PAS….
The Second Observation Cycle
Learning Targets:
Administrators will be able to:
• Understand and Articulate the remaining two Observation
Cycles for both Probationary and High Cycle teachers
• Facilitate a mid-year discussion about Student Achievement
Goals
• Use AHEP to complete PAS requirements
Wrapping up Tri 1 - tasks
Task 1 - Make sure that all teachers have SAGs
entered
Task 2 -Complete Observation 1 forms (Form Ds)
for all Probationary and High Cycle teachers
Task 3 - Perform a repeat of Observation 1 for
teachers who don’t meet the Q-Comp
Compensation Standard
Wrapping up the Instructional Observation:
Task 1 – SAG Entry (Green Handout)
 ALL GOALS NEED TO BE ENTERED AND ACCEPTED BY
DECEMBER 12 OR THE TEACHER WILL FORFEIT THE $210 SAG
INCENTIVE! (And they will still have to do the goal…employee
performance issue!)
 On Dec. 1 and Dec. 8, please follow up with any HC or
probationary teacher who has not submitted a SAG. Document
that you have given them the following reminder:
“Your Student Achievement Goal was due in AHEP on
November 25th. Failure to submit a goal before
December 12th will result in forfeiting the $210.00 SAG
incentive.”
 On Dec. 15th, submit the names of any teachers who did not
submit a goal in AHEP to Jan Winters.
Wrapping up the Instructional Observation:
Task 2 – Complete Form Ds
 Complete any Form Ds that haven’t been completed
ASAP
 AHEP now has the appropriate criteria for continuing
contract, P1, P2, and P3 teachers listed on Form D.
Wrapping up the Instructional Observation:
Task 3 – Repeat Observations if Necessary
If a teacher doesn’t meet the initial standard to advance
to the second observation, you have two options:
 Add evidence from the second observation below
the evidence collected from the first observation.
Change the “no” to “yes.”
 Call Rena Hammes in Employee Services, and she
will reset the data from observation one. This
“wipes out” the first observation and allows the
teacher and administrator to start over.
Tri 2 - 3 Responsibilities
1.
Student Achievement Goals: Follow up with teachers to
determine how they are monitoring student progress. (Rubric
handout)
2.
2 Observations for all Probationary Teachers (March 15th
deadline) and selected High Cycle teachers (April 15th deadline).
3.
Continue to collect evidence on Domain 1: Planning and
Preparation and Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities
Student Achievement Goal
 Teachers may have met their goal at the end of the
first trimester. (Sign off, not score.)
 Teachers may write a second goal if they did not meet
the first.
 AHEP Tasks: If teachers want to write a second goal,
they will need to contact Jan Winters via e-mail with
their new goal.
*Exceptions may be made for teachers on Leaves of Absences. Deadline for these
teachers will be 30 calendar days after the teacher returns from Leave of Absence.
Tri 2 - Observations
Selected HC Teachers
Observations 2 and 3
Types of Observations
 Classroom Environment Observation Cycle
 An observation focusing on Danielson’s Domain 2
 Uses forms H, I, and J for Probationary and HC Classroom
Teachers
 Targeted Area of Growth Observation Cycle
 An observation focusing on a Targeted Area of Growth
 Forms E, F, and G for Probationary Classroom Teachers
 Forms H, I, and J for SPED, Low-Cycle, and non-instructional staff
are also focused on a Targeted Area of Growth
 Peer of Choice Observation Cycle
 A Targeted Area of Growth Cycle conducted by a Peer of Choice
and Facilitated by a Peer Evaluator
 Forms E, F, and G for High Cycle and Low Cycle Staff
Observations 2 and 3: in either order
HIGH CYCLE TEACHERS:
 Peer of Choice Cycle by Peer Evaluator
 Classroom Environment Cycle.
PROBATIONARY TEACHERS:
 Classroom Environment Observation Cycle
 Targeted Area of Growth Observation Cycle
Observation 2
Options for Observations 2 and 3
Peer of Choice Observation Cycle
(yellow handout)
Just for Your Information…
 Used for all Continuing Contract Teachers
 Organized and facilitated by the assigned Peer Evaluator.
 Will focus on a targeted area of growth as determined by the
teacher, with assistance from the Peer Evaluator.
 High Cycle teachers may choose to go through another observation
Cycle with another Administrator in place of a Peer of Choice
 The teacher shares information and reflects upon the observation
using forms E and F.
