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Improvement Plans

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February 2, 2023

Purpose of an Improvement Plan

• Identify specific deficiencies in performance

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• Foster growth through professional development and targeted support

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If the teacher does not take corrective actions in the timeline specified in the Improvement Plan, the evaluator may recommend the teacher be dismissed or continue working under the plan.

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When to develop an Improvement Plan

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• Final Holistic Rating of Ineffective

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• Districts have discretion to place any teacher on an Improvement Plan at any time based on deficiencies in any individual component of the evaluation system.
• The notice requirements for being placed on an Improvement Plan, the components of the plan and the implementation process for the plan may be subject to the terms of a collective bargaining agreement.

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When to develop an Improvement Plan

• Accumulation of evidence

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• Pattern over time

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• Support has been provided and not showing improvements

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Example: Developing in Classroom Environment

Example: Developing in Classroom Environment

12/15 Formal Observation

Accomplished: “The instructional plan draws upon input from school professionals and outside resources.”

Example: Developing in Classroom Environment

12/15 Formal Observation

Example: Developing in Classroom Environment

12/15 Formal Observation

You will need:

1. Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession
2. Improvement Plan Template

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How to write an Improvement Plan

10-80-10 Principle

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How much time do you intend to spend on your bottom 10%?

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• Write in word/google doc, then convert to OhioES
• Give responsibility to the teacher
• Keep it a manageable
• Work with HR Director/keep union informed
• Know your district’s collective bargaining agreement
• Consultation/Principal Coaching services available @ESC
• Contact: jamie.smith@escneo.org

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Recommendations

Example Improvement Plan

Example Improvement Plan

Example Improvement Plan

by December 20.

weekly until March 10.

Example Improvement Plan

Example Improvement Plan

Consultation/Principal Coaching services available @ESC

• Contact: jamie.smith@escneo.org

“Courageous leadership involves holding others accountable for their actions and performance. Not just sometimes or when it is convenient, but all of the time. Leaders must commit to making it a habit. Holding people accountable is actually a gift to the entire staff.”

- Cathy Lassiter, p.85

Challenging Conversations

Reflection & Preparation

Challenging Conversations: Preparation

• Prepare and plan your script - Rehearse!
• Envision the outcome you are hoping for
• Know and return to your purpose at difficult moments
• Follow 4 Step Process:
• 1) Lead with your Purpose, 2) Acknowledgement, 3) Advocate, 4) Problem-Solve
• Don’t assume others can see things from your point of view
• Don’t take verbal attacks personally
• Leverage your principal credibility

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Challenging Conversations: Preparation

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• Sentence Starters:
• I have something I’d like to discuss with you that I think will _____.
• I think we have different perceptions about __________. I’d like to hear your thinking on this.
• I’d like to talk about __________. I think we may have different ideas about how to __________.
• I’d like to see if we might reach a better understanding about _______. I really want to hear your feelings about this and share my perspective as well.

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Challenging Conversations: Reflection

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• What will most likely be my next challenging conversation?
• Who will it be with, and what will we need to talk about?
• How can I best be genuinely helpful to this teacher the next time we talk?
• What teachers do I know the least about?
• How much time have I spent in their classrooms?

Challenging Conversations: Reflection

• When have I been surprised by a performance issue in the last school year?
• What warning signs did I miss?
• What caused me to overlook these warning signs?

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We’re here to help

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