What you need to know about changes in state requirements for Teval plans

    State guidelines, determined by PEAC District models must be consistent with state Plans must include multiple indicators of student academic growth Evaluation plans must include advice and assistance of teachers’ and administrators’ collective bargaining representatives

     Mandatory use of a

rating system

◦ Exemplary, proficient, developing, below standard Mandatory

training

on the evaluation system ◦ For teachers being evaluated and administrators performing evaluations Mandatory

remediation plans

and “below standard” teachers for “developing”

Annual evaluations

of all teachers and administrators Development of

pilot and support

programs

     Currently, TPS uses “meets standards” or “needs improvement” rating system New Haven uses five levels: exemplary, strong, effective, developing, needs improvement The Danielson Teaching Framework uses four: distinguished, proficient, basic, unsatisfactory CT also includes an option for a “distinguished educator” status Validation procedure for exemplary and below standard ratings (third party audit)

   PD on the actual evaluation model PD based on individual or group needs identified through evaluations Oriented towards career development and professional growth

     Developed with affected employee and union representation Identifies resources, supports, experiences, and other methods to improve Sets a clear timeline within the school year Identifies success indicators, including a minimum rating of proficient, by the end of the plan State determined timeline for termination for ineffectiveness if necessary

     Documentation of teacher strengths Areas needing improvement Improvement strategies Multiple indicators of student academic growth Minimum goal setting and summative evaluation, possible formative evaluations

    8-10 districts will be selected to pilot new teval plans Identify technical assistance districts will need to implement new plans Train teachers on model and train administrators on conducting evaluations Neag School of Education will conduct a study of pilot programs to make recommendations

    ◦ 45% multiple student learning indicators One-half based on state test for those teaching tested grades and subjects 5% whole school learning indicators or student feedback 40% observations of teacher performance or practice 10% peer or parent feedback surveys

   Observation rated against a standards-based rubric (Danielson?) Result in timely and useful feedback Evaluators must be trained in how to observe, score, and provide feedback

    Multiple data points that are fair, reliable, and useful A minimum number of indicators for all Safeguards for student, teacher, and school characteristics, attendance, and mobility Explanation for how indicators selected and assessed

      TPS plan needs to be revised by committee including TEA representation to add additional rating levels TPS needs to adapt state rubric or develop one consistent with legislative guidelines All administrators will need training on state required elements, including observation rubric All teachers will need training on contents of the revised plan District committee needs to identify criteria for student learning indicators District must develop or adopt state model for school, student, peer, or parent input components