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ZANESVILLE CITY SCHOOLS
DISTRICT OTES MANUAL
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Zanesville City Schools District OTES Manual Table of Contents
Zanesville City Schools District OTES Overview…………………………………………………………………..........page 3
Standards Based Teacher Evaluation Framework……………………………………………………page 4
Assessment of Teacher Performance on Standards…………………………………………………..page 5
Formal Observation and Classroom Walkthrough Sequence………………………………………page 6
Formal Observation Procedures…………………………………………………………………………..page 7
Informal observation/Class Walkthrough Procedures……………………………………………….page 7
Assessment of Student Growth……………………………………………………………………………page 7
District Student Growth Measurement Index………………………………………………………….page 9
Definitions from Board Policy on Teacher Evaluation……………………………………………….page 10
Zanesville City Schools District Teacher Evaluation Process Manual……………………………page 12
Zanesville City Schools District OTES Student Growth Measures Manual………………………………………..page 14
SLO Creation, Submission, Approval, Implementation & Completion…………………………..page 14
Zanesville City Schools District OTES Final Summative Rating Manual…………………………………………..page 17
Professional Growth Plans and Professional Improvement Plans…………………………………page 17
Core Subject Teachers – Testing for Content Knowledge……………………………………………page 17
Board Professional Development Plan………………………………………………………………..…page 18
Definitions……………………………………………………………………………………………………..page 19
Appendix…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..page 20
OTES Educator Evaluation Timeline 2013-2014……………………………………………………..page 21
Teacher Performance Evaluation Rubric……………………………………………………………….pages 22 - 27
Teacher Self-Assessment Summary Tool……………………………………………………………….page 28
Teacher Professional Growth Plan……………………………………………………………………….page 29
Teacher Standards Pre Conference Form…………………………………….………………………..pages 30 - 32
ZCS District Evaluator’s Record for Teacher Evaluation/Observation form ………………….page 33
Post Conference Planning Form………………………………………………………………………….page 34
Improvement Plan…………………………………………………………………………………………..pages 35 -37
Final Summative Rating of Teacher Effectiveness Form……………………………………………page 38
Student Learning Objective (SLO) Template…………………………………………………………..page 39 - 42
Student Learning Objective (SLO) Template Checklist……………………………………………..page 43
Student Learning Objective (SLO) Scoring Template………………………………………………..page 44 - 45
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Zanesville City School District OTES Overview
Zanesville City Schools Board of Education adopted the Ohio Teacher Evaluation System model as approved by the State
Board of Education. The purpose of this manual is to inform all stakeholders of information regarding the two parts of
evaluation: Teacher Performance on Standards and Student Growth Measures. This manual is based on Zanesville City
School’s board policy, current ODE guidelines and on Ohio law. As district needs, or Ohio laws change, items will be
updated.
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Standards Based Teacher Evaluation Framework
Teacher evaluations will utilize multiple factors, with the intent of
providing meaningful feedback to each teacher and assigning an
effectiveness rating based in equal part upon teacher performance and
student growth. The specific standards and criteria for distinguishing
between these ratings/levels of performance shall be the same as those
developed by the State Board of Education, which are incorporated
herein by reference. Fifty percent (50%) of each evaluation will be based
upon teacher performance and fifty percent (50%) on multiple measures
of student growth as set forth herein. Teacher Performance and Student
Growth Measures ratings shall be combined to reach the summative
teacher effectiveness rating. The Evaluation Matrix is as follows:
Each teacher
A.
B.
C.
D.
evaluation will result in an effectiveness rating of:
accomplished;
skilled;
developing; or
ineffective
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The table at the right shows how
Student Growth Measures and Teacher
Performance will be combined to reach the
summative teacher effectiveness rating.
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Assessment Of Teacher Performance On Standards
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Teacher performance will be evaluated during formal observations and periodic informal observations also known as
“classroom walkthroughs.” Such performance, which will comprise fifty-percent (50%) of a teacher’s effectiveness rating,
will be assessed through a holistic process by trained and credentialed evaluators based upon the following Ohio
Standards for the Teaching Profession:
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A.
understanding student learning and development and respecting the diversity of the students they teach;
B.
understanding the content area for which they have instructional responsibility;
C.
understanding and using varied assessment to inform instruction, evaluate and ensure student learning;
D.
planning and delivering effective instruction that advances individual student learning;
E.
creating learning environments that promote high levels of learning and student achievement;
F.
collaborating and communicating with students, parents, other educators, District administrators and the
community to support student learning; and
G.
assuming responsibility for professional growth, performance and involvement.
The specific sequence of activities for evaluation will be covered in depth in the Zanesville City School District Teacher
Evaluation Process Manual section of this document.
Formal Observation and Classroom Walkthrough Sequence
A.
All instructors who meet the definition of “teacher” under R.C. 3319.111 and this policy shall be evaluated
based on at least two (2) formal observations and periodic classroom walkthroughs each school year.
B.
Teachers on a limited contract who are under consideration for renewal/nonrenewal shall receive at least
three (3) formal observations in addition to periodic classroom walkthroughs.
A teacher who has been granted a continuing contract by the Board and who receives a rating of “Accomplished” on
his/her most recent evaluation shall be evaluated every other school year.
Final evaluations will be completed by May 1st and each teacher will be provided a written report of the results of his/her
evaluation by May 10th. Written notice of nonrenewal will be provided by June 1st.
In evaluating teacher performance in these areas, the Board shall utilize the measures set forth by the Ohio Department
of Education’s OTES “Teacher Performance Evaluation Rubric” for instructional planning, instruction and assessment,
and professionalism, set forth herein in the Appendix, page 22 -27.
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Formal Observation Procedure
The first formal observation shall be preceded by a conference between the evaluator and the employee prior to the
observation in order for the employee to explain plans and objectives for the classroom situation to be observed. The
second observation will be announced. The timeline for evaluation is outlined in the Zanesville City School District
Teacher Evaluation Process Manual section of this document, and is summarized in the table of page 21 of the Appendix.
The document evaluators will be using to record information from is OTES “Teacher Performance Evaluation Rubric”
included in the Appendix on pages 22-27.
Informal Observation/Classroom Walkthrough Procedure
A.
Classroom walkthroughs shall not unreasonably disrupt and/or interrupt the learning environment.
B.
Data gathered from the walkthrough must be placed on the form agreed upon by the Zanesville Education
Association (ZEA) and Superintendent.
C.
A final debriefing and completed form must be shared with the employee within a reasonable amount of
time.
