Announced Observations. All non-PTS Educators in their first year in the school, PTS educators on Improvement Plans, and other Educators at the discretion of the Evaluator shall have at least one announced observation(s) conducted according to the following: • The Evaluator shall select the date and time of the lesson or activity to be observed and discuss with the Educator any specific goal(s) for the observation. The observation shall be at least thirty minutes in duration. • Within 5 school days of the scheduled observation, the Evaluator and Educator will meet for a pre- observation conference. • The Educator shall provide the Evaluator a draft of the lesson, student conference, IEP plan or activity. If the actual plan is different, the Educator will provide the Evaluator with a copy prior to the observation. • The Educator will be notified as soon as possible if the Evaluator will not be able to attend the scheduled observation. The observation will be rescheduled with the Educator as soon as reasonably practical. • Within 5 school days of the observation, the Evaluator shall provide the Educator with written feedback within 5 school days of the post-observation conference. For any standard where the Educator’s practice was found to be unsatisfactory or needs improvement, the feedback must: o Describe the basis for the Evaluator’s judgment. o Describe actions the Educator should take to improve his/her performance. o Identify support and/or resources the Educator may use in his/her improvement. o State that the Educator is responsible for addressing the need for improvement. • Within 5 school days of receipt of the written feedback, the Evaluator and Educator shall meet for a post- observation conference. This timeframe may be extended due to unavailability on the part of either the Evaluator or the Educator, but shall be rescheduled within 24 hours if possible. Teachers who question the validity of an observation report are entitled to another observation by a different evaluator chosen by the Superintendent. Such request must be made, in writing, within five (5) school days after the teacher’s receipt of the final observation report.
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Announced Observations. All non-PTS Educators in their first year in the school, PTS educators on Improvement Plans, and other Educators at the discretion of the Evaluator shall have at least one announced observation(s) conducted according to the following: • The Evaluator shall select the date and time of the lesson or activity to be observed and discuss with the Educator any specific goal(s) for the observation. The observation shall be at least thirty minutes in duration. • Within 5 school days of the scheduled observation, the Evaluator and Educator will meet for a pre- observation conference. • The Educator shall provide the Evaluator a draft of the lesson, student conference, IEP plan or activity. If the actual plan is different, the Educator will provide the Evaluator with a copy prior to the observation. • The Educator will be notified as soon as possible if the Evaluator will not be able to attend the scheduled observation. The observation will be rescheduled with the Educator as soon as reasonably practical. • Within 5 school days of the observation, the Evaluator shall provide the Educator with written feedback within 5 school days of the post-observation conference. For any standard where the Educator’s practice was found to be unsatisfactory or needs improvement, the feedback must: o Describe the basis for the Evaluator’s judgment. o Describe actions the Educator should take to improve his/her performance. o Identify support and/or resources the Educator may use in his/her improvement. o State that the Educator is responsible for addressing the need for improvement. • Within 5 school days of receipt of the written feedback, the Evaluator and Educator shall meet for a post- observation conference. This timeframe may be extended due to unavailability on the part of either the Evaluator or the Educator, but shall be rescheduled within 24 hours if possible. Teachers who question the validity of an observation report are entitled to another observation by a different evaluator chosen by the Superintendent. Such request must be made, in writing, within five (5) school days after the teacher’s receipt of the final observation report.
