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Teaching and Learning
Monthly Call
March 23, 2022
Agenda
I. Academic Content
A. IMR
B. ELA, Social Studies, Suggested participants for this call:
Math/Science/STEM, ● Early Childhood Supervisors
Environmental Education, World ● Chief Academic Officers/Curriculum
Languages Supervisors
II. Assessment Content ● Literacy Coordinators
III. Accelerate ● Special Education Supervisors
IV. Diverse Learners ● English Learner Supervisors
V. Literacy ● Content and Mentor Leader Coordinators
VI. Educator Development ● Talent Supervisors
A. Educator Accountability
B. Teacher Development
C. Leader Development
D. Initiatives
3
Model of Excellence: East Feliciana Parish Schools
Summer Learning Programs
East Feliciana’s Summer Learning Program
The Accelerate/21st CCLC Summer Program was aligned to the five educational
priorities.
Ensure every student is on track to a professional career, college degree or service.
• Preplanning with school leaders to identify specific academic needs and shift
mindset to opportunities for all students to accelerate learning vs. traditional
remedial “summer school” model
• Career path class for high school including health, college life, financial
management, ACT)
• Professionals visited different campuses (meteorologist, district attorney,
cosmetologist)
5East Feliciana’s Summer Learning Program
Remove barriers and create equitable, inclusive learning experiences for all children.
• Open enrollment from other districts (for both students and staff)
• Intentional recruitment during school year by teachers and principals
• Early transitional moves to feeder schools (rising 6th graders at EFMS, rising 9th
graders at EFHS)
• Easy online registration, but also accommodated families without technology
• Worked in conjunction with ESY program to maximize opportunities and
participation for all students
6East Feliciana’s Summer Learning Program
Provide the highest quality teaching and learning environment.
• Focused class size (10 to 1, often 10 to 2 with para and student worker support)
• Curriculum and instruction both addressed unfinished learning and exposed
students to upcoming grade-level standards
• Balanced model of core academics, enrichment, and field trips, which continued
processes utilized by 21st CCLC afterschool program and motivated attendance
• Accelerate model used as a guide when planning - resources and documents
provided by LDOE
• Guidebook units not introduced in school year and key uncovered Zearn/Eureka
content to accelerate students into upcoming year using LDOE Accelerate model
• Individualized course acceleration for specific students
• Utilized LDOE summer learning program guidance for enrichment, including art,
physical education, computer, and media.
7East Feliciana’s Summer Learning Program
Develop and retain a diverse, highly-effective educator workforce.
• Competitive compensation model for ALL employees, including for pre-planning
and compensated planning hour.
• Enhancing opportunities for multiple career paths and expanding leadership
pipeline by using teachers who were leaders in 21st CCLC afterschool program as
site coordinators.
• Student workers had opportunities for employment, exposure, and skill
development.
8East Feliciana’s Summer Learning Program
Cultivate high-impact systems, structures and partnerships.
• Partnership with athletics to increase percentage of high schoolers participating
• Students continued to receive Tier 3 reading intervention through REAL literacy
program
• Communication WITH community stakeholders, not just TO community stakeholders -
program leaders participated in community meetings with local ministers conference.
• Preplanning began in January at principal’s PLC to begin internal needs assessment and
survey of staff and parents. This ensured the program was well-integrated with our
core academic program and met community’s need.
• Satisfaction survey administered at end of program to improve for future
• Partnered with summer feeding program to provide breakfast and lunch daily.
• Partnered with RKM Primary Care to continue health care (school nurse, mental health
resources).
9Academic Content
Instructional Materials Review Updates
Recently Published Tier I Materials
The Department conducts ongoing reviews of curricular materials to support school
systems in adopting curricula in all core subjects. Newly rated Tier 1 curricula is listed
below. All reviewed curricula can be found on the Tiered Reviews webpage.
