Focused Evaluation definition

Focused Evaluation means the required annual performance evaluation for continuing status certificated employees who have received a final summative evaluation rating of proficient or distinguished on their most recent Comprehensive Evaluation. A Focused Evaluation will specify one criterion (for classroom teachers) and one category to be evaluated throughout the school year. Classroom teachers on Focused Evaluations will not receive a student growth impact rating but will monitor growth and achievement during the year.
Focused Evaluation means a teacher is evaluated on one of the eight state criteria and
Focused Evaluation means a teacher is evaluated on one of the eight state criteria and associated 30 student growth data.

Examples of Focused Evaluation in a sentence

  • The Focused Evaluation is used when a teacher is not evaluated using the Comprehensive Evaluation process, and will include evaluation of one of the eight state criteria.

  • The teacher may remain on the Focused Evaluation for five (5) years before returning to the Comprehensive Evaluation.

  • The teacher may remain on the Focused Evaluation for three (3) years before returning to the Comprehensive Evaluation.

  • If a non-provisional teacher has scored at Proficient or higher the previous year, they may choose to be evaluated using the Focused Evaluation.

  • If a non-provisional teacher has scored at Proficient or higher the previous year, they may be moved to Focused Evaluation.

  • If a non-provisional teacher has scored at Proficient or higher the previous year, they shall be evaluated using the Focused Evaluation.

  • A certificated staff member who is participating in or is eligible to participate in the Focused Evaluation and who is reassigned to a different building/District Program, or changes classifications; e.g., School Psychologist to a Counselor, will remain on the Focused Evaluation.

  • Notwithstanding any other provisions of Article 6, staff members who are issued Leave Replacement contracts within the meaning of RCW 28A.405.900, shall be evaluated using the Focused Evaluation process.

  • The Focused Evaluation is used when a teacher is not evaluated using the Comprehensive Evaluation process, and will include evaluation of one of the eight state criteria and a student growth component if not previously included in the goal criteria identified by the teacher and evaluator.

  • A classroom teacher on the Focused Evaluation will not be deemed less than Proficient.


More Definitions of Focused Evaluation

Focused Evaluation means a teacher is evaluated on one of the eight state criteria and associated
Focused Evaluation. Set a Specific, Measurable, Attainable Relevant, and Timely (SMART) goal for one (1) of the criterion below. Write yourself a goal, responding to each one of the elements of a SMART goal. This will guide your professional growth this year.