The form evaluators will be using for informal observations or “Classroom walkthroughs” is in Teach Scape and is similar
to the Ohio Department of education form. This form will be included when it is made available.
Assessment of Student Growth
In determining student growth measures, the Board adopts the Ohio Department of Education’s Ohio Teacher Evaluation
System (OTES), which calculates student growth by assessing achievement for an individual student occurring between
two (2) points in time. It is important to note that a student who has sixty (60) or more unexcused absences for the school
year will not be included in the determination of student academic growth. For a semester course, if a student who has
thirty (30) or more unexcused absences for the school year will not be included in the determination of student academic
growth. In general, the Board will utilize the following categories to determine this aspect of a teacher’s evaluation,
depending upon the instructor involved:
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A1.
Teachers instructing in value-added subjects exclusively1;
A2.
Teachers instructing in value-added courses, but not exclusively2;
B.
Teachers instructing in areas with Ohio Department of Education approved vendor assessments with teacherlevel data available; or
C.
Teachers instructing in areas where no teacher-level value-added or approved vendor assessment available.3
Where value-added methodologies exist for A1 and A2 teachers, the Board will utilize them in the evaluation process, to
the extent set forth in the Appendix “District Student Growth Measurement Index” developed through collaboration
between the Zanesville Education Association (ZEA) and administration. Teachers instructing in value-added courses, but
not exclusively, will utilize teacher value-added and locally determined measures proportionate to the teacher’s schedule.
1 If a teacher’s schedule is comprised only of courses or subjects for which the value-added progress dimension is
available, until June 30, 2014, the majority (i.e., greater than twenty-five (25%) of the student growth factor of the
evaluation will be based upon the value-added progress as determined for each such teacher. After July 1, 2014, the
entire student academic growth factor of the evaluation (i.e. fifty percent (50%) shall be based on the value-added progress
dimension.
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these teachers, value added will be used for the student academic growth factor in proportion to the part of a
teacher’s schedule of courses or subjects for which the value-added progress dimension is applicable. Teachers with
multiple subjects that have value-added data will be issued reports for a composite of reading and math; for other
assessments (approved vendor and local measures), the assessment data measures should be representative of the
teacher’s schedule.
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If used, only one (1) “shared attribution” measure can be utilized per instructor.
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District Student Growth Measurement Index
50% of OTES Evaluation
Student Learning
Objectives (SLOs)
Teacher Type*
Data
A1
Value-Added Data
50%
A2
Value-Added Data
25%
B
Elementary
B
Secondary
10% STARS
10% STARS
C
50% of OTES Evaluation
Ohio Teacher
Evaluation
System (OTES)
Process
50%
12.5% Math/
Reading
12.5% Social St./
Sci.
20% Math
20% Reading
20% 1st SLO
20% 2nd SLO
50%
25% 1st SLO
25% 2nd SLO
50%
50%
50%
50%
When an approved Ohio Department of Education vendor assessment is utilized in the measurement of student growth, it
will be included in the evaluation process for B teachers to the extent set forth in the District Student Growth
Measurement Index above, developed through collaboration between the Zanesville Education Association (ZEA) and
administration.
When neither teacher-level value-added data nor Ohio Department of Education-approved assessments are available, the
District shall use locally-determined Student Growth Measures for C teachers as set forth in the “District Student Growth
Measurement Index” developed through collaboration between the Zanesville Education Association (ZEA) and
administration. Student Growth Measures may be comprised of SLOs, shared attribution, and/or non-Value-Added
vendor data.
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Definitions from Board Policy on Teacher Evaluation
“OTES” - stands for the Ohio Teacher Evaluation System as adopted by the Ohio State Board of Education in 2011, or as otherwise
modified by the State Board of Education.
“Teacher” – For purposes of this policy, “teacher” means licensed instructors who spend at least fifty percent (50%) of his/her time
providing content-related student instruction and who is working under one of the following:
A.
A license issued under R.C. 3319.22, 3319.26, 3319.222 or 3319.226; or
B.
A permanent certificate issued under R.C. 3319.222 as it existed prior to September, 2003; or
C.
A permanent certificate issued under R.C. 3319.222 as it existed prior to September, 2006; or
D.
A permit issued under R.C. 3319.301.
Substitute teachers and teachers not meeting this definition are not subject to evaluation under this policy. Full time bargaining
unit members who do not meet the definition will be evaluated utilizing the evaluation procedures of the collective bargaining
agreement in effect between the Board and the Zanesville Education Association (ZEA).
The Superintendent, Treasurer, and any “other administrator” as defined by R.C. 3319.02 are not subject to evaluation under this
policy
“Credentialed Evaluator” - For purposes of this policy, each teacher subject to evaluation will be evaluated by a person who:
A.
meets the eligibility requirements under R.C. 3319.111(D); and
B.
holds a credential established by the Ohio Department of Education
for teacher evaluation; and
C.
has completed State-sponsored evaluation training and has passed
an online credentialing assessment.
The Board shall authorize the Superintendent/designee to approve and maintain a list of credentialed evaluators as necessary to
effectively implement this policy.
“Core Subject Area” – means reading and English language arts, mathematics, science, foreign language, government, economics,
fine arts, history and geography.
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“Student Growth” – for the purpose of the District’s evaluation policy, student growth is defined as the change in student
achievement for an individual student between two (2) or more points in time.
“Student Learning Objectives” (“SLOs”) - include goals identified by a teacher or group of teachers that identify expected learning
outcomes or growth targets for a group of students over a period of time.
“Shared Attribution Measures” – student growth measures that can be attributed to a group.
“Value-Added” – refers to the EVAAS Value-Added methodology provided by SAS, Inc., which provides a measure of student progress
at the District and school level based on each student’s scores on State issued standardized assessments.
“Vendor Assessment” – student assessments approved by the Ohio Department of Education that measure mastery of the course
content for the appropriate grade level, which may include nationally normed standardized assessments, industry certification
exams, or end-of-course examinations for grade level and subjects for which the Value-Added measure does not apply.
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Zanesville City School District
Teacher Evaluation Process Manual
To assist each teacher in preparing for the evaluation process the following steps are suggested:
The Teacher Evaluation Rubric is based on the Standards from the Teacher Performance Evaluation Rubric which
includes: Focus for Learning; Assessment Data; Prior Content Knowledge/Sequence/Connections; Knowledge of Students;
Lesson Delivery; Differentiation; Resources; Classroom Environment; Assessment of Student Learning; and Professional
Responsibilities. The specific step below should help teachers focus on addressing each of the standards in your
professional practice. A timeline for these events is included on Appendix page 21.
