Teacher Evaluation in Henrico County Public Schools Elementary Teachers 2012-2013 Please organize into grade level teams. 1.

Teacher Evaluation in Henrico County Public SchoolsElementary Teachers2012-2013

Please organize into grade level teams.

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Video OverviewVDOE requirementsHCPS response on requirements

to dateBuilding upon the existing PGEPStudent academic progressEvaluation details

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GrowthAchievement

What is the difference between growth and achievement? Please include examples.

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Existing Measures of Growth

Directions: Again in your small group, develop a list of measures that HCPS already has in place that measure students’ growth. Focus your discussion primarily on reading and math. You have ten minutes to develop your list.

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Additional Measures of Student GrowthSufficient measures are not in placeMust use multiple measuresSpecialists have worked to identify

additional measures (where needed)Groups of teachers have been

involved in the processWill talk first about “traditional”

teachersWill discuss special education after

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Elementary Measures K Reading Only PALS Gr. 1 Reading Only PALS Gr. 2 Reading Only PALS

Gr. 3 Reading & Math* MAP/PALs Social Studies/Science Pilot Measures Available

Gr. 4 Reading & Math MAP & SOL SGPs

Social Studies/Science Pilot Measures Available Gr. 5 Reading & Math MAP & SOL SGPs

Social Studies/Science Pilot Measures Available

*Because there will not be SGPs for grade 3 (growth cannot be compared from previous years), there is only one math measure for 3rd grade.

Elementary students are expected to make growth in all subject areas, just as has always been the case.

The growth of students in elementary teachers’ HOMEROOM will be examined.

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Sample: 2nd Grade Reading Measures

Measure # 1 All students will show growth in two of four measures of PALS text reading (Measures include text level, words per minute, fluency, comprehension). Unique exceptions will be quantified or additional information collected to represent student growth. For all students in a class, teachers will select two of four measures of text reading (text level, words per minute, fluency, and/or comprehension). Different measures may be used for individual students. A comparison of measured scores will be made between fall and spring to identify growth.

Measure #2 Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening PALS summed score. (Year 1 Pilot) Student data will be gathered and presented on the PALS summed score. The PALS summed score is comprised of the grade level word list and spelling list.

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Measure # 1: NWEA RIT scores. All students will show growth. Unique exceptions will be quantified or additional information collected to represent student growth. RIT growth will be calculated by comparing NWEA math scores from fall to spring.

Measure #2: Student growth percentiles. Increase in aggregated percentage of students at moderate/high growth levels. Unique exceptions will be quantified or additional information collected to represent student growth. Using the student growth profiles, the Division of Research and Planning will provide teachers with the number and percentage of students within low, moderate, and high growth levels. 9

Sample: 4th Grade Mathematics Measures

FormsPlanning FormEvaluation Form

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Evaluation Scale ReviewInstructional Responsibilities 30

pointsProfessional Qualities 30

pointsSGM #1 20

pointsSGM #2 20

pointsTotal 100

Points

80 Points Equals “Meets”Anything Less Equals “Does Not

Meet”

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Teacher Evaluation Website

http://blogs.henrico.k12.va.us/teacherevaluation

Take 10 minutes to explore the new teacher evaluation website. Be sure to visit grade levels other than your own in order to get a sense of different student growth measures.

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Reminders and QuestionsThis is a new instrument in its

infancyWidespread feedback/input will

be collected all along the wayAdjustments/improvements will

be made based on feedbackAdditional training will be

providedPre-tests may not be assigned a

gradeQUESTIONS

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Go to Teacher Evaluation WebsiteTimeline for Probationary

Teachers

Timeline for Continuing Contract Teachers

http://blogs.henrico.k12.va.us/teacherevaluation

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Special Education Teachers

Provide a particular challenge given varying classes and settings

A second video addresses the process for special education

After viewing the video, there will be a discussion

http://blogs.henrico.k12.va.us/teacherevaluation

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Future Questions: Contact:School administratorsContent specialists

Howard Banks, Director of Human Resources

Phone: 652-3656Email: [email protected]

Patrick Kinlaw, Deputy Superintendent for Leadership and Special Projects

Phone: 652-3825Email: [email protected]

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