2. Sub-heading ADMINISTRATOR EVALUATION AND SUPPORT SYSTEM Adult Education Leader Proposed Adaptations

3. Common Titles for Adult Education Leaders 1 Adult Education Director Assistant Adult Education Director

4. Components of Evaluation 2 ANNUAL SUMMATIVE RATING ANNUAL SUMMATIVE RATING OUTCOME RATING PRACTICE RATING Teacher Effectiveness Outcomes

5. Performance and Leadership Practice 3 GUIDELINES Leadership Practice comprises is 40% of the summative rating Districts may generate ratings from evidence based on the CCL Use of a rubric is not required for Adult Education Administrators

6. Performance and Practice: Weighting of Standards 4 The CCL includes six Performance Expectations (PE’s) PE 2: Teaching and Learning - 50% All other PE’s (Equally-weighted) - 50%

7. Focus Area Development 5 Proposed Adaptations Identify specific areas in which administrators want to improve Based on reflection on past performance and aligned with the CT Leadership Standards Includes action steps to move practice in support of the improvement of teaching and learning Support administrators in accomplishing their Student Learning Indicators and Stakeholder Feedback targets

8. Focus Area Example 6 P.E.4 (B) Community Interests and Needs: In order to be responsive to the needs and interests of the community, I will conduct a survey to determine the subject matter for new program offerings which will attract adult learners and then establish a plan to introduce these offerings within budget constraints.

9. Stakeholder Feedback 7 GUIDELINES Stakeholder Feedback comprises 10% of the summative rating Feedback from relevant stakeholders May use surveys, interviews, focus groups, and other methods to gather stakeholder feedback Methods used to gather feedback must be valid and reliable Align with CT Leadership Standards

10. Stakeholder Feedback Groups 8 Suggested Stakeholder Groups for Adult Education Administrators - Adult Students - District/Building Administrators - Adult Education Teachers

11. Sample Stakeholder Feedback Questions 9 1.The Adult Education program has high standards for teaching and learning. 2.The Adult Education program prepares students for work and/or continuing education. 3.The Adult Education program is staffed with effective teachers. 4.The location of Adult Education classes is suitable and safe. On a scale of 1 (Disagree) to 5 (Agree), how would you rate the following statements?

12. Proposed Adaptations for Student Learning Indicators 10 Guidelines Student Learning Outcomes comprises 45% of the summative rating 22.5% shall be based on at least two locally-determined indicators of student learning 22.5% shall be based on the student performance and/or growth on the state-administered assessment in core content areas; CASAS or GED Ready practice tests in 2014-2015

13. Sample Student Learning Indicators 11 Sample Indicators Indicator 1: Increase by 5% the percentage of students who pass the GED program assessment during the current school year. (Example of a Standardized Measure) Indicator 2: Increase by 10% the total population served by the Adult Education Program. (Example of a Locally- Determined Measure)

14. A Development Guide for Student Learning Indicators 12

15. Teacher Effectiveness Outcomes 13 GUIDELINES Teacher Effectiveness Outcomes comprises 5% of the summative rating Based on the Student Learning Goal/Objective attainment of Adult Education Program teachers

16. Teacher Effectiveness Outcomes 14 In this example, if more than 60% of the adult education teachers that the Adult Education Administrator evaluates are rated proficient or exemplary, then this Administrator will have a rating of proficient for the Teacher Effectiveness Outcomes Component. ExemplaryProficientDevelopingBelow Standard >80% of adult education teachers are rated proficient or exemplary on the student learning objectives portion of their evaluation >60% of adult education teachers are rated proficient or exemplary on the student learning objectives portion of their evaluation >40% of adult education teachers are rated proficient or exemplary on the student learning objectives portion of their evaluation <40% of adult education teachers are rated proficient or exemplary on the student learning objectives portion of their evaluation

17. Final Note 15 Districts are encouraged to engage in a “Permissive Pilot” during the 2014-2015 school year Districts will be required to include Adult Education administrators in their evaluation and support plans for school year 2015-2016

18. 16 Dr. Dianna Roberge-Wentzell Interim Commissioner, CT State Department of Education Dr. Everett Lyons CAS Associate Executive Director elyons@casciac.org Shannon Marimón Division Director, CSDE Talent Office shannon.marimon@ct.gov Dr. Sarah Barzee Chief Talent Officer sarah.barzee@ct.gov Contact the CSDE Talent Office Hotline at: 860-713-6868 or email: sde.seed@ct.gov Visit us online: www.connecticutseed.org

19. Non-Discrimination Statement 17 The Connecticut State Department of Education is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/ affirmative action for all qualified persons. The Department of Education does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, mental retardation, past or present history of mental disability, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws. The Department of Education does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction. Inquiries regarding the Department of Education’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to Levy Gillespie, Equal Employment Opportunity Director/American with Disabilities Act Coordinator, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator, State of Connecticut Department of Education, 25 Industrial Park Road, Middletown, CT 06457 860-807-2071