Teacher Performance Assessment System

1. Teacher Performance Assessment System The Processes

2. The Summative process for new and second year teachers is described in detail in Chapter 3N Teacher Performance Assessment Handbook The handbook is found at http://www.nnschools.org/tpa

3. The summative process includes Evidence: samples of student and teacher work gathered by teacher and administrator Natural Harvest : samples of work routinely produced by teacher Reflection : value and meaning of the work and its results as seen through the teacher’s eyes Agendas : expected discussion topics outlined for each conference between teacher and administrator Support Team: new teachers work together with a mentor to explain, assist, and challenge

4. Summative Cycle aka Teacher Evaluation

5. New teachers are on the Summative cycle for the length of probation, usually 3 years.

6. The Summative Cycle Review expectations Initial conference to discuss evidence Formal classroom observations (2) completed Additional evidence gathered Conference on remaining evidence Final report written and distributed

7. Performance Assessment Cycle Assessment of Performance Rubric (Performance Scale) the standard the judgment Evidence of Performance the data

8. While the cycle can be entered at any point, we recommend the following so the standards are clear from the beginning.

9. 1. Review the Rubrics Allow for more objective judgments Describe the range of performance Reduce ambiguity Encourage continuous improvement

10. Levels of Performance Unsatisfactory Doing harm to students Basic Doing no harm but adding no value Proficient Adding value that results in most learning Distinguished All learning as self-directed learners

11. 2. Choose items for evidence Evidence Factual data that can be examined, discussed, and used to determine performance level Opinion The perception of one or more individuals in the absence of factual data

12. Evidence can be • Sample lesson plans • Student work samples • Pictures or video clips from the class • Copies of newsletters, parent letters, emails, notes, and other communication • Quotes (things said and/or heard) • Reflections • Statistical data (eg. test scores)

13. 3. Make a judgment Compare the evidence collected to the rubric, looking for the presence of, absence of and quality of the specifics stated in the rubric

14. Performance Assessment Cycle Assessment of Performance Rubric (Performance Scale) the standard the judgment Evidence of Performance the data

15. Who Does What? When? Refer to the Summative Timeline

16. Summative Timeline for New Teachers Last Contract Day Final Conference June 1: Evidence for Record Keeping & Communicating with Families Feb. 1: Formal Observation 2 Nov. 1: Initial conference Winter Break: Formal Observation 1 Sept. 15: Review expectations;

17. Forms and Portfolios Log forms are optional; evidence is not Evidence of communicating with families (component 4c) can be kept in a spreadsheet, a notebook, a file box, or any other way you choose. Portfolios are not required; evidence is You are required to provide samples of your work and student work but this evidence does not have to be collected in a specific place or bound into a scrapbook, notebook, or gathered into an efolio.

18. Collegial Support WHAT? Your mentor who can and will discuss, encourage, affirm, and challenge your thinking When? Often HOW? In person, in writing, and/or electronically WHY? NNPS belief in implementing best practices

19. Need more information? Ask • Your mentor • Your administrator • Kathleen Pietrasanta, Innovation & Development (Kathleen.Pietrasanta@nn.k12.va.us) or 591-4584 • Deborah Richardson, Innovation & Development (Deborah.Richardson@nn.k12.va.us) or 591-4590