NORTH CAROLINA TEACHER EVALUATION INSTRUMENT and PROCESS Standard I: Teacher Handout North Carolina Department of Public Instruction 1

Standard I: Teachers demonstrate leadership. A. Teachers lead in their classrooms: Take responsibility for all students’ learning Communicate vision to students Use data to organize, plan, and set goals Use a variety of assessment data throughout the year to evaluate progress Establish a safe and orderly environment Empower students

Standard I: Teachers demonstrate leadership. Example evidence: A. Teachers lead in their classrooms: Rules are posted, classroom is neat, materials are organized Works with department/grade level to analyze test scores to determine student needs and plans lessons accordingly Assesses student learning in a variety of ways and uses assessment results to implement changes in lesson planning Understands importance of students’ passing the grade or course that they teach Provides tutoring sessions before or after school to help struggling students

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Standard I: Teachers demonstrate leadership. A. Teachers lead in their classrooms: Take responsibility for all students’ learning Communicate vision to students Use data to organize, plan, and set goals Use a variety of assessment data throughout the year to evaluate progress Establish a safe and orderly environment Empower students

Teachers demonstrate leadership. Standard I: Teachers demonstrate leadership.

Standard I: Teachers demonstrate leadership. B. Teachers demonstrate leadership in the school: Work collaboratively with all school personnel to create a professional learning community Analyze data Develop goals and strategies through the school improvement plan Assist in determining school budget and professional development Participate in hiring process Collaborate with colleagues to mentor and support teachers to improve effectiveness

Teachers demonstrate leadership. Standard I: Teachers demonstrate leadership.

Standard I: Teachers demonstrate leadership. Teachers lead the teaching profession: Strive to improve the profession Contribute to the establishment of positive working conditions Participate in decision-making structures Promote professional growth

Teachers demonstrate leadership. Standard I: Teachers demonstrate leadership.

Standard I: Teachers demonstrate leadership. D. Teachers advocate for schools and students: Advocate for positive change in policies and practices affecting student learning Participate in the implementation of initiatives to improve education

Teachers demonstrate leadership. Standard I: Teachers demonstrate leadership.

Standard I: Teachers demonstrate leadership. E. Teachers demonstrate high ethical standards: Demonstrate ethical principles Uphold the Code of Ethics and Standards for Professional Conduct

Teachers demonstrate leadership. Standard I: Teachers demonstrate leadership.

Standard I: Teachers demonstrate leadership. Teacher Summary Rating Form Rate each element from your group’s rubric Determine the overall rating for Standard I Make sure you keep all training materials together throughout the remainder of the training sessions Complete Pre-Activity for Standard II by the next training session