Educational Impact & The Danielson Framework

EI’s unique 3-10 hr. online courses feature video of today's leading educational experts combined with powerful real classroom examples….all specifically designed for the Danielson Framework.

THE DANIELSON FRAMEWORK

EI Course	Length	Description
22 Components of Great Teaching DANIELSON-22C View the course outline	5 hrs	What is great teaching? How would you define it? What are the essential components? In order to impact instruction, it is critical to have a common definition of good teaching. In this course, you will see how teacher evaluation expert, Charlotte Danielson, has organized these essential components into 4 domains. Through detailed commentary from Charlotte, you will gain a thorough understanding of Domain 1: Planning and Preparation, Domain 2: Classroom Environment, Domain 3: Instruction and Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities. Designed and hosted by Charlotte Danielson, this 5 hour course will ensure you understand how the components are intertwined and observable in the classroom. The multiple choice assessments allow you to check for understanding of each domain.
Teacher Evaluation Using the Danielson Framework DANIELSON-TEDF View the course outline	12 hrs	Throughout this course you will learn how to improve your current teacher evaluation system by discriminating between evidence and opinion. You will learn helpful strategies for gathering evidence and will learn how to interpret that evidence. You will explore effective conferencing skills and will learn how to put together a complete observation to develop appropriate levels of performance. Finally, you will explore ways to use all of this information to set professional development goals and assist the under performing teacher.
Essential Skills for Classroom Observation template34 View the course outline	8.5 hrs	Do you know what has the biggest impact on student achievement? The teacher! Research invariably shows that student achievement improves by having a high quality and highly effective teacher. Administrators are so busy with daily school demands that finding time to mentor and develop teachers can be a real challenge. But it is so important! This 8.5 hour course provides an overview of the importance of teacher evaluation and builds foundation skills in classroom observation. Gain insight from three top educational experts, Robert Marzano, Charlotte Danielson and James Stronge. Regardless of which teacher evaluation framework being used in your school system, you will gain insight from the experts and build inter-rater reliability with the practice opportunities.
Conferencing and Goal Setting template35 View the course outline	7.5 hrs	Classroom observations are an integral part of every teacher evaluation system. But not everything a teacher does takes place in the classroom! How do you learn more about a teacher’s planning skills, family communication strategies and professionalism? In this 7.5 hour course, you will learn how to lead effective teacher conferences and collaborative artifact parties. Gain insight from teacher evaluation expert Charlotte Danielson and real examples of principals and teachers in action.
Teacher Evaluation Practice - Elementary TEPC1 View the course outline	6 hrs	This practical course provides administrators with the unique opportunity to practice their evaluation skills by observing real examples of principals observing teachers and conducting conferences. Comprehensive videos allow administrators to critique principal-teacher conferences and gather evidence from all sources including classroom lessons, artifacts and classroom photographs. Three (3) classroom examples are provided with corresponding discussion board activities.
Teacher Evaluation Practice - Intermediate TEPC2 View the course outline	6 hrs	This practical course provides administrators with the unique opportunity to practice their evaluation skills by observing real examples of principals observing teachers and conducting conferences. Comprehensive videos allow administrators to critique principal-teacher conferences and gather evidence from all sources including classroom lessons, artifacts and classroom photographs. Three (3) classroom examples are provided with corresponding discussion board activities.
Teacher Evaluation Practice - Secondary TEPC3 View the course outline	4 hrs	This practical course provides administrators with the unique opportunity to practice their evaluation skills by observing real examples of principals observing teachers and conducting conferences. Comprehensive videos allow administrators to critique principal-teacher conferences and gather evidence from all sources including classroom lessons, artifacts and classroom photographs. Two (2) high school classroom examples are provided with corresponding discussion board activities.
An Introduction to the Danielson Framework DANIELSON-SERIES View the course outline	10 hrs	Having a common definition of “good teaching” is imperative if we are to truly understand how to make teaching better. Teacher evaluation expert, Charlotte Danielson, has designed a framework for teaching that is widely used across North America. Her framework provides a common language to describe good teaching and a process for enhancing professional practice that is consistent and transparent. This comprehensive course provides an introduction to the Danielson Framework through the use of online video and activities designed and hosted by Charlotte Danielson herself.

