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Teacher Effectiveness

Overview

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Evaluation System

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Stronge Evaluation System

Effectiveness is the goal.

Evaluation is merely the means.


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Teacher Evaluation System

• What is the basis of teachers’ evaluation?

• How will teacher performance be documented?

• How will teacher performance be rated?


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Question 1

What is the basis of teachers’ evaluation?


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Main Components

Sample Performance IndicatorsExamples may include, but are not limited to:

The teacher: 2.1 Uses student learning data to guide planning2.2 Plans realistically for pacing, content mastery, and transitions.2.3 Plans for differentiated instruction.2.4 Aligns lesson objectives to the school’s curriculum and student learning needs.2.5 Develops appropriate long- and short-range plans, and adapts plans when needed.

Highly EffectiveEffective

Effective is the expected level of performance.

Partially Effective Ineffective

In addition to meeting the standard, the teacher actively seeks and uses alternative data and resources and consistently differentiates plans to meet the needs of all students.

The teacher plans using the state’s standards, the school’s curriculum, effective strategies, resources, and data to meet the needs of all students.

The teacher inconsistently uses the school’s curriculum, effective strategies, resources, and data in planning to meet the needs of all students.

The teacher does not plan, or plans without adequately using the school’s curriculum, effective strategies, resources, and data.

Performance Appraisal

Rubric

Standard 2: Instructional PlanningThe teacher plans using the state’s standards, the school’s curriculum, effective strategies, resources, and data to meet the learning needs of all students.

Performance Standard

Performance Indicators


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Teacher Performance Standards

1. Professional Knowledge

2. Instructional Planning

3. Instructional Delivery

4. Assessment of/for Learning

5. Learning Environment

6. Professionalism

7. Student Progress


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Performance Standard 1

Professional Knowledge

The teacher demonstrates an understanding of the curriculum, subject content, and the developmental needs of students by providing relevant learning experiences.


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Instructional Planning

The teacher plans using the state’s standards, the school’s curriculum, effective strategies, resources, and data to meet the needs of all students.


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Instructional Delivery

The teacher effectively engages students in learning by using a variety of instructional strategies in order to meet individual learning needs.


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Assessment of / for Learning

The teacher systematically gathers, analyzes, and uses all relevant data to measure student academic progress, guide instructional content and delivery methods, and provide timely feedback to both students and parents throughout the school year.


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Learning Environment

The teacher uses resources, routines, and procedures to provide a respectful, positive, safe, student-centered environment that is conducive to learning.


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Professionalism

The teacher maintains a commitment to professional ethics, communicates effectively, and takes responsibility for, and participates in, professional growth that results in enhanced student learning.


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Student Progress

The work of the teacher results in acceptable, measurable, and appropriate student academic progress.


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Question 2

How will teacher performance be documented?


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Multiple Data Sources for Teachers

Student Learning Objectives

• Appropriate measures of academic progress are determined • Teachers set objectives for improving student progress based on

the results of performance measures• Quality of the objectives and their attainment provide an important

data source for evaluation

Observations • Non-tenured teachers observed at least three times per year• Tenured teachers observed at least once per year• Additional observations at building administrator’s discretion • Observations last at least 20 minutes, include a post-conference• Participants in EE4NJ Cohort 2 have specific observation

requirements

Documentation Log

• Includes both specific required artifacts and teacher-selected artifacts

• Artifacts provide evidence of meeting selected performance standards

• Provides teacher with opportunity to demonstrate quality work

Student Surveys • Teachers survey their students using one of four survey instruments• Teachers enter summary of the results in their Documentation Log• Surveys provide additional data to teachers than can influence

teaching strategies


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Data Collection Responsibility

Data Collection Procedure

Form(s) Evaluator Teacher

Measures of Academic Progress Student Learning Objectives Form Reviews/

approvesSelects/ develops

Informal Observations Informal Classroom Observation Form

Formal Observations Formal Classroom Observation Form

Student Surveys Student Survey Forms (K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)Student Survey Summary

Documentation Logs Documentation Log Cover Sheet

Self-Assessment Optional Teacher Self-Assessment Form


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Question 3

How will teacher performance be rated?


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Evaluations

Interim Evaluation (non-tenured teachers)

• Used to document evidence of meeting standards

• Does NOT include rating of performance

Summative Evaluation

• Comes at end of evaluation cycle

• Four point rating scale

• Performance rubric for every standard


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Terms Used in Rating Scale

Highly Effective

The teacher maintains performance, accomplishments, and behaviors that consistently and considerably surpass the established standard.

Exceptional Performance• Sustains high performance over period of time• Behaviors have strong positive impact on

learners and school climate• Serves as role model to others

Category Description Definition

Effective The teacher meets the standard in a manner that is consistent with the school’s mission and goals.

Proficient Performance• Meets the requirements contained in job

description as expressed in evaluation criteria• Behaviors have positive impact on learners and

school climate• Willing to learn and apply new skills

Partially Effective

The teacher often performs below the established standard or in a manner that is inconsistent with the school’s missions and goals.

Below Acceptable 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 teacher and evaluator

Ineffective The teacher consistently performs below the established standards or in a manner that is inconsistent with the school’s missions and goals.

Unacceptable Performance• Does not meet requirements contained in job

description as expressed in evaluation criteria• Results in minimal student learning• May result in employee not being

recommended for continued employment


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Sample Summative Evaluation Form (abbreviated)

Highly Effective

EffectiveEffective is the

expected level of performance.

Partially Effective Ineffective

In addition to meeting the standard, the teacher consistently demonstrates extensive knowledge of the subject matter and continually enriches the curriculum.

The teacher demonstrates an understanding of the curriculum, subject content, and the developmental needs of students by providing relevant learning experiences.

The teacher inconsistently demonstrates understanding of the curriculum, content, and student development or lacks fluidity in using the knowledge in practice.

The teacher bases instruction on material that is inaccurate or out-of-date and/or inadequately addresses the developmental needs of students.

Comments:

Performance Standard 1: Professional Knowledge


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Recommendations from NJ Educator Effectiveness Task Force

Teacher Evaluation 100%

Teacher Practice 50%

From NJDOE Notice of Grant Opportunity, March 2012

Standards 1-6 Standard 7


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Student Progress (Standard 7)

Teachers of Tested Grades/Subjects*

(math and language arts grades 4-8 where prior and current year scores on state assessment are available)

Student growth percentiles (35%-45%)

School-wide measure (5%-10%)

Optional measures (such as SLOs)(0-10%)

Teachers of Non-Tested Grades/Subjects**

Student assessments or performance-based measures (such

as SLOs)(10%-45%)

School-wide measure (5%-10%)

*Percentages may vary based on LEA decisions; student achievement percentage must equal 50%

**Percentages may vary based on LEA decisions; student achievement percentage may equal 15-50%; remainder goes toward Standards 1-6


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RecommendedEvaluation Process

Timeline Activity for Professional Improvement

By end of 1st Quarter • Observe non-tenured teachers

By end of 2nd Quarter• Observe non-tenured teachers • All teachers administer survey

Mid-year• Conduct mid-year review of student learning objective• Review non-tenured teachers’ Documentation Log• Interim performance evaluation of non-tenured teachers

During 1st Month • All teachers establish student learning objectives

During the 2nd Semester • Observe all teachers

10 calendar days prior to summative evaluation date

• End-of-year review of student learning objective data• Submit Documentation Log

Before Last Week of School

• Summative evaluation


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Focus on Effectiveness

Outstanding Teachers & Leaders

= Student Results

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