1. North Carolina Teacher Evaluation Process
Justine Lerch
NC Teach II
UNC-Wilmington
Throughout our lives we are subjected to evaluations—from the informal to formal. This is an experience
every one of us shares. Evaluations come in many sizes and descriptions—job performance reviews,
admission tests for college, interview questions, examinations for various licenses, etc.

2. Agenda Welcome Back Lesson Presentation
PPT of the evaluation process, required documents, and timelines
Activities to reinforce learning
Review Homework Assignment (20 pts.)
Closure
To focus our attention and to build a foundation from which to work, please think about these questions.
Record your notes on a blank sheet of paper.
Consider the best teacher you’ve ever known—either one of your teachers or a teacher you have observed. What made that teacher so memorable?
In what ways has that teacher been influential in your life?
What are the specific characteristics and behaviors that you can associate with that effective teacher?
4. Now share your responses with the person beside you.
5. Allow several to share with the entire group.

3. Objective
To develop an understanding of the North Carolina Teacher Evaluation Process including:
Instruments
Process
Forms
Timelines
Terms and Definitions

4. NC Educator Evaluation System 2008
The purpose of the system is to promote and support effective leadership, quality teaching, and student learning.
The instruments are based on the Framework for 21st Century Learning and the NC Standards.
All of the instruments and processes are designed to encourage professional growth, to be flexible and fair to the persons being evaluated, and to serve as the foundation for professional development needs.
Phase I districts
Phase II District teams are trained regionally and 50 districts volunteer for implementation
Phase III Remaining districts begin implementation

5. Focus and Reflection
Consider the best teacher you’ve ever known. What made that teacher so memorable? In what way has that teacher influenced your life?
What are the specific characteristics and behaviors that describe that effective teacher?

6. Consider a child starting kindergarten in 2010…
This child was born in 2005
This child was not alive when 9/11 occurred
The US has been at war for this child’s entire life
We will need to educate this child for a life that will bring retirement in 2075 or later
Play the video clip Did You Know?

7. NORTH CAROLINA’S Educational Pipeline
In North Carolina, for every 100 9th grade students…
…70 students graduate four years later.
…41 students enter college.
Time: 9:10 – 9:25 – Slides 7 – 10
The primary reasons for the new evaluation systems are the concern about the graduation rate and the need to be prepared for the 21st Century.
…28 students are still enrolled in their 2nd year.
…19 students graduate with either an Associate’s degree within three years or a Bachelor’s degree within six years Source:

8. Did You Know?

9. Future Ready Students for the 21st Century
The guiding mission of the NC Board of Education is that every public school student will graduate from high school, globally competitive for work and post secondary education and prepared for life in the 21st century.

10. To accomplish this mission, North Carolina Public Schools will:
Produce globally competitive students
Be led by 21st century professionals
Be healthy and responsible
Leadership will guide innovation in NC Public schools
Be governed and supported by 21st Century Systems
Time: 9:10 – 9:25 – Slides 7 – 10

11. 21st Century Skills Framework
Mastery of the core subjects: English, reading or language arts, world languages, arts, mathematics, economics, science, geography, history, government and civics.
Weaving the 21st C themes into core subjects:
global awareness,
financial, economic, business and entrepreneurial literacy
civic literacy
health literacy
Learning and Innovation Skills
creativity and innovation
critical thinking and problem solving
communication and collaboration
Information and Technology Skills
information literacy
media literacy
ICT literacy—Information, communications and Technology
Life and Career Skills
flexibility and adaptability
initiative and self-direction
social and cross-cultural skills
productivity and accountability
leadership and responsibility

12. North Carolina Professional Educator Evaluation Systems
Their purpose is to support and promote effective leadership, quality teaching, and student learning.
The design is a growth model to improve instruction and enhance professional practice.
The evaluation instruments are based on the Framework
for 21st Century Learning and the Standards
Time: 9:30 -9:45 – Slides

