The Delaware Performance Appraisal System II for Specialists August 2013

1. The Delaware Performance Appraisal System II for SpecialistsAugust 2013 Training Module 3 The DPAS II Process Training for Specialists

2. Training Overview • For separate modules: • Module 1: Introduction to DPAS II • Module 2: DPAS II and the Delaware Framework • Module 3: The DPAS II Process • Module 4: Component Five – Student Improvement

3. Materials for this module • Power Point Presentation • DPAS II Guide for Specialists http://www.doe.k12.de.us/csa/dpasii/default.shtml.

4. DPAS II: Process • Roster Identification • Measures Selection • Fall Conference • Pre-Observation Conference • Observation

5. DPAS II: Process (continued) • Post-Observation Conference • Formative Feedback Documentation • Summative Evaluation Conference • Summative Evaluation Documentation

6. DPAS II: Process (continued) • Improvement Plans • Effective 2013-2014, changes to Regulation 106A modifies when an Improvement Plan must be developed versus may be developed. • Changes to Regulation also eliminate some requirements related to Professional Development completed by a teacher during an Improvement Plan. • The Challenge Process

7. Professional Responsibilities • Form completed in Fall • Discussions held during pre and post-observation conferences • Discussion during summative evaluation conference

8. Pre-observation • Form • Required for Novice Teachers • May be waived for Experienced Teachers • Only if both the teacher and evaluator agree • Conference • Required for all announced observations – may not be waived • Does not apply to unannounced observations • Whenever possible, held in teacher’s classroom or work area

9. Observations • Announced or Unannounced • Length of observation • Frequency of observations • Limitations on when observations may occur • Evidence collection

10. Post-observation Conference • Requirements • Teacher Responsibilities • Lesson Reflection Template - optional • Timing

11. Formative Feedback • Requirements and Timeline • Evidence • Formative rating documentation • How do rubric levels translate to Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory performance?

12. Summative Evaluation • Requirements and Timelines • Evidence • Summative ratings • Summative evaluation forms

13. Summative Ratings Chart

14. Pattern of Ineffective Teaching

15. Overall Feedback • Commendations • Recommendations and expectations • Difference between expectations and recommendations • How expectations are communicated • How evaluators asses teacher performance toward expectation outcomes • Documenting completed expectations • Additional feedback

16. Challenge Process • Used when a specialist disagrees with the evaluator’s assessment • Different from Grievance (can only grieve process infractions) • Must try to resolve difference with evaluator first • Submit written challenge to evaluator’s supervisor within 1 working days of receipt of evaluation document • Within 15 working days the supervisor of the evaluator must meet with the specialist • Within 15 work days the supervisor of the evaluator must issue a written decision

17. DOE monitoring of DPAS II • Annual audit of DPAS II formative and summative evaluation documents • Conducted by DOE staff • All information is strictly confidential • Use of review criteria to ensure written evaluation documents provide • Objective, specific, and relevant evidence of teacher performance and areas for commendation • Supportive, specific, and actionable guidance, including timelines, for any recommendations and/or expectations