2. Sub-heading ADMINISTRATOR EVALUATION AND SUPPORT SYSTEM Personnel Leader Proposed Adaptations

3. Common Titles for Personnel Leaders 1 Director of Human Resources Personnel Director Assistant Superintendent for Personnel Director of Professional Development

4. Components of Evaluation 2 ANNUAL SUMMATIVE RATING ANNUAL SUMMATIVE RATING OUTCOME RATING PRACTICE RATING Teacher Effectiveness Outcomes

5. Performance and Leadership Practice 3 GUIDELINES Leadership Practice comprises 40% of the summative rating Districts may generate ratings from evidence based on the Common Core of Leading (CCL) Use of a rubric is not required for Personnel administrators

6. Performance and Practice: Weighting of Standards 4 The CCL outlines six Performance Expectations (PEs) PE 3: Organizational Systems and Safety— 50% All other PES (equally weighted) – 50%

7. Focus Area Development 5 Proposed Adaptations Identify specific areas in which administrators want to improve Based on reflection on past performance and aligned with the CT Leadership Standards Includes action steps to move practice in support of the improvement of teaching and learning Support administrators in accomplishing their Student Learning Indicators and Stakeholder Feedback targets

8. Focus Area Example 6 P.E. 3 (C) Fiscal and Human Resources In order to provide professional learning opportunities for teachers and administrators that are grounded in the district’s educator evaluation and support plan, I will use results from a needs assessment and develop a plan that will support continued improvement and retention of staff.

9. Stakeholder Feedback 7 GUIDELINES Stakeholder Feedback comprises 10% of the summative Rating Feedback from relevant stakeholders May use surveys, interviews, focus groups, other methods to gather stakeholder feedback Methods used to gather feedback must be valid and reliable Surveys must align with CT Leadership Standards

10. Stakeholder Feedback Groups 8 Suggested Stakeholder Groups for Personnel Program Leaders: - Building Administrators - Teachers

11. Sample Stakeholder Feedback Questions 9 On a scale of 1 (Disagree) to 5 (Agree), how would you rate the following statements The hiring practices of the Personnel Office align with the school and district vision, mission and goals Employee expectations and standards are clearly communicated through induction and evaluation Hiring processes and practice reflect and show vision and involve a variety of stakeholders The Personnel Office promotes new teacher growth through quality induction practices

12. Proposed Adaptations for Student Learning Outcomes 10 Guidelines Student Learning Outcomes comprises 45% of the summative rating Proposed Adaptations Two performance goals based on attainment of targets that support student learning

13. Recommendation for Student Learning Indicator 11 Sample Indicators Indicator 1: 90% of new teachers hired will maintain employment in the district after three years. Indicator 2: In the 2014-2015 school year, all new teachers will report that they have had the support needed to make their transition to teaching in this district successful and satisfying, based on a survey and focus group assessment.

14. A Development Guide for Student Learning Indicators 12

15. Teacher Effectiveness Outcomes 13 Guidelines Teacher Effectiveness outcomes comprises 5% of the summative rating Proposed Adaptations Rating is based on the percentage of district non-tenured teachers who meet or exceed their targets for their Student Learning Indicators

16. Teacher Effectiveness Outcomes 14 ExemplaryProficientDevelopingBelow Standard >80% of non-tenured teachers are rated proficient or exemplary on the student learning objectives portion of their evaluation >60% of non-tenured teachers are rated proficient or exemplary on the student learning objectives portion of their evaluation >40% of non-tenured teachers are rated proficient or exemplary on the student learning objectives portion of their evaluation <40% of non-tenured teachers are rated proficient or exemplary on the student learning objectives portion of their evaluation

17. Final Note 15 Districts are encouraged to engage in a “Permissive Pilot” during the 2014-2015 school year Districts will be required to include Personnel administrators in the evaluation and support plans for school year 2015- 2016

18. 16 Contact the CSDE Talent Office Hotline at: 860-713-6868 or email: sde.seed@ct.gov Visit us online: www.connecticutseed.org Shannon Marimón Division Director, CSDE Talent Office shannon.marimon@ct.gov Dr. Everett Lyons CAS Associate Executive Director elyons@casciac.org Dr. Sarah Barzee Chief Talent Officer sarah.barzee@ct.gov Dianna R. Wentzell Interim Commissioner, CT State Department of Education

19. Non-Discrimination Statement 17 The Connecticut State Department of Education is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The Department of Education does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, mental retardation, past or present history of mental disability, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws. The Department of Education does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction. Inquiries regarding the Department of Education’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to Levy Gillespie, Equal Employment Opportunity Director/American with Disabilities Act Coordinator, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator, State of Connecticut Department of Education, 25 Industrial Park Road, Middletown, CT 06457 860- 807-2071