1. Professional Development and Appraisal System

2. PDAS Teacher Orientation
A school district shall ensure that all teachers are provided with an orientation of the Professional Development and Appraisal System (PDAS) no later than the final day of the first three weeks of school and at least three weeks before the first observation.

3. Overview of the System
This presentation provides an overview of the elements of the PDAS system and its goal:
“…to improve student performance through the professional development of teachers.”
Chapter 1 – 6:42 Minutes
Chapter 1

4. PDAS Characteristics Learner Centered Aligned
High Standard of Proficiency
Teacher Growth and Teacher Improvement
Collaboration

5. Expected Observations
Researched-based instruction
Students thoroughly engaged
Technology integration
Teachers actively participating
High levels of thought
Students using new learning to create and solve
Classroom atmosphere that is conducive to learning

6. Appraisal Process Steps
Teacher Orientation
Teacher Self Report (TSR)
Formal Classroom Observation
Walkthroughs
Student Performance as demonstrated by the data
Summative Annual Report/Conference

7. APPRAISAL PERIOD TIME LINE
SCHOOL CALENDAR YEAR
First 12 Weeks
Second 12 Weeks
Third 12 Weeks
Last 15 Days
of INST.
Teacher
Orientation
Within 1st 3 weeks
Observations no earlier than 3 weeks after this orientation
Teacher Self
Report, Part I
No later than three weeks after orientation
Teacher Self Report II & III
At least two weeks prior to Summative Conference
Self-Reports II & III due by April 14, 2014
Teacher Self-Report I due by September 13, 2013 in DMAC
Formal Observation
Minimum of 45 minutes or shorter segments
Written summary within 10 working days
Advanced notice may be given/NOT REQUIRED.
Follow district APPRAISAL CALENDAR
May have pre- or post-conference at request of Teacher or Appraiser.
Formal Observations will begin October 1, 2013
During a two week window.
WALKTHROUGH VISITS
To be used at the discretion of the appraiser
Documentation shared with teacher within 10 days
Plan on regular walk-through evaluations and drive-by observations. Feedback will provided through DMAC.
SUMMATIVE ANNUAL REPORT
5 working days before conference
No later than 15 working days before last day of instruction
Observation Summary
Walkthrough documentation
Third party/Teacher documentation
Completed TSR
ADDITIONAL TIME LINE ISSUES
Teacher Response
Within 10 working days (Appraiser may extend to 15)
May rebut in writing or request 2nd appraisal within 10 working days after receiving the OSF or Summative Annual Appraisal Report
All teachers will have a summative conference.
SUMMATIVE CONFERENCE
No later than 15 working days before last day of instruction
If Appraiser is not administrator on campus, principal/asst. or designated supervisory staff will participate.

8. Continuous Improvement Process
There is an expectation that all teachers will be continually changing and evolving through reflective research and evaluation of their teaching methods and results.
Needs Assessment
Data collection
Analysis
Summative
Evaluation
Goals &
Objectives
Quality
Ongoing
Formative
Evaluation
Strategies &
Activities
Student
Performance
Implementation
Who?
What?
What do we need?
Professional
Development &
Sustained Support

9. Teacher Self Report (TSR) Primary Documentation Tool
The Teacher Self Report:
Gives you an opportunity to have input into your appraisal process.
Serves as a platform to align instruction.
Is a reflective tool.
Chapter 6

10. Classroom Observation
The formal observation will take place according to your district’s guidelines and is a minimum of 45 minutes.
Walkthroughs can take place any time during the year and may be any length the appraiser feels is necessary.
You can expect no less than two walk-through’s per six weeks period.

11. Scoring Factors and Performance Level Indicators
Critical Attributes
Quality of the lesson
Quantity – In what percentage of the lesson can the critical attributes be observed?

12. Critical Attributes
Domain I – Quantity and Quality of active student participation in learning process
Domain II – Learner-Centered instruction, including appropriate goals and objectives, research based strategies, high level thinking, student engagement
Domain III – Assessment of student progress toward meeting the objective being taught – How do you know they got it?

13. Critical Attributes, cont.
Domain IV – Student and classroom management. Efficient and effective use of class time involving all students.
Domain V – Professional Communication – Do you communicate effectively and positively with students, parents, co-workers, community members? Do you represent our school well?

14. Critical Attributes, cont…
Domain VI – Professional Development – Are you constantly looking for ways to improve your teaching. Prof. Dev., research, innovation, collaboration, etc.
Domain VII – Compliance with directives, policies, rules, etc. How committed are you to taking an active role in making our school safe and excellent?
Domain VIII – How effective is your work toward improving student performance?

15. Quality Scoring Standards
S trength
I mpact
V ariety
A lignment

16. Exceeds Expectations – Consistently shows great evidence of SIVA
Proficient – Shows considerable evidence of SIVA
Below Expectations – Occasionally shows evidence of SIVA
Unsatisfactory – Rarely/never shows evidence of SIVA
SIVA – Strength, Impact, Variety, Alignment

17. Strength Thinking at high cognitive levels Depth & Complexity
Significant Content
Connecting within/across disciplines & work/life applications
Effective, clear & substantive

18. Impact Promotes student success Effective use of assessments
Data-driven decision making
Responsibility
Reflection
Challenging

19. Variety Varied student characteristics Differentiated instruction
Support strategies & services

20. Alignment
Curriculum, instruction and assessment aligned with TEKS & district objectives
Targeted instruction
Congruent

21. Quantity
Can you see it?
Did it happen?
How often?
How many students?

22. Exceeds Expectations – All or almost all the time – observed 90-100% of the time.
Proficient – Most of the time – Observed 80-89% of the time.
Below Expectations – Some – Observed 50-79% of the time.
Unsatisfactory – Less than half the time.

23. Quantity – Repeated Evidence
Exceeds Expectations – from beginning to end, routines are seamless, consistently present, predictable
Proficient – common practice, typical, as a general rule
Below Expectations – sporadic, random, irregular, some
Unsatisfactory – infrequent, nonexistent, minimal

24. Target Evaluation -The target for PDAS evaluations is “Proficient”
-In order to receive an “Exceeds Expectations”, the critical attributes must be evident % of the time.
Chapter 7

25. Teacher Self Report Parts II and III
Parts II and III of the TSR give you an opportunity to give your appraiser additional information about your efforts to improve your students’ performance.
This should change from year to year through reflection – not copied and pasted from last year.
Chapter 8

26. Summative Annual Conference
Your summative annual conference will occur within the required timeline.
It is your opportunity to get and give feedback on the year.
Summatives will be positive and productive – expect minutes for each conference.
Chapter 9
*from § Appraisals, Data Sources, and Conferences of the Commissioner’s Rules

27. Professional Development and Appraisal System
Remember, “The goal of PDAS is to improve student performance through the professional development of teachers.”