Teacher Evaluation Performance

1. Teacher Evaluation Performance of Professional Practice

2. New Teacher Evaluation Cycle • Topics: • • System based on: • Charlotte Danielson Framework (national) • MN Standards of Effective Practice (state) • Bloomington Strategic Plan (local) • • Number of observations with each staff member • Probationary-- minimum of 3 each year • Additional observations may be necessary • Note: Tenured teachers use the same framework, but are observed by peer coaches.

3. • Observation Schedule-- • Non-tenured • Observation #1 by Oct. 31 • Observation #2 by Dec. 20 • Observation #3 by Feb. 15 • This is a suggested schedule. • Principals may adjust to meet building needs. • The non-tenured date of Feb. 15 is necessary to determine • re-hiring within the school system.

4. • Forms that may be used… • ~ Teacher Self Assessment • ~ Instruction & Reflection Profile (Pre/Post Obs) • --Level of detail you need • ~ Assessment/Evaluation Form • ~ Assessment Criteria & Scoring Rules • ~ Individual Improvement Plan • ~ Performance Rating Definitions • The main office in your building stocks all the forms • Electronic copy available on District Human Resources web page • http://intranet.bloomington.k12.mn.us/modules/cms/pages.phtml?pageid=199472&sessionid=de49cf1c60a9e3c304b6bc2b16142cdc&sessionid=de49cf1c60a9e3c304b6bc2b16142cdc

5. • What you will experience • 1. Pre-observation conference • 2. The observation • 3. Post-observation conference • Written feedback form • 5. What gets shared with HR • Blue (#1-#3) is new teacher’s responsibility • Red (#4 &#5) is the principal’s responsibility

6. • The principal’s role in observation • -- To promote professional dialogue • -- To seek productive strategies that can be shared • -- To support continual professional growth • -- To identify effective instructional strategies

7. • Expectations for teachers • -- Be familiar with scoring criteria & rating scale • -- Show evidence of proficiency within the components within the domain • Knowledge of all learners • Differentiation • Use of technology • Engaging learning experiences • -- Help in timely scheduling of observations and •     follow-up conferences

8. • How can teachers be prepared • -- New teachers have District Mentor and •     content mentor help • -- Resources shared and modeled at New Teacher Seminars • -- Collaboration with staff, specifically PLC work

9. • Rating Scale Definitions • “U” or “B” ratings will generate an Individual Improvement Plan • Exception: Teachers new to the profession are given several • years to develop skills in some components. “B” means • adequate progress is being made with these developmental • skill areas. •      “P” for non-tenured = “proficient,” meets expected competence • “P” for tenured = “professional,” highly skilled expert • “D” is having a highly functional, student directed classroom

10. Domain 1 - Overview • PLANNING AND PREPARATION • Knowledge of content pedagogy- Year 2 • Demonstrating knowledge of Students-Year 2 • Selecting Instructional Goals-Year 1 • Demonstrating Knowledge of Resources-Year 3 • Designing Coherent Instruction-Year 1 • Assessing Student Learning-Year 2

11. Domain 2 - Overview THE CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT • Creating an Environment of Respect & Rapport-1 • Establishing a Culture for Learning-3 • Managing Classroom Procedures-1 • Managing Student Behavior-2 • Organizing Students within the Physical Space-2

12. Domain 3 - Overview INSTRUCTION • Communicating Clearly and Accurately-1 • Using Questions & Discussion Techniques-3 • Engaging Students in Learning-2 • Providing Feedback to Students-2 • Demonstrating Flexibility & Responsiveness-2

13. Domain 4- Overview PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES • Reflecting on Teaching-2 • Maintaining Accurate Records-1 • Communicating with Families-2 • Contributing to School & District-3 • Growing & Developing Professionally-3 • Showing Professionalism-1

14. Beyond the expectations • All teachers on your team are here to support you. • Your principal (supervisor) is here to support you. • If you need help - ASK. We are all resources for you. It is NOT a sign of weakness to ask for help. • Professionals support each other towards success!