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Announced Observations. All non-PTS Educators in their first year in the school, PTS educators on Improvement Plans, and other Educators at the discretion of the Evaluator shall have at least one announced observation(s) conducted according to the following: • The Evaluator shall select the date and time of the lesson or activity to be observed and discuss with the Educator any specific goal(s) for the observation. The observation shall be at least thirty minutes in duration. • Within 5 school days of the scheduled observation, the Evaluator and Educator will shall meet for a pre- observation conference. • The Educator shall provide the Evaluator with a draft of the lesson, student conference, IEP plan or activity. If the actual plan is different, the Educator will provide the Evaluator with a copy prior to the observation. • The Educator will be notified as soon as possible if the Evaluator will not be able to attend the scheduled observation. The observation will be rescheduled with the Educator as soon as reasonably practical. • Within 5 five school days of the observation, the Evaluator and Educator shall meet for a post-observation conference. This timeframe may be extended due to unavailability on the part of either the Evaluator or the Educator, but shall be rescheduled within 24 hours if possible. The Evaluator shall provide the Educator with written feedback within 5 ten school days of the post-post- observation conference. For any standard where the Educator’s 's practice was found to be unsatisfactory or needs improvement, the feedback must: o Describe the basis for the Evaluator’s 's judgment. o Describe actions the Educator should take to improve his/her performance. o Identify support and/or resources the Educator may use in his/her improvement. o State that the Educator is responsible for addressing the need for improvement. • Within 5 o Decision on the Educator 's status at the conclusion of the Improvement Plan. TEACHER EVALUATION REFERENCE TABLE* *This is intended for quick reference. Refer to Appendix F for details of the evaluation process. Educator, Rating and Plan # of Observations (announced/unannounced) Goals Dates Pre-PTS, 1 year of practice Developing Educator Plan Min. 2/Min. 4 Address induction and mentoring goals May consider goals for grade-level, subject-area, department teams, or other groups of educators who share responsibility for students learning and results Evaluation is annually Goal Setting meeting- by October 1 (or within 4- weeks of Educator’s first day of employment if after Sept 15) Educator Plan Approval- by Oct 15 One announced observation by Nov 15 Second announced observation by April 15 Evidence by January 10 and April 12 Formative to Educator by Feb 1 Formative signed by Evaluator by Feb 15 Summative to Educator by May 15 Summative signed by Evaluator by June 1 Plans with timelines of less than one year will be established in the Educator Plan Pre-PTS, 2-3 years of practice Developing Educator Plan Min. 1/Min. 4 May address shared grade level or subject area team goals unless Evaluator indicates induction and mentoring goals Evaluation is annually Goal-setting meeting with Evaluator- at end of previous cycle or October 1 Educator Plan Approval- by Oct 15 One announced observation by Nov 15 May consider goals for grade-level, subject-area, department teams, or other groups of educators who share responsibility for students learning and results Evidence by January 10 and April 12 Formative by Feb 1 Formative signed by Evaluator by Feb 15 Summative to Educator by May 15 Summative signed by Evaluator by June 1 PTS -/1 May be team goals Goal-setting meeting with Evaluator- at end of previous cycle or October 1 Proficient or Exemplary Educator Plan Approval- by Oct 15 Self-Directed Growth Plan May be professional practice goals for sharing practice with colleagues or developing leadership skills Evidence due- April 12 Observations completed- by May 15 Formative (Year 1 of 2) due to Educator by May 22 Formative (year 1 of 2) signed by Evaluator by June 10 Summative (year 2 of 2) to Educator by May 15 Summative (year 2 of 2) signed by Evaluator by June 1 Summative Evaluation Meeting- by June 10 at request of Evaluator or Educator PTS Needs Improvement Directed Growth Plan Min. 1/Min.2 Address specific standards and indicators identified for improvement At least annually by June 1 Goal-setting meeting with Evaluator- at end of previous cycle or October 1 Educator Plan Approval- by Oct 15 Plan complete by Nov 1 May address shared grade level or subject area team goals 1st Observation- by Nov 15 Evidence due- April 12 Observations completed- by May 15 Formative Evaluation- by Feb. 1 Summative complete at end of period determined by Plan, no later than June 1 PTS Unsatisfactory Improvement Plan- no fewer than 75 days, not more than one school days year determined by Evaluator Min. 1/Min. 4 Address specific standards and indicators identified for improvement May address shared grade level or subject area team goals Goal-setting meeting with Evaluator- at end of previous cycle or October 1 Educator Plan Approval- by Oct 15 Plan complete by Nov 1 1st Observation- by Nov 15 Formative- mid-cycle Summative- end of determined time period Timeline for each component detailed in plan PTS Unsatisfactory Improvement Plan- 6 months or fewer Min. 1/2 Address specific standards and indicators identified for improvement Goal-setting meeting with Evaluator- at end of previous cycle or October 1 Educator Plan Approval- by Oct 15 Plan complete by Nov 1 1st Observation- by Nov 15 