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Adjustments to: TEACHER EVALUATION TEACHER TENURE TEACHER MENTORING. New Educational Laws & What They Mean for Us. Julie Dally. Teacher Evaluation.
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Adjustments to: TEACHER EVALUATION TEACHER TENURE TEACHER MENTORING New Educational Laws & What They Mean for Us Julie Dally
Teacher Evaluation The ultimate goal is to increase achievement for all students by ensuring that every New Jersey student has access to a highly effective teacher
Teacher Evaluation • Required Components of District Evaluation Rubric • Four categories of rating: • Highly Effective (4) • Effective (3) • Partially Effective (2) • Ineffective (1) • Based on a research-based, approved model
Teacher Tenure • Process for filing tenure charges: • After two consecutive years** of inefficiency… • Charges are filed by Superintendent with the Board of Education • Within 30 days, the BOE forwards written charges to Commissioner • Employee may submit written response to charges to commissioner • Commissioner refers case to arbitrator **An additional year may be granted if rated partially ineffective
Teacher Tenure • Corrective Action Plans • If a teacher receives a rating of ineffective or partially effective in one year, a corrective action plan must be developed • Must include timelines and responsibilities of the teacher and school district of implementation
Additional Resources: • http://education.state.nj.us/broadcasts/2012/NOV/13/8425/Educator%20Evaluation%20Update.pdf • http://www.cedargrove.k12.nj.us/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Teacher-Evaluation-Comparison-of-4-Models-1-31-12-FEA.pdf