MURSD Educator Evaluation

What are the 4 Educator Plans?Developing Educator Plan Educators without Professional Teaching

Status

Self-Directed Growth Plan For experienced educators rated Proficient or Exemplary on the last evaluation

Directed Growth Plan For educators rated Needs Improvement on their last evaluation; up to one school year in length

Improvement Plan For educators rated Unsatisfactory on their last evaluation; min of 30 calendar days up to one school year.

How do I know what educator plan I am on and who is evaluating me?

Each school building leader will inform everyone of what educator plan they are on and who is the primary evaluator at the beginning of the school year.

What is included in the Self-Assessment?

● Educators self-assess their performance using:

1. Student Data

2. Educator Rubric

● Complete self-assessment and meet with evaluator before Oct. 1

How do I log-into TeachPoint?

o District: mursdo Login: first initial, last name (ex.

mcohen)o Password: (You can either enter

the password from the first time you have logged into TeachPoint. You can click ond” to reset.)

How do I create a new form in TeachPoint?

Click on “New” in top menu bar and all of the available forms will appear.

How do I complete the self-assessment form?

What makes a good SMART goal?Student Learning Example:

● By January 2014, given pre-writing strategies, appropriate technology and a prompt, all of my 5th grade students will complete writing activities as appropriate to audience and assignment with 75% accuracy for structure, content and writing conventions in three out of five recorded opportunities.

Professional Practice

Example:

● By May 2014, the entire

Clough 4th grade team will

have 100% of the priority

benchmarks identified and

aligned for mathematics

for the 4th grade in the

Atlas Rubicon

database.

How do I create an action plan?

Key Action Steps

Resources Needed

Timeline Benchmark/Evidence

Identify….

What happens at the beginning-of-cycle meeting?

● Review of self-assessment

● Review and development of 2 SMART Goals○ Student Learning

Goal○ Professional

Practice Goal

● Mutually agree upon 3-4 pieces

of evidence

● Honesty and reflection are key.

● Think about what you do well and areas you need to improve.

● Align to district and school goals

How many classroom observations can I expect?

NPTS

First year:● At least 1 announced

○ (with pre-observation/ post-observation meeting)

● At least 5 unannounced; max of 10 per year- appropriately spaced

Second & Third Years:● At least 5 unannounced;

max of 10 per year- appropriately spaced

PTS

● At least 5 unannounced; max of 10 per year- appropriately spaced

What is the process for observations and feedback?

Observations● Begin after Sept. 9.● First one by Nov. 1st● Unannounced are at

least 10 min. in duration● Min 5 a year.

Feedback• Short, bite-sized pieces

• Written feedback in classroom observation form

• Opportunity for reflection by educator

• Face-to-face feedback• Written feedback within

3-5 school days

What does the classroom observation form look like?

What are the expectations for submitting evidence?

● 3-4 comprehensive and strategic pieces of evidence

● Mutually agreed upon with educator and evaluator

● Naturally occurring products

of practice

How do I complete the Artifact Form for submitting evidence?

What can I expect at the mid-cycle review?

Tasks for Mid-Cycle Review:● Educator submits evidence on progress on

goals● Meeting with educator and evaluator● Evaluator assesses progress on goals

● Educators on 1 year cycle: ○ Formative Assessment (January-February)

● Educators on 2 year cycle: ○ Formative Evaluation (May-June)

What can I expect at the end-of-cycle review?

● Assessment on meeting goals

● Rating on each Standard

● Overall Rating

● Comments and Feedback for Improvement

What does the summative assessment form look like?

Progress on Goals Performance on Standards

Questions & Answers?