13. North Carolina Professional Educator Evaluation Systems
They are flexible enough to be fair to teachers and school executives of varying levels of experience and in school settings.
The rubrics are formative in nature based on a rating scale from developing through distinguished.
Multiple data sources, artifacts, and evidence will be used in assessing educator performance.
They will provide the basis for performance goals and professional development activities.
Time: 9:30 -9:45 – Slides

14. Purposes for Evaluation
Serve as a measure of performance
Serve as a guide for reflection
Serve as the basis for instructional improvement
Focus the goals and objectives of schools and districts as they support, monitor, and evaluate teachers
Guide professional development programs

15. Purposes Continued
Serve as a tool for developing coaching and mentoring programs
Enhance the implementation of the approved curriculum
Inform higher education institutions as they develop the content and requirements for teacher training programs.

16. Artifact – A product resulting from a teacher’s work (a natural by-product, not a newly created document)
Possible Artifacts:
School Improvement Plan
School Improvement Team
North Carolina Teacher Working Conditions Survey
Student Achievement Data
Professional Development
Student Work
National Board Certification
PTSA
Professional Learning Communities (PLC)
Lesson Plans
Student Dropout Data
Time: 9:45 -10:00 – Slides 16

17. Definitions
Beginning Teacher - Teachers who are in their first three years of teaching and who hold a Standard
Professional 1 License
Probationary Teacher – Teachers who have not obtained Career Status in their district
Career Status Teachers –Teachers who have been granted Career Status in their district
Formal Observation – an observation of a teacher’s performance for a minimum of 45 minutes or one complete lesson
Time: 9:45 -10:00 – Slides 17

18. Definitions
Informal Observation – An observation of a teacher for a minimum of 20 minutes
North Carolina Teacher Rubric – A composite matrix of the standards, elements and descriptors of the North Carolina Standards for Teachers
Performance Standard – The distinct aspect of leadership or realm of activities which form the basis for the evaluation of a teacher
Performance Elements – The sub-categories of performance embedded within the standard
Time: 9:45 -10:00 – Slides 18

19. Definitions
Performance Descriptors – The specific performance responsibilities embedded within the components of each performance standard
Performance Goals - Goals for improvement in professional practice based on the self-evaluation and/or supervisor recommendation
Time: 9:45 -10:00 – Slides 19

20. NC Professional Teaching Standards – Rating Scale
Developing – Demonstrated adequate growth but did not demonstrate competence on standard(s) of performance
Proficient – Demonstrated basic competence on standard(s) for performance
Accomplished – Exceeded basic competence on standard(s) of performance most of the time

21. Rating Scale Continued
Distinguished – Consistently and significantly exceeded basic competence on standard(s) of performance
Not Demonstrated – Did not demonstrate competence on, or adequate growth toward, achieving standard(s) of performance
[NOTE: If the “Not Demonstrated” rating is used, the evaluator must comment about why it was used.]

22. Teacher Responsibilities
Know and understand the NC Professional Teaching Standards
Understand the NC Evaluation Process
Prepare for and fully participate in each component of the evaluation process
Gather data, artifacts, evidence to support performance and progress in attaining goals
Develop and implement strategies to improve performance in areas identified (IGP/PDP)
View the video, A Vision of K-12 Students today.

23. A Vision of K-12 Students Today

24. NC Standards for Teachers
Standard 1: Teachers demonstrate leadership
Standard 2: Teachers establish a respectful environment for a diverse population of students
Standard 3: Teachers know the content they teach
Standard 4: Teachers facilitate learning for their students
Standard 5: Teachers reflect on their practice
Three key words to think about that weave throughout the new Standards: create, cooperate, and collaborate!
Look at your copy of the Standards
Standards
Elements
Behaviors
Ratings
Artifacts

25. Great Quotes From Great Leaders
If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader. John Quincy Adams

26. Standard I: Teachers Demonstrate Leadership
Teachers lead in their classrooms
Teachers demonstrate leadership in the school
Teachers lead the teaching profession
Teachers advocate for school and students
Teachers demonstrate high ethical standards

