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AchieveNJ : Improved Evaluation and Support for Teachers and Principals

AchieveNJ : Improved Evaluation and Support for Teachers and Principals. June 2013. AchieveNJ is Part of Broader National Reforms and is a Dynamic Initiative. Common Core Standards PARCC Assessments Evaluation and Support Rigorous Instruction Increased Student Achievement.

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AchieveNJ : Improved Evaluation and Support for Teachers and Principals

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  1. AchieveNJ: Improved Evaluation and Support for Teachers and Principals June 2013

  2. AchieveNJ is Part of Broader National Reforms and is a Dynamic Initiative • Common Core Standards • PARCC Assessments • Evaluation and Support • Rigorous Instruction • Increased Student Achievement

  3. Goals of New Evaluation and Supports

  4. Key Provisions of TEACHNJ

  5. Evaluations Use Multiple Measures The TEACHNJ Act requires evaluations to include multiple measures of student progress and multiple data sources. Less than 20% of teachers

  6. Teacher Observations Vary • Long: 40 minutes, with post-conference • Short: 20 minutes, with post-conference • Corrective Action Plans: After the first year, teachers who receive an Ineffective or Partially Effective rating are required to have one additional observation, and multiple observers are required. • All teachers must have at least one unannounced and one announced observation. Announced observations will include pre-activities*

  7. Observers Will Be Well-Trained

  8. All Teachers Set Student Growth Objectives (SGOs) • SGOs: Annual, specific, and measureable academic goals for groups of students that are locally developed and assessed • Creating an SGO: • Collaborative process between teacher and immediate supervisor • Principal has final decision • SGOs can be based on: • Appropriate national, state or LEA-developed assessments • Rubric-measured portfolios or performance assessments

  9. Component Weighting: Tested Grades 2013-2014 Tested Grades and Subjects (Currently grades 4-8, LAL and math)* • 55% teacher practice (observations) • 45% student achievement • 30% SGP (from NJDOE) • 15% SGO (locally developed) • The Department will look to incorporate other measures where possible and percentages may change as system evolves

  10. Component Weighting: Non-Tested Grades 2013-2014 Tested Grades and Subjects (Currently grades 4-8, LAL and math)* • 85% teacher practice (observations) • 15% student achievement (SGO’s) • Future Target • 50% Teacher Practice (observations) • 50% SGO’s and other measures

  11. Teachers’ Summative Ratings The NJDOE will determine the summative performance scale prior to September 2013. SGP score is added to final evaluation upon receipt of test scores*

  12. Implications of Ratings • Teachers rated Ineffective or Partially Ineffective receive support through Corrective Action Plans (CAP) • Planned content in CAP: • Clear improvement needs • Specific goals and timeline • Prescribed resources outlined in CAP • Progress toward goals in CAP: • One extra observation and conference required mid-year • Tenured teachers must have multiple observers

  13. A note about principals and other positions • Principal evaluation will be based on the same measures • A portion of the principal evaluation includes how well they implement the new evaluation model in their school as per the NJDOE • Vice and assistant principals are also utilizing this model • Evaluation models for other positions are being developed by NJDOE and will remain the same for the next school year

  14. Meaningful Feedback and Support • Increased number of conferences (goal setting, post-observation) allows for increased and better professional conversation • More objective and nuanced observation ratings allow educators to reflect on practice with more depth • Student achievement scores based on student growth give teachers a more accurate idea of their impact and let them work with administrators to improve results • All information gathered helps tailor professional development to meet staff needs • Teachers engaged in their own evaluation • Professional growth is now at the core of evaluation

  15. Next steps… • This initiative represents a major shift in the evaluation process for both teachers and administrators • Teachers will be asked to reflect upon their practice • Protocol developed and presented in September • Training on web-based module in September • There are still unanswered questions. Discussion will continue at all levels for years to come • Detailed information is available at: • http://www.state.nj.us/education/AchieveNJ/

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