The Danielson Framework for Evaluation is a research-based system developed by Charlotte Danielson, designed to enhance teacher effectiveness and evaluation through 22 components organized into four teaching responsibility domains. The framework has evolved since its original publication in 1996, with updates reflecting new research and education standards, including specific guidelines for its application in various educational roles. The 2013 edition includes critical attributes for evaluating performance aligned with the Common Core State Standards, emphasizing a focus on student learning.

1. A Basic Overview of the
Danielson Framework for
Evaluation
Simple K12.com webinar - 8/8/13
Chris Casal
Technology Coordinator/Teacher
P. S. 10 Brooklyn (15K010)
ccasal@ps10.org
Twitter: @mr_casal
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2. The Framework
In full ~109 pages:
http://
www.danielsongroup.org/
userfiles/files/downloads/
2013EvaluationInstrument.
pdf
Many states & districts
adapting as they adopt
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3. Danielson Group
Educational consultancy group
Founded & driven by Charlotte Danielson
specializes in teacher effectiveness, teacher evaluation systems
& methods of ensuring teacher quality
Danielson Framework
a research-based set of components of instruction, aligned to the INTASC standards, and grounded
in a constructivist view of learning and teaching. The complex activity of teaching is divided into 22
components (and 76 smaller elements) clustered into four domains of teaching responsibility:
1. Planning and Preparation
2. Classroom Environment
3. Instruction
4. Professional Responsibilities
http://www.danielsongroup.org/article.aspx?page=frameworkforteaching
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4. Danielson Framework
Originally published in 1996
Enhancing Professional Practice: a Framework for Teaching by
ASCD
based on research in Praxis III: Classroom Performance
Assessments of an observation-based evaluation of first-year
teachers used for the purpose of licensing
Updated in 2007 & enhanced to reflect findings in research
post-1996
Included frameworks for non-classroom positions such as
librarians & counselors, tailored to the different responsibilities &
expectation of those different roles
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5. Danielson Framework
2011 Edition
includes research from 2009 Bill & Melinda
Gates Foundation “Measures of Effective
Teaching (MET)” projects
video capture & analysis of over 23,000
lessons
aim to determine aspects of teacher practice
most highly correlated to high student
progress
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6. Danielson Framework
2011 Edition
Danielson Framework part of MET research
more specific rubric language
“critical attributes” for each level of each
component
possible examples for each level
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7. 2013 Edition
In addition to tighter language to assist evaluators in making
clear distinctions between performance levels, the 2013 Edition
now includes specific language around the instructional
implications of the Common Core State Standards. The
Framework for Teaching has always been grounded in student
learning and included the big concepts of the Common Core.
Now the 2013 Edition includes specific rubric language,
critical attributes, and teaching and learning examples
that help schools and districts identify instruction that leads to
student learning in the context of the Common Core.
http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/teachers-leaders/practicerubrics/Docs/danielson-teacher-rubric.pdf
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8. 2013 Edition
http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/teachers-leaders/practicerubrics/Docs/danielson-teacher-rubric.pdf
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9. Examples...
The Danielson document is rather straight forward,
offering clear examples of how each domain should be
used...
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12. New York City
Conflict
United Federation of Teachers wanted the Framework to be
used primarily to help teachers improve
UFT felt Department of Education was using the Framework
strictly for evaluations
Originally the UFT & DOE were in sync on the Framework,
even offering professional development sessions for both
teachers & administrators
NYS Ed. Commissioner stepped in to make final ruling on use
http://www.uft.org/union-resolutions/teacher-evaluation-and-danielson-framework-teaching
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13. Originally
4 domains but only 6 “Priority Competencies”
1e - Designing Coherent Instruction
2b - Establishing a Culture for Learning
2d - Managing Student Behavior
3b - Using Questioning & Discussion Techniques
3c - Engaging Students in Learning
3d - Using Assessment in Instruction
After legal wrangling between DOE & UFT, NYS
education commissioner ruled all 22 must be used
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14. The NYC
Framework
Four Domains
All 22 competencies
http://www.uft.org/
news-stories/
danielson-
framework-teaching
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15. New York City
What do you see and hear from the students and
teacher that lets you know that the students are
learning?
Put another way, what are the observable qualities of
instruction that let you know that a lesson is effective?
taken from the NYCDOE professional development resources surrounding the Danielson Framework
http://schools.nyc.gov/Offices/TeacherEffectiveness/For+Educators/Framework/default.htm
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16. Observation Cycle
Stems from 2010 NYS law on teacher effectiveness
http://www.uft.org/news-stories/complex-new-system-unveiled
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17. Observations - Teacher choice
http://www.uft.org/news-stories/observations-feedback-heart-new-plan
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18. Observation timeline
http://www.uft.org/news-stories/observations-feedback-heart-new-plan
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19. NYC Admins & Teachers
Lots of observations
Lots of things to look at
Administrators being trained on best practices
2013-2014 is the first year of implementation
Will be interesting to see how it plays out
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20. Summary
Research driven & widely accepted
Observation based
Designed to be the underlying foundation of a
school, district, or state’s teacher training,
development and/or evaluation program
Some states and districts are customizing the
framework
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21. Contact
Christopher M. Casal
Technology Teacher/Coordinator
P. S. 10 (15K010)
Email: ccasal@ps10.org
Twitter: @mr_casal
Diigo: mrcasal
www.mrcasal.com
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