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Educator Evaluation in Portland. Context Prompted & supported by School Improvement Grant (Riverton School) Led by district-level workgroup (n = 11) Teacher, administrator, and Central Office representatives K-5, 6-8, and 9-12 are represented Meets twice monthly Timeline
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Educator Evaluation in Portland • Context • Prompted & supported by School Improvement Grant (Riverton School) • Led by district-level workgroup (n = 11) • Teacher, administrator, and Central Office representatives • K-5, 6-8, and 9-12 are represented • Meets twice monthly • Timeline • 2010-11: Develop plan; seek State Board approval • 2011-12: Riverton and select schools will pilot • 2012-13: District-wide implementation
Educator Evaluation in Portland • Vision • “The Portland Public Schools will develop an evaluation system for professional staff and administrators that focuses on student learning as the primary component of decision-making and support. This system builds on the professionalism of teachers, specialists, and administrators, and is based on current research and models in other districts.” • Shared Values • student learning • professional learning • the work of all staff in supporting student learning • professional standards as the core of instructional and administrative practice • multiple measures of student growth and proficiency • peer support as we work to improve student learning • collaboration and inclusive planning • transparency and clarity in expectations and process • ongoing reflection and review of this system
Educator Evaluation in Portland • Standards • Charlotte Danielson’s Enhancing Professional Practice, with local adaptation • Domains • Student Growth and Proficiency: school-wide targets based on state assessments, plus student learning goals established with teams or individual teachers and measured by various assessments • Instructional Practice: Planning and Preparation, Classroom Environment, and Instruction • Professional Practice: includes work with families and community
Educator Evaluation in Portland • Resources • Student Growth and Proficiency • Partnership with USM’s CEPARE • New Haven, CT; other districts • Portland Evaluation Workgroup website: • http://www2.portlandschools.org/evaluation-work-group • Teacher Union Reform Network (TURN): www.turnexchange.net • Questions? • Kate Theriault: therik@portlandschools.org, 207-874-8210