Requests for observations Sample Clauses
Requests for observations comments responded to within deadlines and actions arising supported. Q4 (Ongoing)
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Informal Observations A. An informal observation is an observation that is not required to be pre-scheduled. B. An evaluator may conduct any number of informal observations. C. Observations do not have to be in the classroom. For example, department or collegial meetings may be used for informal observations. D. Informal observations may serve as an opportunity for formative feedback. If there are concerns regarding the teacher’s/educator’s level of performance based upon informal observations, the evaluator will document the concern and schedule a time to discuss with the employee.
Formal Observations At least two (2) formal observations per year are required for ancillary staff members in Track I, at least sixty (60) days apart. In the case of a first-year or second-year Track I ancillary staff employee, at least one (1) observation shall be made prior to the ancillary staff employee’s mid- year progress report. Annual evaluations shall include in-room observations of all aspects of the ancillary staff employee’s instructional practice. Observations shall be conducted by the ancillary staff employee’s supervisor. An observation shall be at least one (1) complete lesson, based on the lesson plans provided by the ancillary staff employee. Observations shall be scheduled at least five (5) work days in advance for a three-day window in which the observation would take place. If an observation needs to be rescheduled, the ancillary staff employee shall be notified of the date of the rescheduled observation no later than one (1) day prior to the end of the week in which the observation should have taken place, so as to accommodate lesson planning. A pre-observation conference shall be held to review the ancillary staff employee’s IDP and those areas which might be observed. All monitoring or observation of the work of the teacher shall be conducted openly and with the knowledge of the ancillary staff employee. The parties agree that during an observation every effort will be made to maintain the normal teaching-learning process. An observation shall include assessment of the ancillary staff employee’s skill and ability in the observed domains of the “Framework for Professional Practice”. A post-observation conference shall be held within five (5) work days of the observation unless the ancillary staff employee agrees in writing to extend the time to conduct the conference, not to exceed thirty (30) days. In the event the meeting does not occur as a result of administrator unavailability within thirty-five (35) days of the observation, negative comments or concerns shall be excluded from the observation. The ancillary staff employee teacher shall bring a completed Post-Observation Reflection Form to this conference, and the administrator shall bring the completed Classroom Observation Form. The ancillary staff employee teacher and the administrator shall each retain copies of both forms. As a result of this post-observation conference, identified areas of concern, together with suggested ways in which the ancillary staff employee is to improve, and identification of assistance to be given, may be addressed in the teacher’s IDP.
Requests for Information The Grantee shall fully and promptly comply with all reporting requirements and requests for information issued by the Department or its authorized designee. The Grantee shall provide such information in the format requested by the Department. The Grantee shall ensure that its staff, interns, volunteers, and subcontractors comply in a timely and complete manner with all the Department’s requests for information. The Grantee shall comply in a timely manner with requests by the Department or its authorized designee for financial information, records, and documents related to evaluating costs of programs and ser vices provided by the Grantee’s probation department. The Grantee shall timely submit any files or records of the Grantee’s juvenile probation department, or any facility or program operated by or under the authority of the Grantee, requested by the Department or its authorized designee as a part of the monitoring, auditing, or investigatory process.
Requests for Leave A request for annual leave shall be submitted to the employee's immediate supervisor on an approved form designated by the Human Resources Division. Leave may be taken only after approved by the employee's division director so that the department/division can function smoothly and efficiently. Annual leave will be granted, when practicable, in line of department/division seniority and in accordance with employee preference, but it is understood that the efficient operation of the Department shall be the first consideration. Leave may only be used as earned and annual leave with pay shall not be allowed in advance of being earned. If an employee has insufficient leave credits to cover a period of absence, no allowance for leave shall be granted in advance or in anticipation of future leave credits. In such cases, payroll deductions for the time lost shall be made for the period during which the absence occurred. Employees may request annual leave after six months of full time regular employment with the County. In the event that an employee's scheduled annual leave must be canceled due to operational needs of the Department, the employee shall be given at least thirty (30) days notice, except in the case of emergencies. Employees must submit a written request for annual leave dates prior to March 1 of each calendar year on a form that will be distributed to all employees no later than January 2 of each calendar year. Once approved, any changes in an employee's annual leave schedule must be approved by his/her division director. No such change shall be unreasonably denied.
Informal Observation Additional evaluation of employees may occur through informal observations by the Employer. It may not be necessary to reduce such evaluations to writing, and a verbal discussion between the Employer and the employee concerning the informal observations may suffice. If a written evaluation is deemed necessary, Procedures C and D as outlined above shall be followed.