1. Standard II: Teacher Handout
NORTH CAROLINA TEACHER EVALUATION INSTRUMENT and PROCESS
Standard II: Teacher Handout
North Carolina
Department of Public Instruction

2. Standard I Review
Using the Standard I Review sheet, discuss the process of collecting evidence and marking the rubric
Standard I Element A indicators
Sample evidence collected by principal
Standard I Rubric for Element A was marked based on the evidence

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4. Standard II: Teachers establish a. respectful environment for
Standard II: Teachers establish a respectful environment for a diverse population of students.
A. Teachers provide an environment in which each child has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults:
Encourage an environment that is inviting, respectful, supportive, inclusive, and flexible

5. Element A Sample Evidence
Teacher uses a sarcastic tone
Teacher yells regularly
Teacher apologizes to a student for making her cry

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7. Standard II: Teachers establish a. respectful environment for a
Standard II: Teachers establish a respectful environment for a diverse population of students.
B. Teachers embrace diversity in the school community and in the world:
Demonstrate knowledge of diverse cultures
Select materials and develop lessons that counteract stereotypes and incorporate contributions
Recognize the influences on a child’s development,
personality, and performance
Consider and incorporate different points of view

8. Element B Sample Evidence
Teacher has read the book The World is Flat which has made her aware of worldwide cultural diversity
Teacher has become interested in researching Indian culture because she has a Hindu student in her classroom
Teacher continues to use outdated materials that show gender bias
During oral questioning, teacher calls on boys more than girls

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10. C. Teachers treat students as individuals:
Standard II: Teachers establish a respectful environment for a diverse population of students.
C. Teachers treat students as individuals:
Maintain high expectations for all students
Appreciate differences and value contributions by building positive, appropriate relationships

11. Element C Sample Evidence
Teacher does not give zeros for late assignments. She requires students to complete all assignments.
Teacher is friends with students on Facebook

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13. Standard II: Teachers establish a. respectful environment for a
Standard II: Teachers establish a respectful environment for a diverse population of students.
Teachers adapt their teaching for the benefit of students with special needs:
Collaborate with specialists
Engage students and ensure they meet the needs of their students through inclusion and other models of effective practice

14. Element D Sample Evidence
Regular education teacher refuses to meet after school for IEP meetings
Regular education teacher does not apply IEP/504 modifications
Regular education teacher has literacy centers in her classroom, but these centers do not reflect differentiation for students with special needs

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16. Standard II: Teachers establish a. respectful environment for a
Standard II: Teachers establish a respectful environment for a diverse population of students.
Teachers work collaboratively with the families and significant adults in the lives of their students:
Improve communication and collaboration between the school and the home and community
Promote trust and understanding and build partnerships with school community
Seek solutions to overcome obstacles that prevent family and community involvement

17. Element E Sample Evidence
Teacher establishes website
Teacher does not return parent s
Teacher does not contact parents about student work or behavior issues
Teacher does not participate/attend extra curricular activities
Teacher refuses to send notes home in Spanish

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Teachers establish a respectful environment for a diverse population of students.
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19. Comments
Element D: The teacher was rated as “Not Demonstrated” because the teacher’s unwillingness to apply modifications for students with IEP’s and 504’s demonstrates a lack of knowledge of effective practices for students with special needs
Element E: The teacher was rated as “Not Demonstrated” due to the lack of response to parents

20. Standard II Summary Sheet
Completed at the end of the year
Rate each element
Determine overall rating: Could be the principal’s call if the principal decides to go with a rating that was not reflected by the majority of ratings
Remember, the principal completes a rubric following each observation, but fills out the summary sheet using the cumulative ratings from the entire year
For example, the comments on the summary sheet may reflect improvement that has been demonstrated in a particular element

21. Standard II Activity
In your groups, use the Standard II Pre-Activity sheet:
Individuals share the evidence for each element
Mark your group rubric for each element
Groups complete the rating portion of at the top of their summary sheets
When time is called, have a reporter:
Share how the group marked the rubric and why, including the evidence used
Share how the summary rating sheet was marked
Facilitator has as many groups share as time allows.
12:00 – 1:00 - Lunch

22. Reminders
To maintain consistency throughout the county, teachers are being trained in the same format for each session of the training
Complete the Pre-Activity for Standard III before returning to the next training session