OUR SCHOOLSEVALUATION PROCESSBrad, Chad, Holly, Katie, Lily, and Pat

PHILOSOPHY

A holistic teacher evaluation process is implemented to promote self-reflection and

effective instruction to ensure high-quality student education.

PURPOSE

To enhance professional development through: Improving classroom instruction Encouraging best practices Assessing and improving teacher performance Promoting professional growth Fostering self-reflection

EVALUATION PROCESS Types

Formal Evaluation Self-Evaluation Goal Setting Student Evaluation Additional Evaluations

Evaluation Frequency Areas of Evaluation Evaluators On-Notice Status Employment Recommendation Documents Personnel Files

TYPES: FORMAL OBSERVATION Consists of:

2 formal in-class observations One per semester

4 walk-thrus

Each observation will include: Pre-conference between the teacher and the evaluator Observation Written summary of the observation* Post-conference between the teacher and the

evaluator**These pieces must be completed within 10 days of

the observation, unless an extended period is agreed upon by both the teacher and the evaluator

TYPES: SELF-EVALUATION

Provides teachers with the opportunity to reflect on his/her own classroom performance

Self-evaluation form is used for this process Self-evaluation is done annually by all

teachers Self-evaluation form must be completed and

turned into the principal by March 15th

TYPES: GOAL SETTING

Designed for teachers to select two or more goals to work on during the course of the year

Goals need to be instructional in nature and must be approved by the designated supervisor prior to Oct. 15th

The designated supervisor will meet with the teacher throughout the school year to assist with the progress on the goal and should attempt to schedule observations in the goal area if possible

Goal setting will be done annually by all teachers

TYPES: STUDENT EVALUATION

Designed to provide relevant student feedback to the teacher

Student evaluations are conducted anonymously on computers through SurveyMonkey.com

Will be conducted every year by each class period for all teachers

TYPES: ADDITIONAL EVALUATIONS

Additional informal observations may be conducted at any time throughout the school year

It is recognized that teacher responsibility extends beyond the classroom in many ways; observations made within the normal workday may constitute part of the evaluations

These evaluations may also result in a written summary of the observations and a conference between the teacher and the evaluator on the results of the observations

EVALUATION FREQUENCY

Teachers in their first 3 years: Formally evaluated 2 times during the school

year Once before December 1st

Once before April 1st

Continuing Contract Teachers (4+ years) A formal observation is conducted every other

year For all teachers, every year:

Self-evaluation Goal setting Student evaluations

AREAS OF EVALUATION

Planning the lesson Teaching the lesson Building relationships with students Managing the classroom Content knowledge Interpersonal skills

***See handout for additional information***

EVALUATORS

All formal evaluations shall be conducted by the designated

supervisor

ON-NOTICE STATUS

If a situation arises involving recommendation of probationary contract or non-renewal of contract, the principal will inform the teacher that he/she is classified as ON-NOTICE

The teacher is advised in writing using a Plan of Improvement form relative to the areas in which improvement is necessary

ON-NOTICE status applies to all teachers regardless of employment status

EMPLOYMENT RECOMMENDATION

All teachers shall receive written notice from their evaluators by April 1st of each year indicating the evaluator’s employment recommendation

Notice shall indicate one of the following three recommendations: Recommended for continued employment Recommended for continued employment with

qualifications. A Plan of Improvement must be attached.

Recommended for Non-Renewal. All previous Plans of Improvement must be attached.

DOCUMENTS

Evaluation Reflection Form Use for formal evaluations

Form is filled out by both the teacher and evaluator Use for teacher self-reflection

Teacher Evaluation Criteria Walk-Thru Form Goal Setting Worksheet Plan of Improvement Form Employment Recommendation Form

PERSONNEL FILES Any written evaluation of the performance of a

teacher shall, after review by the teacher and a conference between the teacher and evaluator, be signed and dated by both parties. One copy is given to the teacher One copy is filed in his/her personnel file (along with any

rebuttal) The teacher’s signature does not imply agreement

The Board agrees that no material derogatory to the teacher’s conduct, service, character, or personality shall be place in the file unless the teacher has had the opportunity to read the material and respond in writing.

In the event of disagreement between the teacher and the evaluator, which may affect the teacher’s employment status, the teacher may request a review by the Superintendent of Schools or his designee, who shall not be the original evaluator.