STEP 1: Complete the Self Assessment form from Ohio Department of Education (Appendix page 28).
This evaluation form is based on the Standards from the Teacher Performance Evaluation, which includes:
Students; Content; Assessment; Instruction; Learning Environment; Collaboration & Communication; and
Professional Responsibility and Growth. Through the use of this form, teachers are to identify two priorities for
the upcoming school year.
STEP 2: Complete the Professional Growth Plan from the Ohio Department of Education (Appendix page 29).
As a result of the Self Assessment Process and the Teacher Evaluation Process, teachers and evaluators should
focus on accelerating and continuing teacher growth through professional development. Teachers will use this
form to identify supports, resources and professional development they feel they need throughout the upcoming
school year.
STEP 3: Complete Teacher Standards Pre Conference Form (Appendix pages 30 - 32).
An example of Teacher Standard Pre Conference Form It is important to note, these are not the state academic
content standards, or Common Core standards, but the teacher evaluation standards listed above, which are the
basis of this evaluation process. This form is based on the Pre-Conference Questions teachers must answer and
will help you ensure you are preparing properly for the evaluation process. Your building administration may
have other forms available.
STEP 4: Walkthroughs
Walkthroughs will be an ongoing process. The form evaluators will be using for informal observations or
“Classroom walkthroughs” is in Teach Scape and is similar to the Ohio Department of education form. This form
will be included when it is made available.
STEP 5:Complete Pre-Conference for Formal Observation #1
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You should have the documents completed from Step 1 – 3 above to facilitate a good Pre-Conference.
STEP 6: Formal Observation #1
Evaluators will be looking at all the rubric areas listed above, in the introduction to this section. They will be
making notes on any evidence related to those areas that the witness while visiting the teacher’s classroom.
STEP 7: Post-Conference Observation
This is your opportunity to see what the evaluator noted during Formal Observation #1. Teachers may bring in
evidence that could support all areas of the rubric to clarify how they are meeting each of the requirements. A
form that evaluators will be using to lead this conference is included for your information in the Appendix on page
31.
STEP 8: Pre-Conference for Observation #2
This will be optional.
STEP 9: Observation #2
STEP 10: Post-Conference for Observation #2
STEP 11: New Teachers and Teachers on final year of multi-year contract: Pre-Conference for Observation #3
STEP 12: New Teachers and Teachers on final year of multi-year contract: Observation #3
STEP 13: New Teachers and Teachers on final year of multi-year contract: Post-Conference for Observation #3
Following these steps the evaluator will write an improvement plan if needed. Written improvement plans can be
developed in the circumstances when an educator makes below expected academic growth with his/her students AND/OR
receives an overall ineffective rating or an ineffective rating on any of the OTES system. Written evaluation Report with
rating (accomplished, proficient, developing, or ineffective) will be delivered to the teacher by May 10. An Evaluation
Report with Observations will also be placed in the teacher’s file and this time and shared with the Superintendent. The
steps outlined above are also part of the Zanesville City School District Evaluator’s Record for Teacher
Evaluation/Observation form includes in the Appendix on page 33.
Zanesville City School District OTES Student Growth
Measures Manual
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Earlier in this Manual the following categories to determine this aspect of a teacher’s evaluation were outlined as:
A1.
Teachers instructing in value-added subjects exclusively1;
A2.
Teachers instructing in value-added courses, but not exclusively2;
B.
Teachers instructing in areas with Ohio Department of Education approved vendor assessments with teacherlevel data available; or
C.
Teachers instructing in areas where no teacher-level value-added or approved vendor assessment available.
Teachers will use these classifications to determine the types of student growth measures required for their personal
teaching situation. Value added data will be imported directly into the ETPES system by the state. Vendor approved
assessment data will be entered into the ETPES system by the principal. Teachers in categories A2., B., and C. will also be
creating Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) as all or a part of their Student Growth Measure. The SLO process is
described in detail below.
SLO Creation, Submission, Approval, Implementation and Completion
STEP 1: Gather and review available data – August/September
STEP 2: Develop SLO – August/September
• Administer SLO or SGM pre assessment to students.
• Determine the interval of instruction and identified content
• Determine specific content/standards addressed by the assessment and SLO.
• Identify the student population of focus for the SLO. Identify if you need to create targeted SLO’s with a focus
group or focus goals, or general SLO’s to be administered to all students in a subject.
• Score the pre-assessment - the score for the purpose of the SLO is based on the number of students that
falls into one of five categories: Most Effective (5), Above Average (4), Average (3), Approaching Average (2), &
Least Effective(1).
• To assist individuals in scoring their own SLO a Student Learning Objective (SLO) Scoring Template is included in
the Appendix on pages 35 – 36.
• To assist individuals in writing and assessing their SLO a Student Learning Objective (SLO) Template has been
included on Appendix pages 30 – 33. SLOs should be written using the Student Learning Objective (SLO) Template
Checklist included on Appendix page 34.
• Complete SLO
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STEP 3: Submit SLO for approval and review - September
• SLOs will be submitted by teachers to building principals on or before September 23. Submit two copies of all SLO
documents to the building principal. Keep your original copy.
• Building principals will submit SLOs to the building SLO Approval Committee Chair.
STEP 4: Approval of SLO - October
• Two members of each building level SLO Approval Committee will review and approve SLOs using the Student
Learning Objectives Checklist included in the Appendix on page 43.
• Each SLO will be returned to the teacher who created it with feedback and copies of the checklist used for
assessment. Initial feedback will be provided within the first 14 calendar days of October. If the SLO is not
approved, the submitting teacher will have 7 days to re-write the SLO. The corrected SLO will be checked and
returned to the teacher by the last day of October.
STEP 5: Implementation the approved SLO – throughout the defined interval of instruction
• Teach the course content for the defined interval of instruction with progress being monitored throughout the year
by the teacher and OTES evaluator.
• Conclude instruction at the end of the defined interval of instruction and administer the post assessment. Post
assessments should be completed by April 15. Note the yearly school calendar to insure that your work is completed
without interruption from state testing or school holiday breaks.
STEP 6: Final Scoring of the SLO
• The SLO score is based on the percentage of students that met their growth target. The percentage falls into one of
five categories: Most Effective (5), Above Average (4), Average (3), Approaching Average (2), and Least Effective (1).
In order to present the evidence for review, teachers will have ready:
• A copy of the original approved SLO template and checklist for reference.
• The completed Individual SLO Scoring Template, included in the Appendix on page 44-45.
• Copies of the student assessments on which attainment of the growth targets was measured.
