1 Orientation to SAFE-T. 2 ADEPT A Assisting, D Developing, and E Evaluating P Professional T Teaching.

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OrientationOrientation

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SAFE-TSAFE-T . . .is to be used to formally

evaluate classroom-based teachers. . . .is not to be used to evaluate

school guidance counselors, library media specialists, or speech-language therapists. These groups of educators have separate ADEPT Performance Standards and evaluation models.

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SAFE-TSAFE-T . . .is the most recent ADEPT formal

(summative) evaluation model for classroom-based teachers.

. . . is replacing the original evaluation models:

TEAMSTEPFEATTEPetc.

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SAFE-TSAFE-T. . . is based on

four domains (Planning, Instruction, Environment, and Professionalism),

ten ADEPT Performance Standards (APSs), and

34 key elements.

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Planning DomainPlanning Domain

APS 1: Long-Range Planning (5 key elements)

APS 2: Short-Range Planning (3 key elements)

APS 3: Planning Assessments & Using Data (3 key elements)

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Instruction DomainInstruction Domain

APS 4: High Expectations for Learners (3 key elements)

APS 5: Instructional Strategies (3 key elements)APS 6: Content (3 key elements)

APS 7: Monitoring, Assessing, and Enhancing Learning (3 key elements)

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Environment DomainEnvironment Domain

APS 8: Maintaining an Environment That Promotes Learning (3 key elements)

APS 9: Managing the Classroom (3 key elements)

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Professionalism Professionalism DomainDomain

APS 10: Fulfilling Professional Responsibilities (5 key elements)

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SAFE-T Domains and SAFE-T Domains and APSsAPSs

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SAFE-T EvidenceSAFE-T Evidence Evidence is the documentation of

teaching performance. SAFE-T templates--i.e., standardized

guides for recording evidence--are available:– Teacher templates (TTs) for teachers – Evaluator templates (ETs) for evaluators

SAFE-T includes six types of evidence.

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SAFE-T EvidenceSAFE-T Evidence1. Long-range plan and teacher

reflections [TT1]2. Unit work sample and teacher

reflections [TT2]3. Classroom observation records [ET1]4. Teacher reflections on observed

lessons [TT3]5. Professional performance review(s)

[ET2]6. Professional self-assessment [TT4]

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SAFE-T EvidenceSAFE-T Evidence All completed evidence is placed

in a dossier. Judgments are based on the

evidence contained in the dossier.

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Which SAFE-T results Which SAFE-T results will be used?will be used? Your preliminary evaluation

results are intended to serve as a sort of “mid-term progress report” for you.

Only your final evaluation results are reported to the state.

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Passing SAFE-TPassing SAFE-T In order to “pass” SAFE-T, you must meet

the requirements in all four domains: In the Planning Domain, you must meet at

least 10 of the 11 key elements. In the Instruction Domain, you must meet

at least 11 of the 12 key elements. In the Environment Domain, you must

meet at least 5 of the 6 key elements. In the Professionalism Domain, you must

meet at least 4 of the 5 key elements.

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How will my SAFE-T How will my SAFE-T results be used?results be used?

Your SAFE-T results will be used for different purposes, depending on your– certificate level– contract level, and– previous performance.

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How will my SAFE-T How will my SAFE-T results be used?results be used?

If you (1) hold an initial teaching certificate (or the equivalent), (2) are employed under an annual contract, and (3) are undergoing SAFE-T for the first time, then if you pass SAFE-T, you will have met the ADEPT requirements for eligibility to advance to a professional teaching certificate and a continuing contract. if you do not pass SAFE-T, you will be eligible to attempt SAFE-T one additional time during a subsequent academic year, either in your present school district or in another school district in the state. You must pass SAFE-T in order to be eligible for certificate and contract advancement.

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How will my SAFE-T How will my SAFE-T results be used?results be used?If you (1) hold a professional teaching certificate based on out-of-state reciprocity, (2) are employed under an annual contract, and (3) are undergoing SAFE-T for the first time, then if you pass SAFE-T, you will have met the ADEPT requirements for eligibility to advance to a continuing contract. if you do not pass SAFE-T, you will be eligible to attempt SAFE-T one additional time during a subsequent academic year, either in your present school district or in another school district in the state. You will be allowed up to two attempts pass SAFE-T in order to be eligible for contract advancement.

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How will my SAFE-T How will my SAFE-T results be used?results be used?If you (1) hold an initial teaching certificate (or the equivalent), (2) are employed under an annual contract, and (3) have failed an ADEPT formal evaluation during a previous school year, then if you pass SAFE-T, you will have met the ADEPT requirements for eligibility to advance to a professional teaching certificate and a continuing contract. if you do not pass SAFE-T, the state must suspend your teaching certificate for a minimum of two years, and you will need to complete additional course work, as specified by the state, in order to have your certificate reinstated.

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How will my SAFE-T How will my SAFE-T results be used?results be used?

If you (1) hold a professional teaching certificate and (2) are employed under a continuing contract, your district may use your final SAFE-T results as a factor in determining your eligibility for continued employment in the district.

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SAFE-T InformationSAFE-T Information To help you prepare to successfully

complete SAFE-T, you should receive the following additional information/materials:

SAFE-T Guide for Teachers and Evaluators Electronic copies of the teacher

templates (TTs) Your district’s SAFE-T calendar The names of the members of your

evaluation team

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If you have additional questions about SAFE-T, please contact your district’s ADEPT coordinator or the person who conducted this orientation.