Common use of Announced Observations Clause in Contracts

Announced Observations. All non-PTS Educators in their first year in the school, PTS educators on Improvement Plans, and other Educators at the discretion of the Evaluator shall have at least one announced observation(s) conducted according to the following: • The Evaluator shall select the date and time of the lesson or activity to be observed and discuss with the Educator any specific goal(s) for the observation. The observation shall be at least thirty minutes in duration. • Within 5 school days of the scheduled observation, the Evaluator and Educator will meet for a pre- observation conference. • The Educator shall provide the Evaluator a draft of the lesson, student conference, IEP plan or activity. If the actual plan is different, the Educator will provide the Evaluator with a copy prior to the observation. • The Educator will be notified as soon as possible if the Evaluator will not be able to attend the scheduled observation. The observation will be rescheduled with the Educator as soon as reasonably practical. • Within 5 school days of the observation, the Evaluator shall provide the Educator with written feedback within 5 school days of the post-observation conference. For any standard where the Educator’s practice was found to be unsatisfactory or needs improvement, the feedback must: o Describe the basis for the Evaluator’s judgment. o Describe actions the Educator should take to improve his/her performance. o Identify support and/or resources the Educator may use in his/her improvement. o State that the Educator is responsible for addressing the need for improvement. • Within 5 school days of receipt of the written feedback, the Evaluator and Educator shall meet for a post- observation conference. This timeframe may be extended due to unavailability on the part of either the Evaluator or the Educator, but shall be rescheduled within 24 hours if possible. Teachers who question the validity of an observation report are entitled to another observation by a different evaluator chosen by the Superintendent. Such request must be made, in writing, within five (5) school days after the teacher’s receipt of the final observation report.

Announced Observations. All non-PTS Educators in their first year in the school, PTS educators on Improvement Plans, and other Educators at the discretion of the Evaluator announced observations shall have at least one announced observation(s) be conducted according to the following: • : i. The Evaluator and Educator shall select the date and time of the lesson or activity to be observed and discuss with the Educator any specific goal(s) for the observation. The observation shall be at least thirty minutes in durationthe length of the average class period. • Within 5 school days of At the elementary level, evaluators are encouraged to remain through transition to the next lesson. ii. Prior to the scheduled observation, the Evaluator and Educator will shall meet for a pre- observation conference. • The Educator shall provide inform the Evaluator a draft as to the content of the lesson, student conference, IEP plan or activity. iii. If the actual plan is different, the Educator will provide the Evaluator with a copy prior to the observation. • The Educator will be notified as soon as possible if the Evaluator will not be able to attend the scheduled observation. The observation will be rescheduled with the Educator as soon as reasonably practical. iv. • Within 5 five (5) school days of the observation, the Evaluator and Educator shall meet for a post-observation conference. This time frame may be extended due to unavailability on the part of either the Evaluator or the Educator, but shall be rescheduled and held within 48 hours if at all possible. v. The Evaluator shall provide the Educator with written feedback within 5 ten (10) school days of the post-observation post conference. For any standard where the Educator’s practice was found to be unsatisfactory or needs improvement, the feedback must: o ○ Describe the basis for the Evaluator’s judgment. o ○ Describe actions the Educator should take to improve his/her performance. o ○ Identify support and/or resources the Educator may use in his/her improvement. o ○ State that the Educator is responsible for addressing the need for improvement. vi. • Within 5 The Educator may request that an additional meeting be held to discuss the written feedback within ten (10) school days of receipt of that feedback or may opt to just sign and return the observation. The educator’s signature on the observation indicates receipt only and does not indicate agreement with the contents of the observation. vii. The Educator may request and shall be provided with an additional observation and/or an additional observer when s/he feels his/her professional practice has been misrepresented in the written feedback, the Evaluator and Educator shall meet for a post- observation conference. This timeframe may be extended due to unavailability on the part of either the Evaluator or the Educator, but shall be rescheduled within 24 hours if possible. Teachers who question the validity of an observation report are entitled to another observation by a different evaluator chosen by the Superintendent. Such request must be made, in writing, within five (5) school days after the teacher’s receipt of the final observation reportfeedback provided.