No fewer than 75 days, not more than one school year May address shared grade level or subject area team goals Formative- mid-cycle Summative- end of determined time period Timeline for each component detailed in plan ALL Educators- Evaluator meets with educator when overall summative evaluation indicates Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory ALL Educators- September- ½ day training for goals and evaluation process Appendix G - Form A Intensive Assistance Notice I wish to notify you that I am considering placing you in Intensive Assistance because of the following: Prior to making a final determination I wish to meet with you on at . You are encouraged to have WEA representation to this meeting. Teacher’s Signature* Principal/Director’s Signature Date Date * Note: Signature does not signify agreement with contents, but only signifies receipt of a copy of the written feedback, form. Appendix G - Form B Intensive Assistance Determination Report Teacher’s Name Date This form is to be completed by the Evaluator evaluator following the determination meeting with the teacher and Educator shall meet the WEA representative (if applicable). Check one: I have determined to take no action. I have determined to place you in the Comprehensive year for a post- observation conference. This timeframe may be extended due the following reasons: I have determined to unavailability on place you into intensive assistance for the part of either the Evaluator or the Educatorfollowing reasons: Teacher’s Signature * Principal/Evaluator’s Signature Date Date * Note: Signature does not signify agreement with contents, but shall be rescheduled within 24 hours if possible. Teachers who question the validity of an observation report are entitled to another observation by a different evaluator chosen by the Superintendent. Such request must be made, in writing, within five (5) school days after the teacher’s only signifies receipt of a copy of the final observation reportform. Team Members: Appendix G - Form C Intensive Assistance Assistance Team Plan Teacher: Signature: Principal/Director: Signature: *Peer assistant(s): Signature: Other evaluator/observer(s): Signature: Date: Standard Area: The problem: Performance Goals: Strategies, activities, and timetable: Support structures: Data collection method and sources: Evidence for progress: Appendix G - Form D Intensive Assistance Summative Report Recommendation: Return to the Comprehensive evaluation cycle Continue in Intensive Assistance (Maximum of six (6) consecutive cycles) Initiate Dismissal Process Other (explain): Teacher’s Signature * Principal/Director’s Signature Date Date * Note: Signature does not signify agreement with contents, but only signifies receipt of a copy of the form.
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Announced Observations. All non-PTS Educators in their first year in the school, PTS educators on Improvement Plans, and other Educators at the discretion of the Evaluator shall have at least one announced observation(s) conducted according to the following: • The Evaluator Educator shall select the date and time of the lesson or activity to be observed and discuss with the Educator Evaluator any specific goal(s) for the observation. The observation shall be at least thirty minutes in duration. • Within 5 school days of the scheduled observation, the Evaluator and Educator will shall meet for a pre- observation conference. • The Educator shall provide the Evaluator with a draft summary of the lesson, student conference, IEP plan lesson or activity. If the actual plan is different, the Educator will provide the Evaluator with a copy activity to be observed prior to the observation. • The Educator will be notified as soon as possible if the Evaluator will not be able to attend the scheduled observation. The observation will be rescheduled with the Educator as soon as reasonably practicalreasonable. • Within 5 five school days of the observation, the Evaluator shall provide the Educator with written feedback within 5 school days of the post-observation conference. For any standard where the Educator’s practice was found to be unsatisfactory or needs improvement, the feedback must: o Describe the basis for the Evaluator’s judgment. o Describe actions the Educator should take to improve his/her performance. o Identify support and/or resources the Educator may use in his/her improvement. o State that the Educator is responsible for addressing the need for improvement. • Within 5 school days of receipt of the written feedback, the Evaluator and Educator shall meet for a post- post-observation conference. This timeframe may be extended due to unavailability on the part of either the Evaluator or the Educator, but shall be rescheduled within 24 hours if possible. Teachers who question The Evaluator shall provide the validity Educator with written feedback within five school days of the post- observation conference. For any standard where the Educator's practice was found to be unsatisfactory or needs improvement, the feedback must: o Describe the basis for the Evaluator's judgment. o Describe actions the Educator should take to improve performance. o Identify support and/or resources the Educator may use in improvement. o State that the Educator is responsible for addressing the need for improvement. Evaluation Cycle: Formative Evaluation The Formative Evaluation report provides written feedback and ratings to the Educator about his/her progress towards attaining the goals set forth in the Educator Plan, performance on each performance standard and overall, or both. The Educator shall