b loomfield public schools learning and growing together new teacher orientation august 22, 2013...
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B loomfield Public
Schools Learning and Growing Together
New Teacher Orientation August 22, 2013
Presented by: Sarah Leibert
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The Bloomfield Public Schools will be a high-performing district with a positive climate of inclusion, an expectation of
competitive academic achievement, and a culture of meaningful parent and community engagement.
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The purposes of the teacher evaluation program are to facilitate student learning by promoting and improving skillful teaching and to ensure that all members of the teaching staff
perform at or above system standards. The teacher evaluation system is a cooperative effort between teachers and
administrators to achieve the districts goals of academic excellence. All Bloomfield teachers are expected to
demonstrate mastery of teaching standards and student growth.
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1. To improve student learning.2. To provide a teacher evaluation/professional growth document that
recognizes the importance of observations, feedback, goals, and provides support for both individual and collaborative evaluation and professional growth.
3. To provide an opportunity for the staff member and evaluator to collaboratively analyze the staff member’s strengths and needs as they relate to the teaching/learning process and to use this knowledge, as a reflective practitioner, to develop plans for continuous professional growth.
4. To provide a means for the evaluator to determine the effectiveness of teacher performance. This includes making decisions and recommendations concerning continued employment, granting of tenure, granting of increment/salary increases and other personnel related responsibilities.
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In the fall of 2011, the district in collaboration with the Bloomfield Education Association and the Bloomfield Administrators Association
created a work group focused on creating a useful and informative evaluation system.
The workgroup met monthly for eight months and was comprised of the Director of School Improvement, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Academic
Officer, Teachers, Administrators, and Parents.
In 2012, the work continued. The workgroup, led by the Chief Operations Officer, worked to prepare the Teacher Evaluation (T-Eval) system for state
approval. In August of 2013, the District was notified that the T-Eval system meets the Core Requirements as outlined in the Connecticut
Guidelines for Educator Evaluation.
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The primary responsibility of the staff member will be successful performance in meeting the foundational skills and competencies as delineated in the Connecticut Common Core of Teaching. The teacher must be knowledgeable about this evaluation criteria.
To improve student learning, the staff member will actively participate in the evaluation process by:
•Acknowledging the need for professional growth and self-improvement. •Developing objectives and a professional growth plan that leads to more skillful teaching •Engaging in reflection and self-evaluation•Seeking assistance and advice whenever necessary.
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Date Non-Tenured Tenured
September – March
Mini Observation Window
September – May
Mini Observation Window
October 15 SMART Goals Completed (Included Administrator Sign-Off)
SMART Goals Completed (Included Administrator Sign-Off)
January 15 Midyear Review of Progress Midyear Review of Progress
April 15 Final Evaluation Completed (Includes Administrator Sign-Off)
June 10 Final Evaluation Completed (Includes Administrator Sign-Off)
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Category Total Evaluation Weight
40% Mini Observations (5% each)
45% SMART Goals -Literacy (22.5%)-Numeracy (22.5%)
10% Climate Goal
5% Student Feedback
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1. Administrator schedules 8 mini-observations for each teacher at varying class times per teacher (i.e. opening, middle, closure).
2. Administrator observes the teacher for 10 minutes using the T-Eval app or website on their mobile device.
3. Administrator presses submit on their mobile device, sending a copy of the evaluation to the the Administrative Assistant and the teacher.
4. Administrative Assistant schedules a post-observation conference no later than 72 hours after the observation.
5. Principals will also have the opportunity to send the teacher an outlook invitation for their post-observation while still in the classroom.
6. Scores of a “2” or a “1” will be accompanied by a pop-up screen, where evaluators must submit feedback. The pop-ups will generate on the bottom of the evaluation.
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Category Criteria
4 Goal The teacher demonstrates consistent exemplary knowledge and skill in all four domains of practice.
3 Proficient The teacher demonstrates strong knowledge and skill in at least three domains and in a majority of indicators.
2 Attempted/Needs Improvement
The teacher demonstrates some or inconsistent attempts at each domain and some indicators within each domain.
1 Mandatory Assistance
The teacher demonstrates few or none of the skills required in each indicator.