Announced Observations. i) All non-PTS Educators, Educators in their teaching under a new license for the first year in the school, PTS educators on Improvement Plansonly, and other PTS Educators at the discretion of the Evaluator on Directed Growth or Improvement Plans shall have at least one announced observation(sAnnounced Observation of a full class period or lesson (or its equivalent for non- teaching Educators). (a) conducted according to the following: • The Evaluator shall select the date and time of the lesson or activity to be observed observed, which must be at least two full school days in advance of the observation, and discuss with the Educator any specific goal(s) for the observation. The observation shall be at least thirty minutes in duration. • . (b) Within 5 school days of the scheduled observation, observation the Evaluator and Educator will shall meet for a pre- pre-observation conference. • The (1) At the request of the Evaluator, the Educator shall provide the Evaluator a draft of the lesson, student conference, IEP plan or activity. If the actual plan is different, the Educator will provide the Evaluator with a copy activity prior to the observation. • . (2) The Educator will be notified as soon as possible if the Evaluator will not be able to attend the scheduled observation. The observation will be rescheduled with the Educator as soon as reasonably practical. (c) The Educator will be provided with at least brief written feedback from the Evaluator within 5 school days of the observation. • The written feedback shall include any topics the Evaluator will be raising in the subsequent feedback conversation. At the request of the Educator, the post-observation conversation can happen prior to written feedback being received. (d) Within 5 school days of the observation, the Evaluator and Educator shall meet for a post-observation conversation. This timeframe may be extended due to unavailability on the part of either the Evaluator or the Educator during the 5 days after the observation. All attempts will be made to schedule the post- observation in a timely manner. (e) Each Evaluator will articulate in writing how they will offer times that they are available for follow-up conversations with Educators. This plan will be given to all Educators they will be evaluating at the beginning of the year. Following the receipt of draft written feedback on an observation, Educators will contact the Evaluator for a 15 – 20 minute time slot to discuss the observation. Evaluators will ensure that there are sufficient time slots available before, during, and after school for these follow up conversations. Educators and Evaluators will work together to set up a mutually convenient time to meet. (f) The Evaluator shall provide the Educator with final written feedback within 5 school days of the post-observation conference. conversation. (g) For any standard where the Educator’s practice was found to be unsatisfactory or needs improvement, the feedback must: o : (1) Describe the basis for the Evaluator’s judgment. o . (2) Describe actions the Educator should take to improve his/her performance. o . (3) Identify support and/or resources the Educator may use in his/her improvement. o . (4) State that the expectation for what the Educator is responsible for addressing the need for improvement. • Within 5 school days of receipt of the written feedback, the Evaluator and Educator shall meet for a post- observation conference. This timeframe may be extended due must do to unavailability on the part of either the Evaluator or the Educator, but shall be rescheduled within 24 hours if possible. Teachers who question the validity of an observation report are entitled to another observation by a different evaluator chosen by the Superintendent. Such request must be made, achieve proficiency in writing, within five (5) school days after the teacher’s receipt of the final observation reportthis area.

Announced Observations. All non-PTS Educators in their first year in 1. The Evaluator and Educator shall confer to discuss possible dates and times for the schoolannounced observation, PTS educators on Improvement Plans, and other Educators at after which the discretion of the Evaluator shall have at least one announced observation(s) conducted according to the following: • The Evaluator shall select the date and time of the lesson or activity to be observed and discuss with the Educator any specific goal(s) for the observation. 2. The An announced observation shall must be at least thirty minutes in durationa full class observation. • Should extenuating circumstances prevent the Evaluator from remaining for the entire full class observation, the Educator is entitled to an additional class observation by the Evaluator upon the request of the Educator. 3. Feedback for announced observations is provided through formal pre-observation and post-observation conferences. Within 5 five (5) school days of the scheduled observation, observation the Evaluator and Educator will shall meet for a pre- pre-observation conference. • The purpose of this conference is to obtain background information in advance of a particular Announced Observation or to receive information about a particular classroom activity that he or she will observe, including the goals of the lesson. This conference may also be used by the conferees to collaboratively clarify, refine and/or elaborate these activities and the goals they are meant to achieve. - The Educator shall provide the Evaluator a draft of the lesson, student conference, IEP plan or activity. If the actual plan is different, the Educator will provide the Evaluator with a copy prior to the observation. • - The Educator will be notified as soon as possible if the Evaluator will not be able to attend the scheduled observation. The observation will be rescheduled with the Educator as soon as reasonably practical. 4. • Within 5 10 school days of the observation, the Evaluator and Educator shall provide the Educator with written feedback within 5 school days of the meet face- to-face for a post-observation conference. For any standard where the Educator’s practice was found to be unsatisfactory or needs improvement, the feedback must: o Describe the basis for the Evaluator’s judgment. o Describe actions the Educator should take to improve his/her performance. o Identify support and/or resources the Educator may use in his/her improvement. o State that the Educator is responsible for addressing the need for improvement. • Within 5 school days of receipt of the written feedback, the Evaluator and Educator shall meet for a post- observation conference. This timeframe time frame may be extended due to unavailability on the part of either the Evaluator or the Educator, but shall be rescheduled within 24 hours if possible. Teachers who question During the validity post-observation conference, the Educator and Evaluator discuss such items as the goals and outcomes of an observation report are entitled to another observation by a different evaluator chosen by the Superintendentlesson and discuss what the Evaluator observed. 5. Such request must be made, in writing, The Evaluator shall provide the Educator with written feedback within five ten (510) school days after the teacher’s receipt of the final post-observation reportconference. For any standard where the Educator’s practice was found to be Unsatisfactory or Needs Improvement, the feedback must: - Describe the basis for the Evaluator’s judgment. - Describe actions the Educator should take to improve his or her performance. - Identify support and/or resources the Educator may use in his or her improvement. - State that the Educator is responsible for addressing the need for improvement. Any observations resulting in one or more standards judged to be Unsatisfactory or Needs Improvement for the first time must be followed by at least one full class observation within 30 school days.