• An explanation of how the assessment was scored. For example, if multiple assessments were used,
detail how the scores of the assessments were combined to arrive at the final score. If any rubrics were
used, provide copies. If team scoring was used, describe that process.”
• The final student growth measure score will be calculated by the eTPES system. The final SGM score will be
converted into a rating of Above, Expected, or Below.
• All materials must be turned in to principals by May 1 of each year, in accordance with state law, so that
principals can complete entry and submission by May 10.
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Student Growth Measures in the Evaluation Process
Data from approved measures of student growth will be scored on five (5) levels in accordance with the Ohio Department
of Education/OTES guidance and converted to a score in one of three (3) levels of student growth:
A. Above; B. Expected; C. below.
Data from local Student Learning Objectives will be scored on five levels in accordance with ODE guidance and converted
to a score in one of the three levels of student growth: 1) “Above”; 2) “Expected”; 3) “Below.”
% of students that
exceeds/met growth
target
90 – 100
80 - 89
70 - 79
60 - 69
59 or less
Descriptive Rating
Numerical
Rating
Most effective (Above)
Above Average (Expected)
Average (Expected)
Approaching average (Expected)
Least Effective (Below)
5
4
3
2
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Zanesville City School District OTES Final Summative Rating
Manual
Each teacher’s performance rating will be combined with the assessment of student growth measures to produce the
summative evaluation rating, based upon the Evaluation Matrix provided on the bottom of page 5 of this manual.
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The evaluator shall provide that each evaluation is submitted to the teacher for his/her acknowledgement by written
receipt. If signed, by the teacher, the receipt is to be sent to the Superintendent as soon as received.
Professional Growth Plans and Professional Improvement Plans
Based upon the results of the annual teacher evaluation as converted to the “Evaluation Matrix” above, each teacher must
develop either a professional growth plan or professional improvement plan as follows:
A.
Teachers whose performance rating indicates above expected levels of student growth will develop a
professional growth plan and may choose their credentialed evaluator from those available to the Board
for that purpose, utilizing the components set forth in the “Teacher Evaluation Form.”
B.
Teachers whose performance rating indicates expected levels of student growth will develop a professional
growth plan collaboratively with his/her credentialed evaluator and will have input on his/her evaluator
for the next evaluation cycle, utilizing the components set forth in the “Teacher Evaluation Form”
C.
Teachers whose performance rating indicates below expected levels
of student growth will develop a professional improvement plan with their credentialed evaluator. The
administration will assign the evaluator for the subsequent evaluation cycle and approve the professional
improvement plan, utilizing the components set forth in “Teacher Evaluation Form.”
Core Subject Teachers - Testing for Content Knowledge
Beginning with the 2015-2016 school year, core subject area teachers must register for and complete all written
examinations of content knowledge selected by the Ohio Department of Education if the teacher has received an
effectiveness rating of “Ineffective” on his/her annual evaluation for two (2) of the three (3) most recent school years.
If a teacher passes the examination set forth above and provides proof of that passage to the Board, the teacher will be
required, at the teacher's expense, to complete professional development that is targeted to the deficiencies identified in
the teacher's evaluations conducted under this policy.
The following may be grounds for termination of a teacher pursuant to R.C. 3319.16 and in accordance with the collective
bargaining agreement between the Zanesville Education Association and Zanesville Board of Education:
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A.
failing to complete all required written examinations under this section;
B.
a failing score on a written examination(s) taken pursuant to this section;
C.
a rating of “ineffective” on the teacher’s next evaluation after passing all written examinations pursuant to
this section and after completion of the required professional development; or
D.
failure of a teacher to complete the required professional development.
Any teacher passing the examination set forth above will not be required to take the examination again for three (3) years,
regardless of the teacher's evaluation ratings or the performance index score ranking of the building in which the teacher
teaches.
No teacher shall be responsible for the cost of taking an examination set forth above.
Board Professional Development Plan
In accordance with the Ohio State Board of Education’s statewide evaluation framework, the Board has adopted a specific
plan for the allocation of financial resources to support the professional development of teachers covered by this policy.
The plan will be reviewed annually.
Retention and Promotion Decisions/Removal of Poorly Performing Teachers
It is the purpose of this Standards-Based Teacher Evaluation Policy to improve the quality of instruction, enhance student
learning and strengthen professional competence through meaningful feedback and targeted professional development. In
addition, the evaluations produced will serve to inform the Board on employment decisions, i.e., retention, promotion of
teachers, renewal of teaching contracts, and the removal/nonrenewal of poorly performing teachers.
Definitions
“Retention” for purposes of this policy refers to employment decisions on the question of whether or not to suspend a
contract pursuant to a reduction in force, non-renew a limited or extended limited contract, or terminate employment for
good and just cause. In the case of a reduction in force, seniority will not be considered when making decisions on
contract suspensions, except in the instance of comparable evaluations. The decision to non-renew or terminate the
contract of a poorly performing teacher may be informed by the evaluation(s) conducted under this policy. However,
decisions to non-renew or terminate a teaching contract are not limited by the existence of this policy.
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“Promotion” as used in this context is of limited utility given the fact that teachers covered by this policy are not
currently employed in any discernible hierarchy. Nevertheless, when making decisions relative to such matters as
determining department or grade level chairpersons, selections to curricular or strategic planning bodies, or teaching
assignments, the Board will consider teacher performance as indicated by evaluations.
“Poorly Performing Teachers” refers to teachers identified through the evaluation process set forth in this policy who
demonstrate an inability and/or unwillingness to meet the reasonable expectations of this standards-based evaluation
system.
“Comparable Evaluations”- Since seniority may not be the basis for teacher retention or other employment decisions,
except when deciding between teachers who have comparable evaluations, this refers to teachers within the categories of
“Ineffective,” “Developing,” “Proficient,” and “Accomplished.”
Removal of Poorly Performing Teachers
Removal of poorly performing teachers will be in accordance with the nonrenewal and termination statutes of the Ohio
revised code and/or the relevant provisions of the collective bargaining agreement in effect between the Board and the
Zanesville Education Association (ZEA). Nothing in this policy will be deemed to prevent the Board from exercising its
rights to non-renew, terminate, or suspend a teaching contract as provided by law and the terms of the collective
bargaining agreement in effect between it and the Zanesville Education Association (ZEA). The evaluation system and
procedures set forth in this policy shall not create an expectation of continued employment for teachers on a limited
contract that are evaluated under this policy. The Board reserves the right to non-renew a teacher evaluated under this
policy in accordance with R.C. 3319.11 notwithstanding the teacher’s summative rating.
