The Delaware Performance Appraisal System II for Teachers Training Module 3 The DPAS II Process Training for Teachers

Training Overview  For separate modules: Module 1: Introduction to DPAS II Module 2: DPAS II and the Delaware Framework Module 3: The DPAS II Process Module 4: Component Five – Student Improvement

Materials for this module  Power Point Presentation  DPAS II Guide for Teachers

DPAS II: Process  Roster Identification  Measures Selection  Fall Conference  Pre-Observation Conference  Observation

DPAS II: Process (continued)  Post-Observation Conference  Formative Feedback Documentation  Summative Evaluation Conference  Summative Evaluation Documentation

DPAS II: Process (continued)  Improvement Plans Effective , 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

Professional Responsibilities  Form completed in Fall  Discussions held during pre and post- observation conferences  Discussion during summative evaluation conference

Pre-observation  Form Required for Novice Teachers May be waived for Experienced Teachers Only if both the teacher and evaluator agree  Conference Required for all announced observations – may not be waived Does not apply to unannounced observations Whenever possible, held in teacher’s classroom or work area

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

Post-observation Conference  Requirements  Teacher Responsibilities Lesson Reflection Template - optional  Timing

Formative Feedback  Requirements and Timeline  Evidence  Formative rating documentation  How do rubric levels translate to Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory performance?

Summative Evaluation  Requirements and Timelines  Evidence  Summative ratings  Summative evaluation forms

Summative Ratings Chart

Pattern of Ineffective Teaching

Overall Feedback  Commendations  Recommendations and expectations Difference between expectations and recommendations How expectations are communicated How evaluators asses teacher performance toward expectation outcomes Documenting completed expectations  Additional feedback

Challenge Process  Used when a teacher disagrees with the evaluator’s assessment  Different from Grievance (can only grieve process infractions) Must try to resolve difference with evaluator first Submit 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 teacher Within 15 work days the supervisor of the evaluator must issue a written decision

DOE monitoring of DPAS II  Annual audit of DPAS II formative and summative evaluation documents Conducted by DOE staff All information is strictly confidential Use 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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