TLC Monthly Webinar for Tutor Coordinators

TLC Monthly Webinar for Tutor CoordinatorsNovember 20, 201210:00am 11:00amhttps://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?sid=2011455&password=M.C271846338438245C307840EBA8645As you enter, if you can hear me, please select the smiley face iconAgendaUse of webinar platform, Collaborate Evaluating tutorsMoving from 1 to 5SharingNext webinarDecember 18, 2012, 10:00am - noonNavigation of CollaborateTo talkTo typeTo note approval, etcRaise handYes/no

Evaluating tutorsWho?Evaluating tutorsWho?What?Evaluating tutorsWho?What?Where?Evaluating tutorsWho?What?Where?When?Evaluating tutorsWho?What?Where?When?Why?Evaluating tutorsWho?What?Where?When?Why?How?Evaluating tutorsWho?Who Evaluates Tutors?You?Self-assessment?Learner?Peer?Evaluating tutorsWhat?What is Used to Evaluate Tutors?Job Description?Individual professional development plan?Self-assessment?

Evaluating tutorsWhere?Where are Tutors Evaluated?Tutoring Sessions?Private meetings?Video taped sessions?

Evaluating tutorsWhen?When are Tutors Evaluated?Monthly?Quarterly?As needed?Ongoing?

Evaluating tutorsWhy?Why are Tutors Evaluated?Improve instruction?Increase learner gains?Improve services provided to learners?Evaluating tutorsHow?How are Tutors Evaluated?Formally?Informally?Evaluating tutorsTutor Coordinator Learning Community Website

Evaluating tutorsSix Components in an Aligned Teacher Evaluation/Professional Growth System

Evaluating tutorsSix Components in an Aligned Teacher Evaluation/Professional Growth System1. High-Quality Standards for InstructionEvaluating tutorsSix Components in an Aligned Teacher Evaluation/Professional Growth System1. High-Quality Standards for Instruction2. Multiple Standards-Based Measures of Teacher EffectivenessEvaluating tutorsSix Components in an Aligned Teacher Evaluation/Professional Growth System1. High-Quality Standards for Instruction2. Multiple Standards-Based Measures of Teacher Effectiveness3. High-Quality Training on Standards, Tools, and MeasuresEvaluating tutorsSix Components in an Aligned Teacher Evaluation/Professional Growth System1. High-Quality Standards for Instruction2. Multiple Standards-Based Measures of Teacher Effectiveness3. High-Quality Training on Standards, Tools, and Measures4. Training to Interpret Results and Make Professional Development RecommendationsEvaluating tutorsSix Components in an Aligned Teacher Evaluation/Professional Growth System1. High-Quality Standards for Instruction2. Multiple Standards-Based Measures of Teacher Effectiveness3. High-Quality Training on Standards, Tools, and Measures4. Training to Interpret Results and Make Professional Development Recommendations5. High-Quality Professional Growth Opportunities for Individuals and Groups of TeachersEvaluating tutorsSix Components in an Aligned Teacher Evaluation/Professional Growth System1. High-Quality Standards for Instruction (4)2. Multiple Standards-Based Measures of Teacher Effectiveness (7)3. High-Quality Training on Standards, Tools, and Measures (6)4. Training to Interpret Results and Make Professional Development Recommendations (3)5. High-Quality Professional Growth Opportunities for Individuals and Groups of Teachers (8)6. High-Quality Standards for Professional Learning (0)Your Thoughts on these ComponentsMoving from 1 to 5How?Guskey OverviewFive Levels of Professional Development Evaluation (adapted from Guskey, 2002)

For professional developers: 1) ensure teachers/tutors enjoy the experience 2) ensure teachers/tutors learn something 3) ensure supports for change/implementation are in place 4) ensure opportunities and awareness of how to use new knowledge and skills 5) see what the impact is on studentsJohnson, K.A. & Linden A.PD Evaluation for MinnesotaYou may not all be familiar with Guskeys level of evaluation of professional development

System is working to address all these levels so that we can continually work on reaching the top of the triangle

For those who currently offer tutors professional development, what level of evaluation do you feel your agency does?31How Do We Move from 1 to 5?Your Thoughts?SharingEach webinar will allow some time for Tutor Coordinators to share a success or challenge of the month.What are your successes?What are your challenges?

What topics would you like for webinars in 2013?What support can TLC provide you?

Thank you!Next Tutor Coordinator Webinar: December 18, 10-11amTopics: Time Management Promotion of volunteering for adult literacyMonthly (?) Tutor ReportingInformation gathered by TLCSample online form which can be individualized for each programhttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGZUMl9aUklGcHdJY1dmYzd0bU94VlE6MA#gid=0Tutor Coordinator Learning Community SiteAccess?https://sites.google.com/site/tutorcoordlearningcommunity/homeSchedule of webinarsDiscussionsContact informationIndividual Tutor PD Plan aka Your Role as a TutorIdentify the needs of the learnerFormallyInformallyDetermine the best way to address those needsIncorporate strategies into your instructionDetermine effectiveness of the strategiesShare the techniques with othersDocument the processHow does this look?Monthly report exampleJournalPeer tutor meetingsArticles for newsletterObserve another tutorCo-tutor Individual Tutor PD Plan aka Your Role as a TutorStatement for Initial Tutor Professional Development PlanAs a volunteer instructor, I will continually strive to identify and meet the needs of the learner(s) I tutor by learning about and applying new techniques during my instruction. To demonstrate the effectiveness of the tutoring sessions, I will document the instructional strategies I apply and how the learner is affected. Whenever possible, I will share my tutoring experiences with my peers so we can all learn and grow together.