Component 1A: KNOWLEDGE OF CONTENT AND PEDAGOGY

EI Course	Length	Description
Teacher Knowledge of Content & Pedagogy DANIELSON-1A View the course outline	3 hrs	Multimedia Course - Many teacher evaluation frameworks assess it but what does “knowledge of content and pedagogy” really mean? Successful teachers have knowledge of their subject matter and an understanding of how best to teach it. This is a critically important aspect of teaching. Teachers can’t teach things they don’t know! Today, pedagogy is undergoing a significant shift as we look for more effective ways to teach 21st century learners. Throughout this 3 hour course, you will examine your own knowledge of content and pedagogy and be challenged to think differently about the art and science of teaching.

Component 1B: UNDERSTANDING YOUR STUDENTS

EI Course	Length	Description
Understanding Your Students DANIELSON-1B View the course outline	5.5 hrs	Your students are unique in their interests, needs, skills and learning styles. In order to differentiate instruction and truly create a student-centered learning environment, it is imperative that teachers really know their students. In this 5.5 hour course, you will explore learning styles, multiple intelligences, interest inventories and class profiles. Most importantly, you will be challenged to think about your own classroom as you complete activities that will help you gather knowledge about your own students. You will use the criteria in the Danielson Framework for Teaching to analyze your level of performance in component 1B, Knowledge of Students.

Component 1C: SETTING INSTRUCTIONAL OUTCOMES

EI Course	Length	Description
Learning Goals and Success Criteria DANIELSON-1C View the course outline	6 hrs	We teach because we want to cause learning. That seems obvious, doesn’t it? But setting instructional outcomes requires a conscientious effort to go beyond creating activities to ensure lessons have clear learning goals. In this course, you will learn about the key elements of instructional outcomes and how to organize lessons and units around big ideas and essential understandings. You will also investigate how to involve students in the process so they know what successful learning looks like. By co-constructing success criteria with students, teachers can incorporate “assessment as learning” activities.

Component 1D: RESOURCES & TECHNOLOGY

EI Course	Length	Description
6 C'S of Technology Integration template66 View the course outline	4.5 hrs	People have been using the term "21st Century Skills" for more than two decades. The problem is, many people are vague in their definition of what this term actually means and what impact it has on our education systems. To help students be successful in the 21st Century, schools need to equip students with a new set of skills for "the knowledge economy". Experts, Michael Fullan and Alan November, will provide insight into the skills needed for Character, Global Citizenship, Communication, Critical Thinking, Collaboration and Creativity. This 4.5 hour course is designed to help more clearly define the 6 Cs of 21st Century Skills, provide classroom examples and ideas for teaching these skills and, where applicable, integrating technology in the process.
Resources and Technology DANIELSON-1D View the course outline	2.5 hrs	What does it take to demonstrate knowledge of resources? In this 2.5 hour mini course, you will examine Component 1D in the Danielson Framework, build your inventory of classroom resources and consider ideas for effective integration of technology.

Component 1E: DESIGNING COHERENT INSTRUCTION

EI Course	Length	Description
Instructional Planning in Real Classrooms DANIELSON-1E View the course outline	7 hrs	This course will provide learners with research based instructional planning techniques based on the findings of such leading researchers as Charlotte Danielson, Bob Marzano and Jay McTighe. The course will show the results of research based instructional planning as seen in real classrooms while providing course participants with practical instructional planning tools and templates to facilitate actual classroom implementation.
Backwards Teaching: Using 3 Part Lessons in Math template67 View the course outline	3.5 hrs	Have you ever heard of "teaching backwards"? We often hear about backwards design when it comes to instructional planning but this is different. A "3 part lesson" uses the final phase for most of the teaching. In this practical course, learn how to engage your students in math by incorporating Activation, Problem-Solving and Consolidation. See how teachers act as facilitators by coordinating the sharing of student solutions and the use of questioning to help students make connections between their own mathematical ideas and the ideas of others. This 3.5 hour course explains each phase and provides practical examples, strategies and tips for implementing this type of lesson into your math classroom.

