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Association Representation — Upon request of teacher, representative of teacher association present during post-observation and/or summative evaluation conferences
Upon request of the teacher, a representative of the teacher association will be present during post-observation and/or summative evaluation conferences.
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Evaluation Cycle Years — Probationary teachers formally observed at least two times each probationary year; tenured teachers minimum once every two years
Probationary teachers shall be formally observed at least two (2) times each probationary year and tenured teachers a minimum of once every two years.
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Evaluation Framework — Charlotte Danielson's A Framework for Teaching (2nd Edition) with four domains and twenty components; four-category rating system (Excellent, Proficient, Needs Improvement, Unsatisfactory)
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Charlotte Danielson's A Framework for Teaching (2nd Edition) is widely recognized as the premier model for leading the improvement of teaching practices. The four domains, as well as the five components under each domain, are as follows: Domain 1 Planning and Preparation; Domain 2 The Classroom Environment; Domain 3 Instruction; Domain 4 Professional Responsibilities.
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Formal Observation Minimum Length — Each formal classroom observation minimum 30 consecutive minutes
Each formal classroom observation shall be a minimum of thirty (30) consecutive minutes.
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Individual Growth Plan Deadline — Individual Growth Plan must be developed within 30 days after completion of summative evaluation rating when tenured teacher rated Needs Improvement
An Individual Growth Plan (Appendix I) must be developed between the teacher and the evaluator within thirty (30) days after the completion of a summative evaluation rating in which a tenured teacher is rated as Needs Improvement in any one or more domains, or on the final summative evaluation rating.
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Informal Observation Notice Deadline — If informal observation information used in final summative rating, must be shared in writing to teacher within ten days after completion
if any information from the informal observations is used in the final summative rating, then this information must be shared in writing to the teacher within ten (10) days after the completion of the informal observation
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Informal Observation Requirement — At least one informal observation must be conducted during each evaluation cycle
In addition to the number of formal observations described above for probationary and tenured teachers, at least one informal observation must be conducted during each evaluation cycle.
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Missed Evaluation Letter — Teacher not evaluated during scheduled evaluation year due to evaluator missed timelines receives letter in personnel file stating lack of evaluation signifies excellent performance
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Any teacher who is not evaluated during their scheduled evaluation year due to timelines missed by the evaluator will have a letter placed in his/her personnel file with a copy to the teacher stating that the lack of an evaluation signifies that the teacher is performing at an 'excellent' level.
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Needs Improvement Re Evaluation — Tenured teacher with Needs Improvement domain or summative rating shall be evaluated again next school term with minimum two formal observations and one informal observation
A tenured teacher receiving a domain or summative rating of Needs Improvement shall be evaluated again for the next ensuing school term with a minimum of two (2) formal observations and one (1) informal observation during the new evaluation cycle.
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Observation Exclusion Periods — Formal observations not conducted during first week of school or last full week and remaining days before winter break
Formal observations will not be conducted during the first week of school or in the last full week and remaining days before winter break.
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Observation Reschedule Notice — Evaluator or teacher will notify other minimum one week prior to rescheduled observation date, unless earlier time mutually agreed
Should circumstances arise that make it necessary to make changes to this schedule, the evaluator or teacher will notify the other a minimum of one week prior to the rescheduled date, unless an earlier time is mutually agreed upon by both parties.
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Observation Schedule Notice — Formal observation schedule distributed by evaluator to all affected teachers no later than first student attendance day of school year
A schedule with the planned week of dates of formal observations will be distributed by the evaluator to all affected teachers no later than the first student attendance day of the school year.
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Pera Compliance — Complies with Illinois Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA) Public Act 96-0861; includes student growth as significant factor; professional practice 70% of final rating; student growth 30% of final rating
This teacher this process ensures compliance with the Illinois Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA), which is Public Act 96-0861. The overall Professional Practice Rating comprises 70 percent of the final summative rating calculation. The overall Student Growth rating is based on the two 15 percent student growth ratings, comprised equally of a district-wide assessment (15 percent) and the utilization of Student Learning Objectives (15 percent).
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Post Observation Conference Deadline — Post-observation reflection conference must take place within ten school days of formal observation
The post-observation reflection conference must take place within ten (10) school days of the formal observation.
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Post Observation Form Submission — Teacher provides completed Post-Observation Reflection Conference form within two days after scheduled observation
The teacher will provide the evaluator with the completed Post-Observation Reflection Conference form (Appendix G) within two (2) days after the scheduled observation.
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Pre Observation Form Submission — Teacher provides completed Pre-Observation Self-Evaluation form at least one day prior to pre-observation conference
The teacher will provide the evaluator with the completed Pre-Observation Self- Evaluation form (Appendix E) at least one (1) day prior to the scheduled pre-observation conference.
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Professional Practice Weighting — Professional Practice Rating comprises 70 percent of final summative rating calculation
The overall Professional Practice Rating comprises 70 percent of the final summative rating calculation.
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Professional Responsibilities Data Deadline — Artifacts or evidence of professional responsibilities submitted by teacher by February 1st of each school year
Any artifacts or evidence of professional responsibilities must be submitted by the teacher to the evaluator on or with the Annual Professional Responsibilities Data Collection form (Appendix H) form by February 1st of each school year.
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Slo Baseline Submission — Teacher submits SLO Roster and Scoring Template with student names and baseline scores by October 1st
The teacher completes the student names and baseline scores and submits the SLO Roster and Scoring Template (Appendix D) to the evaluator by October 1st.
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Slo Final Submission — Completed SLO Roster and Scoring Template submitted to evaluator by February 1st
The completed SLO Roster and Scoring Template is submitted to the evaluator by February 1st.
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Student Growth Weighting — Student Growth rating comprises 30 percent of final summative rating; equally comprised of district-wide assessment (15%) and Student Learning Objectives (15%)
The overall Student Growth rating is based on the two 15 percent student growth ratings, as agreed upon by the Teacher Evaluation Plan Committee, as well as the Joint PERA Committee. The 30 percent rating is comprised equally of a district-wide assessment (15 percent) and the utilization of Student Learning Objectives (15 percent).
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Student Learning Objective Deadline Approval — First section of Student Learning Objective Template must be completed and approved by September 1st prior to teacher administering assessment
The first section of the Student Learning Objective Template must be completed and approved by September 1st and prior to the teacher proceeding with administering the assessment.
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Summative Eval Review Notice — Teachers provided copy of Final Summative Evaluation Score and Rating Report at least 24 hours prior to meeting to review with evaluator
Teachers shall be provided with a copy of the Final Summative Evaluation Score and Rating Report (Appendix L) at least 24 hours prior to the meeting to review the final document with the evaluator.
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Summative Evaluation Completion Deadline — All formal observations, conferences and final summative evaluations must be completed by March 1st of the summative evaluation year
All formal observations, conferences and final summative evaluations must be completed by March 1st of the summative evaluation year.
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Summative Evaluation Written Response Deadline — Teacher written response to summative evaluation must be submitted within ten working days of receipt
If the teacher disagrees with the summative evaluation and/or narrative, his/her written response to the evaluation must be submitted within ten (10) working days of its receipt.