Teacher Evaluation in Henrico County Public Schools Elementary Teachers Please organize into grade level teams. 1

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

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

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. Focus your discussion primarily on reading and math. You have ten minutes to develop your list. 4

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

Elementary Measures KReading Only PALS Gr. 1Reading OnlyPALS Gr. 2Reading OnlyPALS Gr. 3Reading & Math*MAP/PALs Social Studies/Science Pilot Measures Available Gr. 4Reading & MathMAP & SOL SGPs Social Studies/Science Pilot Measures Available Gr. 5Reading & MathMAP & SOL SGPs Social Studies/Science Pilot Measures Available * Because there will not be SGPs for grade 3 (growth cannot be compared from previous years), there is only one math measure for 3 rd grade.

Elementary students are expected to make growth in all subject areas, just as has always been the case. The growth of students in elementary teachers’ HOMEROOM will be examined. 7

Sample: 2 nd Grade Reading Measures Measure # 1All students will show growth in two of four measures of PALS text reading (Measures include text level, words per minute, fluency, comprehension). Unique exceptions will be quantified or additional information collected to represent student growth. For all students in a class, teachers will select two of four measures of text reading (text level, words per minute, fluency, and/or comprehension). Different measures may be used for individual students. A comparison of measured scores will be made between fall and spring to identify growth. Measure #2Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening PALS summed score. (Year 1 Pilot) Student data will be gathered and presented on the PALS summed score.The PALS summed score is comprised of the grade level word list and spelling list. 8

Measure # 1: NWEA RIT scores. All students will show growth. Unique exceptions will be quantified or additional information collected to represent student growth. RIT growth will be calculated by comparing NWEA math scores from fall to spring. Measure #2: Student growth percentiles. Increase in aggregated percentage of students at moderate/high growth levels. Unique exceptions will be quantified or additional information collected to represent student growth. Using the student growth profiles, the Division of Research and Planning will provide teachers with the number and percentage of students within low, moderate, and high growth levels. 9 Sample: 4th Grade Mathematics Measures

Forms Planning Form Evaluation Form 10

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” 11

Teacher Evaluation Website Take 10 minutes to explore the new teacher evaluation website. Be sure to visit grade levels other than your own in order to get a sense of different student growth measures. 12

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 13

Go to Teacher Evaluation Website Timeline for Probationary Teachers Timeline for Continuing Contract Teachers 14

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 15

Future Questions: Contact: School administrators Content specialists Howard Banks, Director of Human Resources Phone: Patrick Kinlaw, Deputy Superintendent for Leadership and Special Projects Phone: