Lead Evaluator Training

1.How much has your familiarity with the SED Race To The Top initiatives (Common Core, Data-Driven Instruction, APPR, etc.) increased because of the training?
2.Please rate your progress toward the nine required components of Lead Evaluator training:
In good shape
Getting there
At a beginning stage
Not yet addressed
New York State Teaching Standards and Leadership Standards
Evidence-based observation
Application and use of Student Growth Percentile and VA Growth Model data
Application and use of the State-approved teacher or principal rubrics
Application and use of any assessment tools used to evaluate teachers and principals
Application and use of State-approved locally selected measures of student achievement
Use of the Statewide Instructional Reporting System
Scoring methodology used to evaluate teachers and principals
Specific considerations in evaluating teachers and principals of ELLs and students with disabilities
3.Please comment on aspects of the training.
Too much
Right amount
Too little
Not applicable
Developing an understanding of the big picture
Time spent with NYS Teaching standards
Time spent with the rubric
Watching classroom lessons and collecting evidence
Use of Kim Marshall's text
Exploring examples of planning tools and other resources
Other videos (either humorous or illustrative)
Interaction with neighbors or table
District planning time
4.Was the training better than what you expected, worse than what you expected, or about what you expected?
5.How ready do you feel about starting the new APPR process?
6.Any other comments or suggestions for Jeff?