Component 1F: DESIGNING STUDENT ASSESSMENT

EI Course	Length	Description
Growing Success: Assessment Ideas and Models DANIELSON-1F	4 hrs	Assessment design requires master teachers to consider the various ways to use assessment; assessment for learning, assessment as learning and assessment of learning. In this course, you will review the elements of assessment design from experts like Charlotte Danielson, Jay McTighe, Rick Stiggins and Grant Wiggins. This 4 hour course will deepen your understanding of formative assessments, demonstrate various assessment strategies and explain how to involve students in the process.

Component 2A: THE CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT

EI Course	Length	Description
Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport		IN DEVELOPMENT

Component 2B: CULTURE FOR LEARNING

EI Course	Length	Description
Creating a Student-Centered Learning Environment DANIELSON-2B View the course outline	6 hrs	In this course, you will learn what it means to have a student centered learning environment. Key elements are establishing a culture for learning, getting to know your students, providing choices, creating active learning activities and structuring student-centered projects.

Component 2C: PROCEDURES

EI Course	Length	Description
Maximizing instructional Time DANIELSON-2C View the course outline	5.75 hrs	Have you ever done the math to calculate how many hours in the day your students spend actively engaged in learning? Student achievement is impacted directly by having more hours of good quality teaching. Seems obvious, doesn't it?! In this 5.5 hour course, you will consider the importance of streamlining your classroom routines and managing student behavior through practical tips and examples.

Component 2D: BEHAVIOR

EI Course	Length	Description
Positive Behavior Supports in Action DANIELSON-2D View the course outline	6 hrs	There is a direct correlation between student bevavior and achievement. Positive support systems allow us to teach students how they should behave. When students know how to behave in the classroom, not only will they feel safe, but they will be better able to achieve academic success. Thoughout this 6 hour course you will be introduced to the Positive Behavoir Support system for managing student behavior in the classroom. You will learn how to create effective rules, and will learn how a three-tiered system of support can be effective in creating an atmosphere of positive dicipline in your school.

Component 2E: ORGANIZING PHYSICAL SPACE

EI Course	Length	Description
Arranging the Elementary Classroom Effectively DANIELSON-2E1 View the course outline	4 hrs	Arranging the physical environment of the classroom is one way to improve the learning environment and to prevent problem behaviors before they occur. Research on the physical classroom environment has shown that the choices you make regarding arrangement can affect the behavior of both students and teachers and that a well-structured classroom tends to improve student academic and behavioral outcomes. Room preparation and arrangement of materials allows more class time for learning. This 4 hour course, will get you thinking about your classroom environment and how you have organized your physical space.
Arranging the Intermediate Classroom Effectively DANIELSON-2E2 View the course outline	4 hrs	Arranging the physical environment of the classroom is one way to improve the learning environment and to prevent problem behaviors before they occur. Research on the physical classroom environment has shown that the choices you make regarding arrangement can affect the behavior of both students and teachers and that a well-structured classroom tends to improve student academic and behavioral outcomes. Room preparation and arrangement of materials allows more class time for learning. This 4 hour course, will get you thinking about your classroom environment and how you have organized your physical space.
Arranging the Secondary Classroom Effectively DANIELSON-2E3 View the course outline	4 hrs	Arranging the physical environment of the classroom is one way to improve the learning environment and to prevent problem behaviors before they occur. Research on the physical classroom environment has shown that the choices you make regarding arrangement can affect the behavior of both students and teachers and that a well-structured classroom tends to improve student academic and behavioral outcomes. Room preparation and arrangement of materials allows more class time for learning. This 4 hour course, will get you thinking about your classroom environment and how you have organized your physical space.

Component 3A: COMMUNICATING WITH STUDENTS

EI Course	Length	Description
Setting High Expectation DANIELSON-3A View the course outline	3.5 hrs	Teachers' expectations affect their moment-to-moment interactions with the children they teach in so many ways. Teachers give the students that they expect to succeed more time to answer questions, more specific feedback, and more approval: They consistently touch, nod and smile at those kids more. So since expectations can change the performance of kids, how do we get teachers to have the right expectations? Is it possible to change teachers' expectations? Throughout this course you will learn the value of setting high expectations and how to establish a culture for learning in your classroom that uses expectations to enhance student success.

