NORTH CAROLINA TEACHER
EVALUATION PROCESS
TRAINING
Region 1
July, 2012
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Can We Agree?
To be actively involved
Value differences
Agree to disagree
Listen
Don’t take it personally
Be honest
Stay focused on established purpose and
goals
Refrain from conducting side bar
conversations
Introductions
• Your Name
• School System
• Your Role
• Identify 1
Professional
Learning Goal for
this Session
Housekeeping
• Parking Lot
• Penzu.com
• Breaks
• Reflection
- Your input is essential and valued!
Our Agenda
• Our State School Board’s Mission
• Teacher Evaluation Process
• A Look at the Standards
• Answer Questions
• Reflection
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State Board of Education’s
Mission Statement
The guiding mission of the North
Carolina State Board of Education
is that every public school student
will graduate from high school,
globally competitive for work
and postsecondary education and
prepared for life in the 21st
Century.
Produce globally competitive students
Be led by 21st century professionals
Be governed and supported by 21st Century Systems
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Let’s Review the Teacher
Evaluation Process
Before Week 3 of School Year
Component 2: Orientation
Within two weeks of teacher’s first day, the principal will provide:
A. The Rubric for Evaluating North Carolina Teachers;
B. Teacher Evaluation Policy ID Number: TCP-C-004
C. A schedule for completing evaluation process.
STEP 1:
Component 1: Training
Before participating in the evaluation
process, all teachers, principals and
peer evaluators must complete training
on the evaluation process.
Training and Orientation
Before First Formal Observation
Component 3: Teacher Self-Assessment
Using the Rubric , the teacher shall rate
their performance and reflect on his or her
performance throughout the year.
STEP 2:
Self-Assessment,
Goal Setting and
Pre-Conference
Component 4: Pre-Observation
Conference
Before the first formal observation,
the principal meets with the
teacher to discuss: self
assessment, professional
development plan, and a written
description of the lesson(s) to be
observed.
Goal: To prepare principal for
the observation.
Self Assessment
The purpose of the self assessment is allow
educators to reflect on their practice,
identifying their own professional
strengths and areas of development.
Your Self‐Assessment will lead directly
into the development of your Professional
Development Plan Goals.
Lets Look at the Self Assessment. Go to McRel or look at
manual: https://mxweb3.medix.com/home/ncval/demo
Professional Development Plans
The New Preliminary Professional
Development Plan and Professional Development
Plan are nearly identical.
The New Preliminary Professional
Development Plan is created by the teacher.
The teacher and the administrator have the
ability to add content to the form.
The Professional Development Plan is created by the administrator. The
teacher and the administrator have the ability to add content to the form.
Professional Development Plans
Individual PDP
Monitored PDP
Directed PDP
Rated “Proficient” or higher
on all standards
Rated “Developing” on one or
more standards
Rated “Not Demonstrated” on
any standard or
Rated “Developing” on one or
more standards for two
consecutive years
Teacher sets individual goals
for growth
Not recommended for
dismissal, demotion, or nonrenewal at this time
Not recommended for
dismissal, demotion, or nonrenewal at this time
Administrator and teacher
meet to discuss PDP 3 times –
Beginning of the year, Midyear, End-of-Year
Administrator and teacher
meet to discuss and set goals
together – Meet at least 3
times (beginning of the year,
mid-year, and end-of-year to
review progress)
Administrator sets goals for
teacher based on
observations and
documentation – meets with
teacher to review the
development plan. Meet at
least 3 times to review
progress.
One school year to reach
proficiency
One school year or less to
reach proficiency (as
determined by the LEA)
Within the 1st Nine Weeks
Component 5: Observations
STEP 3:
Observation
STEPCycle
3:
(Administrative
Observation and
Cycle
Peer)
(Administrative
and Peer)
A. Formal observation:
45 min. or entire class period
B. Probationary Teachers:
3 formal by principal and 1 formal by peer
C. Career Status Teachers: Evaluated annually.
During the renewal year: 3 total- 1 must be formal
Observations shall be noted using the Rubric.
Component 6: Post-Observation Conference
The principal shall conduct a post-observation conference no later
than ten school days after each formal observation.
Discuss and Document strengths and weaknesses on the Rubric
Before the End of the School Year
Component 8: PD Plans
Individual Growth Plans-“Proficient” or better
Monitored Growth Plans-At least 1 “Developing”
Directed Growth Plans-“not Demonstrated” or
“Developing” rating for 2 sequential yrs.
Component 7: Summary Evaluation Conference and
Scoring the Teacher Summary Rating FormA. Give rating for each Element in Rubric
B. Comment on “Not Demonstrated”
C. Overall rating of each Standard
D. Provide teacher with opportunity to add comments to the
Summary Rating Form
E. Review completed Teacher Summary Rating Form with
teacher and
F. Secure the teacher’s signature on the Record of Teacher
Evaluation Activities and Teacher Summary Rating Form.
