The Louisiana Department of Education Professional Learning Modules are designed to allow educators an opportunity to deepen understanding of the instructional leadership cycle.

Compass Observation & Feedback Module

Principal Guidebook Connection: Part III – Step 3: Monitoring Progress

Overview

Compass is the state’s educator support and evaluation system designed to provide all educators with regular, meaningful feedback on their performance. This module guides evaluators of teachers and principals to use Compass as a tool to improve teacher practice and student learning.

Content Outline

Part A: Overview
Part B: Preparing to Monitor Progress – Observation & Feedback
Part C: Monitoring Progress – Observation & Feedback
Appendix: Deepen Understanding

Materials

Facilitator Guide
Session Presentation
Overview Webinar

Teacher Goal Setting Module (Coming Soon)

Principal Guidebook Connection: Part III – Step 2: Guiding Others to Set Goals

Overview

Teachers set goals that identify student learning expectations for the most important content in a given subject. These goals reflect a commitment on the part of the teacher to use effective instructional practices and quality assessment plans that support students in meeting the identified expectations. This module guides teachers as they consider the goal setting process used to measure their impact on student learning.

Content Outline

Part A: End of Year Expectations
Part B: Current Level of Student Understanding
Part C: Impact on Student Learning
Appendix

Materials

Facilitator Guide
Session Presentation

Differentiated Teacher Support Module (Coming Soon)

Principal Guidebook Connection: Part III – Step 4: Differentiate Teacher Support

Overview

Using data from progress monitoring, principals determine how to best support each teacher throughout the year. This module is designed to guide principals as they seek to answer the following questions to differentiate support so that all students achieve:

Is the teacher teaching the right content in the right way?
Are students learning at a level necessary for success?
What are the potential barriers to success for the teacher?
What can this teacher learn from the successes taking place in other classrooms?
How will this teacher be supported to improve in identified areas?

Content Outline

Part A: Supporting Teachers Throughout the Year
Part B: Focused Observations & Feedback
Part C: Communication, Documentation and End of Year Processes
Appendix

Materials

Facilitator Guide
Session Presentation