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APS Teacher EvaluationA SMART Process for Student and Teacher Growth
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“Arlington Public Schools will provide every student with highly effective educators that have the necessary tools to positively impact student learning and growth.”
APS Teacher Evaluation VisionSince 1999
School Board Priority: Teacher and Staff Quality
APS Strategic Plan Goal 3: Recruit, Retain and Develop High Quality Staff
Alignment
Agenda1. Introductions2. Overview of the Process3. Teacher Performance Standards and Indicators4. Documentation Log5. SMART goals6. Closure
Overview: APS Revised Teacher Evaluation Process and Teacher Standards
Agenda1. Introductions
Overview: APS Revised Teacher Evaluation Process and Teacher Standards
Agenda
2. Overview of the ProcessWhat is the basis of my evaluation?
Overview: APS Revised Teacher Evaluation Process and Teacher Standards
• April 28, 2011 - Virginia Board of Education approved two documents:
1. Guidelines for Uniform Performance Standards and Evaluation Criteria for Teachers
2. Virginia Standards for the Professional Practice of Teachers
• Developed to align with federal mandates
Virginia State Board Action
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching/performance_evaluation/index.shtml
VDOE New Teacher Performance Standards
1. Professional Knowledge
2. Instructional Planning
3. Instructional Delivery
4. Assessment of and for Student
Learning
5. Learning Environment
6. Professionalism
7. StudentAcademic Progress
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VDOE New Teacher Performance Standards
1. Professional Knowledge
2. Instructional Planning
3. Instructional Delivery
4. Assessment of and for
Student Learning
5. Learning Environment
6. Professionalism
7. StudentAcademic Progress
1. Knowledge of the
Learning Community
2. Program Planning and Management
3. Program Services 4. Assessment
5. Communication
and Collaboration
6. Professionalism
7. Learner/Program
Progress
Green- TeacherPurple- Educational Specialist
APS Teacher Evaluation ProcessOverview
Teacher Lesson Plans
Writes
SMART Goal
Document Log Observations Mid-Year Evaluation
Evaluator Monitors
Lesson Plans
Writes Compiles Participates Participates Participates
Approves Reviews Conducts Facilitates Facilitates
A n n u a l C y c l e
The goal is within the teacher’s control to effect change.
The goal is feasible for the teacher.
The goal is contained within a single school year.
Realistic
Time limited
Appropriate
Measurable
Specific
An appropriate instrument/measure is selected to assess the goal.
The goal is focused on learner needs.
Performance Improvement Plan
T h r e e - Y e a r C y c l e
At any time in the cycle
Mid-Year Conversation
Summative Evaluation
Interim Evaluation
SMART Goal
Document Log
Observations
Lesson Plans
As a part of the evaluation process, at least 1 observation on year 3 of 3-year cycle
APS Teacher Evaluation: Continuing Contract (Three-Year Cycle)
It is the expectation that evaluators, as the instructional leaders, are observing instruction routinely.
Year 1 & 2 of 3-year cycle
Year 3 of 3-year cycle
O n e - Y e a r C y c l e
Mid-Year Conversation
Summative Evaluation
SMART Goal
Document Log
Observations
Lesson Plans
APS Teacher Evaluation: Probationary and Part-Time (One-Year Cycle)
As a part of the evaluation process: Probationary = at least 3 observationsPart-Time = at least 1 observation
It is the expectation that evaluators, as the instructional leaders, are observing instruction routinely.
APS Teacher Evaluation Rating ScaleCategory Description Definition
Highly Effective
The T-Scale employee performing at this level maintains performance, accomplishments, and behaviors that consistently and considerably surpass the established standard. This rating is reserved for performance that is truly highly effective and done in a manner that exemplifies the Arlington Public Schools’ mission and goals.
Highly effective performance: consistently exhibits behaviors that have a
strong positive impact on learners and the school climate
serves as a role model to others sustains high performance over a period of time
Effective
The T-Scale employee meets the standard in a manner that is consistent with the Arlington Public Schools’ mission and goals.
Effective performance: meets the requirements contained in the job
description as expressed in the evaluation criteria
demonstrates willingness to learn and apply new skills
exhibits behaviors that have a positive impact on learners and the school climate
Developing/Needs
Improvement
The T-Scale employee often performs below the established standard or in a manner that is inconsistent with the Arlington Public Schools’ mission and goals.
Developing/Needs improvement performance: requires support in meeting the standards results in less than quality work performance leads to areas for teacher improvement being
jointly identified and planned between the teacher and evaluator
IneffectiveThe T-Scale employee consistently performs below the established standard or in a manner that is inconsistent with the Arlington Public Schools’ mission and goals.
Ineffective performance: does not meet the requirements contained in
the job description as expressed in the evaluation criteria
may result in the employee not being recommended for continued employment
Comparison of Existing and New Systems
Schedule
SMART goals similar to PDP
Observations
SIMILAR
Multiple measures
Focus on identifying student/program progress NEW
“I know it seems crazy when everyone else in the world wants to be a film director, but for me,
teaching is one of the few heroic jobs left. All the biggest miracles take place in classrooms. Nothing
happens without teachers.”
Stephen FrearsBritish film director
Agenda3. Teacher Performance Standards and IndicatorsWhat am I expected to know and be able to do?
Overview: APS Revised Teacher Evaluation Process and Teacher Standards
If you were to walk into a classroom, what might you see or hear there (from the students as well as the teacher) that would cause you to think that you were in the presence of an expert?
What would make you think: “Oh, this is good; if I had a child this age, this is the class I would hope for.”
Wisdom of Practice
For each performance standard rate yourself.
Self- Assessment
Agenda
4. Documentation Log
Overview: APS Revised Teacher Evaluation Process and Teacher Standards
Documentation Log
How will I document my performance?
The goal is within the teacher’s control to effect change.
The goal is feasible for the teacher.
The goal is contained within a single school year.
Realistic
Time limited
Appropriate
Measurable
Specific
An appropriate instrument/measure is selected to assess the goal.
The goal is focused on learner needs.
Agenda
5. SMART goals
Overview: APS Revised Teacher Evaluation Process and Teacher Standards
SMART Goals
How will I document student progress?
Agenda1. Introductions2. Overview of the Process3. Teacher Performance Standards and Indicators4. Documentation Log5. SMART goals6. Closure
Overview: APS Revised Teacher Evaluation Process and Teacher Standards
Comparison of Existing and New Systems
Schedule
SMART goals similar to PDP
Observations
SIMILAR
Multiple measures
Focus on identifying student/program progress NEW
APS Teacher Evaluation System
Benefits Concerns
Support for Teachers
SMART Goal Setting, Implement Strategies and Track Progress Towards SMART Goal
Ongoing T-Scale Reflection Best Evidence for Documentation Log
Observation(s)
Mid Year Conversation
Interim or Summative Evaluation
APS Implementation TimelineAction Date
Present to APS School Board 5/2012
Communication: Summer Training Opportunities 6/2012
Develop Training for Evaluators and Teachers 6/2012
Implementation 7/2012
Required Training for Evaluators and Teachers 8/12, 9/12, 12/12, 1/13
and 3/13Provide a handbook to each evaluator and T-Scale staff 8/2012
Communication: Each month provide in-depth information on relevant piece of the process
Throughout 2012-2013
Solicit feedback and revise to improve the process Throughout 2012-2013
“Arlington Public Schools will provide every student with highly effective educators that have the necessary tools to positively impact student learning and growth.”
APS Teacher Evaluation VisionSince 1999
APS Teacher Evaluation
A SMART Process for Student and Teacher Growth