Component 3B: QUESTIONING

EI Course	Length	Description
Raise the Rigor with Higher Level Thinking Skills DANIELSON-3B View the course outline	6 hrs	Learning theories remind us that the person who is doing the thinking is the person doing the learning. Are your students truly engaged in challenging activities that require them to think, evaluate, justify and synthesize? This 4.5 hour course includes classroom examples, ideas for questioning, a review of Bloom's Taxonomy and a compare/contrast strategy that can be adapted for every grade level. In addition, you will gain insight into your own questioning and discussion techniques.

Component 3C: ENGAGEMENT

EI Course	Length	Description
Make Learning Relevant with Real World Connections DANIELSON-3C View the course outline	5.5 hrs	Students are different today. We no longer need to prepare them for a job in industrial times. Today, we need to equip students with 21st Century skills so they can be successful in a rapidly changing world. This 5.5 hour course will help you gain insight into the paradigm shift that is happening today and the need to make learning relevant. Real world connections will help your students apply what they are learning and make learning more meaningful.
Student Engagement Strategies for Elementary Teachers DANIELSON-3C1 View the course outline	5 hrs	Student engagement is not the same as student participation! Busy students are not necessarily engaged cognitively. This5 hour course is designed to provide you with an overview of research based instructional practice that supports engaging students in learning. Student engagement is a central component in every teacher evaluation system and incorporates critical thinking activities and high level questioning strategies.
Student Engagement Strategies for Intermediate Teachers DANIELSON-3C3 View the course outline	6 hrs	Student engagement is not the same as student participation! Busy students are not necessarily engaged cognitively. This 6 hour course is designed to provide you with an overview of research based instructional practice that supports engaging students in learning. Student engagement is a central component in every teacher evaluation system and incorporates critical thinking activities and high level questioning strategies.
Student Engagement Strategies for Secondary Teachers DANIELSON-3C5 View the course outline	5 hrs	Student engagement is not the same as student participation! Busy students are not necessarily engaged cognitively. This 5 hour course is designed to provide you with an overview of research based instructional practice that supports engaging students in learning. Student engagement is a central component in every teacher evaluation system and incorporates critical thinking activities and high level questioning strategies.
Active Learning Strategies for Elementary Teachers DANIELSON-3C2 View the course outline	6.5 hrs	We know that students retain about 10% of what they read, 20% of what they hear and 90% of what they do. Research shows that students learn more when they are engaged in active learning. In this 6 hour course, you will learn some quick strategies for increasing the level of activity in your lessons and gain insight into the important elements of an active learning classroom. Learning is not a spectator sport!
Active Learning Strategies for Intermediate Teachers DANIELSON-3C4 View the course outline	6 hrs	We know that students retain about 10% of what they read, 20% of what they hear and 90% of what they do. Research shows that students learn more when they are engaged in active learning. In this 6 hour course, you will learn some quick strategies for increasing the level of activity in your lessons and gain insight into the important elements of an active learning classroom. Learning is not a spectator sport!
Active Learning Strategies for Secondary Teachers DANIELSON-3C6 View the course outline	6 hrs	We know that students retain about 10% of what they read, 20% of what they hear and 90% of what they do. Research shows that students learn more when they are engaged in active learning. In this 6 hour course, you will learn some quick strategies for increasing the level of activity in your lessons and gain insight into the important elements of an active learning classroom. Learning is not a spectator sport!

Component 3D: USING ASSESSMENT IN INSTRUCTION

EI Course	Length	Description
Assessment for Learning DANIELSON-3D View the course outline	5 hrs	Assessment needs to go beyond paper and pencil tests that are completed at the end of a unit. Learn the difference between “assessment for learning” and “assessment of learning”. This ourse will deepen your understanding of formative assessments, demonstrate various ways to quickly check for comprehension and explain how to involve students in self-assessing. You will be empowered to take corrective steps in the learning process by using assessments for learning. You will also be guided through the process of selecting the right assessment for each situation. Lastly, you will view excellent examples of teachers in action modeling different assessment strategies.

