1. Educator Evaluation and TPEP in Washington State Changes to the law for Procedures for Evaluation are now addressed in:
RCW 28A.405
WAC A

2. Key points:
Created by Holly Koon, NBCT (Mt. Baker EA) and first teacher members of the State Board of Education
Key words on the bottom of the document summarize its intent
Additional point: Sometimes the streams converge without connecting. Reference well intended, but disjointed policy.

4. TPEP Core Principles
•Quality teaching and leading is critically important.
•Professional learning is a key component of an effective evaluation system.
•Teaching and leading is work done by a core team of professionals.
•Evaluation systems should reflect and address the career continuum.
•An evaluation system should consider and balance “inputs or acts” with “outputs or results.”
•Teacher and principal evaluation models should coexist within the complex relationship between district systems and negotiations.
NEA Research indicates America will hire approximately 2.25 million new teachers between 2015 and 2021.

5. TPEP Update: WAC Procedural Revisions
• Developed by the TPEP Steering Committee
• Final decisions were made by Superintendent Dorn after formal
hearing process
• Finalized for start of school year
• Districts may implement the changes to the Focused Evaluation (WAC A-120 and 190) in either or 17-18
• Applies to both teachers and principals
Tired of Clock hours?  Change is here!
During piloting, PGPs were very popular among WEA members. They noted the ability to get “credit” for learning activities they were already engaged with at the school or district levels.

6. Pathway to Non-renewal Remains Under TPEP
Evaluation (2 types)
Probation
Non-renewal
Employee discharge for misconduct still stays
under Board Policy and references in 5280 & 5281
Tired of Clock hours?  Change is here!
During piloting, PGPs were very popular among WEA members. They noted the ability to get “credit” for learning activities they were already engaged with at the school or district levels.

7. Probable Cause to Non-Renew
•Legal framework – RCW 28A
•Probable cause determination is made by
Superintendent
•Issue written notice
•Specify the causes for non-renewal
•Notify of appeal rights
Tired of Clock hours?  Change is here!
During piloting, PGPs were very popular among WEA members. They noted the ability to get “credit” for learning activities they were already engaged with at the school or district levels.

8. Evaluations •How many observations are required?
All teachers: Minimum of two
Third-Year Provisionals: Minimum of three
New Employees: One for minimum of 30 minutes within first 90 calendar days
•Total minimum observation time
All teachers: 60 minutes
Third-Year Provisionals: 90 minutes
Tired of Clock hours?  Change is here!
During piloting, PGPs were very popular among WEA members. They noted the ability to get “credit” for learning activities they were already engaged with at the school or district levels.