STEP 4:
Summary Evaluation and Goal
Setting
Rubric for Evaluating
North Carolina Teachers
Rating Scale
Performance Rating Scale
Distinguished
Consistently and significantly exceeded basic
competence on standards of performance
Knowledge and skills replicated
Exemplar of performance
Accomplished
Exceeded basic competence on standards
for performance most of the time
Innovation + High Performance
Proficient
Demonstrated basic competence on
standards of performance
Solid, effective application + success
Developing
Not Demonstrated
Did not demonstrate
competence on, or
adequate growth
toward, achieving
standard(s) of
performance
*Requires
documentation
Demonstrated adequate growth during the
Never demonstrated
period of performance, but did not
demonstrate competence on standard(s) of
performance
Skill not mature or unsuccessful
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Distinguished
• Consistently and significantly
exceeded basic competence
Accomplished
• Exceeded basic competence most of
the time
Proficient
Developing
• Demonstrated basic competence
• Demonstrated adequate growth
toward achieving standards, but did
not demonstrate basic competence
The developing teacher tells
The proficient teacher explains
The accomplished teacher demonstrates
The distinguished teacher inspires
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Let’s Summarize
Probationary
Teachers
Career Status
in Formal Year
Career Status
NOT in License
Renewal
Four Formal
Observations
Three
Observations
Two Informal
Observations
Three
Administrative
One Peer
One Formal
Two Informal
Standards 1 & 4
20th Century vs. 21st Century
• Teacher Centered
• Students work in
isolation
• Memorizing facts
• Textbook Driven
• Student Centered
• Students work
collaboratively
• Solving Problems
• Research Driven
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Exploring 21st Century Student
Attributes
• Sit with your preferred level
– Elementary
Future Ready Elementary Student “Nicky”
– Middle
Future Ready Middle School Student
– High
Future Read Graduate
•
Choose at least 3 attributes found on your 21st Century
Learner
•
Discuss the “teaching” necessary to develop each
attribute (What would you see in the classroom?)
•
Creatively Chart your response.
North Carolina Professional
Teaching Standards
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STANDARD I: Teachers
demonstrate
leadership.
STANDARD II: Teachers
establish a respectful
environment for a
diverse population of
students.
STANDARD III:
Teachers know the
content they teach.
STANDARD IV:
Teachers facilitate
learning for their
students.
STANDARD V:
Teachers reflect on
their practice.
STANDARD VI:
Teachers facilitate
academic growth.
Focusing on the “Why”
NC is implementing a new curriculum, new assessments, new
technology tools to improve instruction, new ways of engaging
students, and the list goes on
So why is the State focusing on educator
effectiveness in the face of so many other
changes?
Because all our efforts in other areas depend on an effective
teacher in every classroom and an effective leader in every
school building!
The Standards and Evaluation
System
Formative,
Growth
Serves as a
guide for North
Carolina’s
school teachers
as they reflect
upon and
improve their
effectiveness
as district
leaders.
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Datadriven
Focuses the
goals and
objectives of
districts as they
support,
monitor and
evaluate their
students.
PD
Guides
professional
development
for staff and
serves as a tool
in developing
coaching and
mentoring
programs for
teachers.
Alignment
Informs higher
education
programs in
developing the
content and
requirements
of teacher
education
degree
programs.
Standard I
Teachers Demonstrate
Leadership
Standard 1
Teachers Demonstrate Leadership
5 Elements
• Teachers lead in the classroom
• Teachers lead in the school
• Teachers lead in the profession
• Teachers advocate for school and students
• Teachers demonstrate high ethical standards
Carousel Assessment
In what ways can a teacher model or demonstrate
teacher leadership in the classroom, school and
the teaching profession?
 Count off by three’s
 Go to the numbered poster
 Identify a recorder
 Record your answer to the question above
 Move to the next poster when you hear the
signal
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Ms. Noonan
Managing Transitions
https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/managing-transitions
Standard II
Teachers Establish a Respectful
Environment for a Diverse
Population of Students
Standard 2
Teachers Establish a Respectful Environment
for a Diverse Population of Students
5 Elements
• Teachers provide an environment with a positive,
nurturing relationship
• Teachers embrace diversity in school and world
• Teachers treat students as individuals
• Teachers adapt their teaching for the benefit of
students with special needs
• Teachers work collaboratively with families
Universal Design for Learning
at a Glance
http://www.udlcenter.org/resource_library/videos/udlcenter/udl
Six-Step Partner Share
• Walk 6 steps, find a colleague:
 Share one strategy you have
seen or done that models an
environment that is inviting,
respectful, supportive, inclusive
and flexible.
• When time is called, go to a
second person:
 Share one strategy for
maintaining high expectations
for students.
http://goo.gl/Vb2g8
Element:
A. Provide an environment in
which each child has a
positive nurturing relationship
with caring adults
B. Embrace diversity in the
school community and in the
world
C. Treat students as individuals
D. Adapt their teaching for the
benefit of students with
special needs
E. Work collaboratively with the
families and significant adults
in the lives of their students
Standard 2
Teachers establish a respectful
environment for a diverse
population of students
Reflective Question:
Record your answer in your Penzu
or turn to a table buddy and
discuss.
Do you have any ideas for involving
those hard to get parents in a project
with your class?
Standard III
Teachers know the content
they teach
Standard 3
Teachers Know the Content they Teach
4 Elements
• Teachers align their instruction with the NCSCS
• Teachers know the content appropriate to their
teaching specialty
• Teachers recognize the interconnectedness of
content areas/ disciplines
• Teachers make instruction relevant to students
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/acre/
Element:
A. Align their instruction with the
NCSCS
B. Know the content appropriate
to their teaching specialty
C. Recognize the
interconnectedness of content
areas/ disciplines
D. Make instruction relevant to
students
Standard 3
Teachers know the content
they teach
Reflective Question:
Record your answer in your
Penzu or turn to a table buddy
and discuss.
How will you integrate literacy
skills into all content areas?
Standard IV
Teachers Facilitate Learning
for their Students
Standard 4
Teachers Facilitate Learning for their
Students
8 Elements
• Teachers know the ways in which learning takes place,
and they know the appropriate levels of intellectual,
physical, social, and emotional development of their
students
• Teachers plan instruction appropriate for their students
• Teachers use a variety of instructional methods
• Teachers integrate and utilize technology in their
instruction
Continued Standard 4
• Teachers help students develop critical thinking and
problem solving skills
• Teachers help students work in teams and develop
leadership qualities
• Teachers communicate effectively
• Teachers use a variety of methods to assess what
each student has learned
Standard IV: Group Activity
• Count off a-h
• Meet with your element partners
• Using your corresponding element (a - h) for your
group, select 2 of the indicators under your
element (page 9 or 10 in your manual)
• Brainstorm 2-3 specific behaviors a teacher might
use to demonstrate each of the items selected
(What would the students be doing?)
• Pick one of the two items and be prepared to
report out to the group
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Standard V
Teachers Reflect on their Practice
Standard 5
Teachers Reflect on Their Practice
3 Elements
• Teachers analyze student learning
• Teachers link professional growth to their
professional goals
• Teachers function effectively in a complex,
dynamic environment
4 Questions to Think About
1. What do we want students to learn?
2. How will we know if they have learned
it?
3. How will we respond when they don’t
learn it?
4. How will we respond when they already
know it?
Summer Institute 2011-2012 Rebecca DuFour
http://www.youtube.com/embed/Ds7fmtamZ5w?rel=0%22%20frameborder=%220%22%20allowfullscreen
Standard VI
Teachers Contribute to the
Academic Success of Students
Standard 6 is a measure of
Growth
Teacher Ratings Categories
Teachers
1 2 3 4 5
Demonstrate
Leadership
Establish
Environment
Know
Content
5 Rating Categories
Not Demonstrated
Developing
Proficient
Accomplished
Distinguished
Facilitate
Learning
Reflect on
Practice
6
Contribute
to Academic
Success
3 Rating Categories
Does Not Meet Expected Growth
Meets Expected Growth
Exceeds Expected Growth
Key Notes
What is the difference between
ratings and a status?
Rating
Status
Teachers
What will teachers see?
Remember Status and Standard VI
• An educator receives an
effectiveness status only when he or
she has 3 years of data on
standard 6
• A 3-year rolling average of growth
data from standard 6 is used as part
of determining overall status
Beginning Teachers
Effective 2010–2011, beginning teachers
must be rated “Proficient” on all five North
Carolina Professional Teaching Standards
on the most recent Teacher Summary
Rating Form in order to be eligible for the
Standard Professional 2 License.
Reflection
Answer each question using your Penzu
journal
How will you use feedback from your
observations to improve your practice?
What artifacts demonstrate the ways you
are a reflective practitioner?
Need Professional Development?
New NC DPI Online Modules
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Connecting with Our 21st Century Learners
Introduction to Data Literacy
NC School Executive Standards and Evaluation Process
Digital Literacies in the K-12 Classroom
Understanding the Young Student Behavior in the Classroom
Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
Additional modules:
 The North Carolina Educator Evaluation System; Online Tutorials
for Administrators
 NC FALCON: Student Ownership modules
 The North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards
NC Education site (You will need an NC Education account to enroll
https://center.ncsu.edu/nc/course/category.php?id=33281
Let’s Practice with the
Online Tool
McRel Demo Site:
https://mxweb3.medix.com/home/ncval/demo/
Other Resources:
Teacher Booklet: https://mxweb.media-
x.com/home/ncval/help/20081028_NCteacherbooklet.pdf
North Carolina Educator Evaluation System Wiki:
http://ncees.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/
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Contact Information
Beth Edwards, PD Consultant, Region 1
elizabeth.edwards@dpi.nc.gov (252) 916-6842
Dianne Meiggs, PD Consultant, Region 1
dianne.meiggs@dpi.nc.gov (252) 340-0113
Abbey Futrell, PD Consultant, Region 1
abbey.futrell@dpi.nc.gov (252) 227-0838