A review of the evaluation framework for teacher librarians in Chicago Public Schools from a presentation at the Illinois School Library Media Association conference in October 2012.

1. Danielson Framework for School Librarians
ISLMA 2012 - St. Charles, IL
Connie Amon, Jeremy Dunn & Francelia Herron
Department of Libraries & Information Services
Chicago Public Schools

2. Today’s Objectives

3. Today’s Objectives
1. Understand the structure and purpose
of the Danielson Model

4. Today’s Objectives
1. Understand the structure and purpose
of the Danielson Model
2. Identify concrete ideas to develop your own
plan for demonstrating evidence of practice

5. CPS Framework for Teaching

6. CPS Framework for Teaching

7. CPS Framework for Teaching

8. CPS Framework for Teaching

9. Framework Features

10. Framework Features
A universal definition of good teaching practice

11. Framework Features
A universal definition of good teaching practice
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12. Framework Features
A universal definition of good teaching practice
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A common language to talk about teaching

13. Framework Features
A universal definition of good teaching practice
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A common language to talk about teaching
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14. Framework Features
A universal definition of good teaching practice
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A common language to talk about teaching
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An evaluation tool that fosters
professional development

15. The Danielson Model
Four Domains of Teaching:

16. The Danielson Model
Four Domains of Teaching:
I. Planning and Preparation

17. The Danielson Model
Four Domains of Teaching:
I. Planning and Preparation
II. The Classroom Environment

18. The Danielson Model
Four Domains of Teaching:
I. Planning and Preparation
II. The Classroom Environment
III. Instruction

19. The Danielson Model
Four Domains of Teaching:
I. Planning and Preparation
II. The Classroom Environment
III. Instruction
IV. Professional Responsibility

20. A Danielson Placemat

21. A Danielson Placemat

22. A Danielson Placemat

23. A Danielson Placemat
Components

24. A Danielson Placemat
Components
Elements

25. A Continuum of Practice
Four Levels of Performance:

26. A Continuum of Practice
Four Levels of Performance:
I. Unsatisfactory

27. A Continuum of Practice
Four Levels of Performance:
I. Unsatisfactory
II. Basic

28. A Continuum of Practice
Four Levels of Performance:
I. Unsatisfactory
II. Basic
III. Proficient

29. A Continuum of Practice
Four Levels of Performance:
I. Unsatisfactory
II. Basic
III. Proficient
IV. Distinguished

30. Levels of Performance
UNSATISFACTORY BASIC
PROFICIENT
DISTINGUISHED
Proficient is the expectation for
solid teaching in the Chicago
Public Schools

31. Levels of Performance
UNSATISFACTORY BASIC
PROFICIENT
DISTINGUISHED
Little or no Some Most All
Unclear Inconsistent Consistent Complex
Not aligned Partial Clear Leadership
Proficient is the expectation for
solid teaching in the Chicago
Public Schools

32. Levels of Performance
UNSATISFACTORY BASIC
PROFICIENT
DISTINGUISHED
Little or no Some Most All
Unclear Inconsistent Consistent Complex
Not aligned Partial Clear Leadership
Proficient is the expectation for
solid teaching in the Chicago
Public Schools TEACHER
DIRECTED
SUCCESS

33. Levels of Performance
UNSATISFACTORY BASIC
PROFICIENT
DISTINGUISHED
Little or no Some Most All
Unclear Inconsistent Consistent Complex
Not aligned Partial Clear Leadership
Proficient is the expectation for
solid teaching in the Chicago
Public Schools TEACHER STUDENT
DIRECTED DIRECTED
SUCCESS SUCCESS

34. Implementing the Framework

35. Implementing the Framework
Teacher librarian framework developed by CPS Department of Libraries

36. Implementing the Framework
Teacher librarian framework developed by CPS Department of Libraries
Framework reviewed and approved by Chicago Teacher’s Union and by
Danielson Group

37. Implementing the Framework
Teacher librarian framework developed by CPS Department of Libraries
Framework reviewed and approved by Chicago Teacher’s Union and by
Danielson Group
Additional revision to align with language of CPS classroom teacher
framework

38. Implementing the Framework
Teacher librarian framework developed by CPS Department of Libraries
Framework reviewed and approved by Chicago Teacher’s Union and by
Danielson Group
Additional revision to align with language of CPS classroom teacher
framework
District timeline for evaluation schedule - phased over 3 years

39. Implementing the Framework
Teacher librarian framework developed by CPS Department of Libraries
Framework reviewed and approved by Chicago Teacher’s Union and by
Danielson Group
Additional revision to align with language of CPS classroom teacher
framework
District timeline for evaluation schedule - phased over 3 years
Professional Development for both administrators and teachers and a
resource site for the district

40. Implementing the Framework

41. Teacher Librarian Framework

45. Consider:
How this framework could be used for self-analysis,
professional discussion with administrators and colleagues
and advocacy for the library program?
How you would revise/modify this framework to
reflect the values and mission of your school's library
program?

46. CPS Department of Libraries
http://cpslibraries.wikispaces.com/
Connie Amon - CLAmon@cps.edu
Jeremy Dunn - jdunn4@cps.edu
Francelia Herron - fmherron@cps.edu