 On form G, the teacher reflects upon the entire PAS/Q-Comp
process, including serving as a Peer of Choice
Observation 2
Classroom Environment Cycle
FORMS H-I-J
Domain 2: The 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
Observation 2
Classroom Environment Cycle
(blue handout Forms H – I – J)
PRE CONFERENCE: FORM H
• Student Achievement Goal Discussion: Monitoring
Student Progress / Formative Assessments
• Pre Conference: What evidence will I see of proficiency
in Domain 2, Classroom Environment? What evidence
can the teacher provide that may not be observable?
• How can I collect evidence for Domain 1, Planning and
Preparation?
Observation 2
Classroom Environment Cycle
FORMS H – I - J
THE OBSERVATION:
 Collect Data during your observation on Domain 2, The
Classroom Environment.
 Collect Data, if desired, for other Domains to help you
complete the summative.
 Prepare Data for the Post Conference
Observation 2
Classroom Environment Cycle
FORMS H-I-J
In AHEP:
• Schedule Pre/Post Meetings and the observation. Enter
observation date in AHEP.
• Review Form H and sign off prior to the pre conference.
• Review Form I and sign off prior to the post conference.
• Complete Form J after the post conference and submit to
the teacher.
Observation 2
Targeted Area of Growth Cycle
(pink handouts Forms E – F - G)
 This observation replaces the Peer of Choice option for
probationary and selected High Cycle teachers.
 It may be done before or after the Classroom Environment
Observation Cycle.
 It is an opportunity to work with the teacher on a special
area of focus, determined either by the teacher, or
directed by the administrator. (Example: ENVoY,
questioning strategies, etc.)
 Data may be collected to help you complete the
summative in other domains. (See handouts)
Observation 2
Targeted Area of Growth Cycle
FORMS E – F - G
In AHEP:
 Review and Sign off Form E: Pre-observation Planning
Sheet. The pre-conference is important because you will
help the teacher select an area of growth and agree upon
specific data that may be collected.
 Collect data during the observation.
 Review and Sign off Form F: Post-observation Reflection
Sheet.
 Conduct Post-observation and complete Form G:
Observation Report. Submit Form to teacher to sign off.
What about Probationary
Special Education Licensed
Staff?
Probationary SPED Teachers:
 Building Administrator completes observation cycle
one focusing on the Instructional Domain Three.
 SPED Program Supervisor completes a Targeted Area
of Growth observation cycle using the Data-driven File
Review Process.
 Building Administrator completes observation cycle
two focusing on the Classroom Environment Domain.
 Building Administrator completes the final Summative
Evaluation using data from the 3 observation cycles.
HC SPED Licensed Staff?
High Cycle SPED Staff:
 Building Administrator completes observation cycle one
focusing on the Instructional Domain.
 HC Special Education Teachers complete a Peer of Choice
observation facilitated by a Peer Evaluator for cycle two.
 SPED Program Supervisor completes a Targeted Area of
Growth observation cycle using the Data-driven File
Review Process.
 Building Administrator completes the final Summative
Evaluation using data from the 3 observation cycles.
Frequently Asked Questions
about the Remaining
Observation Cycles…
What has changed in
AHEP?
What do the remaining observation cycles look like if I
determine a HC teacher needs an administrative
observation in place of the Peer of Choice?
 The administrator has the right to designate another
administrator or an administrative intern under his/her
supervision to complete the second observation IN
PLACE of the Peer of Choice.
 The administrator will conduct a Targeted Area of
Growth Observation Cycle in place of the Peer of
Choice.
 The teacher can still complete a Peer of Choice
observation if desired. This will be considered an
optional 4th observation.
What about Administrative
Interns?
What needs to be entered into AHEP for
non-classroom/traditional teachers?
 This year is a work in progress for non-classroom teachers.
 Complete all observation forms in AHEP.
 If specialized rubrics aren’t available (example: TOSAs), on
Form K – then use instructional rubrics and interpret based
on the role of the individual.
 At the end of the year, we will make a decision from three
possible options:
 Use instructional rubrics and apply to the position.
 Create position specific rubrics for the 2015-16 school year.
 Use old PAS rubrics.
What about newly hired teachers
and those under .4 FTE?
 Under .4 FTE: Don’t qualify for Q Comp, but they still
have to be observed…
 Complete the entire observation process (3
observations cycles) for all full-year teachers.
 Teachers hired after the start of the school year: One
observation cycle per trimester.
Looking Forward to the 3rd
Observation Cycle…
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What does the third observation cycle look like?
How do we score the Student Achievement Goals?
Completing the Summative Evaluation (Form K)
What do I need to do to ensure that probationary and
high cycle teachers receive their Q Comp incentive pay?