1. Teacher Evaluation in Henrico County Public Schools Secondary Teachers 2012-2013 Please organize into like groups – birds of a feather sit together! 1

2. Video Overview VDOE requirements HCPS response on requirements to date Building upon the existing PGEP Student academic progress Evaluation details 2

3. GrowthAchievement What is the difference between growth and achievement? Please include examples. 3

4. Existing Measures of Growth Directions: Again in your small group, develop a list of measures that HCPS already has in place that measure students’ growth. Consider your content area as well as other areas. You have ten minutes to develop your list. 4

5. Additional Measures of Student Growth Sufficient measures are not in place Must use multiple measures Specialists have worked to identify additional measures (where needed) Groups of teachers have been involved in the process Will talk first about “traditional” teachers Will discuss special education after this 5

6. Secondary Measures Considered Standardized Tests ◦ NWEA ◦ SOLs (SGP) ◦ CTE Certification Pre and Post-Test Assessments Performance-Based Tasks Portfolios 6

7. INSERT MEASURES FOR THE CONTENT AREA 7

8. Forms Planning Form Evaluation Form 8

9. Evaluation Scale Review Instructional Responsibilities30 points Professional Qualities30 points SGM #120 points SGM #220 points Total100 Points 80 Points Equals “Meets” Anything Less Equals “Does Not Meet” 9

10. Teacher Evaluation Website http://blogs.henrico.k12.va.us/teacherevaluation Take 10 minutes to explore the new teacher evaluation website. Be sure to visit content areas other than your own in order to get a sense of different student growth measures. 10

11. Reminders and Questions This is a new instrument in its infancy Widespread feedback/input will be collected all along the way Adjustments/improvements will be made based on feedback Additional training will be provided Pre-tests may not be assigned a grade QUESTIONS 11

12. Go to Teacher Evaluation Website Timeline for Probationary Teachers Timeline for Continuing Contract Teachers http://blogs.henrico.k12.va.us/teacherevaluation 12

13. Special Education Teachers Provide a particular challenge given varying classes and settings A second video addresses the process for special education After viewing the video, there will be a discussion http://blogs.henrico.k12.va.us/teacherevaluation 13

14. Future Questions: Contact: Department chairs School administrators Content specialists Howard Banks, Director of Human Resources Phone: 652-3656 Email: hgbanks@henrico.k12.va.ushgbanks@henrico.k12.va.us Patrick Kinlaw, Deputy Superintendent for Leadership and Special Projects Phone: 652-3825 Email: pckinlaw@henrico.k12.va.us 14