R.C. 3319.02, 3319.11, 3319.111, 3319.112, 3319.22, 3319.222, 3319.226, R.C. 3319.26, 3319.58, 3333.0411, A.C.
3301-35-03(A)
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Appendix
OTES Educator Evaluation Timeline 2013-2014
Timeline
Superintendent/Designee
August eTPES –
September • District options, complete
set-up screens
• Set SGM % for district
Principal
eTPES –
• Verify teacher roster
• Send access to teachers
SGM/eTPES –
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Teacher
eTPES –
• Log into account
SGM/eTPES –
• Teacher VA will be downloaded
teachers & principals
• Complete OTES Alignment
Tool
• Verify principal roster
• Sendaccess to principal
October
• Observation/Walkthroughs Cycle1
• Approve SLOs or
Committee Approval of SLOs
• Observation/Walkthroughs Cycle1
• Completion of Performance Rubric for
Cycle 1
--------------------------------------------• Observation/Walkthroughs Cycle2
• Completion of Performance Rubric for
Cycle 2
•Completion of Observation Rubrics by
May1
eTPES –
• Determine holistic rating for each
teacher’s performance and enter
• Enter and verify each teacher’s local SGM
•Complete/document Final Summative
Rating for each teacher
• Written report to teachers by May 10
November
- April
May
June
• Review individual teacher categories
(A,B,C) and modify if needed
Begin evaluation process –
• Growth plan or Improvement Plan
• Observation Cycle 1 begins
Begin evaluation process –
• Optional and private complete SelfAssessment
• Select evaluator if above expected
growth
• Growth Plan or Improvement Plan
• Observation Cycle 1 begins
• Observation/Walkthroughs Cycle1
• Submit SLOs for approval
• Observation/Walkthroughs Cycle1
• Upload artifacts as applicable
--------------------------------------------• Observation/Walkthroughs Cycle2
• Upload artifacts as applicable
• Complete local SGM scoring and
report to committee/principal
•Contract Renewal by June 1
• eTPES – Report aggregated
teacher ratings to ODE
Teacher Performance Evaluation Rubric
The Teacher Performance Evaluation Rubric is intended to be scored holistically. This means that evaluators will assess which level provides the best overall description of
the teacher. The scoring process is expected to occur upon completion of each thirty (30) minute observation and post-conference. The evaluator is to consider evidence
gathered during the pre-observation conference, the observation, the post-observation conference, and classroom walkthroughs (if applicable). When completing the
performance rubric, please note that evaluators are not expected to gather evidence on all indicators for each observation cycle. Likewise, teachers should not be required
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to submit additional pieces of evidence to address all indicators. The professionalism section of the rubric may use evidence collected during the pre-observation and postobservation conferences as well as information from the Professional Growth and/or Improvement Plan (if applicable).
INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING
Ineffective
INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING
FOCUS FOR LEARNING
(Standard 4: Instruction)
Sources of Evidence:
Pre-Conference
ASSESSMENT DATA
(Standard 3: Assessment)
Sources of Evidence:
Pre-Conference
Developing
Proficient
The teacher does not demonstrate a clear
focus for student learning.
Learning
objectives are too general to guide lesson
planning and are inappropriate for the
students, and/or do not reference the Ohio
standards.
Accomplished
The teacher communicates a focus for The teacher demonstrates a focus for
student learning, develops learning student learning, with appropriate
objectives that are appropriate for
students and reference the Ohio standards learning
objectives
that
include
but do not include measureable goals.
measurable goal(s) for student learning
aligned with the Ohio standards. The
teacher demonstrates the importance of
the goal and its appropriateness for
students.
The teacher does not plan for the The teacher explains the characteristics, The
teacher
demonstrates
an
assessment of student learning or does not uses, and limitations of various diagnostic, understanding that assessment is a means
analyze student learning data to inform formative, and summative assessments of evaluating and supporting student
lesson plans.
but does not consistently incorporate this learning through effectively incorporating
knowledge into lesson planning.
diagnostic, formative, and/or summative
assessments into lesson planning.
The teacher establishes challenging and
measurable goal(s) for student learning
that aligns with the Ohio standards and
reflect a range of student learner needs.
The teacher demonstrates how the goal(s)
fit into the broader unit, course, and
school goals for content learning and skills.
The teacher does not use or only uses one The teacher uses more than one measure
measure of student performance.
of student performance but does not
appropriately vary assessment approaches,
or the teacher may have difficulty
analyzing data to effectively inform
instructional planning and delivery.
The teacher employs a variety of formal
and informal assessment techniques to
collect evidence of students’ knowledge
and skills and analyzes data to effectively
inform instructional planning and delivery.
Student learning needs are accurately
identified through an analysis of student
data; the teacher uses assessment data to
identify student strengths and areas for
student growth.
Proficient
Accomplished
The
teacher
purposefully
plans
assessments and differentiates assessment
choices to match the full range of student
needs, abilities, and learning styles,
incorporating a range of appropriate
diagnostic, formative, and summative
assessments into lesson plans.
INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING
Ineffective
Developing
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INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING
Ineffective
Developing
Proficient
Accomplished
The teacher’s lesson does not build on or
connect to students’ prior knowledge, or
the teacher may give an explanation that is
illogical or inaccurate as to how the
content connects to previous and future
learning.
The teacher makes an attempt to connect
the lesson to students’ prior knowledge, to
previous lessons or future learning but is
not completely successful.
The teacher makes clear and coherent
connections
with
students’
prior
knowledge and future learning—both
explicitly to students and within the lesson.
The teacher uses the input and
contributions of families, colleagues, and
other professionals in understanding each
learner’s prior knowledge and supporting
their development. The teacher makes
meaningful and relevant connections
between lesson content and other
disciplines and real-world experiences and
careers as well as prepares opportunities
for students to apply learning from
different content areas to solve problems.
The teacher plans and sequences
instruction to include the important
content, concepts, and processes in school
and district curriculum priorities and in
state standards.
The teacher plans and sequences
instruction that reflects an understanding
of the prerequisite relationships among
the important content, concepts, and
processes in school and district curriculum
priorities and in state standards as well as
multiple pathways for learning depending
on student needs. The teacher accurately
explains how the lesson fits within the
structure of the discipline.
The
teacher
demonstrates
an
understanding of the purpose and value of
learning about students’ background
experiences, demonstrates familiarity with
each student’s background knowledge and
experiences, and describes multiple
procedures
used
to
obtain
this
information.
INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING
PRIOR CONTENT
KNOWLEDGE / SEQUENCE /
CONNECTIONS
(Standard 1: Students;
Standard 2: Content;
Standard 4: Instruction)
Sources of Evidence:
Pre-Conference
KNOWLEDGE OF STUDENTS
(Standard 1: Students)
Sources of Evidence:
Analysis of Student Data
Pre-Conference
The teacher demonstrates a lack of
familiarity with students’ backgrounds and
has made no attempts to find this
information.
The
teacher
demonstrates
some
familiarity with students’ background
knowledge and experiences and describes
one procedure used to obtain this
information.
The teacher demonstrates familiarity with
students’ background knowledge and
experiences and describes multiple
procedures
used
to
obtain
this
information.
The teacher’s plan for instruction does not
demonstrate
an
understanding
of
students’ development, preferred learning
styles, and/or student backgrounds/prior
experiences.
The teacher’s instructional plan draws
upon a partial analysis of students’
development, readiness for learning,
preferred learning styles, or backgrounds
and prior experiences and/or the plan is
inappropriately tailored to the specific
population of students in the classroom.
The teacher’s instructional plan draws
upon an accurate analysis of the students’
development, readiness for learning,
preferred learning styles, and backgrounds
and prior experiences.
The teacher’s analysis of student data
(student development, student learning
and preferred learning styles, and student
backgrounds/prior experiences) accurately
connects the data to specific instructional
strategies and plans.
The teacher plans for and can articulate
specific strategies, content, and delivery
that will meet the needs of individual
students and groups of students.
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Instruction and Assessment
INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT
LESSON DELIVERY
(Standard 2: Content;
Standard 4: Instruction;
Standard 6: Collaboration
and Communication)
Sources of Evidence:
Formal Observation
Classroom Walkthroughs/
Informal Observations
DIFFERENTIATION
(Standard 1: Students;
Standard 4: Instruction)
Sources of Evidence:
Pre-Conference
Formal Observation
Classroom Walkthroughs/
Informal Observations
RESOURCES
(Standard 2: Content;
Standard 4: Instruction)
Sources of Evidence:
Pre-Conference
Formal Observation
Classroom Walkthroughs/
Informal Observations
Ineffective
Developing
Proficient
Accomplished
A teacher’s explanations are unclear,
incoherent, or inaccurate, and are
generally ineffective in building student
understanding. The teacher uses language
that fails to engage students, is
inappropriate to the content, and/or
discourages independent or creative
thinking.
Teacher explanations are accurate and
generally clear but the teacher may not
fully clarify information based on students’
questions about content or instructions for
learning activities or the teacher may use
some language that is developmentally
inappropriate, leading to confusion or
limiting discussion.
Teacher explanations are clear and
accurate.
The
teacher
uses
developmentally appropriate strategies
and language designed to actively
encourage independent, creative, and
critical thinking.
Teacher explanations are clear, coherent,
and precise. The teacher uses well-timed,
individualized,
developmentally
appropriate strategies and language
designed
to
actively
encourage
independent, creative, and critical
thinking, including the appropriate use of
questions and discussion techniques.
The teacher fails to address student
confusion or frustration and does not use
effective questioning techniques during
the lesson. The lesson is almost entirely
teacher-directed.
The teacher re-explains topics when
students show confusion, but is not always
able to provide an effective alternative
explanation. The teacher attempts to
employ
purposeful
questioning
techniques, but may confuse students with
the phrasing or timing of questions. The
lesson is primarily teacher-directed.
The
teacher
effectively
addresses
confusion by re-explaining topics when
asked and ensuring understanding. The
teacher employs effective, purposeful
questioning techniques during instruction.
The lesson is a balance of teacher-directed
instruction and student-led learning.
The teacher accurately anticipates
confusion by presenting information in
multiple formats and clarifying content
before students ask questions.
The
teacher develops high-level understanding
through effective uses of varied levels of
questions. The lesson is student-led, with
the teacher in the role of facilitator.
The teacher does not attempt to make the
lesson accessible and challenging for most
students, or attempts are developmentally
inappropriate.
The teacher relies on a single strategy or
alternate set of materials to make the
lesson accessible to most students though
some students may not be able to access
certain parts of the lesson and/or some
may not be challenged.
The teacher supports the learning needs of
students through a variety of strategies,
materials, and/or pacing that make
learning accessible and challenging for the
group..
The teacher matches strategies, materials,
and/or pacing to students’ individual
needs, to make learning accessible and
challenging for all students in the
classroom . The teacher effectively uses
independent, collaborative and wholeclass instruction to support individual
learning goals and provides varied options
for how students will demonstrate
mastery.
Instructional materials and resources used The teacher uses appropriate instructional
for instruction are not relevant to the materials to support learning goals, but
lesson or are inappropriate for students.
may not meet individual students’ learning
styles/needs or actively engage them in
learning.
Instructional materials and resources are
aligned to the instructional purposes and
are appropriate for students’ learning
styles and needs, actively engaging
students.
Instructional materials and resources are
aligned to instructional purposes, are
varied and appropriate to ability levels of
students, and actively engage them in
ownership of their learning.
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INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT
Instruction and Assessment
CLASSROOM
ENVIRONMENT
(Standard 1: Students;
Standard 5: Learning
Environment; Standard 6:
Collaboration and
Communication)
Sources of Evidence:
Pre-Conference
Formal Observation
Classroom Walkthroughs/
Informal Observations
Ineffective
Developing
Proficient
Accomplished
There is little or no evidence of a positive
rapport between the teacher and
students. For example, the teacher may
respond disrespectfully to students or
ignore their questions or comments.
The teacher is fair in the treatment of
students and establishes a basic rapport
with them. For example, the teacher
addresses
students
questions
or
comments but does not inquire about
their overall well-being.
The teacher has positive rapport with
students and demonstrates respect for
and interest in all students. For example,
the teacher makes eye contact and
connects with individual students.
The teacher has positive rapport with
students and demonstrates respect for
and interest in individual students’
experiences, thoughts and opinions. For
example, the teacher responds quietly,
individually, and sensitively to student
confusion or distress.
There are no evident routines or Routines and procedures are in place, but
procedures; students seem unclear about the teacher may inappropriately prompt or
what they should be doing or are idle.
direct students when they are unclear or
idle.
Routines and procedures run smoothly Routines are well-established and orderly
throughout the lesson, and students and students initiate responsibility for the
assume
age-appropriate
levels
of efficient operation of the classroom.
responsibility for the efficient operation of
the classroom.