provide to the Evaluator evidence of family/community engagement, professional culture, and progress on attaining professional practice and student learning goals. The Educator may also provide to the evaluator additional evidence of the educator 's performance against the four Performance Standards. The evidence will be provided no later than April 12. The Evaluator shall complete the Formative Evaluation report and provide a copy to the Educator by February 1st Once the Educator and Evaluator have reviewed the document and discussed, if necessary, the Evaluator will sign the report and the Educator shall sign the Formative Evaluation report upon receipt of the report. The signature indicates that the Educator received the Formative Evaluation report in a timely fashion. The signature does not indicate agreement or disagreement with content and ratings. Upon the request of either the Evaluator or the Educator, the Evaluator and the Educator will meet either before or after completion of the Formative Evaluation Report. The Educator may reply in writing to the Formative Evaluation report within ten school days of receiving the report. A copy of the signed Formative Evaluation report shall be filed in the Educator’s personnel file. Evaluation Cycle: Summative Evaluation The evaluation cycle concludes with a summative evaluation report. The Supervising Evaluator determines the initial rating on each standard and an observation report are entitled to another observation by a different evaluator chosen by overall rating based on the SuperintendentEvaluator 's professional judgment, an examination of evidence against the Performance Standards and evidence of the work toward attainment of the Educator Plan goals. Such request The professional judgment of the Primary Evaluator, in consultation with the supervising evaluator, shall determine the final, overall summative rating that the Educator receives. The summative evaluation rating must be madebased on evidence from multiple categories. MCAS Growth scores shall not be the basis for a summative evaluation rating. The Educator shall provide to the Evaluator evidence of family/community engagement, professional culture, and progress on attaining professional practice and student learning goals. The educator may also provide to the evaluator additional evidence of the educator 's performance against the four Performance Standards. The evidence will be provided no later than April 12th. The Summative Evaluation report should recognize areas of strength as well as identify recommendations for professional growth. The Evaluator shall deliver a copy of the Summative Evaluation report to the Educator no later than May 15th. The Evaluator and Educator shall sign the final Summative Evaluation report by June 1. The Educator’s signature does not indicate agreement or disagreement with its content. The Educator shall have the right to respond in writing, within five (5) 10 school days after to the teacher’s receipt summative evaluation which shall become part of the final observation Summative Evaluation report. The Primary Evaluator shall meet with the Educator rated Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory to discuss the summative evaluation. The meeting shall occur by June 1st. A copy of the signed final Summative Evaluation report shall be filed in the Educator 's personnel file.
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Announced Observations. All non-PTS Educators in their first year in the school, PTS educators on Improvement Plans, and other Educators at the discretion of the Evaluator shall have at least one announced observation(s) conducted according to the following: • The Evaluator shall select the date and time of the lesson or activity to be observed and discuss with the Educator any specific goal(s) for the observation. The observation shall be at least thirty minutes in duration. • Within 5 school days of the scheduled observation, the Evaluator and Educator will meet for a pre- observation conference. • The Educator shall provide the Evaluator a draft of the lesson, student conference, IEP plan or activity. If the actual plan is different, the Educator will provide the Evaluator with a copy prior to the observation. • The Educator will be notified as soon as possible if the Evaluator will not be able to attend the scheduled observation. The observation will be rescheduled with the Educator as soon as reasonably practical. • Within 5 school days of the observation, the Evaluator shall provide the Educator with written feedback within 5 school days of the post-observation conference. For any standard where the Educator’s Educator‘s practice was found to be unsatisfactory or needs improvement, the feedback must: o Describe the basis for the Evaluator’s Evaluator‘s judgment. o Describe actions the Educator should take to improve his/her performance. o Identify support and/or resources the Educator may use in his/her improvement. o State that the Educator is responsible for addressing the need for improvement. • Within 5 school days of receipt of the written feedback, the Evaluator and Educator shall meet for a post- observation conference. This timeframe may be extended due to unavailability on the part of either the Evaluator or the Educator, but shall be rescheduled within 24 hours if possible. Teachers who question the validity of an observation report are entitled to another observation by a different evaluator chosen by the Superintendent. Such request must be made, in writing, within five (5) school days after the teacher’s teacher‘s receipt of the final observation report.
