Ramapo Teachers’ Association APPR Contractual Changes

Why do we have to make these changes? The New York State Legislature passed legislation that was pushed by Governor Cuomo. The legislation ties increases of state aid for a district to having an APPR fully implemented by January 2013.

60 Evaluation Loca0 Local2 0 Growth + 20 Local 100 points 100-Point Evaluation System for Teachers 40 % 20 Growth 20 Growth

SUBCOMPONENT AND COMPOSITE SCORING RANGES FOR SCHOOL YEAR (Note: Changes slightly in ) Level Student Growth on State Assessments or Other Comparable Measures Locally Selected Measures of Student Achievement Evaluation 60 Points Overall Composite Score Ineffective 0-2 Scoring ranges locally determined 0-64 Developing Effective Highly Effective Set by State Education Department

New York State Ratings Known as HEDI Bands Highly Effective Effective Developing Ineffective Set by State Education Department

Who is not impacted by this new law? Guidance Counselors Psychologists Speech Teachers Social Workers Per diem Substitute teachers The above groups will continue to use the APPR plan in the current contract

The APPR Breakdown 60% Rubric – Danielson 2011 Revised Edition *20% - State Testing *20% - Local Assessment *Once the state implements a value added score on state testing that portion goes up to 25% and the local assessment will be worth 15% (grades 4 -8 ELA / Math)

The 60% Rubric We have collectively bargained: The rubric we will use The value of each domain The point system HEDI band

Value of Each Domain Four Domains have a total value of 60 points Domain 1 – 14 points Domain 2 – 15 points Domain 3 – 16 points Domain 4 – 15 points

1. Planning and Preparation - 14 points 24% Principal rating formula H = A. Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy 21.43% E = B. Knowledge of Students 21.43% D = C. Setting Instructional Outcomes 14.29% I = 0-49 D. Knowledge of Resources 21.43% E. Designing Coherent Instruction 10.71% F. Designing Student Assessments 10.71% Total % Classroom Environment - 15 points 25% A. Respect and Rapport 26.67% B. Culture for Learning 20.00% C. Managing Classroom Procedures 13.33% D. Managing Student Behavior 20.00% E. Organizing Physical Spaces 20.00% Total % Instruction - 16 points 26% A. Communicating with Students 18.75% B. Questioning/Prompts and Discussion 15.63% C. Engaging Students in Learning 25.00% D. Using Assessment in Instruction 15.62% E. Using Flexibility and Responsiveness 25.00% Total % Professional Responsibilities - 15 pts 25% A. Reflecting on Teaching 20.00% B. Maintaining Accurate Records 20.00% C. Communicating with Families 20.00% D. Participating in a Professional Community 13.34% E. Growing and Developing Professionally 13.33% F. Showing Professionalism 13.33% Total 100% % Total12358 pts Teacher A

1. Planning and Preparation - 14 points 24% Principal rating formula H = A. Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy 21.43% E = B. Knowledge of Students 21.43% D = C. Setting Instructional Outcomes 14.29% I = 0-49 D. Knowledge of Resources 21.43% E. Designing Coherent Instruction 10.71% F. Designing Student Assessments 10.71% Total % Classroom Environment - 15 points 25% A. Respect and Rapport 26.67% B. Culture for Learning 20.00% C. Managing Classroom Procedures 13.33% D. Managing Student Behavior 20.00% E. Organizing Physical Spaces 20.00% Total % Instruction - 16 points 26% A. Communicating with Students 18.75% B. Questioning/Prompts and Discussion 15.63% C. Engaging Students in Learning 25.00% D. Using Assessment in Instruction 15.62% E. Using Flexibility and Responsiveness 25.00% Total % Professional Responsibilities - 15 pts 25% A. Reflecting on Teaching 20.00% B. Maintaining Accurate Records 20.00% C. Communicating with Families 20.00% D. Participating in a Professional Community 13.34% E. Growing and Developing Professionally 13.33% F. Showing Professionalism 13.33% Total 100% % Total pts Teacher B

Translating the 60 point rubric Highly Effective = points Effective = points Developing = points Ineffective = points

60 Evaluation Local Local 100 points Student Learning Objectives (SLO) 40 % 20 Growth 20 Growth Student Learning Objectives

20 % growth measure Grades 4 – 8 ELA / Math state exam State will determine your growth All other courses / grade level classes, the individual teacher will design student learning objective (SLO)

Student Learning Objective Rules All Principals will be sensitive to teacher’s comfort levels and will support teacher decision on the pre - assessment tool

Baseline assessment *Essential student learning which may be and not limited to partial Regent’s exam * September testing schedule – * Up to 80 minute testing periods

Baseline assessment *Essential student learning which may be and not limited to partial Regent’s exam * September testing schedule – * Up to 80 minute testing periods

Development of SLO by course * teachers will design after analyzing data including historical data and baseline assessment ** teacher will group students to set targets * After verification of rosters in October (BEDS day) * SLO will be designed for courses that make up more than 50% of teacher rosters *SLO will incorporate individual student growth measures

Instructional data * time frame will be from October up until the teacher begins reviewing

20 % Local Teachers of grades 4 – 8 Math and ELA * NWEA grades 4 – 8 Math / ELA - Fall score compared to Spring score - NWEA HEDI band

20 % Local (all other teachers) * (all high school level courses), 6 -8 social studies and science, K – 3 teachers and all other special area teachers (options) * set a department target goal * set a grade level target goal * teacher can set up another target goal that could either show growth or achievement

New York State Ratings Known as HEDI Bands Highly Effective Effective Developing Ineffective Set by State Education Department ** T I P

Teacher Improvement Plan (TIP) Upon receiving a rating of “developing” or “ineffective” on their annual composite APPR evaluation, a teacher shall be provided with a Teacher Improvement Plan (“TIP”). The TIP shall be provided as soon as practicable, but in no case later than ten (10) school days after the opening of classes for the school year. The TIP shall be developed in consultation with the teacher. The Association President shall be informed of the District’s intent to provide a TIP to a teacher within ten (10) school days of the teacher’s “developing” or “ineffective” rating.

Appeals Plan 3 parts to our Appeals plan:

REVIEW OF THE LOCAL 60 POINT EVALUATION - A teacher who receives either an ineffective, developing or effective rating on their 60 point evaluation as determined by the HEDI band, shall be entitled to review their 60 point evaluation of the composite APPR evaluation. The Superintendent of Schools or his/her administrative designee shall meet and review the evidence underlying the observations of the teacher along with all other supporting evidence submitted by the teacher in their review.

2. APPEAL OF A TEACHER IMPROVEMENT PLAN (TIP) A teacher who is placed on a Teacher Improvement Plan (TIP) shall have the right to an appeal within ten (10) school days of the notification of a TIP being implemented. The Superintendent of Schools, after reviewing the evidence underlying the observations of the teacher, along with all other evidence submitted by the teacher, shall make his or her decision, in writing regarding the appeal within (15) school days of receipt of that appeal.

3. APPEAL OF THE OVERALL APPR EVALUATION In the event that a member has received a second consecutive ineffective APPR evaluation rating, the member may appeal this second consecutive ineffective rating to the Superintendent of Schools. The Superintendent of Schools shall make his or her decision in writing regarding the appeal within (15) school days of receipt of that appeal.

In the event of a denial of a tenured teacher’s appeal by the Superintendent of Schools, the tenured teacher may appeal this decision to an arbitrator. The arbitrator shall make a final and binding decision upon the appeal.