Professional Development and Training
Resources
2022 Danielson Framework for Teaching
Starting in the 2024-25 school year, districts and independent charters in the Wisconsin Educator Effectiveness (EE) System state model must implement the 2022 Danielson Framework for Teaching (FfT) as the framework for the evaluation of teaching. This updated framework features many improvements over the 2013 version previously used with a focus on:
Educational rigor and resources for all students
Support for prioritization and flexibility based on local context
Supporting social and emotional learning
Authentic engagement with families and communities
Knowing and valuing students
Alignment of the structure and language of the framework
WI Resources to support the transition to this new framework, include:
WI Teacher's Overview to the
2022 Danielson FfT
2022 Danielson FfT Transition Conversation Points & Resources
for Administrators
In the DPI 2024-25 evaluator training:
2022 FfT Component Alignment - components aligned to 2022 FfT themes
2022 FfT Definitions & Concepts
Danielson Group resources:
FfT At-a-Glance - free from Danielson Group website, registration required
Required Processes & Flexibilities
What's Required? 6 EE Processes
Brief overview of the six learning-centered processes required in the System. See the more detailed individual requirements resources on this page for descriptions of robust implementation that lead to meaningful results.
EE System Flexibilities
Available implementation options that can streamline EE activities to reduce workload and provide professional supports.
EE in Practice
Research results on the EE System linked below indicate that robust, learning-centered systemic implementation of the EE System contributes positively to schools by improving professional performance feedback and student achievement, as well as closing achievement gaps. Findings also suggest that the Wisconsin EE System improves school culture and staff retention rates. These resources give a snapshot of beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels of implementation for each of the six EE System required processes that can strongly contribute to positive outcomes.
Teacher Evaluation
User Guide
Updated for 2024-25
Foundation of the learning-centered evaluation system and processes of teachers. Appendices include deeper learning opportunities.
Principal Evaluation
User Guide
Foundation of the learning-centered evaluation system and processes of principals and assistant principals. Appendices include deeper learning opportunities.
EE System Policy Guide
UPDATED April 2025
Supports the implementation of EE System requirements as outlined in WI statute, as well as local considerations related to quality implementation. Includes a tool for local implementation self-assessment & System impact planning.
Flowchart to Identify Mandated Educators
Tool to locally determine which staff members must be evaluated using the EE System.
Staff not mandated to use the EE System?
See WI-created, role-specific evaluations
Guides to Learning-Centered Evaluation
Brief guides to strategies for putting the 5 learning-centered principles into action.
Evaluation Process Forms
State model districts and independent charters download process forms in Google & Microsoft Excel formats. See Options for EE Documentation for more documentation requirements and resources.
Writing a Quality SLO
Focused examples of each individual section of the SLO plan that demonstrate example revision for quality, Quality Indicators, and reflection prompts that can be used by educators, evaluators, and coaches.
Help Center for Support of Frontline Education's EEM Platform
An online support center that contains how-to articles and videos, as well as question and request submission to assist state model districts & independent charters to manage platform setup and users to navigate the platform.
Evaluator Training, Certification, & Calibration
DPI-model evaluators of teachers fulfill initial certification or recertification requirements and calibration activity requirements by successfully completing DPI-provided training and activities.
All evaluators of teachers must complete the training before conducting observations of teacher practice.
Additional Supports
CESA Collaborative Educator Development & Support Leaders
NEW 2023-24 CESA Services to DPI-model Schools
DPI-model schools can access no-cost and low-cost services to provide EE support to:
- build your school culture
- center your EE System processes on learning
- embed EE practices in your district goals and initiatives
- develop your instructional leadership skills
- design a combination of topics to meet your local needs
Check out the flyer for additional information.