RCPS TEACHER EVALUATION OPTIONAL UPDATE SESSION 2015

Agenda Rationale for Update What’s new? And What’s the Same? Danielson Q and A

Rationale for Update and Change Our current system was created in 1998 It remains a model for many It was time for a deep review and update

WHY UPDATE THE EVALUATION SYSTEM  The Law  Easy for you  Vermont “guidance”  Update to widely agreed upon standards  Levels of proficiency meet the law requirement, not the Fed desired outcome

 Evaluation Team Members (past and Present)  Lucy Davine  Patricia Alonso  Bianca McKeen  Carol Baker  Trish Marcell  Jessica Weber  Glenn Olson  Jay Slenker  Kerry Coarse  Pam Reed

WHAT’S THE SAME? 

1.Reference Documents I.RBT – Skillful Teacher II.NBPTS 2.Purpose I.The purpose of the Rutland City Public Schools Evaluation and Professional Learning Process is to establish a structure to improve teaching and learning by creating a comprehensive understanding of a teacher’s work, by supporting Professional Learning, and by assuring accountability. 3.Forms I.Comprehensive Evaluation/Visitation II.Focused Growth III.Professional Development IV.Peer Visitation V.Plan of Assistance

What’s new?

1.Reference Documents I.Danielson’s Framework for Teaching

Levels of Proficiency  Exemplary  Proficient  Developing  Unsatisfactory/In need of Assistance  (Probationary) * Refer to rubric for guidance

Five Year Cycle

RESOURCES Danielson Group Research for Better Teaching NBPTS