Announced Observations. All non-PTS Educators in their first year in the school, PTS educators on Improvement Plans, and other Educators at the discretion of the Evaluator shall have at least one announced observation(s) conducted according to the following: • The Evaluator Educator shall select the date and time of the lesson or activity to be observed and discuss with the Educator Evaluator any specific goal(s) for the observation. The observation shall be at least thirty minutes in duration. • Within 5 school days of the scheduled observation, the Evaluator and Educator will shall meet for a pre- observation conference. • The Educator shall provide the Evaluator with a draft summary of the lesson, student conference, IEP plan lesson or activity. If the actual plan is different, the Educator will provide the Evaluator with a copy activity to be observed prior to the observation. • The Educator will be notified as soon as possible if the Evaluator will not be able to attend the scheduled observation. The observation will be rescheduled with the Educator as soon as reasonably practicalreasonable. • Within 5 five school days of the observation, the Evaluator shall provide the Educator with written feedback within 5 school days of the post-observation conference. For any standard where the Educator’s practice was found to be unsatisfactory or needs improvement, the feedback must: o Describe the basis for the Evaluator’s judgment. o Describe actions the Educator should take to improve his/her performance. o Identify support and/or resources the Educator may use in his/her improvement. o State that the Educator is responsible for addressing the need for improvement. • Within 5 school days of receipt of the written feedback, the Evaluator and Educator shall meet for a post- post-observation conference. This timeframe may be extended due to unavailability on the part of either the Evaluator or the Educator, but shall be rescheduled within 24 hours if possible. Teachers who question The Evaluator shall provide the validity Educator with written feedback within five school days of the post- observation conference. For any standard where the Educator's practice was found to be unsatisfactory or needs improvement, the feedback must: o Describe the basis for the Evaluator's judgment. o Describe actions the Educator should take to improve performance. o Identify support and/or resources the Educator may use in improvement. o State that the Educator is responsible for addressing the need for improvement. The Formative Evaluation report provides written feedback and ratings to the Educator about his/her progress towards attaining the goals set forth in the Educator Plan, performance on each performance standard and overall, or both. The Educator shall provide to the Evaluator evidence of family/community engagement, professional culture, and progress on attaining professional practice and student learning goals. The Educator may also provide to the evaluator additional evidence of the educator 's performance against the four Performance Standards. The evidence will be provided no later than April 12. The Evaluator shall complete the Formative Evaluation report and provide a copy to the Educator by February 1st Once the Educator and Evaluator have reviewed the document and discussed, if necessary, the Evaluator will sign the report and the Educator shall sign the Formative Evaluation report upon receipt of the report. The signature indicates that the Educator received the Formative Evaluation report in a timely fashion. The signature does not indicate agreement or disagreement with content and ratings. Upon the request of either the Evaluator or the Educator, the Evaluator and the Educator will meet either before or after completion of the Formative Evaluation Report. The Educator may reply in writing to the Formative Evaluation report within ten school days of receiving the report. A copy of the signed Formative Evaluation report shall be filed in the Educator’s personnel file. The evaluation cycle concludes with a summative evaluation report. The Supervising Evaluator determines the initial rating on each standard and an observation report are entitled to another observation by a different evaluator chosen by overall rating based on the SuperintendentEvaluator 's professional judgment, an examination of evidence against the Performance Standards and evidence of the work toward attainment of the Educator Plan goals. Such request The professional judgment of the Primary Evaluator, in consultation with the supervising evaluator, shall determine the final, overall summative rating that the Educator receives. The summative evaluation rating must be madebased on evidence from multiple categories. MCAS Growth scores shall not be the basis for a summative evaluation rating. The Educator shall provide to the Evaluator evidence of family/community engagement, professional culture, and progress on attaining professional practice and student learning goals. The educator may also provide to the evaluator additional evidence of the educator 's performance against the four Performance Standards. The evidence will be provided no later than April 12th. The Summative Evaluation report should recognize areas of strength as well as identify recommendations for professional growth. The Evaluator shall deliver a copy of the Summative Evaluation report to the Educator no later than The Evaluator and Educator shall sign the final Summative Evaluation report by June 1. The Educator’s signature does not indicate agreement or disagreement with its content. The Educator shall have the right to respond in writing, within five (5) 10 school days after to the teacher’s receipt summative evaluation which shall become part of the final observation Summative Evaluation report. The Primary Evaluator shall meet with the Educator rated Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory to discuss the summative evaluation. The meeting shall occur by June 1st. A copy of the signed final Summative Evaluation report shall be filed in the Educator 's personnel file.

