The Delaware Performance Appraisal
System II for Teachers
2013-2014
Training Module 3
The DPAS II Process
Training for Teachers
Training Overview
 For separate modules:
 Module 1: Introduction to DPAS II
 Module 2: DPAS II and the Delaware Framework
 Module 3: The DPAS II Process
 Module 4: Component Five – Student Improvement
Materials for this module
 Power Point Presentation
 DPAS II Guide for Teachers
http://www.doe.k12.de.us/csa/dpasii/default.shtml
DPAS II: Process
 Roster Identification
 Measures Selection
 Fall Conference
 Pre-Observation Conference
 Observation
DPAS II: Process (continued)
 Post-Observation Conference
 Formative Feedback Documentation
 Summative Evaluation Conference
 Summative Evaluation Documentation
DPAS II: Process (continued)
 Improvement Plans
 Effective 2013-2014, changes to Regulation 106A
modifies when an Improvement Plan must be
developed versus may be developed.
 Changes to Regulation also eliminate some
requirements related to Professional Development
completed by a teacher during an Improvement
Plan.
 The Challenge Process
Professional Responsibilities
 Form completed in Fall
 Discussions held during pre and post-
observation conferences
 Discussion during summative evaluation
conference
Pre-observation
 Form
 Required for Novice Teachers
 May be waived for Experienced Teachers
• Only if both the teacher and evaluator agree
 Conference
 Required for all announced observations – may
not be waived
 Does not apply to unannounced observations
 Whenever possible, held in teacher’s classroom
or work area
Observations
 Announced or Unannounced
 Length of observation
 Frequency of observations
 Limitations on when observations may occur
 Evidence collection
Post-observation Conference
 Requirements
 Teacher Responsibilities
 Lesson Reflection Template - optional
 Timing
Formative Feedback
 Requirements and Timeline
 Evidence
 Formative rating documentation
 How do rubric levels translate to Satisfactory
or Unsatisfactory performance?
Summative Evaluation
 Requirements and Timelines
 Evidence
 Summative ratings
 Summative evaluation forms
Summative Ratings Chart
Pattern of Ineffective Teaching
Overall Feedback
 Commendations
 Recommendations and expectations
 Difference between expectations and
recommendations
 How expectations are communicated
 How evaluators asses teacher performance
toward expectation outcomes
 Documenting completed expectations
 Additional feedback
Challenge Process
 Used when a teacher disagrees with the
evaluator’s assessment
 Different from Grievance (can only grieve
process infractions)
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Must try to resolve difference with evaluator first
Submit written challenge to evaluator’s supervisor
within 1 working days of receipt of evaluation
document
Within 15 working days the supervisor of the
evaluator must meet with the teacher
Within 15 work days the supervisor of the
evaluator must issue a written decision
DOE monitoring of DPAS II
 Annual audit of DPAS II formative and
summative evaluation documents
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Conducted by DOE staff
All information is strictly confidential
Use of review criteria to ensure written evaluation
documents provide
• Objective, specific, and relevant evidence of teacher
performance and areas for commendation
• Supportive, specific, and actionable guidance, including
timelines, for any recommendations and/or expectations
More Information
http://www.doe.k12.de.us/csa/dpasii/default.shtml