27. Making It Real Activity Standard I
In what ways can a teacher model or demonstrate Teacher Leadership in the classroom, the school and the teaching profession?
Table Activity:
Choose a recorder and discuss the question above.
List selected ideas on chart paper (at least 1-2 ideas for each of the three areas: classroom, school & teaching profession).
Select a reporter to report out to the group.
Look at Standard I: Ask for participants to read aloud the subtitles….
10 minutes activity
10 minutes for reporting out
Materials: chart paper and markers or notebook paper

28. Standard II Teachers establish a respectful environment for a diverse population of students
Teachers provide an environment in which each child has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults
Teachers embrace diversity in the school community and in the world
Teachers treat students as individuals
Teachers adapt their teaching for the benefit of student with special needs
Teachers work collaboratively with the families and significant adults in the lives of their students

29. Making it Real Activity--Standard II
What is a working definition of Diverse
Learners?
Discuss with your table group
Write one definition per table
Share with the whole group

30. Making It Real--Standard II Think/Pair/Share Activity
Pair with a person and share:
One strategy you have seen or done that models an environment that is inviting, respectful, supportive, inclusive & flexible
When time is called, go to a second person and share:
One strategy for maintaining high expectations for students
When time is called, choose a third person and share:
One strategy for collaboration with families/significant adults of students
In your table groups.
Take your notepaper and record your neighbors ideas….
Report out from a couple volunteers.

31. Standard III: Teachers know the content they teach
Teachers align their instruction with the NC SCoS
Teachers know the content appropriate to their teaching specialty
Teachers recognize the interconnectedness of content areas/disciplines
Teachers make instruction relevant to students

32. Making It Real Activity--Standard III
Sort the artifacts/behaviors (pink) into the appropriate performance elements (green)
Then, decide where each artifact would rate on the performance scale (blue)
When directed, circulate and compare your table ratings with one other table

33. The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains
The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.
William Ward

34. Standard IV: Teachers facilitate learning for their students
Teachers know the ways that learning takes place, and they know the appropriate levels of intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of their students
Teachers plan instruction appropriate for their students
Teachers use a variety of instructional methods
Teachers integrate and utilize technology in their instruction

35. Standard IV: Continued
Teachers help students develop critical thinking and problem solving skills
Teachers help students work in teams and develop leadership qualities
Teachers communicate effectively
Teachers use a variety of methods to assess what each student has learned

36. Making It Real Activity—Standard IV
Read the standard and the descriptors
Write one or two observable behaviors or artifacts that could be used as evidence
When the signal is given (2 min.), pass your paper clockwise
Look over what has been recorded and add new behaviors/artifacts
Continue…

37. Standard IV Group Activity
Count off into groups A - H
Using the corresponding element (A - H) for your group, select 2 of the listed items under your element. (Page 9 or 10 in your manual)
Brainstorm 2-3 specific behaviors a teacher might use to demonstrate each of the items selected
Pick one of the two items and report out to the group
Time 12:45 – 1:05 – Slide 61
10 minutes for activity
10 minutes for report out

38. Standard V: Teachers reflect on their practice
Teachers analyze student learning
Teachers link professional growth to their professional goals
Teachers function effectively in a complex dynamic environment

39. Making It Real Activity Standard V
Individually read the post observation dialogue
As a group, decide a rating for each element of Standard V
Determine an overall rating for Standard V
List an additional question that a principal might ask about this standard.

40. Making It Real Activity Card Sort
In groups use the cards to match:
The standard
The elements for each standard
The definitions for each element

41. Teacher Evaluation Process
Training
Orientation
Self Assessment
Pre Observation Conference
Observations
The teacher still actively participates through the use of self-assessment, reflection, use of artifacts, and classroom observations.
Training: Before participation in the evaluation process, all teachers, principals, and peer evaluators must complete training on the evaluation process.
Orientation: within two weeks of a teacher’s first day; must include the rubric, policy, and schedule of observations/evaluation
Self Assessment: uses the teacher rubric, is completed by the individual, used in writing the professional growth plan, used in pre and post conference discussions
Pre- Observation Conference is prior to the first observation. The teacher will provide information related to the lesson including such materials as supplementary readings, technology, media, manipulatives, the lesson and unit intended outcomes, instructional strategies to be used, and any assessments used to monitor growth.

