Evaluation Training

Overview

Dates Time Training Topics Target Audience Location Registration Link
October 21, 2024 8:30-3:00

Leader Evaluation Training

Effective leadership has a powerful influence on student outcomes. This one day session will provide an overview of the CT Guidelines 2023 as they are represented in districts Evaluation and Support Plans for leaders. The new model includes cycles of continuous improvement and is designed to align with school improvement and strategic planning processes and highlights the importance of professional learning and support as part of the leader evaluation and support system.

Participants will engage to learn about:
  • How to align school improvement and strategic planning within the processes of the new CT Guidelines 2023.
  • The focus on supporting leaders to improve learning growth and achievement for staff and students through high leverage goal setting.
  • The role and alignment of professional growth for leaders through standards, structures, and systems.
  • The importance of feedback and reflection strategies.
Evaluators of Leaders, School and District Leaders ACES SDA
205 Skiff Street
Hamden, CT
Registration
October 29, 2024 8:30-3:00

Educator Evaluation Training

Effective leadership has a powerful influence on student outcomes. This session will provide an overview of the CT Guidelines 2023 for educators, including classroom teachers, instructional coaches, and student and support specialists.

The new model includes cycles of continuous learning and is designed to align professional learning plans with professional practice to support improved outcomes for all students.

Participants will engage to learn about:
  • The mindset shifts in the new CT Guidelines 2023.
  • How to align professional learning with professional practice strategies to improve student learning, growth and achievement.
  • The focus on supporting educators to improve outcomes for all students.
  • The role and alignment of professional growth for educators through high leverage goal setting, standards, structures and systems.
  • The importance of feedback
Evaluators of Educators, School and District Leaders ACES SDA
205 Skiff Street
Hamden, CT
Registration
November 6, 2024 8:00-11:00

Culturally Responsive Leadership: Leveraging Evaluation to Foster Inclusion

This interactive virtual workshop empowers educational leaders with the knowledge and strategies to embed culturally responsive practices in their schools. Participants will explore the critical role of cultural responsiveness in supporting students' learning outcomes and discover professional practices that reflect these values in both teaching and leadership. Through alignment with educator and leader evaluation processes, attendees will learn to provide meaningful, actionable feedback that fosters inclusivity and belonging in classrooms and across the school community. Join us in shaping a more equitable and supportive learning environment for all students.
Evaluators of Educators, School and District Leaders Virtual Session Registration
Day 1: November 8, 2024, 8:30-3:00
Day 2: January 17, 2025, 8:00-11:30
Day 3: April 1, 2025, 8:00-11:30

Mastering Effective Feedback Strategies for Growth & Success: A Community of Practice for School Leaders (Cohort 1)

Join administrative colleagues from across the State in a year-long community of practice to grow your leadership skills in providing effective feedback that leads to transformation. Mindful of the new Evaluation and Support Guidelines 2023, participants must commit to attending all the three sessions. Leaders are invited to come individually as a leadership team, or though leadership teams are encouraged. Leaders will deepen their knowledge of high leverage goals, strong professional learning plans, high impact systems and structures and how to provide effective feedback to inspire and grow success.
School and District Leaders ACES SDA
205 Skiff Street
Hamden, CT
Registration
Day 1: November 21, 2024, 8:30-3:00
Day 2: January 17, 2025, 12:00-3:30
Day 3: April 1, 2025, 12:00-3:30

Mastering Effective Feedback Strategies for Growth & Success: A Community of Practice for School Leaders (Cohort 2)

Join administrative colleagues from across the State in a year-long community of practice to grow your leadership skills in providing effective feedback that leads to transformation. Mindful of the new Evaluation and Support Guidelines 2023, participants must commit to attending all the three sessions. Leaders are invited to come individually as a leadership team, or though leadership teams are encouraged. Leaders will deepen their knowledge of high leverage goals, strong professional learning plans, high impact systems and structures and how to provide effective feedback to inspire and grow success.
School and District Leaders ACES SDA
205 Skiff Street
Hamden, CT
Registration