1. B loomfield Public Schools Learning and Growing Together 2014-2015

2. B loomfield Public Schools Learning and Growing Together 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. B loomfield Public Schools Learning and Growing Together

3. B loomfield Public Schools Learning and Growing Together 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.

4. B loomfield Public Schools Learning and Growing Together 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.

5. B loomfield Public Schools Learning and Growing Together 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. In 2014, the state is in the process of reviewing the T-Eval system to determine whether it meets the revised core requirements from the State Board of Education.

6. B loomfield Public Schools Learning and Growing Together 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.Connecticut Common Core of Teaching 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.

7. B loomfield Public Schools Learning and Growing Together DateNon-TenuredTenured September – March Goal Setting Conferences- Sept. 15- Oct. 6 Goals Due to administrator- October 7 September – May Goal Setting Conferences- Sept. 15- Oct. 6 Goals Due to administrator - October 7 October 15 SMART Goals Completed Administrator Sign-Off) SMART Goals Completed (Included Administrator Sign-Off) January 15 Midyear Review of Progress with conference. April 15 Reflection Due to administrator- April 1 Goal Reflection Conferences- April 1-April 15 (with administrator sign-off) June 10 Reflection Due to administrator- June 10 Goal Reflection Conferences- June 10-Last Day of School (with administrator sign-off)

8. B loomfield Public Schools Learning and Growing Together CategoryTotal Evaluation Weight 40%Mini Observations (5% each) 45%SMART Goals -Literacy (22.5%) -Numeracy (22.5%) 10%Climate Goal 5%Student Feedback

9. B loomfield Public Schools Learning and Growing Together 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 Administrative Assistant and the teacher unless a technical glitch has occurred. 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.

10. B loomfield Public Schools Learning and Growing Together At least one observation will include a review of practice (non-traditional teaching time) Example: Data Team, Concert Unless agreed upon; a maximum of one observation should be conducted in a work week. An observation should not occur until after the previous post-observation meeting has been held. All observations should be conducted by the teachers immediate supervisor unless the teacher has been notified in writing. All observations will be sent electronically to the teacher immediately following an observation, unless a technical difficulty prevents submission.

11. B loomfield Public Schools Learning and Growing Together CategoryCriteria 4Goal The teacher demonstrates consistent exemplary knowledge and skill in all four domains of practice. 3Proficient The teacher demonstrates strong knowledge and skill in at least three domains and in a majority of indicators. 2Attempted/Needs Improvement The teacher demonstrates some or inconsistent attempts at each domain and some indicators within each domain. 1Mandatory Assistance The teacher demonstrates few or none of the skills required in each indicator. 0Not Observed

12. B loomfield Public Schools Learning and Growing Together 1.Planning and Preparation for Learning 2.Classroom Management 3.Delivery of Instruction 4.Monitoring Progress Through Assessment Practices

13. B loomfield Public Schools Learning and Growing Together A.Knowledge B.Assessment C.Lessons D.Engagement E.Environment

14. B loomfield Public Schools Learning and Growing Together A.Expectations B.Relationships C.Social Emotional D.Efficient Routines E.Prevention and Intervention F.Incentives

15. B loomfield Public Schools Learning and Growing Together A.Expectations and Goal-Setting B.Engagement C.Clarity D.Differentiation and Personalization E.Strategies

16. B loomfield Public Schools Learning and Growing Together A.Checking for Understanding B.Recognition C.Support D.Analysis

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19. B loomfield Public Schools Learning and Growing Together CategoryFinal Evaluation Score Goal86-100 Proficient71-85 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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24. B loomfield Public Schools Learning and Growing Together 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.

25. B loomfield Public Schools Learning and Growing Together 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

26. B loomfield Public Schools Learning and Growing Together 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.

27. B loomfield Public Schools Learning and Growing Together The reports tab will provide administrators with the data necessary to make informed decisions concerning professional development and staff needs within their schools.

28. B loomfield Public Schools Learning and Growing Together 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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