Educator Evaluation
Self-Reflection and Evidence
Evaluation System for Teachers
Four
Performance
Levels
Advanced
Progression
6+ years
Intermediate
Progression
4-5 years
Initial
Progression
1-3 years
**Due October 1st**
Distinguished
Accomplished
Emerging
Unsatisfactory
Overview
• Educator Self-Reflection
– Why and how do Educators Self-Reflect?
• Educator Evidence
– Frequently Asked Questions about Evidence.
• Ideas from the Field
– Julie Sayre from Malden Elementary School.
• Kanawha County School
• 2 Years of Experience with the Evaluation System
Why Do Educators Self- Reflect?
• Take Ownership of Professional Growth
• Establish an Understanding between Evaluator
and Educator.
– What are the expectations set for the educator?
– Has the educator met those expectations at the
end of the year?
Understanding the
4 Performance Levels
Understanding the
4 Performance Levels
West Virginia’s Got Talent Activity:
http://wvde.state.wv.us/evalwv/leadershipteamdocs/WVGotTalent.pdf
Educator Self-Reflection
Educator Self-Reflection
Self-Reflection Rubric 2.2
Self-Reflection Rubric 2.2
Self-Reflection
• Shift from reflecting on individual activities to
reflecting on teaching practice
• Depend on the rubric
• Model the reflective process
Educator Observations
Observations
• An opportunity for evidence collection.
• Provide another occasion for communication
between evaluator and educator.
Observations
• A “Snapshot” of Educator performance.
– Educators may note standard elements
demonstrated during an observation in the online
Educator Evaluation System.
– Evaluators may note standard elements observed
in an observation in the online Educator
Evaluation System.
Educator Evidence
Educator Evidence
• What is Evidence?
– Materials / Data that support the
determination of a rating
• When should Evidence be Collected?
– Throughout the school year, but must be
completed by Evaluation Conference.
Educator Evidence
• Who Collects the Evidence?
– Both the Evaluator and the Educator may
collect evidence.
• Is the Educator Required to Provide
Evidence?
– When a “Distinguished” Rating is Given
– If Principal and Teacher disagree on a Rating
– When an “Unsatisfactory” Rating is Given
Educator Evidence
• What is the Difference between
Evidence “Noted in the System” and
“providing” evidence?
“Noted in System” vs. “Providing”
• First Determine if Evidence is Needed.
• If Evidence is Needed:
– Mutually agreed upon Evidence may be “Noted in
the System”.
– Evidence is “Provided” when the Evaluator is not
fully aware of the evidence.
“Noted in the System”
“Provide Evidence”
Educator Evidence
• Are Educators required to upload
Evidence?
– No. The Evidence Form is intended to
document Evidence to be verified.
• How much Evidence is needed?
– Can be as simple as a description with
date /time.
– Portfolios / Binders full of
Documentation are NOT NEEDED!!
Evidence
• Depend on the rubric
• Noting evidence throughout the process
• Form a support system
Questions?
• Questions / Comments / Concerns
Contact Information:
W. Va. Educator Effectiveness Team WVDE-EducatorEffectiveness@k12.wv.us