Publisher Title and Grade Levels Core Subject Tier
Great Minds PBC Eureka Math Squared, Algebra I Math Tier 1
Center for the Collaborative SIPPS (Systematic Instruction in Phonological ELA
Tier 1
Classroom Awareness, Phonics, and Sight Words), Grades 3-8 Intervention
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Into Literature, Grades 6-8 ELA Tier 1
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Into Literature, English I-IV ELA Tier 1
11IMR - Upcoming Archive Dates
for Tier 1 State Reviews
Core Archive
Publisher Title and Grade Levels Subject Date
Abrams Learning Trends/Frog DIG Develop. Inspire. Grow., ECE Ages 3-4 ECE 12/31/22
Street
Frog Street Press Frog Street Pre-K, ECE Ages 3-4 ECE 12/31/22
Frog Street Press Frog, ECE Ages 0-3 ECE 12/31/22
Kaplan Early Learning Learn Every Day, The Program for Infants, Toddlers ECE 12/31/22
Company and Twos, ECE Ages 0-3
Pearson Education Opening the World of Learning OWL, ECE Ages 3-4 ECE 12/31/22
12IMR - Upcoming Archive Dates
for Tier 1 State Reviews
Publisher Title and Grade Levels Core Archive
Subject Date
Teaching Strategies, LLC The Creative Curriculum for Preschool, ECE Ages 3-4 ECE 12/31/22*
Teaching Strategies, LLC The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers & Twos, ECE 12/31/22*
3rd Ed., ECE Ages 0-3
Voyager Sopris Learning, We Can Early Learning Curriculum, ECE 3-4 ECE 12/31/22
Inc.
*Re-submitted materials. The state review will remain posted as Tier 1 until the new review is complete.
13IMR - Upcoming Archive Dates
for Tier 1 State Reviews
Publisher Title and Grade Levels Core Archive
Subject Date
Great Minds Eureka Math, Grades K-5 Math 12/31/22*
Great Minds Eureka Math, Grades 6-8 Math 12/31/22*
Great Minds Eureka Math, Grades Alg I, Geom, Alg II (Resubmitted Math 12/31/22*
Algebra I)
Zearn, Inc. Zearn Math, Grades 1-5 Math 12/31/22*
*Re-submitted materials. The state review will remain posted as Tier 1 until the new review is complete.
14IMR - Upcoming Archive Dates
for Tier 1 State Reviews
Publisher Title and Grade Levels Core Archive
Subject Date
American Reading IRLA Foundational Skills Toolkit, Grades K-2 ELA 12/31/22
Company, Inc. (Foundational Skills, Small Group Only)
Core Knowledge Core Knowledge (CKLA) ELA Skills Strand, Grades K-2 ELA 12/31/22
Core Knowledge Core Knowledge (CKLA) ELA, Grade 3 ELA 12/31/22
The Gilder Lehrman Teaching with Documents, The Twentieth Century, SS 12/31/22
Institute of American 1946-2001, U.S. History (Supplemental), High School
History
15Instructional Materials Reviews Reports
State Reviews Reports
• Weekly Report: provides submission progress for all current reviews
• Comprehensive Tiered Report: cumulative list of materials reviewed and tiered
Archive Reviews Reports
• Archived Tiered State Reviews: includes all archived reviews
• Archive Dates for Tier 1 & 2 Reviews: includes all upcoming archive dates for Tier 1
and 2 state reviews
All reports can be accessed on our Tiered Reviews webpage.
Please contact louisianacurriculumreview@la.gov with questions
16ELA Guidebooks 3-5 (2022) Updates Webinars
The following ELA Guidebooks 3-5 (2022) units are available on the Louisiana
Curriculum Hub and the remaining 3-5 units will be released by April 2022:
● Grade 3-The Because of Winn-Dixie
● Grade 4-The Whipping Boy
● Grade 5-The Birchbark House
To support educators in the implementation of these updates, the Department is
hosting professional development opportunities in March to learn about ELA
Guidebooks 3-5 (2022).
● Teacher Collaboration (Leaders)- March 25 (1 p.m.)
● Teacher Collaboration (Teachers)- March 25 (2:30 p.m.)
Please contact elaguidebooks@la.gov with questions.
17Teacher Leader Summit Preview: ELA
The 2022 Teacher Leader Summit will include ELA sessions that focus on accelerating
student learning, using high-quality instructional materials to build knowledge and
teach foundational skills, and the Science of Reading.
