Katonah-Lewisboro School District Annual Professional Performance Review Update 5/23/2013 1

APPR OVERVIEW All New York State schools must differentiate teacher and principal effectiveness using four categories: Highly Effective, Effective, Developing, Ineffective The law specifies that at least 40% of a teacher’s and principal’s score should be derived from student achievement data. 2

HOW WAS THE KLSD STATE APPROVED PLAN DEVELOPED A committee comprised of teachers and building and district level administrators worked collaboratively to develop the plan that was approved during the summer of Likewise, the Principal APPR plan was developed collaboratively between the district and building level administration. 3

HOW IS THE PLAN DIFFERENT THAN THE CURRENT PLAN? The most significant change to the teacher plan relates to our categorization of Lead Evaluators. The new plan expands this pool to include Assistant Principals and Directors. There were no significant changes to the Principal APPR plan. 4

Knowledge of Students and Student Learning Teachers acquire knowledge of each student and demonstrate knowledge of student development and learning to promote achievement for all students Knowledge of Content and Instructional Planning Teachers know the content they are responsible for teaching and plan instruction that ensures growth and achievement for all students Instructional Practice Teachers implement instruction that engages and challenges all students to meet or exceed the learning standards 5 CATEGORIES OF TEACHER EVALUATION

Categories of Teacher Evaluation Cont. Learning Environment Teachers work with all students to create a dynamic learning environment that supports achievement and growth Assessment for Student Learning Teachers use multiple measures to assess and document student growth, evaluate instructional effectiveness, and modify instruction Professional Responsibilities and Collaboration Teachers demonstrate professional responsibility and engage relevant stakeholders to maximize student growth, development, and learning 6

Categories of Teacher Evaluation Cont. Professional Growth Teachers set informed goals and strive for continuous professional growth 7

Educational Leadership Policy Standards Facilitates the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by all stakeholders Advocates, nurtures, and sustains a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional growth. 8

Educational Leadership Policy Standards Ensures management of the organization, operation, and resources for a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment. Collaborates with faculty and community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources. 9

Educational Leadership Policy Standards Acts with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner Understands, responds to, and influences the political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context. 10

NEXT STEPS As of September 1, we must re-certify our APPR Plans for the school year to the New York State Education Department. Once we have received and processed all data from the current school year we will use that to drive any future changes to the plan. 11