This two-day academy is for educators who are seeking initial training qualification to be legally qualified to conduct evaluations of licensed personnel. The training aligns to the Illinois School Code competencies defined by Administrative Code Part 50, Section 50.420 (a-b). IPA will deliver this ONLINE training through Zoom. To participate in the virtual workshop, you […]
This course will allow participants to learn effective skills and strategies for using Charlotte Danielson's Frameworks in a summative setting in order to more effectively: Identify evidence at the component/element level during formal and informal observations; Use evidence to effectively rate staff on the levels of performance for each domain; Acquire strategies to support effective […]
This is the one required student growth retraining course for teacher and administrator evaluators who are renewing their designations required to evaluate educators. Participants will learn how to: 1. Use assessments and measurement models identified by the joint committee in determining the student growth attributable to individual teachers/principals and understand how different types of assessments […]
Participants learn a 3-step conversation protocol that motivates inquiry, strengthens SEL skills and fosters critical thinking in adults and students. This course is relevant for all school administrators, especially department chairs and staff developers. Participants will: Participate in an authentic conversation and uncover innovative ways to use the protocol to explore controversial topics with faculty. […]