Sessions will provide participants with an understanding of:
• ELA Guidebooks 3-5 (2022) and ELA Guidebooks 9-12 (2020) updates;
• ELA Guidebooks 6-8 (2018) future development;
• Strategies to meet the needs of all learners;
• Effective instructional planning;
• Supporting teachers with implementation; and
• Differentiating instruction to accelerate student learning.
Please contact elaguidebooks@la.gov with questions.
182022 Social Studies Standards Approved by BESE
On March 9, BESE unanimously approved the 2022 K-12 Student Standards for Social
Studies. Initial implementation information can be found in the Standards Review
Library. The Department will provide resources and educator professional development
to support the implementation of the new social studies standards starting at this
year’s Teacher Leader Summit.
Please contact classroomsupporttoolbox@la.gov with questions.
192022 Social Studies Standards Implementation
and Assessment Timeline
Spring
2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025
2023
LDOE provides Final 2022 Social Studies *NEW* LEAP
resources and administration of Standards Social Studies
educator LEAP 2025 Social implementation operational
professional Studies assessments
development assessment in for *NEW* LEAP Social
(starting at the grades 3-8 Studies assessments
2022 Teacher field tested for grades
Leader Summit) 3-8 & HS Civics
Please contact assessment@la.gov with questions.
20Teacher Leader Summit Preview: Social Studies
The 2022 Teacher Leader Summit will offer social studies sessions focused on the
implementation of and transition to the new 2022 Louisiana Student Standards for
Social Studies. Sessions will provide opportunities for educators to
• build knowledge on the major shifts in content;
• utilize transition guidance for implementation in the 2023-2024 school year;
• explore the first unit of course frameworks for grades 3-8, high school Civics, and
high school United States history; and
• incorporate Social Studies Instructional Strategy one-pagers in lesson planning.
Please contact classroomsupporttoolbox@la.gov with questions.
21Teacher Leader Summit Preview:
Math, Science, and STEM Sessions
2022 Teacher Leader Summit sessions will focus on supporting participants in
• building students’ positive math, science, and STEM identities;
• accelerating student learning;
• recognizing and leveraging student assets in sensemaking;
• using student work and observational data to guide instructional decisions;
• leveraging STEM connections to support math and science learning goals;
• exploring specialized STEM coursework designed to prepare high school students
for postsecondary success; and
• advancing equitable STEM.
Please contact STEM@la.gov with questions.
22OpenSciEd High School Science Field Test
OpenSciEd is a high-quality science pilot that has just recently completed the full
middle school program.
The second phase of this work, focusing on developing a three course sequence for
high school, is underway with plans for completion by January of 2024. A group of
Louisiana teachers, alongside other educators nationwide, is currently field testing the
first series of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics units and providing valuable feedback to
developers that will inform revision.
Schools and systems interested in joining the pilot should fill out this form to receive
more information about this opportunity.
Please contact STEM@la.gov with questions.
23Acceleration in Math:
Full Professional Learning Series Available Now
The full digital series of
Acceleration in Math:
Self-Paced Professional
Learning Modules is
available now.
Please contact STEM@la.gov
with questions.
24Math Summer Learning Partnership with Zearn
Systems implementing summer learning programs for math should make use of
Zearn Math's Summer Intensive Series, or comparable high-quality instructional
materials designed to accelerate math summer learning.
✓ 4-6 week summer sequence
✓ for rising 1st through rising 8th graders
✓ high-quality (Tier 1) materials
✓ carefully designed to build essential knowledge
and skills for upcoming school year
✓ aligned to all core pillars of Accelerate: Louisiana’s
Pre-K through High School Tutoring Strategy
Please contact STEM@la.gov with questions.
25STEM Teacher Micro-Credentialing Opportunity
for High School Educators
The Department is seeking Louisiana high school educators who plan to teach coursework
within the Pre-Engineering or Digital Design and Emergent Media high school STEM
Pathways to participate in a study aimed at developing a new mechanism for professional
support and credentialing for STEM educators.
In addition to receiving a stipend for participation, selected educators will
• receive support for facilitating project-based STEM learning;
• reflect on practices, evaluate lessons, and use data driven instruction; and
• engage with collaborative online cohorts with experienced STEM educators.