Transitions
are
inefficient
with The teacher transitions between learning
considerable instructional time lost. activities, but occasionally loses some
Lessons progress too slowly or quickly so instructional time in the process.
students are frequently disengaged.
Transitions are efficient and occur
smoothly. There is evidence of varied
learning
situations
(whole
class,
cooperative learning, small group and
independent work).
Transitions are seamless as the teacher
effectively maximizes instructional time
and combines independent, collaborative,
and whole-class learning situations.
The
teacher
creates
a
learning The teacher welcomes communication
environment that allows for little or no from families and replies in a timely
communication or engagement with manner.
families.
The teacher engages in two-way
communication and offers a variety of
volunteer opportunities and activities for
families to support student learning.
The teacher engages in two-way, ongoing
communication with families that results
in active volunteer, community, and family
partnerships which contribute to student
learning and development.
Expectations for behavior are not
established or are inappropriate and/or no
monitoring of behaviors occurs.
The
teacher
responds
to
misbehavior
inappropriately.
A classroom management system has been
implemented that is appropriate and
responsive to classroom and individual
needs of students. Clear expectations for
student behavior are evident . Monitoring
of student behavior is consistent,
appropriate, and effective.
A classroom management system has
been designed, implemented, and
adjusted with student input and is
appropriate for the classroom and
individual student needs. Students are
actively encouraged to take responsibility
for their behavior. The teacher uses
research-based strategies to lessen
disruptive behaviors and reinforce positive
behaviors.
Appropriate expectations for behavior are
established, but some expectations are
unclear or do not address the needs of
individual students.
The teacher
inconsistently monitors behavior.
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Instruction and Assessment
INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT
Ineffective
Proficient
Accomplished
The teacher uses assessment data to
identify students’ strengths and needs,
and modifies and differentiates instruction
accordingly, as well as examines classroom
assessment results to reveal trends and
patterns in individual and group progress
and to anticipate learning obstacles.
The teacher rarely or never checks the
students’ understanding of content. The
teacher fails to make adjustments in
response to student confusion.
The teacher checks for student
understanding and makes attempts to
adjust instruction accordingly, but these
adjustments may cause some additional
confusion
The teacher checks for understanding at
key moments and makes adjustments to
instruction (whole-class or individual
students).The teacher responds to student
misunderstandings by providing additional
clarification.
The teacher continually checks for
understanding and makes adjustments
accordingly (whole-class or individual
students). When an explanation is not
effectively leading students to understand
the content, the teacher adjusts quickly
and seamlessly within the lesson and uses
an alternative way to explain the concept.
The teacher persists in using a particular
strategy
for
responding
to
misunderstandings, even when data
suggest the approach is not succeeding.
The teacher gathers and uses student data The teacher gathers and uses student data
from a few sources to choose appropriate from a variety of sources to choose and
instructional strategies for groups of implement
appropriate
instructional
students.
strategies for groups of students.
By using student data from a variety of
sources, the teacher appropriately adapts
instructional methods and materials and
paces learning activities to meet the needs
of individual students as well as the whole
class.
The teacher does not provide students Students receive occasional or limited The teacher provides substantive, specific,
with feedback about their learning.
feedback about their performance from and timely feedback of student progress to
the teacher.
students, families, and other school
personnel
while
maintaining
confidentiality.
The teacher provides substantive, specific,
and timely feedback to students, families,
and other school personnel while
maintaining confidentiality. The teacher
provides the opportunity for students to
engage in self-assessment and show
awareness of their own strengths and
weaknesses. The teacher uses student
assessment results to reflect on his or her
own teaching and to monitor teaching
strategies and behaviors in relation to
student success.
ASSESSMENT OF
STUDENT LEARNING
(Standard 3: Assessment)
Sources of Evidence:
Pre-Conference
Formal Observation
Classroom Walkthroughs/
Informal Observations
Post-Conference
Developing
The teacher does not routinely use The teacher uses assessments to measure The teacher uses assessment data to
assessments to measure student mastery. student mastery, but may not differentiate identify students’ strengths and needs,
instruction based on this information.
and modifies and differentiates instruction
accordingly, although the teacher may not
be able to anticipate learning obstacles.
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PROFESSIONALISM
Professionalism
Ineffective
The teacher fails to communicate clearly
PROFESSIONAL
with students and families or collaborate
RESPONSIBILITIES
effectively with professional colleagues.
(Standard 6: Collaboration
and Communication;
Standard 7: Professional
Responsibility and
Growth)
Sources of Evidence:
Professional Development
Plan or Improvement Plan;
Pre-conference;
Post-conference;
daily interaction with
others
Developing
Proficient
Accomplished
The teacher uses a variety of strategies to
communicate with students and families
and collaborate with colleagues, but these
approaches may not always be
appropriate for a particular situation or
achieve the intended outcome.
The teacher uses effective communication
strategies with students and families and
works effectively with colleagues to
examine problems of practice, analyze
student work, and identify targeted
strategies.
The teacher communicates effectively
with students, families, and colleagues.
The teacher collaborates with colleagues
to improve personal and team practices by
facilitating professional dialogue, peer
observation and feedback, peer coaching
and other collegial learning activities.
The teacher fails to understand and follow The teacher understands and follows The teacher
meets
ethical
and
regulations, policies, and agreements.
district policies and state and federal professional responsibilities with integrity
regulations at a minimal level.
and honesty. The teacher models and
upholds district policies and state and
federal regulations.
The teacher
meets
ethical
and
professional responsibilities and helps
colleagues access and interpret laws and
policies and understand their implications
in the classroom.
The teacher fails to demonstrate evidence The teacher identifies strengths and areas The teacher sets data-based short- and
of an ability to accurately self-assess for growth to develop and implement long-term professional goals and takes
performance and to appropriately identify targeted goals for professional growth.
action to meet these goals.
areas for professional development.
The teacher sets and regularly modifies
short-and long-term professional goals
based on self-assessment and analysis of
student learning evidence.
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Teacher Standards-Based Pre Conference Form
Teacher Name
Course Title
Unit Title
Date of Lesson
Focus for Learning: What are the Learning Targets? What content will students know/understand? What skills will they
demonstrate?
Pre-Assessment Data: What assessment data was examined to inform this lesson planning?
Prior Content Knowledge/Sequence/Connections: What prior knowledge do students need? What are the connections to previous
and future learning?
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Lesson Delivery: What instructional strategies and methods will be used to engage students?