0 Not Observed
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1. Planning and Preparation for Learning
2. Classroom Management
3. Delivery of Instruction
4. Monitoring Progress Through Assessment Practices
These are revised for 2013-2014
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A. KnowledgeB. AssessmentC. LessonsD. EngagementE. Environment
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A. ExpectationsB. RelationshipsC. Social EmotionalD. Efficient RoutinesE. Prevention and InterventionF. Incentives
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A. Expectations and Goal-SettingB. EngagementC. ClarityD. Differentiation and PersonalizationE. Strategies
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A. Checking for UnderstandingB. RecognitionC. SupportD. Analysis
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Category Final Evaluation Score
Goal 86-100
Proficient 71-85
Mandatory Assistance* 60-70
Non-Renewal Phase** 59 or Below
* - Teacher (regardless of tenure) can only spend one year in the “Mandatory Assistance Category.” Two consecutive years will become automatic candidate for non-renewal.** - Non Tenured teachers automatic candidate for non-renewal. Tenured teacher is place on “Mandatory Assistance.”
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Date Administrators
September – May Mini Observation Window
October 15 SMART Goals Completed (Included Administrator Sign-Off)
January 15 Midyear Review of Progress
June 10 Final Evaluation Completed (Includes Administrator Sign-Off)
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Category Total Evaluation Weight
40% Mini Observations (8% each)
50% SMART Goals-Literacy (11.25%)-Numeracy (11.25%)-SPG (22.5%)-Teacher Effectiveness (5%)
10% School Climate
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Administrator SMART goal in School Performance Index (SPI) will be based on improvement as measured through the SPI as
calculated by the State Department of Education. This goal is worth 22.5% of the total evaluation.
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Administrator SMART goal on Teacher Effectiveness will be evaluated through the aggregate ratings of teacher SMART
goals as measured by the T-Eval System. This goal is worth 5% of the total evaluation.
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1. Central office administrative staff members will coordinate evaluations with administrators.
2. Central office administrators will observe and evaluate principals on the basis of the six evaluation domains using the T-Eval app or website on their mobile device.
3. Central office administrator presses submit on their mobile device, sending a copy of the evaluation to the administrator.
4. Central office administrator schedules a post-observation conference no later than 72 hours after the observation.
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Category Criteria
4 Goal The administrator demonstrates consistent exemplary knowledge and skill in all four domains of practice.
3 Proficient The administrator demonstrates strong knowledge and skill in at least three domains and in a majority of indicators.
2 Attempted/Needs Improvement
The administrator demonstrates some or inconsistent attempts at each domain and some indicators within each domain.
1 Mandatory Assistance
The administrator demonstrates few or none of the skills required in each indicator.
0 Not Observed
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1. Diagnosis and Planning2. Priority Management and Communication3. Curriculum and Data4. Supervision, Evaluation, and Professional Development5. Discipline and Family Involvement6. Management and External Relations
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A. Team B. Strategy C. Support D. Revision
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A. CommunicationB. Expectations C. Delegation
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A. TargetsB. Interims and AnalysisC. Monitoring
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A. DevelopmentB. Empowerment C. Evaluation
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A. Expectations B. EffectivenessC. CelebrationD. Openness
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A. SchedulingB. BudgetC. Relationships
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In order to show evidence of meeting goals described in the SMART Goal section, teachers must attach documentation in the Artifacts tab. The method used to attach a document is identical to that of adding an attachment to an email.
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With the elimination of Protraxx, a record of professional development attended by each staff member will be selected and recorded within the T-Eval System.
T-Eval Website
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New videos of exemplary teaching will be added to the Model Teaching section of the T-Eval system. These videos will showcase individual best teaching strategies as well as comprehensive effective teaching.
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Another new feature of the T-Eval system is integration with Performance PLUS. Teachers and administrators are able to access Performance PLUS with a single sign-on into the T-Eval system.
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The reports tab will provide administrators with the data necessary to make informed decisions concerning
professional development and staff needs within their
schools.
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A. Action Steps: What steps/activities will be initiated to achieve this goal?
B. Description: Who will be responsible for initiating or sustaining the action steps?
C. Timeframe: What is a realistic timeframe for each phase of the activity?
D. Resources: What resources will be needed for each action step? Who will be responsible for obtaining resources needed for each phase of the action step?
E. Progress on Goal: What evidence will you present that you are making progress toward your goal?
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Questions
Thoughts
Ideas