Component 3E: DEMONSTRATING FLEXIBILITY & RESPONSIVENESS

EI Course	Length	Description
Strategies for Differentiated Instruction DANIELSON-3E View the course outline	7.5 hrs	A master teacher demonstrates flexibility in her instruction, can make changes on the fly and is responsive to the diverse needs of learners. In this course, you will examine learning styles and focus on specific strategies for differentiating instruction in your classroom. Learn from top educational experts like Dr. Carol Tomlinson, watch a PD workshop delivered by lead teachers and view classroom examples.
Working with Struggling Readers template62 View the course outline	7.5 hrs	Many children struggle with reading and the US literacy rate is declining. The facts are startling. This 4.5 hour course will help you gain insight into the science of reading, assessment options and strategies to support struggling readers. The ultimate goal is to inspire you to join the movement to ensure that ALL young people receive a world-class education. Why? Because EVERY student deserves the chance to read, write, and learn for a lifetime.

Component 4A: REFLECTING ON TEACHING

EI Course	Length	Description
Reflecting on Teaching DANIELSON-4A View the course outline	3 hrs	Teachers face a myriad of daily choices and decisions that need to be made in the midst of a lesson, student discussion or intervention. Taking time to reflect on these decisions is key to becoming a reflective practitioner. If you believe that all students can learn at a high level and that your performance as a teacher has a direct impact on student learning, than reflection should be an integral part of what you do. In this 3 hour course, examine questions and principal conferences that ensure you play an active role in your own professional growth.

Component 4B: MAINTAINING ACCURATE RECORDS

EI Course	Length	Description
Maintaining Accurate Records DANIELSON-4B	5.3 hrs	Using data is no longer an option for teachers and administrators. Today, the amount and types of data collected by school systems is larger than ever. But, what do we do with all of this information?..... And more importantly, how will it help us improve student achievement? This course will help you make sense of the large quantity of data that your school collects, including state student achievement results as well as other qualitative and quantitative data.

Component 4C: COMMUNICATING WITH FAMILIES

EI Course	Length	Description
COMMUNICATING WITH FAMILIES DANIELSON-4C View the course outline	4.5 hrs	Effective parent-teacher communication builds working relationships that can support strong home-school collaboration and improved educational outcomes. Recent changes in school policies and practices--such as the accountability movement, inclusion, and response to intervention--necessitate that all teachers possess effective communication skills for successfully meeting the needs of a diverse student population. In this 4.5 hour course, you will learn the central importance of communication strategies that elicit family members' opinions and promote a sense of equality through shared decision making.

Component 4D: PARTICIPATING IN A PLC

EI Course	Length	Description
Leveraging the Power of Teacher Leaders DANIELSON-4D View the course outline	4.5 hrs	This course is designed to support your growth as a teacher leader in your school. The role of a teacher leader can be initially challenging as you work with new teachers, colleagues and administration. Skills gained in this program will lay a foundation for new leadership skills. By leveraging the power of teacher leaders, you can make a significant impact on school effectiveness and student achievement.

Component 4E: GROWING AND DEVELOPING PROFESSIONALLY

EI Course	Length	Description
Leveraging Principal-Teacher Conferences to Impact Teacher Effectiveness DANIELSON-4E	3.3 hrs	Becoming a great teacher requires a constant pursuit of excellence. Teachers who seek out professional development opportunities and feedback from colleagues and supervisors show their commitment to their profession. In this course, Charlotte Danielson describes component 4E and provides insight into how you can leverage pre and post conferences to impact teacher growth and development.

Component 4F: SHOWING PROFESSIONALISM

EI Course	Length	Description
Professional Responsibilities of Distinguished Teachers DANIELSON-4F View the course outline	5 hrs	Every teacher evaluation system includes at least one component about professionalism. Students, parents and administrators maintain very high expectations of their staff. This 5 hour course will provide teachers with insight into their professional responsibilities. Distinguished teachers are reflective practitioners, effective communicators and active in their professional community. This course provides opportunities for reflection and self assessment.