1. Page 1 Teacher Evaluation Process & Instrument Dale Ellis Bill Long Jed Stus

2. Page 2 Outcomes: Expectations of evaluator Review essential components of Teacher Evaluation Process & OFIs How to access forms & support documents Review Teacher Evaluation Rubric Practice use of rubric Develop coaching questions

3. Page 3 NC Teacher Evaluation Process : As a team, complete the following: According to NCSBOE the NC Teacher Evaluation Process: Supports and Promotes… Is a… Is Based on… Effective leadership, quality teaching and student learning Growth model to improve instruction and enhance professional practices Framework for 21st century Learning & Professional Teaching Standards

4. Page 4 As an Instructional Leader what is my role/responsibility to use the North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards and/or Teacher Evaluation Process to improve professional practices and student learning?

5. Page 5 Component 1 All teachers, principals and peer evaluators complete Training on evaluation process New teachers are introduced to process during NTO and are supported by mentor & evaluator Peer evaluator training is being revised 9 Components of Teacher Evaluation Process If there are teachers at your school who have not been trained, how do you plan to get them up to speed on process and content?

6. Page 6 Component 2 ________happens within two weeks of All teacher’s first day of work (Large/small groups) What form is it documented on? At this activity all teachers are provided with a copy or directions for obtaining a copy of what 3 things? 9 Components of Teacher Evaluation Process Orientation Record of Teacher Evaluation Activities *Rubric *North Carolina State Board of Education “Policy Manual” *A schedule for completing all components of the evaluation process

7. Page 7 Component 3 Teacher utilizes the Teacher Evaluation Rubric to complete Teacher Self-Assessment at beginning & end of year Performance rating are informed by: State Descriptors & Examples of Artifacts I-SS Observables/Topics of Discussion/Examples of I-SS Artifacts (pages 2, 6) Information to support performance rating captured at end of each Element (page 2) Components of Teacher Evaluation Process

8. Page 8 Component 4 Pre-Observation Conference Goal is to prepare evaluator for the classroom observation Resources used: Completed Self-Assessment Most recent PDP Written description of lesson to be observed Pre-Observation conferences are not required after first one 9 Components of Teacher Evaluation Process

9. Page 9 Component 5 Observations Formal: 45 minutes or an entire class Informal: ~20 minutes use HR form Documented where? 9 Components of Teacher Evaluation Process Probationary Teachers –4 Formal 1 by mentor or peer Career Status Teachers –Formative (Non-renewal year) 1 Formal/Self-Assessment/PDP/No Summative –Summative (Renewal year) Self-Assessment/PDP/ 1 formal and 2 informals/Summative

10. Page 10 Component 6 Post-Observation Conference Goal is to collaboratively discuss & document performance ratings relative to focus of classroom observation Conducted within 10 school days of observation Documented where? What are questions stems or strategies you use to facilitate discussion? 9 Components of Teacher Evaluation Process

11. Page 11 Component 7 Summary Evaluation Conference & Scoring the Teacher Summary Form Rating for each element in the rubric Written comments accompany Not Demonstrated Overall rating for each of the 5 standards Teacher can add comments Review completed summary form with teacher Obtain teacher signature on Activity & Summary Rating Forms 9 Components of Teacher Evaluation Process

12. Page 12 Component 8 Change in process: Professional Development Plans are created at beginning of year after first classroom observation 3 types of PDP 9 Components of Teacher Evaluation Process

13. Page 13 3 Types of Teacher PDP & Criteria To Use –Individual: At least Proficient in all 5 Stds on Summary Rating form –Monitored: Rated Developing on one or more Stds on Summary Rating form & * –Directed: Rated Not Demonstrated on Summary Rating form on any Std: or Developing on one or more Stds on Summary Rating form for 2 sequential years & * * not recommended for dismissal, demotion or nonrenewal

14. Page 14 Component 9 Effective Dates and Effect on Licensing and Career Status Review I-SS Teacher Evaluation Process Matrix I-SS Teacher Observation- Licensure Guide Licensure for Beginning Teachers 9 Components of Teacher Evaluation Process

15. Page 15 Title II Audit OFI’s Signatures: Teacher, Evaluator(s), Mentor, Peer Dates Timeliness’ of post-conference Timeliness’ of evaluation process Completed forms –Teacher Record of Activity –PDP –Summative Evaluation BT letter requesting additional duties

16. Page 16 Where to Access Forms & Support Documents *I-SS Home Page *Departments *HR * Evaluation Resources *Log In *Desired Document

17. Page 17 Is It Fair To Say You Want To Be: Efficacious A transformational leader Do right by students & teachers

18. Page 18 Well Then 2 of Your Key Tools Are: Teacher Evaluation Rubric Communicates professional expectations Acknowledges strengths Identifies growth areas Supports reflection, professionalism & collaborative dialogues Informs PDP I-SS flyer Communicates professional expectations of being a member of I-SS Team

19. Page 19 Touring the Teacher Evaluation Rubric Format State section contains: Standard, Element, Descriptors, Examples of State Artifacts I-SS section contains: Observables Topics for Discussion Examples of I-SS Artifacts Information to Support Performance Rating

20. Page 20 State section above line I-SS section below line Vertical alignment between State & I-SS Observable in classroom No check “Topic for Discussion” Area for notes/bullets

21. Page 21 A Non-exhaustive list of potential artifacts/activities at the end of every Standard that can be used to support a given performance rating. Note: term EXAMPLES

22. Page 22 So What All Do I Need to Do? Get familiar with Rubric (Ask for what you need) Conduct Orientation with Teachers During Orientation explain intent, format and use of rubric Identify what evaluation track teachers are on Support teachers in understanding NCPTS and Rubric Identify BTs Mentors Letter of request for additional duties from BTs

23. Page 23 Let’s dig into the Rubric What element(s) would I focus on during an evaluation conference if I have a teacher that is: *Late to work regularly *Assumes multiple leadership roles in school *Not implementing Essential I-SS Learning Processes *Has classroom mgt. issues *Rude and disrespectful to staff

24. Page 24 Let’s dig into the Rubric cont. *Empowers students to reflect and adjust their learning system *Reluctant to collaborate with specialist *Limited higher order thinking activities *Effective integration of literacy instruction

25. Page 25 Your eyes As a Team review and provide input –Assigned standard and element(s) –Consider vertical alignment –Grammar –Examples of I-SS Artifacts

26. Page 26 On behalf of the HR team thank you for the impact you have on students & staff Questions? Support? Contact us

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