Teacher and Leader Community of Practice: Measuring Stud

Reform Support Network

Teacher and Leader Community of Practice: Measuring Student Growth in Non-tested Grades and Subjects

An In-Depth Session – May 18-19, 2011

State (optional): _________________________ Name (optional): _________________________

1. Overall Meeting Evaluation

Please indicate the extent to which you agree with the following statements, using a 1 to 5 scale where a rating of “1” means “strongly disagree” and “5” means “strongly agree.” N/A means “not applicable.”
In general, the meeting as a whole was informative and useful.	1 2 3 4 5 N/A
The content of the meeting as a whole was relevant and applicable to my state.	1 2 3 4 5 N/A
My understanding of assessments for measuring student growth in non-tested grades and subjects (NTGS) improved.	1 2 3 4 5 N/A
I learned things in the meeting as a whole that will inform my work when I return to my state.	1 2 3 4 5 N/A
The meeting logistics and pre-meeting communication were effective.	1 2 3 4 5 N/A

2. Session Evaluation

Please rate the quality, relevance, and usefulness of the following individual sessions, using a 1 to 5 scale where a rating of “1” means “not useful” and “5” means “very useful.” Provide additional comments in the space provided. N/A means “not applicable.”
Wednesday May 18 – Opening & Goals for the Day	1 2 3 4 5 N/A
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Shared Challenge I - (pre-insert topic when finalized)	1 2 3 4 5 N/A
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Shared Challenge II - (pre-insert topic when finalized)	1 2 3 4 5 N/A
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Shared Challenge III - (pre-insert topic when finalized)	1 2 3 4 5 N/A
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State Team Meetings	1 2 3 4 5 N/A
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Session – Prioritizing Across Shared Challenges	1 2 3 4 5 N/A
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Thursday May 19 – Opening & Goals for the Day	1 2 3 4 5 N/A
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Addressing Shared Challenges (Part I) - (pre-insert discussion topic when finalized)	1 2 3 4 5 N/A
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Addressing Shared Challenges (Part I) - (pre-insert discussion topic when finalized)	1 2 3 4 5 N/A
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State Team Working Session	1 2 3 4 5 N/A
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Addressing Shared Challenges (Part I) - (pre-insert discussion topic when finalized)	1 2 3 4 5 N/A
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Closing and Next Steps	1 2 3 4 5 N/A
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3. General Feedback on this Community of Practice Convening

1. Which aspects of the meeting were most useful?

2. Which aspects of the meeting could have been improved?

4. Input on Technical Assistance Needs Regarding Teacher and Leader CoP Work focused on Non-tested Grades and Subjects

Since the inception of the Teacher and Leader CoP, states have identified technical assistance needs and areas for collaborative work. If you would like to provide additional input regarding how the Reform Support Network might support sharing of information and state collaboration regarding effective teachers and leaders with a focus on non-tested grades and subjects, please do so here.

1. Are there specific analyses, research summaries, or tools that would be useful to you?

2. What additional support specifically focused on non-tested grades and subjects would be beneficial?

3. What additional Teacher and Leader Community of Practice activities would be beneficial?

5. Additional Feedback (if desired):

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