Visit the research project information page for additional information.
Please contact STEM@la.gov with questions.
26Teacher Leader Summit Preview: Environmental
Education
The Department is pleased to offer a variety of sessions aimed at supporting educators
in building environmental literacy for students. Sessions will provide opportunities for
educators to
• build knowledge and explore tools that increase environmental awareness leading
to increased civic engagement;
• building science knowledge and skills by infusing Louisiana-specific phenomena,
grounded in local contexts and content, into high quality instruction; and
• explore resources to provide students with authentic and engaging outdoor
learning experiences through vibrant school and community partnerships.
Please contact environmentaleducation@la.gov with questions.
27Teacher Leader Summit Preview: World Languages
World Languages sessions at the 2022 Teacher Leader Summit will focus on providing
teachers with the skills and support necessary to develop lessons that promote cultural
competence and effectively use the target language in the classroom.
World Languages sessions will include:
• 2-day workshop with Annabelle Williamson, La Maestra Loca, titled, “Culture and
Current Events in the Target Language: No more ‘English’ days!,” and
• teacher leader instructional sessions.
Please contact language.acquisition@la.gov with questions.
28Academic Content Contacts
For questions about… Contact...
ELA Guidebooks elaguidebooks@la.gov
math, science, and STEM STEM@la.gov
environmental education environmentaleducation@la.gov
All other curriculum and instruction classroomsupporttoolbox@la.gov
Textbooks and instructional materials review, tiered reviews, vendors, and PD louisianacurriculumreview@la.gov
vendor guide
Teacher Leader Advisors classroomsupporttoolbox@la.gov
World language/immersion language.acquisition@la.gov
Educational technology digitallearning@la.gov
29Diverse Learners Supports
Teacher Leader Summit Preview: Diverse Learners
Diverse Learner sessions at 2022 Teacher Leader Summit will focus on:
• accelerating learning
• aligning high quality IEPs with high quality instruction
• assistive technology
• supporting students with dyslexia
• literacy
• new April Dunn Act resources: self-assessment guide for school systems; and
parent training module
• behavior supports
• family supports for students with disabilities
• English Learners: Sheltered English Instruction, TESOL Principles and Classroom
Practices, Building and Creating Equitable Classroom Communities and Learning
Experiences, ELPA21 Educator Toolkit
31Sped Fellow Academy: Cohort 3
SPED Fellow Cohort 3 applications open on April 11 to
novice Special Education Supervisors and aspiring
coordinators.
Informational webinars will be held on April 8 at 9 a.m.
and 12:30 p.m.
Please contact specialeduation@la.gov with questions.
32Guidance for Leading Inclusive
Special Education Programs
This month, the Department will release the third issue of Guidance for Leading
Inclusive Special Education Programs: Educator and Staff Well-Being.
The follow-up webinar will be held April 8 at 1 p.m.
Please contact diverselearnersupport@la.gov with questions.
332021-2022 IDEA Monitoring Rubrics Released
IDEA monitoring rubrics are available for download via FTP until April 15.
Please direct all questions regarding IDEA monitoring rubrics to
DOE-program.monitoring@la.gov.
34FFY 22 IDEA Draft Application
Timeline Milestone
February 14 – March 11, 2022 Public survey open: FFY 22 IDEA funding priorities
February – Early March 2022 Development of draft application
February – April 2022 Stakeholder discussions
March 22, 2022 Draft application posted*
March 23, 2022 SEAP Meeting and 30-day public comment period opens*
April – May 2022 Final revisions to application
May 20, 2022 Grant application finalized and submitted to USDOE
35Related Services Policy
School systems should have policies in place for assessing the delivery of related
services. This policy should include, at minimum, guidelines for
• verifying certification for service providers;
• tracking service delivery (e.g., service logs) and quality of services during the
school year and extended school year (ESY); and
• audits to identify noncompliance.
School systems should begin reviewing their current related services policies and
procedures and make any necessary changes. The Department plans to review related
services policies in the near future to assess the effectiveness of related services
provisions.
Please email specialeduation@la.gov with any questions.
