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NCEES Online ToolTeacher Tutorial Two

Self-Assessment and Printing Documents

Self-Assessment - Overview2

All teachers will create and complete a Self-Assessment. It is a personal document. Teachers are not required to give administrators electronic access or a hard copy, and it will not be:recorded on the Record of Teacher Evaluation Activities formused to evaluate teacher performance levels, ORentered into the teacher’s personnel fileTeachers will:use it to choose goals for their PDPdiscuss it during the PDP reviewThe Self-Assessment can be accessed and updated at any time during the school year.

Self-Assessment – Create a Form3

To begin, log in then click on the NCEES icon.

Self-Assessment – Create a Form4

At the Observe/Report menu, click on Observations. Do NOT choose the New Self-Assessment option.

Self-Assessment – Create a Form5

To create the Self-Assessment click on New.

Self-Assessment – Create a Form6

At the New Self-Assessment screen, do not change any information in the fields. Click on Next to access a blank Rubric.

Self-Assessment Date and Teacher Status

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You do not need to complete the form in one sitting, but always remember to click on Save and Done before logging out. If you do not know your Teacher Status code, consult your administrator.

Set the date:• Click on the calendar and clock icon in the Date field• A calendar will appear showing the current date• Click on Set to choose the current date• Or, use the arrows to choose a different date• The date can be changed whenever you make subsequent edits/changes

Self-Assessment Complete Heading

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Set START and END times. If you do not, you will receive a prompt to do so when you attempt to SAVE.

Check the “I have completed…” box after you have finished. If, at later time you wish to make changes, you will need to UNCHECK the “I have completed…” box.

Check “The principal can view…” box if you wish to give your administrators electronic access to your form. You are not required to check this box. However, you will need to be prepared to discuss your Self-Assessment during you PDP review conference.

Self-Assessment Re-Access a Created Form

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You should NOT create a duplicate Self-Assessment. To access your Self-Assessment at a later time, go to the Observe/Report menu and click on Observations.

Be sure that the Teacher Task Tab is dark blue. Click on your Self Assessment.

Self-AssessmentCheck Rating Levels for Elements

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This is the Rubric that your administrators will use to evaluate your performance. Note: A “green check” in the first column means that the evaluator should be able to observe the items during a classroom observation. You should give yourself ratings on both observable and non-observable elements. You do not need to use the “Not Demonstrated” section or the “Not looked for” box.

Self-AssessmentAdd Comments, Attach Files

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Add comments at the end of each Standard to justify your chosen rating levels. (Note: You can check your spelling by clicking on the Spell-check icon at the top of the screen.)

You can attach up to three documents (no larger than 2 MG) to each Standard. Click on Browse, choose your saved document, click on Open, click on Add File, click on SAVE.

You can delete an attachment by clicking on the Red X. Type your comments here

Self-AssessmentAdd Link

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You can imbed one web link per Standard. Type the web address in the Link field.

You must click on Save BEFORE you attempt to view the link because the View Link button takes you directly to the site.

To remove a Link, delete the web address.

Self-Assessment – Indicating Artifacts

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Indicate your Artifacts by checking the boxes of those that apply to you. You can add up to five additional artifacts per Standard. However, Spell Check does not function for information entered in a data field.

Spell Check does not work in data fields.

Self-Assessment - Completed14

• After finishing your Self-Assessment, scroll to the top; check the “I have completed…” box.

• Check the “Principal can view…” box, ONLY IF you wish to allow your administrator to electronically access your form.

• Be sure to click on the Save icon. You will receive prompts if you have overlooked any required sections.

Self-Assessment - Edit15

After saving your Self-Assessment, you will be returned to this screen. It can be edited at any time throughout the year. Do NOT choose New Self-Assessment again. Rather, click on the Self Assessment you have already created to review or edit it.

If you have not checked the “Principal can view…” box, s/he will only be able to see that your form has been completed. If you checked the “Principal can view…” box, s/he can access it electronically but cannot make any changes to your form.

Self-Assessment - Duplicates16

If you mistakenly create a duplicate Self-Assessment, you can delete it by clicking on the red “X.” If the “X” is pink, then you will need to access the form and UNCHECK the “I have completed…” box before you can delete the duplicate.

Self-Assessment – View/Print17

If you have not checked “The principal can view…” box, your administrator does not have electronic access. Make a printed copy since you will discuss your Self-Assessment during your PDP review conference.

You can print a PDF-file version of your Self-Assessment by clicking on the Print icon.

You will not need to make a printed copy if you chose to give your administrator permission to view since it can be accessed electronically during your conference.

Self-Assessment – Printing18

Check marks on a form will not print unless you have configured your printer. This step only needs to be done once for each computer. Access the Internet and click on Tools.

At the Tools menu, click on:• Internet Options• Advanced• Scroll down to the Printer settings icon• Check the “Print background colors and images” box• Click on Apply• Click on OK

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You have completed Teacher Tutorial TwoSelf-Assessment and Printing Documents

Teacher Tutorial One: Getting Started

Teacher Tutorial Two: Self-Assessment and Printing Documents

Teacher Tutorial Three: Professional Development Plan

Teacher Tutorial Four: Mentor Responsibilities

Teacher Tutorial Five: Classroom Observations

Teacher Tutorial Six: Peer Observations

Teacher Tutorial Seven: Summary Rating Sheet