RCPS TEACHER EVALUATION
OPTIONAL UPDATE SESSION
2015
Agenda
Rationale for Update
What’s new? And What’s the Same?
Danielson
Q and A
Rationale for Update and Change
• Our current system was created in 1998
• It remains a model for many
• It was time for a deep review and
update
WHY UPDATE THE EVALUATION SYSTEM
 The
Law
 Easy
for you
 Vermont
 Update
 Levels
“guidance”
to widely agreed upon standards
of proficiency meet the law requirement, not the Fed desired
outcome
 Evaluation
 Lucy
Team Members (past and Present)
Davine
 Patricia
Alonso
 Bianca
McKeen
 Carol
 Trish
Baker
Marcell
 Jessica
 Glenn
 Jay
Weber
Olson
Slenker
 Kerry
Coarse
 Pam
Reed

http://rutlandcitypublicschools.org/#
WHAT’S THE SAME?
1. Reference Documents
I.
II.
RBT – Skillful Teacher
NBPTS
I.
The purpose of the Rutland City Public Schools Evaluation and Professional Learning
Process is to establish a structure to improve teaching and learning by creating a
comprehensive understanding of a teacher’s work, by supporting Professional Learning,
and by assuring accountability.
2. Purpose
3. Forms
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
Comprehensive Evaluation/Visitation
Focused Growth
Professional Development
Peer Visitation
Plan of Assistance
What’s new?
1. Reference Documents
I. Danielson’s Framework for Teaching
Domain 1: Planning and Preparation
1a Demonstrating Knowledge of Content and
Pedagogy
1b Demonstrating Knowledge of Students
1c Setting Instructional Outcomes
1d Demonstrating Knowledge of Resources
1e Designing Coherent Instruction
1f Designing Student Assessments
Domain 2: Classroom Environment
2a Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport
2b Establishing a Culture for Learning
2c Managing Classroom Procedures
2d Managing Student Behavior
2e Organizing Physical Space
Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities
4a Reflecting on Teaching
4b Maintaining Accurate Records
4c Communicating with Families
4d Participating in a Professional Community
4e Growing and Developing Professionally
4f Showing Professionalism
Domain 3: Instruction
3a Communicating With Students
3b Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques
3c Engaging Students in Learning
3d Using Assessment in Instruction
3e Demonstrating Flexibility and Responsiveness
Levels of Proficiency
Exemplary
Proficient
Developing
Unsatisfactory/In
Assistance
(Probationary)
* Refer to rubric for guidance
need of
Five Year Cycle
Teacher Status
Probationary
Year 1
Comprehensive
Evaluation
Unsatisfactory/In
Need of Assistance
Plan of Assistance
Developing
Professional
Learning
Year 2
Year 3
Comprehensive
Evaluation
(At the conclusion
of Year 2 teacher
status determined
by supervisor)
Focused Growth
Year 4
Year 5
Professional
Learning
Focused
Growth
Comprehensive
Evaluation
(Alternative to PL and FG Years – Peer Visitation)
Proficient/Exemplary
Professional
Learning
Focused Growth
Comprehensive
Evaluation
(Alternative to PL and FG Years:
Peer Visitation)
RESOURCES
Danielson Group
• http://danielsongroup.org/framework/
Research for Better Teaching
• http://rbteach.com/
NBPTS
• http://www.nbpts.org/