36SPP / APR Parent Involvement Survey
Each year, the Department surveys parents on their perception of the quality of their child’s
education and the quality of their relationship with their child’s school. Below is a timeline of this
year’s parent survey.
Timeline Milestone
March 2022 LDOE sends survey information to school systems for distribution
March - June 2022 Survey window open
Summer 2022 LDOE analyzes results
Fall 2022 LDOE reports outcomes to school systems
February 2023 Outcomes reported in the Annual Performance Report
37SPP / APR Parent Involvement Survey
Avoyelles Calcasieu Caldwell Iberia Parish Iberville Lafayette Natchitoches
Parish Parish Parish Parish Parish Parish
St. Charles St. Helena St. Martin Tensas City of Special Belle Chasse
Parish Parish Parish Parish Bogalusa School Academy
District
The MAX Comm. Sch. Voices for Lycee NOLA FirstLine Northeast
Charter for App. Int’l. Francais College Prep Schools Claiborne
Learning Business
Acadiana Lafayette Alice Harte NOLA McDonogh 42 GEO Next
Ren. Charter Charter Elementary Charter Charter Generation
Academy Foundation Sci/Math HS HS
38eSER Testing Update
The Department has selected school systems to participate in beta-testing of our
enhanced SER system. Selected school systems will be notified via email the week of
March 28, with specific information needed to set up users for testing and information
about an informational kick-off webinar for our testers.
Suggested roles for the initial phase of testing include SPED coordinators and Pupil
Appraisal staff. Additional phases of beta-testing will be opened to include additional
roles.
Please send questions to specialeducation@la.gov.
39Diverse Learner Contacts
For questions about... Contact...
English Learners
English Learner instructional support and margaret.piccoli@la.gov
content diverselearnersupport@la.gov
English Learner compliance and federal alice.garcia@la.gov
funding and programming
Students with Disabilities
Special Education policy, data, reporting specialeducation@la.gov
Special Education instructional support and diverselearnersupport@la.gov
programming
40Educator Development
Vacancy Survey Data Overview
The LDOE released a survey in December to school system human resources directors
to identify staffing vacancies across school systems.
• Overall, survey responses were received from a total of 101 school systems (61.2%
response rate). Responses included 1018 sites (73.9% of all sites).
• Survey components included:
• total and vacant positions that are certified, classified, full-time and parttime;
• degree of difficulty for filling positions; and
• strategies school systems are using to fill staffing shortages.
42Vacancy Survey Data Overview
Survey takeaways:
• There are 1,854 certified vacancies in the state accounting for 4.46% of total
certified positions.
• There are 1,129 classified vacancies in the state accounting for 6.02% of total
classified positions.
• Schools that are low performing have higher vacancy rates than higher performing
schools.
• Charter schools have higher vacancy rates than traditional schools.
• Bus drivers and classroom teachers are the most difficult vacancies to fill.
Please reach out to brandy.branigan@la.gov with any questions.
43Principal Webinar Series and Newsletter
In March’s practicing principal webinar, the LDOE will partner with Teach for America for this
month's topic of effectively recruiting and retaining highly effective teachers. Please note,
the webinar has been reduced from 2 hours to 1 hour to accommodate more participants.
Webinar Date/Time: March 28 from 2 - 3 p.m.
Webinar Link: https://ldoe.zoom.us/j/94171949379?pwd=b3d3SVRHc25zL3RWdzlyNy9Pb3BYQT09
Meeting ID: 941 7194 9379
Passcode: 216254
Principals should sign up for the monthly principal newsletter using this link.
Please contact louisianaleaders@la.gov with questions.
44Aspiring Principal Fellowship
In an effort to support the development of school leaders across the state, the
Department will be launching the second cohort for aspiring principals. The Aspiring
Principal Fellowship will prepare individuals that already possess their EDL1 certification
with the critical knowledge and skills needed to serve in the principal role. This selective
statewide fellowship is rooted in Louisiana's five priorities:
1. Ensure every student is on track to a professional career, college degree, or service.
2. Remove barriers and create equitable, inclusive learning experiences for all
children.
