United Teachers of Dade

INFORMATION

Educational Policy Information

EARLY CHILDHOOD

New! Attention Kindergarten teachers: A new survey for which you will receive a $25 gift certificate before the holidays!

- Transforming Early Childhood Community Systems & Community (TECCS)
Level Measures of Children's Development/School Readiness

- TECCS Fact Sheet

- Early Development Instrument Questionnaire

EESAC

- EESAC Training 2012-2013 Power Point
- EESAC Resource Guide
- Weekly Briefing #12296 EESAC Verification of Rosters and Reviews of SIP
- Weekly Briefing #12295 2012-2013 SIP Reviews and Posting

ER&D - EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND DISSEMINATION and other UTD PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

UTD Educational Research and Dissemination(ER&D) Courses: UPDATE: UTD’s ER&D/AFT Teach courses are being offered during Fall 2012. Engage in high-quality, research-based professional development offered by the United Teachers of Dade. Eight (8) of UTD’s ER&D/AFT Teach courses will be offered with different course sessions offered around the district. Master Plan Points for certificate renewal awarded. Click here

ATTENTION PARAPROFESSIONALS and ESP’s: An opportunity to become “highly qualified” through UTD’s ER&D Meeting the Standards for Paraprofessionals course is still available. Please call LaTisha Lewis at 786-594-0227 for more details.

ETO (Educational Transformation Office)

- New! Two Important ETO Meetings - Oct 3 and Oct 8

- Current Terms and Conditions for All Teachers and Education Support Staff at Schools Designated by M-DCPS as ETO Non-SIG Schools

- ETO Schools

- New ETO Schools Never Identified as DTDA or ETO

New! 2012-2013 ETO Schools (Schools without * are new to ETO for the 2012-2013 school year and are not SIG schools)

School Improvement Grant (SIG)

- SIG Schools

Memorandum of Understanding - Contract Modification/Implementation - The objective of the plan is to improve student achievement outcomes and increase high school graduation rates by focusing on extended learning opportunities, providing intensive student interventions based on assessment data, and offering job-embedded professional development and financial incentives to teachers. Click here

FAIR Assessments

- MDCPS District Testing
- Over Assessing

FAIR now replaces DIBELS, ORF and DAR. There are 3 administration periods that are each approximately 40 days in length. (See Testing Calendar) The test must be administered using a “team” approach at each school and will not be the sole responsibility of the classroom teacher. Click here

Click here to see a letter sent on behalf of Milagros (Millie) Fornell, Associate Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction regarding FAIR implementation.

FAIR testing update. Teachers are not required to grade the spelling test portion of the Broad Diagnostic Inventory for the second grade test as per Contract Article X, Section 1. F. According to the District Language Arts Dept., students may grade each other's papers or the school may use a SWAT team approach.

GRADES

- Grading Scale Modification in Electronic Gradebook

INDIVIDUAL PROFESSIONAL DEELOPMENT PLAN (IPDP)

- The Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP) has been revised to be more user friendly; however, teachers may complete and submit either the 2011-2012 or the revised 2012-2013 form.

Click here for IPDP Briefing 12617
Click here for IPDP 2011-2012 Form
Click here for IPDP 2012-2013 form

IPEGS

IPEGS End of Year Procedures for Professionals. Please click this link for a review of the end of year summative procedures for assigning ratings to professionals.

UTD Summative Evaluation Preparation Forms – This is a member only voluntary form to be used to assist you in documenting your practice in preparation for a discussion of ratings during the Summative Evaluation Meeting. (Please refer to pages 25 – 29 in the IPEGS handbook for additional information regarding the summative evaluation process.)

- Teacher Edition
- Student Services Edition
- Instructional Support Edition

VAM PowerPoint - Overview of Florida's Value Added Model

This PowerPoint provides an explanation of the origins, purposes and basic precepts behind the FLDOE Value Added Model. A podcast explaining the application of this model to M-DCPS and IPEGS is being created by the District and will be available for review by teachers, instructional support and student services personnel. In addition, a new FAQ is being developed and will be posted as soon as possible.

- UTD/MDCPS Joint IPEGS FAQ

- IPEGS Post-Observation Self-Evaluation Form (to be completed at earliest time following a formal IPEGS observation)

- Value Added Model

- Explanations and FAQ's
- Talking Points
- Sample Letter to District
- Email to Superintendent

-    State Student Growth Committee and Value Aded Model Website
-    IPDP Clarification - Click here to assist with completion of your IPDP
-   IPDP Procedures

The Individualized Professional Development Plan (IPDP) replaces the IPEGS Goal Setting. The IPDP is not a part of the IPEGS evaluation nor is it tied to Standard 5 - Assessment. No goal is required nor is a BIG goal required. The IPDP is a growth tool for the professional which indicates the professional development plan for the current school year. The professional can use multiple sources for the basis of the IPDP. Any revisions to the IPDP must be mutually agreed upon by the professional and the principal. It is due Friday, September 23, 2011. Click on the link below to see a breakdown of the IPDP procedures. All information on the IPDP can be found in the IPEGS Handbook, pages 68-70.

- IPEGS Timeline Information

- IPEGSProcedural Handbook (Summative Evaulation Procedures are on Pages 25 - 29 and 75 - 76)

- IPEGS Website

Partnership for Assessment Readiness for College and Careers (PARC)

PARC is a 24-state consortium working together to create next generation assessments in English language arts/literacy and mathematics. Administration of PARCC operational assessments will begin in 2014-2015. Click here for details