Teacher Evaluation in
Henrico County Public Schools
Secondary Teachers
2012-2013
Please organize into like groups – birds of a feather sit together!
http://blogs.henrico.k12.va.us/teacherevaluation
http://blogs.henrico.k12.va.us/hcpsscience
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Video Overview
VDOE requirements
 HCPS response on requirements to date
 Building upon the existing PGEP
 Student academic progress
 Evaluation details
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What is the difference between growth and achievement?
Discuss with your neighbors. Please include examples.
Growth
Achievement
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Existing Measures of Growth
Directions: Again in your small group,
develop a list of measures that HCPS
already has in place that measure students’
growth. Consider your content area as
well as other areas.
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Additional Measures of
Student Growth
Sufficient measures are not in place
 Must use multiple measures
 Specialists have worked to identify
additional measures (where needed)
 Groups of teachers have been involved in
the process
 Will talk first about “traditional” teachers
 Will discuss special education after this
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Secondary Measures Considered
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Standardized Tests
◦ NWEA
◦ SOLs (SGP)
◦ CTE Certification
Pre and Post-Test Assessments
 Performance-Based Tasks
 Portfolios
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Science Measure 1:
Content Knowledge
One time per semester, teachers will administer a
pre/post unit assessment to assess understanding
of science facts, ability to connect science ideas
and concepts, ability to interpret graphs and
models, ability to contrast, classify, and organize
information, and ability to perform simple
calculations as related to scientific content.
Students will be scored using a holistic 4 point
rubric. Students who score a 4 on both the pre
and post-test will be considered to show growth.
 AP, IB, and specialty center elective course
questions will be teacher developed. All other
questions will be centrally developed.
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Science Measure 1:
Content Knowledge
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All students will show growth between
the pre and post assessment on each
comparison. Unique exceptions will be
quantified or additional information
collected to represent student growth.
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Science Measure 2:
Lab Skills (Pilot)
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Student application of the scientific
processes will be scored with a standard
rubric assessing lab skills. Teachers will
select at least 2 skills to monitor for
growth across all students. Baseline data
will be collected first semester and
growth will be measured second
semester by comparing fall and spring
rubric scores on the selected skills.
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Forms
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Planning Form
◦ Sample form
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Evaluation Form
◦ Sample form
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Evaluation Scale Review
Instructional Responsibilities
 Professional Qualities
 SGM #1
 SGM #2
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30 points
30 points
20 points
20 points
Total 100 Points
80 Points Equals “Meets”
 Anything Less Equals “Does Not Meet”
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One PQR has been added:
"The work of the teacher results
in acceptable, measurable, and
appropriate student academic
progress."
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Teacher Evaluation Website
http://blogs.henrico.k12.va.us/teacherevaluation
Take a few minutes to explore the new
teacher evaluation website. Be sure to visit
content areas other than your own in
order to get a sense of different student
growth measures.
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Reminders and Questions
This is a new instrument in its infancy
 Widespread feedback/input will be
collected all along the way
 Adjustments/improvements will be made
based on feedback
 Additional training will be provided
 Pre-tests may not be assigned a grade
 QUESTIONS
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Go to Teacher Evaluation Website
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Timeline for Probationary Teachers
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Timeline for Continuing Contract
Teachers
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Special Education Teachers
Provide a particular challenge given
varying classes and settings
 A second video addresses the process for
special education
 After viewing the video, there will be a
discussion
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Future Questions: Contact:
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Department chairs
School administrators
Content specialists
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Howard Banks, Director of Human Resources
Phone: 652-3656
Email: hgbanks@henrico.k12.va.us
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Patrick Kinlaw, Deputy Superintendent for
Leadership and Special Projects
Phone: 652-3825
Email: pckinlaw@henrico.k12.va.us
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Room Numbers
Science 6
 Life Science
 Physical Science
 Middle School Earth
 High School Earth
 Bio I
 Bio II
 Chemistry
 Physics
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Room 208
Room 213
Room 218
Room 214
Room 216
Auditorium
Room 220
Room 221
Room 222
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