3. Provide the highest quality teaching and learning environment.
4. Develop and retain a diverse, highly effective educator workforce.
5. Cultivate high-impact systems, structures, and partnerships.
45Aspiring Principal Fellowship
APF cohort participants will meet throughout the year and explore best practices with
regional experts, school visits, and reflection. Participants will exit this fellowship with a
robust leadership portfolio, the guidance of Louisiana’s most successful principals, and a
strong network of lifelong colleagues.
Applicants must hold a current EDL1 certification in Louisiana. School systems need to cover
the cost of the $1,000 tuition for presenters and materials, as well as travel costs. Interested
candidates should complete the Aspiring Principal Fellowship Application no later than April
30.
Additional information about the Aspiring Principal Fellowship can be found on the APF
informational flyer..
Please contact louisianaleaders@la.gov with questions.
46Recruitment & Retention Fellowship
Human resources professionals have the opportunity to participate in the third cohort of the
recruitment and retention fellowship through a partnership with the national non-profit
organization, Urban Schools Human Capital Academy. The fellowship gives Louisiana human
resources professionals the opportunity to collaborate with human capital professionals from
across Louisiana and the country to learn best practices for attracting and retaining effective
educators. The fellowship also focuses on how systems can adjust their strategies during
emergency events such as natural disasters and pandemics. The goals of the fellowship
program are to:
● Transform HR departments into highly-functioning, strategic partners with in their
systems to meet the mission of improved student outcomes,
● Build a network of human capital leaders across the state, and
● Change the perception of HR in education to ensure sustainable, long-term success.
47Recruitment & Retention Fellowship
If you are interested in applying to be a participant in the Recruitment and Retention
Fellowship for 2022-2023, please complete the short application below to indicate your
interest and key recruitment challenges your school system.
School systems need to cover the cost of the $1000 tuition for presenters and materials,
as well as all travel costs. Interested candidates should complete the Recruitment and
Retention Fellowship Application no later than April 30.
Additional information can be found in this overview of the Recruitment and Retention
Fellowship.
Please contact louisianaleaders@la.gov with questions.
48New Teacher Experience Kick Off
The Department is launching a comprehensive New Teacher Experience program in
2022-2023 to support the recruitment and retention of new teachers across the state.
To kick off this program we will be hosting a New Teacher Experience Kick off event on
July 25 in Baton Rouge.
New teachers that attend this day-long event will:
• Attend sessions created specifically for new teachers.
• Hear from the New Teacher of the Year finalists.
• Learn about ongoing support structures available in the 2022-2023 school year.
Further details about registering your new teachers for this event will be provided in
the coming months.
Please contact laurie.carlton@la.gov with questions.
49New Teacher of the Year Finalists
Category Name District Category Name District
Elementary Charli Hauk Avoyelles Middle Annanaquia Rapides
Elementary Ally Coburn Ouachita Smith
High Robert Daly Collegiate
Elementary Riley Benjamin West Baton Academy
Rouge
High Rachel Ryan Bossier
Middle Juliana West Feliciana
Habisreitinger High Jordyn Vicknair Ascension
Middle Jamie Young Calcasieu
Please contact laurie.carlton@la.gov with questions.
50Teacher and Principal of the Year Semi-Finalists
The Department is proud to announce the 2023 Teacher and Principal of the Year
semifinalists. These educators are making exceptional gains with students. Their
commitment to student success exemplifies Louisiana’s teaching profession.
All Teacher and Principal of the Year semifinalists will be honored at the 16th Annual
Excellent Educators Awards Gala that will be held on the evening of July 30, 2022. This
exciting event is co-sponsored by Dream Teachers.
Congratulations to these outstanding educators!
Questions- excellenteducators@la.gov
51Resident Funding Increase
The amount of funding school systems will receive for resident teachers is increasing
from $1,000 to $1,800. This will go into effect this school year, 2021-2022.
Residents eligible for this funding are year-long undergraduate residents who hold a
resident certificate by October 1, 2021 and are completing their residency in a public
school.
Please contact believeandprepare@la.gov with any questions.
52Mentor Funding Increase for 2021-2022
The Department has determined that Mentors supporting year-long undergraduate
residents in the 2021-2022 school year will receive a $1,800 stipend, instead of the
usual $1,000 stipend. These funds have been added to school system allocations in
eGMS.