__ Setting objectives and providing feedback
__ Reinforcing effort and providing recognition
__ Cooperative learning
__ Cues, questions and advance organizers
__ Nonlinguistic representation
__ Summarizing and note taking
__ Assigning homework & providing practices
__ Identifying similarities & differences
__ Generating & testing hypotheses
Comment on Lesson Delivery
How will students read, write or think critically in this lesson?
Teacher Process for Lesson: What are specifics of the lesson to help the teacher prepare for instruction?
Differentiation: How will the instructional strategies address all students' learning needs? How will the lesson engage and challenge
students of all levels?
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Resources: What resources/materials/technology will be used in instruction?
Assessment of Student Learning: How will you check for understanding during the lesson?
Formative
Summative
Authentic
Comment on assessment of student learning: What specific products or demonstrations will assess student learning/achievement of
goals for instruction?
Personal Reflection of Lesson
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Teacher Name: _____________________________________________
ZCS Evaluator’s Record for Teacher Evaluation / Observation
To whom does this apply?
Action
Date
Completed
All Teachers
Self Assessment form for ODE
All Teachers
Professional Growth Plan
All Teachers
Pre-Conference for Observation #1
All Teachers
Observation #1
All Teachers
Post-Conference for Observation #1
All Teachers
Walkthrough
All Teachers
Optional Pre-Conference for Observation #2
All Teachers
Observation #2
All Teachers
Post-Conference for Observation #2
All Teachers
Walkthrough
New Teachers and Teachers on Pre-Conference for Observation #3
final year of multi-year contract
New Teachers and Teachers on Observation #3
final year of multi-year contract
New Teachers and Teachers on Post-Conference for Observation #3
final year of multi-year contract
Principal
Improvement Plan (if applicable)
Principal
By May 10:
Written Evaluation Report with rating to Teacher
Evaluation Report with Observations put in Teacher’s file
Copy of Evaluation Report & Observations to Superintendent
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Time
Notes
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Student Learning Objective (SLO) Template
This template should be completed while referring to the SLO Template Checklist.
Teacher Name:
Content Area and Course(s):
Grade Level(s):
Academic Year:
Please use the guidance provided in addition to this template to develop components of the student learning objective and populate each component in the
space below.
Baseline and Trend Data
What information is being used to inform the creation of the SLO and establish the amount of growth that should take place?
Comments: Baseline and Trend Data
What information is being used to inform the creation of SLO and establish the amount of growth that should take place within
the time period?
Identifies sources of information about student (e.g., test scores from prior years, results of pre-assessments)
Draws upon trend data, if available
Summarizes the teacher’s analysis of the baseline data by identifying student strengths and weaknesses
1st
2nd
3rd
Student Population
Which students will be included in this SLO? Include course, grade level, and number of students.
Comments: Student Population
Which students will be included in this SLO? Include course, grade level, and number of students.
Identifies the class or subgroup of students covered by the SLO
Describes the student population and considers any contextual factors that may impact student growth
If subgroups are excluded, explains which students, why they are excluded and if they are covered in another SLO
1st
2nd
3rd
Interval of Instruction
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What is the duration of the course that the SLO will cover? Include beginning and end dates.
Comments: Interval of Instruction
What is the duration of the course that the SLO will cover? Include beginning and end dates.
Matches the length of the course (e.g., quarter, semester, year)
1st
Standards and Content
What content will the SLO target? To what related standards is the SLO aligned?
Comments: Standards and Content
What content will the SLO target? To what related standards is the SLO aligned?
Specifies how the SLO will address applicable standards from the highest ranking of the following: (1) Common Core State Standards, (2) Ohio
Academic Content Standards, or (3) National Standards put forth by education organizations
Represents the big ideas or domains of the content taught during the interval of instruction
Identifies core knowledge and skills students are expected to attain as required by the applicable standards (if the SLO is targeted)
st
1
2nd
3rd
Assessment(s)
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What assessment(s) will be used to measure student growth for this SLO?
Comments: Assessment(s)
Which assessment(s) will be used to measure student growth for this SLO?
Identifies assessments that have been reviewed by content experts to effectively measure course content and reliable measure student learning as
intended
Selects measures with sufficient “stretch” so that all students may demonstrate learning, or identifies supplemental assessments to cover all ability
levels in the course
Provides a plan for combining assessments if multiple summative assessments are used
Follows the guidelines for appropriate assessments
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Growth Target(s)
Considering all available data and content requirements, what growth target(s) can students be expected to reach?
Comments: Growth Target(s)
Considering all available data and content requirements, what growth target(s) can students be expected to reach?
All students in the class have a growth target in at least one SLO
Uses baseline or pretest data to determine appropriate growth
Sets developmentally appropriate targets
Creates tiered targets when appropriate so that all students may demonstrate growth
Sets ambitious yet attainable targets
st
1
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Rationale for Growth Target(s)
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What is your rationale for setting the above target(s) for student growth within the interval of instruction?
Comments: Rationale for Growth Target(s)
What is your rationale for setting the target(s) for student growth within the interval of instruction?
Demonstrates teacher knowledge of students and content
Explains why target is appropriate for the population
Addresses observed students needs
Uses data to identify student needs and determine appropriate growth targets
Explains how targets align with broader school and district goals
Sets rigorous expectations for students and teacher(s)
st
1
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
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The template may be used to organize data for SLOs.
1. First, the teacher adds the name or identification number for each student into the worksheet. Additional rows may be added
as needed.
2. Then, the teacher enters each student’s baseline score. This may be from a combination of data points and available
information such as scores on the assessment administered at the beginning of the school year or from the previous year
/class if available, or other measures that help to set the baseline of the student performance.
3. Next, using their completed SLO template as a guide, the teacher enters each student’s established growth target.
4. The teacher enters the final performance data for each student.
5. The teacher enters if each individual student exceeded/ met the growth target by answering yes or no.
6. Once all the relevant information has been entered in the worksheet, attainment of the students’ growth targets and overall
teacher rating of student growth measures on this SLO will need to be computed.
SLO Scoring Template
Teacher Name:
School:
SLO Title:
Assessment Name (if available):
Student Name
Student Number
Baseline Score
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Growth
Target
Final Score
Exceeds/
Meets Target?
(yes/ no)
% of students
that exceeded/
met growth
target
Descriptive Rating
Numerical
Rating
90 - 100
Most Effective
5
%
%
80 - 89
Above Average
4
% Below Target:
70 - 79
Average
3
60 - 69
Approaching Avg.
2
59 or less
Least Effective
1
Final SLO Percentage
Exceeding/Meeting
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%
Target:
NUMERICAL RATING
OF SLO: