Teacher Evaluation: Strengthening
Rater Reliability
A Deep Dive into Standard 4
Tara C. Patterson, MSA
Professional Development Lead
NC Department of Public Instruction
Educator Effectiveness Division
Session Overview
Participants will analyze the element
descriptors within standard 4 of the teacher
evaluation rubric and walk away with specific
examples of educator and student behaviors
that provide evidentiary support of proficiency.
Participants will evaluate levels of proficiency
through video, interactive activities, and group
discussion.
Session Objectives
• Participants will analyze the element
descriptors within standard 4 of the teacher
evaluation rubric.
• Participants will mark descriptors and collect
evidence through video observation.
• Participants will create specific examples
and artifacts of proficiency within each
element of standard 4.
Standard 4 Jigsaw
• Work in groups of 4
– Assign each person in your group 2 elements
as follows (a b; c d; e f; and g h).
– Move to your expert group.
Expert Group Tasks
• Analyze each descriptor within your
assigned elements.
• Highlight key words and discuss evidences
of proficiency.
• Use sticky notes to write at least one
evidence for each standard and document if
it represents proficient, accomplished, or
distinguished.
Standard 4 Jigsaw continued
• Return to your original group of 4.
• Share what you discussed and noted in your
expert groups.
Observation
Small Group Discussion
• Discuss each element of standard 4.
• Come to consensus on rubric
markings.
• One person from your group add your
markings to each poster.
Whole Group Discussion
Closure
• Questions?
• Reflection
Presenter
Tara C. Patterson, MSA
Region 2 Professional Development Lead
NC Department of Public Instruction
Educator Effectiveness Division
(252) 342-1510
tara.patterson@dpi.nc.gov