This additional funding is for one year only, based on availability of funds.
Please contact believeandprepare@la.gov with any questions.
53Mentor Teachers
In order to build a robust Mentor pool, school systems should be utilizing all options for
Mentor certification. Below are a few suggestions for school systems to increase their
Mentor pool.
1. Determine all educators in the system who are trained TAP evaluators.
2. Determine all educators in the system who are trained CLASS evaluators.
3. Determine all educators in the system who hold the EDL, EDL eligibility letter, or
older supervisor credentials (elementary principal,etc.).
4. Identify outstanding educators in the system and support their completion of a
Mentor training program.
Apply for the mentor credential for all of the above educators.
Reach out to believeandprepare@la.gov with questions.
54Mentor Teacher List
The Department is creating a list of currently certified Mentor teachers to share with
both teacher preparation programs and K-12 system leaders to assist with the
placement of residents.
The list will be sent directly to system leaders of this work by the end of March.
Reach out to believeandprepare@la.gov with questions.
55Post- Baccalaureate Mentors
Policy requires that alternate certification candidates in their first year on a
Practitioner’s License (PL) need to be mentored for five hours per week. School
systems will verify this mentoring through an attestation form that is part of a
candidate’s application for a Level 1 certificate or renewal of a Practitioner License.
Candidates without the mentoring will be unable to renew the PL or advance to the
Level 1 certificate.
A list of current first year PLs was sent to school systems on March 10. Preparation
providers may access this list using the link provided. The Department will send an
updated list to school systems monthly.
Please contact believeandprepare@la.gov with any questions.
56Content Leader
Content Leaders provide content expertise and training in ELA, math, K-2 Literacy, and science to
support teachers as they prepare to deliver high-quality lessons. CIR schools must have:
• One trained K-2 Literacy Content Leader (For CIR schools serving grades K-2)
• One ELA and one math Content Leader who will receive, or have previously received,
training
School systems should contact an approved provider of Content Leader training to learn more
information about training timelines and costs. Approved vendors for Content Leader training can
be located in the approved provider list.
Intervention Content Leader is no longer required, nor available for funding in Super App, at
UIR-Academics schools.
Please contact believeandprepare@la.gov with questions.
57Teacher Leader Summit
The 2022 Teacher Leader Summit will be held Tuesday, May 31 - Thursday, June 2 at the New
Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The Department is celebrating both ‘’Making a
Comeback’’ and our 10th year for this event.
Regular registration will close on April 15 or at sellout. Tickets are available on a first come,
first served basis.
The following educators would directly benefit from the sessions provided:
● Teachers
● Librarians
● Teacher Leaders
● Counselors
● Early Childhood Directors
● School Leaders
● Teacher Preparation Providers
● System Leaders
● Arts Teachers
58Teacher Leader Summit
When selecting educators to attend, systems should prioritize sending those that work
directly within content areas such as:
● Career and Technical Education ● Literacy
● Arts ● Social Studies
● High School Experience ● Technology
● Diverse Learners ● Instructional Best Practices
● ELA ● Student Well-being
● Early Childhood ● System/School Planning
● STEM ● Curriculum and Assessment
● Science ● World Languages
59Teacher Leader Summit
Based on participant feedback, enhancements have been made to Teacher Leader Summit,
including:
● An improved event app that allows networking with other attendees, Whova
● Increased registration value by including t-shirts and tote bags in the ticket price
● Networking opportunities throughout the event, including evening socials
● Length of day adjusted to meet the needs of participants
The Education Expo returns to connect Louisiana educators with high quality professional
learning partners and non-profit organizations outside of scheduled sessions for Q&A
opportunities, relationship building, and the sharing of best practices.
Please contact LDOEevents@la.gov with questions.
60Teacher Leader Summit Preview: Educator
Development
The 2022 Teacher Leader Summit will include sessions that focus on supporting the
development of educators from pre-service teachers to system leaders.
Sessions will provide participants with an understanding of:
• Pre-Educator pathways;
• Recruitment and retention strategies;
• Mentoring;
• New teacher supports;
• Content leaders;
• K-3 CLASS evaluations;
• Culturally responsive teaching practices; and
• Workforce reports.
