enter APEI evolution by June 9th
- Complete conference by June 14th
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
Monday, May 23, 2016
- Atwell SR #1 Campus Visit-AM
- Hulcy Steam-SR #1 Campus Visit-PM
- Carter Collegiate Academy Steering Committee with Cedar Valley-Rm.# M233@ 2:00 (Ms. Torres, Mr. Davis, Mr. Matthews and AF's)
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
- Hulcy STEAM-Senator Royce West visit @ 8:00
- Carter SR #1Campus Visit-AM
- Patton SR #1 Campus Visit- PM
- Middle School Gym Performance ACP (Grades 6-8) window closes
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
- Send Deputy Chief Cordero and Ms. Torres Graduation Program/validate graduates(Mr. Davis, Ms. Swann)
- McNair SR #1Campus Visit-AM
- Collegiate Workday with Tracy Hurst @ SOC-12:30-4:30 (Ms. Torres and Mr. Matthews)
- Carter Coalition Task Force Mtg. @ Barbara Manns-1:30-(AF's, Ms. Portley, Mrs. Brown and Mr. Ross)
Thursday May 26-, 2016
- Carter Coalition Meeting @ Hulcy STEAM 9:30-12:30 (ALL principals)
- Planning Session with Barbara Manns- 1:00 @ Hulcy STEAM
- ACP (Grades 3-5) ends
Friday, May 27, 2016
- School Leadership Meeting 8:15-10:15 @ Haskell (Ms. Torres)
- Collegiate Academy Meeting w/Mr. Cordero @ Haskell 10:30-12:00 (Ms. Torres)
- AASI Leadership Team Meeting @ 1:00-3:00-(Ms. Torres, Mr. Luna, Ms. Rice, and Student Advocates)
- Office Time @ 3:00
- I-station's I-SIP Assessment EOY (K-2nd) window closes
- ACP (Grades 6-12) begins
TEI NEWS
Still have information to submit into Schoolnet?
While the deadline for submitting Summative Evaluations and Extended Observations has passed, Schoolnet will remain open for a short time. Please submit remaining items soon!
See below for additional information regarding observations and SLOs entered after May 19.
- Summative Evaluation:
- If Summative completed by May 19: Summative performance evaluation rebuttal window for teachers is May 23 to June 6. Employee notified via email from Oracle employee self-service.
- If Summative completed AFTER May 19: Dates for the 10 day summative performance evaluation rebuttal window determined based on summative completion date. Employee notified via email from Oracle employee self-service.
- Extended and Spot Observations entered after May 19: Per DNA (reg) the minimum number of spots and at least one extended must be complete prior to the end of the school year.
- SLO entered after May 19: SLO scored if submitted after May 19th. Both a SLO Goal Setting and SLO Goal Accomplishment must be submitted and scored for the SLO component to be included on the TEI Scorecard.
Rebuttal Reminders: TEI Summative Performance Evaluation Rebuttal Window, May 23 – June 6
A teacher may submit a written response or rebuttal after receiving a copy of the summative performance component of the evaluation. Employees are notified of their 10 working day rebuttal window via Oracle employee self-service. Rebuttals submitted by employees via Oracle are shared with their evaluator as well as added to the summative performance evaluation within their employee file.
For summative performance evaluations submitted after May 19, employee will receive a full 10 working day rebuttal window. The dates will be determined based on the submission date of the summative into Schoolnet. Employee will be notified via Oracle employee self-service.
Please see the Quick Reference Card for additional information on viewing and responding to rebuttals.
TEI Roster Verification
TEI Roster Verification (TRV) is available through MyData Portal. Teachers must submit rosters by 5:00 p.m. on May 25. Principals have until 5:00 p.m. on June 10 to approve rosters.
Did you know?
- TRV is the teacher’s only opportunity for teachers to ensure the rosters accurately reflect the students they taught during the school year.
- Students are eligible for inclusion in a teacher’s TEI achievement metrics based on their scheduling and attendance with the teacher.
- Teachers/Administrators can also sign up for an open lab session or a one-on-one telephone support call with OIR staff.
- NOTE: Teachers not of record and teachers with students that do not take district, state, or national assessments will not have rosters to verify.
Click here to log into MyData Portal and access your rosters and training materials.
TEI IMPORTANT DATES
May 10 - May 25
TEI Roster Verification window for teachers. Click here for more information
May 16
(available to teachers on May 18)
Student Survey results available
May 16
(available to teachers on May 20)
DTR snapshots available
May 19
Last day to conduct extended and summative observations
Last day to enter extended, summative and SLO scores into Schoolnet
May 20
Nominate your 2016-17 TEI Campus Expert
May 23 - June 6
Teacher rebuttal window in Oracle for summative performance evaluations
June 2
Last day to conduct spot observations
Last day to hold summative conferences
June 10 (5 p.m.)
Last day for principals to act on rosters submitted by teachers through the TEI Roster Verification.
NEWS YOU CAN USE.................
