The Delaware Performance Appraisal System II for Specialists

August 2013

Training Module 3

The DPAS II Process

Training for Specialists

Training Overview

For separate modules:Module 1: Introduction to DPAS IIModule 2: DPAS II and the Delaware FrameworkModule 3: The DPAS II ProcessModule 4: Component Five – Student

Improvement

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Materials for this module

Power Point Presentation DPAS II Guide for Specialistshttp://www.doe.k12.de.us/csa/dpasii/default.shtml.

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DPAS II: Process

Roster Identification Measures Selection Fall Conference Pre-Observation Conference Observation

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DPAS II: Process (continued)

Post-Observation Conference Formative Feedback Documentation Summative Evaluation Conference Summative Evaluation Documentation

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DPAS II: Process (continued)

Improvement PlansEffective 2013-2014, changes to Regulation 106A

modifies when an Improvement Plan must be developed versus may be developed.

Changes to Regulation also eliminate some requirements related to Professional Development completed by a teacher during an Improvement Plan.

The Challenge Process

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Professional Responsibilities

Form completed in Fall Discussions held during pre and post-

observation conferences Discussion during summative evaluation

conference

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Pre-observation

FormRequired for Novice TeachersMay be waived for Experienced Teachers

• Only if both the teacher and evaluator agree

ConferenceRequired for all announced observations – may

not be waivedDoes not apply to unannounced observationsWhenever possible, held in teacher’s classroom

or work area

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Observations

Announced or Unannounced Length of observation Frequency of observations Limitations on when observations may occur Evidence collection

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Post-observation Conference

Requirements Teacher Responsibilities

Lesson Reflection Template - optional

Timing

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Formative Feedback

Requirements and Timeline Evidence Formative rating documentation How do rubric levels translate to Satisfactory

or Unsatisfactory performance?

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Summative Evaluation

Requirements and Timelines Evidence Summative ratings Summative evaluation forms

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Summative Ratings ChartTotal # of Satisfactory ratings in

Components I-IVComponent V Summative Rating

4/4 Exceeds Highly Effective

4/4 Satisfactory Effective

4/4 Unsatisfactory Needs Improvement

3/4 Exceeds Highly Effective

3/4 Satisfactory Effective

3/4 Unsatisfactory Needs Improvement

2/4 Exceeds Effective

2/4 Satisfactory Effective

2/4 Unsatisfactory Ineffective

1/4 Exceeds Needs Improvement

1/4 Satisfactory Needs Improvement

1/4 Unsatisfactory Ineffective

0/4 Exceeds Needs Improvement

0/4 Satisfactory Needs Improvement

0/4 Unsatisfactory Ineffective13

Pattern of Ineffective Teaching

DPAS II Rating

Year I Year 2 Year 3

Ineffective Ineffective

Needs Improvement Ineffective Needs Improvement

Needs Improvement Needs Improvement Ineffective

Ineffective Needs Improvement Ineffective

Ineffective Needs Improvement Needs Improvement

Needs Improvement Ineffective Ineffective

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Overall Feedback

Commendations Recommendations and expectations

Difference between expectations and recommendations

How expectations are communicatedHow evaluators asses teacher performance

toward expectation outcomesDocumenting completed expectations

Additional feedback

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Challenge Process

Used when a specialist disagrees with the evaluator’s assessment

Different from Grievance (can only grieve process infractions)Must try to resolve difference with evaluator firstSubmit written challenge to evaluator’s supervisor

within 1 working days of receipt of evaluation document

Within 15 working days the supervisor of the evaluator must meet with the specialist

Within 15 work days the supervisor of the evaluator must issue a written decision

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DOE monitoring of DPAS II

Annual audit of DPAS II formative and summative evaluation documentsConducted by DOE staffAll information is strictly confidentialUse of review criteria to ensure written evaluation

documents provide• Objective, specific, and relevant evidence of teacher

performance and areas for commendation• Supportive, specific, and actionable guidance, including

timelines, for any recommendations and/or expectations

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