Division of Teacher and Leader Excellence EDUCATOR EVALUATION PROPOSED AMENDEMENTS AGENCY-INITIATED CHANGES October 3,

Agency-Initiated Changes at Second Discussion Level 2 Repeal of 6A:32-4.8; move content to 6A: Amendments to 6A: numbering scheme to conform to proper sequencing format

Agency-Initiated Changes at Proposal Level 3 Principal Evaluation Data Definitions Stakeholder Feedback Conflicting Code Provisions Changes: “Observer" to “Evaluator" Align“ evaluation” to TEACHNJ definition Move “concurrent validity” and “construct validity” to single location Use term “district board of education” Rationale: Ensure language consistency and alignment with TEACHNJ Changes: Clarify use of feedback to align with individual, school, or district performance goals for principal evaluation Add Supervisor as member of District Evaluation Advisory Committee Rationale: Provide clarity for principal practice evaluation instrument review Changes: Require district boards of education to collect principal performance data from evaluation instruments and store data in usable format Rationale: Provide parity with teacher evaluation policies Changes: Remove language from incorrect chapter to ensure residency requirement for principals is not in conflict with chapter 9 Rationale: Avoid previous conflict due to incorrect placement