Arlington Public Schools

Arlington Public Schools

Approved 2012 Updated 2017

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Arlington Public Schools (APS) acknowledge staff who participates each year on the Teacher Evaluation Advisory Committee.

We also thank and acknowledge the work of the following individuals as well as the Center for Innovative Technology and others acknowledged by the Virginia Department of Education in its revised Guidelines for Uniform Performance Stands and Evaluation Criteria for Teachers: Project Consultant for the Yourtown Public Schools Teacher Performance Evaluation System?

James H. Stronge, Ph.D. Heritage Professor of Educational Policy, Planning, and Leadership College of William and Mary Williamsburg, Virginia with assistance from: Leslie W. Grant, Ph.D., College of William and Mary Virginia Caine Tonneson, Ph.D., College of William and Mary Xianxuan Xu, Ph.D., College of William and Mary *Copyright ? 2011 by James H. Stronge. James H. Stronge hereby grants school divisions in the Commonwealth of Virginia permission to use, revise, and/or modify the Yourtown Teacher Evaluation System, as needed, to meet applicable requirements or other educational purposes. This restricted copyright permission is applicable solely for use of such copyrighted material by the Virginia Department of Education and their employees, and within the Virginia Public Schools, including Arlington Public Schools.

Table of Contents

PART I: INTRODUCTION AND PROCESS ................................................................................................................................... 1 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................................... 1 Purposes......................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Overview of the APS Teacher Evaluation Process.......................................................................................................... 3 Cycles of Teacher Evaluation ......................................................................................................................................... 5 Human Resources Processes.......................................................................................................................................... 6 T-SCALE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS ................................................................................................................................ 7 Performance Standards ................................................................................................................................................. 7 Performance Indicators.................................................................................................................................................. 8 DOCUMENTING PERFORMANCE......................................................................................................................................... 1 Documentation Log...................................................................................................................................................... 10 Student or Learner Progress or Program Progress ...................................................................................................... 13 SMART Goal Setting Process ........................................................................................................................................ 14 Professional Activities Summary.................................................................................................................................. 21 Observations ................................................................................................................................................................ 22 Alignment of Performance Standards with Data Sources............................................................................................ 24 RATING TEACHER PERFORMANCE .................................................................................................................................... 25 Evaluation Cycle ........................................................................................................................................................... 25 Evaluation Schedule ..................................................................................................................................................... 26 Record Keeping ............................................................................................................................................................ 28 MAKING EVALUATION DECISIONS .................................................................................................................................... 28 Definitions of Ratings ................................................................................................................................................... 28 Responsibility for the Ratings ...................................................................................................................................... 29 Rating Teacher Performance ....................................................................................................................................... 30 Sample Performance Indicators................................................................................................................................... 30 Performance Rubric ..................................................................................................................................................... 30 Interim Evaluation........................................................................................................................................................ 32 Summative Evaluation ................................................................................................................................................. 32 IMPROVING PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE ................................................................................................................... 34 Support Dialogue ......................................................................................................................................................... 34 Performance Improvement Plan.................................................................................................................................. 35 Implementation of Performance Improvement Plan................................................................................................... 36 Resolution of Performance Improvement Plan ........................................................................................................... 36 Employee Response to Evaluation ............................................................................................................................... 37

PART II: PERFORMANCE STANDARDS .................................................................................................................................... 38 Performance Standard 1: Professional Knowledge/Knowledge of the Learning Community ......................................... 41 Performance Standard 2: Instructional Planning/Program Planning and Management ................................................. 42 Performance Standard 3: Instructional Delivery/Program Services ................................................................................ 43 Performance Standard 4: Assessment of and for Student Learning/Assessment ........................................................... 44

Performance Standard 5: Learning Environment/Communication and Collaboration ................................................... 45

Performance Standard 6: Professionalism....................................................................................................................... 46

Performance Standard 7: Student Academic/Learner or Program Progress .................................................................... 47

PART III: FORMS and ADDITIONAL INFORMATION................................................................................................................ 48

Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................... 48

Documentation Log Cover Sheet ...................................................................................................................................... 49

Standard 7: SMART Goal Setting Form ............................................................................................................................. 50

