What is the N.I.E.T.?

2. What is the N.I.E.T.? • In short, it is the evaluation system that is replacing PDAS. • To improve student achievement through enhanced teacher capacity within the classroom.

3. Growth model • NIET is a coaching model. • Designed on the premise that all teachers desire to be as effective as they can be with their students. • The feedback loop (observation and conference) along with self-reflection are viewed as the primary tools for professional growth. • A process of reflection or self-discovery

4. Who is part of the N.I.E.T.? • Core Teachers: Teachers who teach in English, Math, Science, or Social Studies. • Master Teachers: Teachers who provide professional development to teachers, facilitate the leadership team meetings, and supervise, coach, and evaluate teachers. • Administrators: Serve as the team leader, makes all final decisions, supervise, coach, and evaluate teachers.

5. Norms and Expectations • Be punctual and prepared • Support each other by actively listening and staying engaged • Stay on topic according to what is planned. • Bring positive attitudes and be ready to share • Feel free to ask questions (in the meeting, via e-mail, or drop by the office). • Attend all NIET meetings, including makeup meetings for any approved absences with appropriate notification.

6. School Goal(This is the BIG Goal) • By the end of the 2013-2014 school year, 75% of students will pass the writing portion of the state assessment. (Up from only a 52% passing rate from 2012-2013). • All courses will support meeting the school goal by incorporating writing opportunities into daily lessons.

7. Annual NIET Meeting Goal(These are the more individualized goals) • By June 2014, all core teachers will be At Expectations (3) according to the NIET evaluation standards. • All students will have achieved at least one year of academic growth in all core subjects.

8. Phase 1 Goal(This is very specific and will change a few time throughout the year) • Teachers will demonstrate proficiency with the 4 domains of the NIET Evaluation Rubric.

9. Evaluation process • Pre-conference • A discussion about the upcoming lesson/class that will be observed • An opportunity to “set the stage” for what the observer(s) will see • Just a conversation • Classroom observation • The entire class period • Observer(s) will be taking notes • May walk around, but will not interfere • Post-conference • An opportunity to reflect on the lesson observed • A conversation about how you think the lesson went • Discuss an area of Reinforcement and Refinement

10. Evaluations • New to NIET this year: • 3 Evaluations • 1 Practice • 2 Official (Announced and Unannounced) • Returning to TAP/NIET this year: • 2 Official Evaluations • Announced and Unannounced

11. Who does my Evaluation? • New to NIET this year: • Practice Evaluations • 2 Evaluators in any combination of the following: • Administrator • Master Teacher • Department Chair (of any department) • PLC Lead (of any core subject) • 2 Official (Announced and Unannounced) • Either one done by • Master Teacher • Supervising Principal (usually)

12. Who does my Evaluation? • Returning to TAP/NIET this year: • Practice Evaluations – None • 2 Official (Announced and Unannounced) • Either one done by • Master Teacher • Supervising Principal (usually)

13. Evaluation Schedule • Each of you has an evaluation schedule. • After Practice Evaluations, Announced Evaluations can begin, then Unannounced Evaluations will begin

14. Walk through • Principals and Master Coaches • Occasionally during the year • Does not count as an evaluation • Looking for evidence of an indicator on the rubric • Carbon copy left with teacher

15. Niet weekly meetings Great news!!! • These meetings are mandatory but WILL count toward PD hours • Register in Cornerstones each week

16. Important info • Stephanie Buckly • Email: stephanie.buckly@pfisd.net • Office: B 113-B • Phone extension: 40781 • Bonnie May • Email: bonnie.may@pfisd.net • Office: B 113-B • Phone extension: 40782

17. Questions and closing thoughts • NIET is a departure from practice. • Even if you were not fond of PDAS, it was familiar. • NIET is new—and we know “new” can create anxiety.