61CLASS® Train-the-Trainer Funding Opportunity
• Districts with CIR/UIR-A schools will be eligible to participate in CLASS®
Train-the-Trainer model sessions to prepare for the 2022-2023 K-2 Accountability
Learning Year: Phase I, pending BESE approval.
• Trainings require three consecutive days and will be offered at intervals from
May - July.
• To qualify, school systems are asked to insure completion of this K-2 Professional
Practice Information Survey linked here and emailed directly.
Please contact lori.pennison@la.gov with questions.
62Teacher Leader Lagniappe Podcast
Upcoming episodes for Teacher Leader Lagniappe include:
• Growth Mindset with Director of Learning Innovation and Social
Emotional Competency at Talent Development Secondary, Sheena Lall
• High Quality Curriculum with EdReports Executive Director, Eric Hirsch
• Importance of School Librarians with School Librarian of the Year
Amanda Jones
• Recruitment and Retention with Barry Erwin, President of Council for a
Better Louisiana
Educators can submit pictures and stories of the great work happening in
their system to be highlighted on the podcast.
Subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, or other apps.
Please contact em.cooper@la.gov with questions.
63Compass Information System (CIS) End of Year
Closeout for Teacher Evaluations
The following tasks should be completed according to the CIS Timeline:
• Update rosters to reflect only 2021-2022 educators
• Assign evaluators and correct evaluation types to each educator
• Assign SLTs to each educator
School leaders, please prepare your team to complete the following no later than
August 26, 2022.
• Rate both SLTs for teachers and staff
• Enter professional practice scores for teachers and staff
• Once data is uploaded, finalize teacher evaluations
Please contact compass@la.gov with questions.
642021-2022 Compass Information System (CIS)
Teacher Evaluation Uploads
Resources available to assist you in completing teacher evaluation uploads are available
in the Compass Library and linked below.
• Completion Report Quick Guide provides directions for monitoring evaluation
components.
• Compass Information System Evaluation Upload Guide provides directions for
completing evaluation uploads.
• Compass Information System (CIS) User Guide provides technical instructions for
using the system.
Please contact compass@la.gov with questions.
65Workforce Reporting Update
The 2021-2022 Educator Workforce Report will be released as a live dashboard with
information that is updated in real-time. The data release will shift to real-time reports
in lieu of annual, static reporting. The dashboard will be released and housed on EdLink
360 by early summer. EdLink 360 Workforce Reports will:
• Grant access for system and school leaders, as well as data managers, to real-time
workforce data
• Provide data inclusive of Out-of-Field/Uncertified teachers; salary over time;
incentive pay over time; experience of departing teachers; effectiveness of
departing teachers; certified teacher need for students with disabilities;
percentage of SPED classes being taught by certified teachers
Dates for system and site leader trainings for this new platform will be forthcoming this
summer.
For more information contact emily.smiley@la.gov.
66Educator Development Contacts
For questions about... Contact...
Teacher Development nicole.bono@la.gov
Leader Development brandy.branigan@la.gov
Educator Accountability jennie.moctezuma@la.gov
Special Projects markecia.barthelemy@la.gov
Compass compass@la.gov
Mentor Teachers or Content Leaders believeandprepare@la.gov
Teacher Leader Summit ldoeevents@la.gov
Leadership Support louisianaleaders@la.gov
67Important Reminders/Call Summary
Call Summary
Month Key Deadlines Support and Resources
March ● March 31: Deadline for students to apply for ● ELA Guidebooks 3-5 (2022) Professional Development:
National Youth Science Camp Teacher Collaboration (Leaders) March 25 - 1:00pm
Teacher Collaboration (Teachers) March 25 - 2:30pm
● March 28: Principal webinar series
April ● April 30: Aspiring Principal Fellowship Application ● ELA Guidebooks 9-12 (2020): three 9-12 Units, remaining
● April 30: Recruitment and Retention Fellowship 3-5 units
Application ● April 8: TL Summit full session list and open session
selection available via Whova app to ticket holders
● April 8: SPED Fellow informationals at 9 a.m. and 12:30
p.m.
● April 8: SPED Guidance webinar at 1 p.m.
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