JUNE
1-Parent Survey Avaiable
9-Systems Review Meeting #1 Ends
13-Systems Review Meeting #2 Begins
13-16-PBL Conference in Nappa Valley, California-AASI campuses
23-Systems Review Meeting #2 Ends
**Date to be determined-Carter Coalition Retreat-Location TBD-9:30-5:00 (ALL Principals & AF's)
3-5 Cadre Training Topics for Cohort II (Elementary Principals ONLY)
Wednesday, June 1 @ Nolan Estes
*All Training Sessions will be from 2:00-5:00PM- Send Literacy Coach and 2 strong teachers who can deliver the PD to your staff successfully*
HB 1842 Rollout- 2016 Timeline Update
Please take note of the following 2016 dates for the required development of a Turnaround Plan for Improvement Required 2,3,4,5 campuses:
June 1, 2016: Board Approval of Turnaround Plans no later than June 1.
June 15, 2016: Commissioner Approval of School Turnaround Plans.
Carter Coalition Kudos
Martin Weiss Elementary
MARTIN WEISS STUDENTS PERFOMED IN A FAIRY TALE PLAY
Parent Appreciation Recognitition
Carter High School Class of 2016
Carter High School Class of 2016 received a in-kind parting graduation gift of backpacks, water bottles, calendars, pens, and other items during their walk across ceremony from Cedar Valley and Youth World.
Carter Collegiate Academy
Students that were selected to be a part of the Carter Collegiate Academy for the 2016-2017 school year, completed their online college applications on the Cedar Valley College Campus Thursday evening. Students were given additional information about the upcoming summer bridge program as well as the STEM camp being offered at Cedar Valley on the college campus this summer. Congratulations to the incoming freshmen who are also now enrolled in college!
Ronald McNair ES
Carter Dream Team
A MESSAGE FROM YOUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.........
Carter Coalition,
I want to thank each and everyone of you for thinking of me during National Education Bosses Week. Your kindness did not go unnoticed. I hope each of you were equally appreciated for all your hard work you put in as a leader this year. You are truly deserving!
As you prepare for the closing of a successful school year, take time to reflect on all the accomplishments for the feeder and your campuses.
Ensure that you begin to put in place your systems for effectively closing out the year: report card markings, end of year checkout lists, SSI student recruitment, end of year awards for students, staff and parents, Principals plan to regain credit student list, conduct last fire drill in June and all the many other items to address.
Know that you are appreciated for all the hard work and determination to provide quality leadership on all your campuses. Let's ensure that we finish strong!
Ms. Torres, Carter Coalition Executive Director
Marshall Memo #637
Conditions for the Continuous Improvement of Teaching
(Originally titled “The Myth of the Performance Plateau”)
In this article in Educational Leadership, John Papay and Matthew Kraft (Brown University) challenge the widespread assumption that teachers stop growing professionally after the first few years in the classroom. It’s certainly true that there is a steep learning curve as teachers start working with students, but Papay and Kraft cite research showing that improvement can continue – if teachers have the right professional working conditions. “These findings challenge the common characterization of ‘teacher quality’ as a fixed characteristic of an individual teacher,” they say. “We believe policymakers need to change this fixed characterization so we can focus our efforts on learning how teachers improve over time and what role the school plays in supporting improvement.” Studies point to the following levers for continuous improvement:
• Peer collaboration – Veteran teachers continue to improve their skills if structures are in place that get them working with colleagues in focused, results-oriented instructional teams.
• Teacher evaluation – The key is detailed, valid feedback on classroom practices and support for improvement from knowledgeable and well-trained administrators or peers.
• Tailored on-the-job training – Most PD is ineffective, but intensive coaching focused on the specific needs of individual teachers and sustained over time can make a positive difference.
• Organizational supports – These include an orderly, disciplined school environment, services available to address students’ social and emotional needs, and positive parent engagement.
• Leadership – “Hiring principals who have the talent to identify organizational weaknesses, establish schoolwide systems to support teachers and students, and galvanize collective buy-in from teachers is a central lever for improving the teaching and learning environment,” conclude Papay and Kraft.
CARTER COALITION SCHOOL LEADERSHIP
- David W. Carter High School: Principal, Fred Davis III
- John L. Patton Academic Center: Principal, Leslie Swann
- STEAM Hulcy Middle School: Principal, Jonica Crowder-Lockwood
- William H. Atwell Law Academy: Principal, Selena Deboskie
- Barbara Manns Education Center: Principal, LeTrice Portley
- Ronald McNair Elementary: Principal, Ariss Rider
- T. G. Terry Elementary: Principal, Alicia Bradley
- Birdie Alexander Elementary: Principal, Valarie Kendrick
- Mark Twain Vanguard: Principal, Derrick Ross
- Adelle Turner Elementary: Principal, Michael Nickson
- Martin Weiss Elementary: Principal, Shundra Brown
David W. Carter High School
John L. Patton Academic Center
Hulcy STEAM Middle School
W. H Atwell Law Academy MS
Barbara Manns Education Center
Ronald McNair Elementary School
T.G. Terry Elementary School
Birdie Alexander Elementary School
Mark Twain Elementary Vanguard
Adelle Turner Elementary School
Martin Weiss Elementary School
DISD CORE BELIEFS:
Our main purpose is to improve student academic achievement.
Effective instruction makes the most difference in student academic achievement.
There is no excuse for poor quality instruction.
At risk students will achieve at the same rate as non-at-risk students.
Staff members must have a commitment to children and a commitment to the pursuit of excellence.