Today, POLICY is the word of the day. Looking at national and state educational issues was our theme today. The ‘Race to the Top’ was discussed in depth. States who are selected will be reforming their educational systems with these main points in mind:
* Find broader ways to enter the profession
* Equitable distribution of effective teachers
* Improving teachers and principal effectiveness based on performance
* States have agreed by sept 2011 they will be report on teacher effectiveness of teachers in tested grades
* How would you make the “common core” (national standards) a reality in your state? (This is a push to get us to national standards)
IF a state wins, districts still have to agree within 90 days to what the state wants to do.
It is up to the STATE to decide how to spend the teacher evaluation/incentive money.
Last Night in Dallas
West Coast Three!
Washington, California, Oregon
About Me
- Donna DuBois
- I began my teaching career in Utah earning a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education. Topics of study included literacy instruction, and child development. This concentration gave me a strong foundation in understanding best practices for elementary students. In 2006, I earned a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership focusing on learning assessment and system performance. This specialization provided advanced graduate training in both practical & technical aspects of documentation and use of school outcomes. My focus included understanding systems for assessing learning and utilizing results. During my 20 years as a professional educator, I have taught 2nd-5th grade. I also taught K-5 technology classes. Additionally, I held the position of Title One Coordinator and in 2007-08, also I worked as a professional development specialist for our central office. In this position I created and taught many professional development workshops in literacy education and technology integration. In 2010 I was named Oregon Teacher of the Year. This honor allowed me to attend International Space Camp, meet President Obama, and to collaborate with educators around the world.
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