APS Teacher Evaluation

1. APS Teacher Evaluation Module 9 Part B: Summative Ratings

2. APS Teacher Evaluation ProcessOverview Annual Cycle Writes Teacher Lesson Plans Participates Writes Compiles Participates Participates Approves Reviews Conducts Facilitates Facilitates Lesson Plans Evaluator Monitors

3. Multiple Data Sources Summative ratings are based on multiple data sources. • Observation • Announced • unannounced • Documentation • Required Artifacts • Teacher-Selected Artifacts • Other Sources

4. Observation Data • In the last module we collected evidence on Teacher B through classroom observation. • Today we will add to that through evidence • submitted in the document log • collected by the evaluator

5. Document Log • The document log is an additional source of evidence. • Review the documentation log. • Note evidence to include for each standard. • Tool: Summary of Evidence

6. Additional Data Sources • Evaluators may have data from additional sources (i.e. communications with the teacher, parents, and other interactions with the teacher) • This data can also be considered when making summative ratings.

7. Reviewing the Data • What evidence did you collect from the document log? • Each group will share out on one standard.

8. 1. Professional Knowledge – Specific Evidence • Document Log Evidence • Certificate of Completion Demonstrates: • Teacher developed knowledge in planning appropriately for differentiation with AP students. • Student Survey Summary Demonstrates: • Students believe teacher has subject knowledge • Professional Activities Summary Demonstrates • Presents workshops on English Content • Other Evidence • Lesson Plan Demonstrates: • Content Knowledge is appropriate for the lesson • Ability to use authentic problem-based approach to enrich curriculum • Integrates questions that facilitate higher order thinking skills. • Letters Demonstrate • Uses videos of his own teaching to support the curriculum in trainings he presents • Knowledge of Curriculum in work on Development Committee

9. 2. Instructional Planning – Specific Evidence • Document Log Evidence: • Analysis of Classroom Assessment Demonstrates: • Teacher uses student learning data to develop plans and instructional groupings. • Other Evidence: • Lesson Plan Demonstrates: • Lessons aligned with curriculum • Strategies are planned to enhance critical and creative thinking

10. 3. Instructional Delivery – Specific Evidence • Document Log Evidence • Analysis of Classroom Assessment Demonstrates: • Teacher uses data to plan for differentiation • Teacher uses student data to build upon existing knowledge and skills • Other Evidence: • Lesson Plan Demonstrates: • Flexible grouping by ability level, learning style, or product • Build’s on existing knowledge of Catcher in the Rye • Used a variety of instructional strategies (designed for reading, writing, speaking, and listening) –direct instruction, cooperative learning, reciprocal teaching, real world application, independent writing, think pair share, etc. • Used a timer to assist in smooth and quick transistions

11. 4. Assessment of and for Student Learning • Document Log Evidence • Writing Rubric Demonstrates: • Uses rubric to allow student to monitor their own progress as well as for formative and summative assessment • Analysis of Classroom Assessment Demonstrates: • Teacher uses assessment data to plan instruction, differentiate, and document learning. • Other Evidence: • Lesson Plan Demonstrates: • Uses pre and post assessment for Catcher in the Rye Unit • Conferencing Chart Demonstrates: • Meets with students to assess progress and provide feeback on a regular basis • Students and teacher are responsible for assessing work

12. 5. Learning Environment – Specific Evidence • Document Log Evidence • Student Survey Summary Demonstrates: • Teacher has rapport with students • Teacher actively listens and pays attention to student needs and responses by planning what he will do with the feedback from students • Other Evidence: • Lesson Plan Demonstrates: • Use of timer for transitions to maximize instructional time

13. 6. Professionalism – Specific Evidence • Document Log Evidence • Professional Activities Summary Demonstrates • Developed English 10 Curriculum • Hosted student intern furthering the profession • Participates in professional development • Differentiating Instruction with AP Students • Presents Workshops • Integrating History into English Instruction • Integrating Content Areas into English • Other Evidence: • Letters Demonstrate • Collaboration skills • Mentors every year for pas seven years

14. 7. Student Academic Progress –Specific Evidence Document Log Evidence • SMART Goal demonstrates • 86% of students met the SMART Goal and showed improvement in all three rubric categories

15. Making a Summative Rating • Using the data that you collected today, rate Teacher B for each performance standard and overall. • Draw an X on the chart paper around the room to represent that rating that your gave for each performance standard and as an overall rating

16. Debrief on the Summative Ratings

17. APS Teacher Evaluation Vision Since 1999 “Arlington Public Schools will provide every student with highly effective educators that have the necessary tools to positively impact student learning and growth.”

18. APS Teacher Evaluation A Process for Student and Teacher Growth