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Announced Observations. All non-PTS Educators in their first year in the school, PTS educators on Improvement Plans, and other Educators at the discretion of the Evaluator shall have at least one announced observation(s) conducted according to the following: • The Evaluator Educator shall select the date and time of the lesson or activity to be observed and discuss with the Educator Evaluator any specific goal(s) for the observation. The observation shall be at least thirty minutes in duration. • Within 5 five school days of the scheduled observation, the Evaluator and Educator will shall meet for a pre- observation conference. • The Educator shall provide the Evaluator with a draft summary of the lesson, student conference, IEP plan lesson or activity. If the actual plan is different, the Educator will provide the Evaluator with a copy activity to be observed prior to the announced observation. • The Educator will be notified as soon as possible if the Evaluator will not be able to attend the scheduled observation. The observation will be rescheduled with the Educator as soon as reasonably practicalis reasonable. • Within 5 five school days of the observation, the Evaluator shall provide the Educator with written feedback within 5 school days of the post-observation conference. For any standard where the Educator’s practice was found to be unsatisfactory or needs improvement, the feedback must: o Describe the basis for the Evaluator’s judgment. o Describe actions the Educator should take to improve his/her performance. o Identify support and/or resources the Educator may use in his/her improvement. o State that the Educator is responsible for addressing the need for improvement. • Within 5 school days of receipt of the written feedback, the Evaluator and Educator shall meet for a post- post-observation conference. This timeframe may be extended due to unavailability on the part of either the Evaluator or the Educator, but shall be rescheduled within 24 hours if possible. Teachers who question The Evaluator shall provide the validity Educator with written feedback within five school days of the post- observation conference. For any standard where the Educator's practice was found to be unsatisfactory or needs improvement, the feedback must: o Describe the basis for the Evaluator's judgment. o Describe actions the Educator should take to improve performance. o Identify support and/or resources the Educator may use in improvement. o State that the Educator is responsible for addressing the need for improvement. Evaluation Cycle: Formative Evaluation Educators on a Developing Educator Growth Plan receive a Formative Evaluation report at the half- way point of each school-year cycle. The Formative Evaluation report provides written feedback and ratings to the Educator about his/her progress towards attaining the goals set forth in the Educator Plan, performance on each performance standard and overall, or both. The Educator shall provide to the Evaluator evidence of family/community engagement, professional culture, and progress on attaining professional practice and student learning goals. The Educator may also provide to the evaluator additional evidence of the educator 's performance against the four Performance Standards. The evidence will be provided no later than January 10th. The Evaluator shall complete the Formative Evaluation report and provide a copy to the Educator by February 1st. Once the Educator and Evaluator have reviewed the document and discussed, if necessary, the Evaluator will sign the report and the Educator shall sign the Formative Evaluation report upon receipt of the report. The signature indicates that the Educator received the Formative Evaluation report in a timely fashion. The signature does not indicate agreement or disagreement with content and ratings. Upon the request of either the Evaluator or the Educator, the Evaluator and the Educator will meet either before or after completion of the Formative Evaluation Report. The Educator may reply in writing to the Formative Evaluation report within ten school days of receiving the report. A copy of the signed Formative Evaluation report shall be filed in the Educator’s personnel file. Evaluation Cycle: Summative Evaluation The evaluation cycle concludes with a summative evaluation report. The Supervising Evaluator determines the initial rating on each standard and an observation report are entitled to another observation by a different evaluator chosen by overall rating based on the SuperintendentEvaluator's professional judgment, an examination of evidence against the Performance Standards and evidence of the work toward attainment of the Educator Plan goals. Such request The professional judgment of the Primary Evaluator, in consultation with the supervising evaluator, shall determine the final, overall summative rating that the Educator receives. The summative evaluation rating must be madebased on evidence from multiple categories. MCAS Growth scores shall not be the basis for a summative evaluation rating. To be rated proficient overall, the Educator shall, at a minimum, have been rated proficient on the Standard I, Curriculum, Planning and Assessment, and the Standard 2, Teaching All Students. The Educator shall provide to the Evaluator evidence of family/community engagement, professional culture, and progress on attaining professional practice and student learning goals. The Educator may also provide to the evaluator additional evidence of the educator 's performance against the four Performance Standards. The evidence will be provided no later than April 12th. The Summative Evaluation report should recognize areas of strength as well as identify recommendations for professional growth. The Evaluator shall deliver a copy of the Summative Evaluation report to the Educator no later than May 15th. The Evaluator and Educator shall sign the final Summative Evaluation report by June 1st. The Educator’s signature does not indicate agreement or disagreement with its content. The Educator shall have the right to respond in writing, within five (5) 15 school days after to the teacher’s receipt summative evaluation which shall become part of the final observation Summative Evaluation report.. The Primary Evaluator shall meet with the Educator rated Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory to discuss the summative evaluation. The meeting shall occur by June 1st. An Evaluator will meet with the Educator rated Proficient or Exemplary to discuss the summative evaluation, if either the Educator or the Evaluator requests such a meeting. The meeting shall occur by June 10th. Upon confirmation of professional status, the Educator and the Supervising Evaluator may develop the Self-Directed Growth Plan. A copy of the signed final Summative Evaluation report shall be filed in the Educator 's personnel file. PTS EVALUATION
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