42. Teacher Evaluation Process
Post Observation Conference
Summary Evaluation Conference and Scoring the Teacher Summary Rating Form
Professional Development Plans
Effective Dates, Licensing, Career Status
Observations may be announced or unannounced. Beginning teachers are required to have four formal observations by the principal, one of which is conducted by a peer.
Post conference no later than ten school days after each formal observation to discuss performance. The data will be based upon info from the pre-conference and the observation and should identify areas of strength and weaknesses (areas for improvement).
Summative Evaluation and Scoring – Prior to the end of the year and based upon LEA timelines, the principal shall conduct a summary evaluation based on formal and informal observations as well as other evidence.
Give a rating on each element
Any descriptor checked “not demonstrated” requires a comment from the evaluator.
Give an overall rating on each standard
Provide the teacher with an opportunity to add comments to the Summary Rating Form
Review the completed summary rating form with the teacher; and
Secure the teacher’s signature on the Record of Teacher Evaluation Activities and Teacher Summary Rating Form
Beginning teachers are in the first three years of teaching and hold a Professional License I. Must be rated as proficient on all five standards in order to be eligible for the PSL 2.
Yearly schedule:
Beginning in the year all teachers must be evaluated using the new Rubric and process.
Think of the year in quarters or 9 week periods.
Generally beginning teacher data is due at the central office prior to data for experienced teachers. Therefore, the timeline is moved forward and your summative is usually held in as early as March or early April – prior to a spring break. But this varies by district.

43. The talent of success is nothing more than doing what you can do, well.
Henry W. Longfellow

44. The Evaluation Process
Orientation:
Within two weeks of a teacher’s first day
Must include rubric, policy & schedule of evaluation
The teacher self-assessment:
Uses the teacher rubric
Is done by individual (without input from others)
Used in developing IGP
Used in pre and post conference discussions

45. Pre Observation Conference
A pre-observation conference must occur before any observations happen during the year.
Discuss: self-assessment, PDP & lesson(s) to be observed
Teacher will have written description of lesson for first observation
Subsequent observations do not require a pre-observation conference
Other thoughts:
Great diversified  lesson plan to address a variety of learning styles
Answered pre-conference questions -be prepared to discuss  with administrator
Teacher Roll Book ( administrator may ask to review for format and amount of graded student work)
How Should I Prepare my Classroom ?
CLEAN, NEAT and ORGANIZED
Write on the chalkboard the following:
The lesson objective;
NC SCoS -- Standard that you are preparing to teach    
Agenda for the day (Serves as a roadmap of where the class is going )
Student Seating Chart (if requested)
Prepare to discuss class makeup and other student concerns
How will you differentiate instruction? Use technology? Assess learning?

46. Observations
Formal observations occur over one complete lesson (a minimum of 45 minutes)
Probationary teachers require 4 formal observations: 3 administrative, 1 peer
Career status teachers (in their summative year of evaluation) must have three observations: at least 1 must be formal
The first observation must be a formal, announced observation
Subsequent observations may be unannounced
Evaluator uses the rubric as a recording tool

47. Post Conferences Must occur after each observation
Must occur no later than 10 school days after the observation
Designed for the purpose of identifying areas of strength and those in need of improvement
Requires review and signature of rubric

48. Summary Evaluation Conference
Bring Self Assessment
Review Observations
Discuss Additional Artifacts
Sign Summary Rating Form & Record of Teacher Evaluation Activities
Begin discussion for future goals

