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We have some fun and unique learning goals as well as an exciting new structure (freshmen teachers get two plan periods, one collaborative and one personal). Therefore, our teacher evaluation plan will look different, and we are part of planning it together. The current plan is to have a formative evaluation process and a summative evaluation. The summative plan in particular is in an early draft form (and requires more clarity).

FORMATIVE EVALUATION (is not about making a"value judgment" of teaching/learning)

* Peer Supervision of Instruction:
   1)  Collaborative curriculum design/alignment around shared values/philosophy).
   2)  Daily collaborative plan period is used effectively.
   3)  "Learning Skills" are implemented within curriculum.
   4)  Running PD internally, equipping peers related to the "Learning Skills."
* Digital Portfolio to publish goals, Learning Skills integration, Now What?

SUMMATIVE EVALUATION

* Principal gives summative evaluation feedback to teachers using a variety of information from:
   - Classroom observations (looking for clear minimum standards of practice).
   - Surveys and/or other feedback from students/parents.
   - Looking at assessments and other materials as well as formative feedback.

* Minimum Standards (established/embraced/practiced collaboratively by admin & teachers)
 
    - Our team started this process and identified possible expectations (daily, unit, and annual):

      DAILY:
      * almost all students engaged almost all the time - teacher aware and addresses off-task student
      * EQ (learning focus/objective) and homework posted daily in some manner.
      * teacher begins student engagement within one minute of the bell
      * teacher (when/if appropriate) has a plan for the end (summary/exit ticket/etc.).
      * clear evidence of planning that fills the period with work that meaningful and/or engaging.
      * teacher asks questions throughout period and checks for understanding throughout class.
      * teacher fosters a safe, focused and relational learning environment.
      * teacher employs a variety of approaches (at least two).

     PER UNIT
      * teacher has students use the iPad to accomplish the Learning Skills & "Now What" objectives.
      * units are all mapped and have assessments that match standards.

     SEMESTER & ANNUAL
     * integrate your one specific Learning Skill in first semester (assess with common rubric).
     * integrate all Learning Skills during second semester at least one time (assessed with rubric).
     * implement meaningful "now what" choices for students at least once a semester.
     * integrate faith/scripture/gospel purposefully in the classroom.
     * design a digital portfolio to show Skills of Learning/Now What/Faith integrated.
     * choose Technology Integration focus area that fosters student centered learning.
     * invite observation of technology focus area.

     * NOTE: You will receive in-Service time to accomplish some of the semester/annual goals.

* There will also be a meaningful way for you to evaluate your principal.