Teacher Observation Form ............................................................................................................................................... 51

Educational Specialist Observation Form ......................................................................................................................... 52

Guide to Key Elements of a Lesson Plan ........................................................................................................................... 53

Pre-Observation Conference Record ................................................................................................................................ 54

Pre-Observation Conference Record for Educational Specialists .................................................................................... 55

Standard 6: Professional Activities Summary ................................................................................................................... 56

Interim Evaluation ............................................................................................................................................................ 57

Summative Evaluation ...................................................................................................................................................... 59

Performance Improvement Plan ...................................................................................................................................... 63

Teacher Evaluation Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................................................. 64

VA Code, Guidelines, and APS Teacher Evaluation School Board Policies ........................................................................ 67

Figures Figure 1 APS Teacher Summative Evaluation Overview .........................................................................................4 Figure 2 APS Teacher Interim Evaluation Overview................................................................................................4 Figure 3 Cycles of Teacher Evaluation....................................................................................................................5 Figure 4 Sample of Performance Standard and Indicators .....................................................................................8 Figure 5 Data Sources for Teachers ........................................................................................................................9 Figure 6 Student Feedback....................................................................................................................................10 Figure 7 Sample Items in a Documentation Log ...................................................................................................11 Figure 8 SMART Goal Setting Process ...................................................................................................................14 Figure 9 Choosing the right goal based on baseline data .....................................................................................16 Figure 10 Acronym for SMART Developing Goals.................................................................................................17 Figure 11 Sample Goals.........................................................................................................................................17 Figure 12 Examples of Data Sources for Monitoring Progress .............................................................................20 Figure 13 Examples of Strategies to Improve Student Learning...........................................................................21 Figure 14 Observation Types and Requirements..................................................................................................23 Figure 15 Aligning Multiple Data Sources with Performance Standards ..............................................................24 Figure 16 Summary of Evaluation Component and Teacher Type .......................................................................26 Figure 17 Teacher Evaluation Schedule ................................................................................................................27 Figure 18 Definitions of Terms Used in Rating Scale ............................................................................................29 Figure 19 Sample Rubric of Teacher/Educational Specialist Performance (Standard 5: Learning Environment/Communication and Collaboration) ...............................................................................................31 Figure 20 Evidence for End of Year Rating ............................................................................................................33 Figure 21 Performance Improvement Plan Purpose, Documentation and Outcomes.........................................35 Figure 22 Form Responsibilities ............................................................................................................................48

PART I: INTRODUCTION AND PROCESS

INTRODUCTION

This evaluation handbook reflects mandates adopted by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), reflected in the Guidelines for Uniform Performance Standards and Evaluation Criteria for Teachers and the Virginia Standards for the Professional Practice of Teachers approved April 28, 2011. These mandates necessitated revisions to the Arlington Public Schools (APS) Teacher Evaluation System. The Arlington Public Schools Teacher Evaluation System (in this handbook "teacher" refers to all TScale employees) provides a balance between structure and flexibility. It is prescriptive in that it defines common purposes and expectations, thereby guiding effective instructional practice. At the same time, it provides flexibility, thus allowing for creativity and individual initiative. The goal is to support the continuous improvement and development of each teacher by monitoring, analyzing, and applying pertinent data compiled within a system of meaningful feedback.

APS MISSION APS instills a love of learning in its students and prepares them to be responsible and productive global citizens.

APS VISION APS is a diverse and inclusive school community, committed to academic excellence and integrity. We provide instruction in a caring, safe and healthy learning environment, responsive to each student, in collaboration with parents/guardians and the community.

Teacher Evaluation Vision APS will provide every student with highly effective educators who have the necessary skills to positively impact student learning and growth and collaborate with colleagues to further enhance educational opportunities.

Teacher Evaluation Mission The APS teacher evaluation system supports and maintains high quality educators resulting in student learning and growth by:

establishing an environment of trust, collegiality, and collaboration; providing ongoing and meaningful feedback; and supporting teachers as they reflect on provided feedback and make connections for

further professional learning and improved student or program achievement.

Arlington Public Schools Teacher Evaluation Handbook 1

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