49. Summary Rating Form
Every element for every standard is marked (“not demonstrated” requires comment)
Ratings are based on formal and informal observations throughout the year
Overall rating for each standard is chosen by the evaluator after reviewing all of the elements within a standard.
Comments can be added from evaluator or the teacher.
Signatures required on the final page.
Place a copy of this form on the document camera

50. Record of Teacher Evaluation Form
Required to be completed at the conclusion of the Summary Conference
Used as documentation that process was completed
Must be signed & dated for each activity
Place this form on the document camera

51. Professional Development Plan
Teachers who are rated as “Proficient” or higher on all Standards will develop an Individual Growth Plan
Teachers who are rated as “Developing” on any Standard will be placed on a Monitored Growth Plan
Teachers who are rated as “Not Demonstrated” on any Standard or has a rating of “Developing” for two sequential years will be placed on a Directed Growth Plan (meets GS requirements of an action plan)
Cannot be used w/ any teacher being recommended for dismissal, demotion or nonrenewal

52. Language Analysis Evidence Observable and specific
Not influenced by the observer
Objective
unambiguous
Opinion
Draws conclusions
Influenced by the observer’s perspective
Subjective
May be subject to debate
When writing your PDP use action words….what you are going to do….that may be evidenced, recorded, dated, etc.
Keep it simple, specific, and easily read---avoid jargon!
This vocabulary is just as important for the observer. Be clear, concise.

53. Areas Of Concern For New Teachers In The Evaluation Process
Classroom management -discipline
Time management
Motivating students
Dealing with individual differences
Dealing with problems of individual students
Discipline:
students consistently follow rules, policies and procedures
teacher encourages appropriate behavior IN and OUT of school

54. Areas of Concern - Continued
Assessing students’ work
Relations with parents
Insufficient materials and supplies
Organization of class work

55. Additional Information
All observations and summative evaluations should be conducted by individuals who have had extensive training in the use of the observation/evaluation instruments
Multiple practice observations are scheduled to verify observer/evaluator accountability

56. Notes Continued
Observations should last the class period or until the end of the instructional activity.
If a significant interruption occurs, the observation may be stopped, the reason for discontinuing noted, and the observation completed at a later time.

57. Notes Continued
Observer should not expect to observe all teaching practices during any particular observation.
The evaluator should meet with the teacher to review what was not observed and collect additional information from lesson plans, student work and communication with parents.

58. Notes Continued Best practices encourage multiple sources of data.
The teacher and/or the observer may place written comments regarding the evaluation on the TPAI.
Only the Superintendent can recommend that a teacher be dismissed.

59. Criteria for Teacher Evaluation
Knowledge of Delivery Methods
Understanding the Learning Process
Knowledge of Content Area
Understanding of Student Needs
Ability to Demonstrate Evidence of Student Growth
Curriculum Alignment

60. Criteria for Teacher Evaluation - Continued
Understanding and Use of Standard Course of Study in Instruction and Assessment
Ability to Disaggregate & Use Student Achievement Data in Planning Instruction
Classroom Management

61. Criteria for Teacher Evaluation - Continued
Professional Growth/Continuous Improvement
Ability to use Technology as a Tool in the Classroom
Communication with Stakeholders Inside and Outside the School Setting

62. Teaching is Amazing!
Please take out a copy of the Self Assessment Form and the PDP Form so that I may review your homework assignment.

63. Homework Self Assessment
Worth 20 points
Due Saturday, September 11, 2010 via Task Stream
Using the Rubric for Evaluating NC Teachers (in your notebook) complete a self assessment. Rate each element, list sample artifacts, sources, and or documented evidences that you will have to support your performance in each function.
Be objective, concise, and specific.
Walk students through the format.

64. Homework –Part II Professional Development Plan
Then, using the Professional Development Plan, page 1 (available on line), write two Goals for the year, listing activities/actions, expected outcomes and evidence of completion, resources needed, and an approximate date for completion.
Walk them through the form.
Use the document camera if necessary.

65. Closure
Questions and Answers
Comments
Evaluation