Announced Observations. All non-non PTS Educators in their first year in the school, on Developing Educator Plans and PTS educators on Directed or Improvement Plans, and other Educators at the discretion of the Evaluator Plans shall have at least one announced observation(s) observation conducted according to the following: • : 1. The Evaluator shall select the date and time of the lesson or activity to be observed and discuss with the Educator any specific goal(s) for the observation. The observation shall be at least thirty (30) minutes in duration. 2. • Within 5 school days of the scheduled observation, the Evaluator and Educator will shall meet for a pre- pre-observation conference. • In lieu of a meeting, the Educator may inform the Evaluator in writing of the nature of the lesson, the student population served, and any other information that will assist the Evaluator to assess the performance. 3. The Educator shall provide the Evaluator a draft of the lesson, student conference, IEP plan or activity. If the actual plan is different, the Educator will provide the Evaluator with a copy prior to the observation. 4. • The Educator will be notified as soon as possible if the Evaluator will not be able to attend the scheduled observation. The observation will be rescheduled with the Educator as soon as reasonably practical. 5. • Within 5 school days of the observation, the The Evaluator shall provide the Educator with written feedback within 5 school days of the post-observation conferenceobservation. For any standard where the Educator’s practice was found to be unsatisfactory or needs improvement, the feedback must: o Describe the basis for the Evaluator’s judgment. o Describe actions the Educator should take to improve his/her performance. o Identify support and/or resources the Educator may use in his/her improvement. o State that the Educator is responsible for addressing the need for improvement. 6. • Within 5 school days of the receipt of the written feedback, the Evaluator and Educator shall meet for a post- post-observation conference. This timeframe may be extended due to unavailability on the part of either the Evaluator or the Educator, but shall be rescheduled within 24 hours if possible. Teachers who question the validity of an observation report are entitled to another observation by a different evaluator chosen by the Superintendent. Such request must be made, in writing, within five (5) school days after the teacher’s receipt of the final observation report.

Announced Observations. i) All nonNon-PTS Educators in their first year in the school, PTS educators on Improvement Plans, and other Educators at the discretion of the Evaluator shall have at least one announced observation(sobservations in accordance with section of this document. All PTS Educators shall have observations in accordance with section 10 of this document. (a) conducted according to the following: • The Evaluator and Educator together shall select the date and time of the lesson or activity to be observed and discuss with the Educator any specific goal(s) for the observation. The observation shall be at least thirty minutes in duration. • . (b) Within 5 school days of the scheduled observationobservation the Evaluator shall schedule a pre-observation conference with the educator. In the conference, the Educator shall inform the Evaluator in writing of the nature of the lesson, the student population served, and Educator any other information that will meet for a pre- observation conference. • assist the Evaluator to assess performance. i) The Educator shall provide the Evaluator a draft of the lesson, student conference, IEP plan or activity. If the actual plan is different, the Educator will provide the Evaluator with a copy prior to the observation. • . ii) The Educator will be notified as soon as possible by the Evaluator if the Evaluator will not be able to attend the scheduled observation. The observation will be rescheduled by the Evaluator with the Educator as soon as reasonably practical. iii) The Evaluator will be notified as soon as possible by the Educator if the Educator will not be able to attend the scheduled observation. • The observation will be rescheduled by Educator with the Evaluator as soon as reasonably practical. (c) Within 5 school days of the observation, the Evaluator and Educator shall meet for a post-observation conference. This timeframe may be extended due to unavailability on the part of either the Evaluator or the Educator, but shall be rescheduled within 24 hours if possible. (d) The Evaluator shall provide the Educator with written feedback within 5 school days of the post-observation conference. For any standard where the Educator’s practice was found to be unsatisfactory or needs improvement, the feedback must: o : i) Describe the basis for the Evaluator’s judgment. o . ii) Describe actions the Educator should take to improve his/her performance. o . iii) Identify support and/or resources the District will provide and the Educator may use in his/her improvement. o . iv) State that the Educator is responsible for addressing the need for improvement. • Within 5 school days of receipt of the written feedback, the Evaluator and Educator shall meet for a post- observation conference. This timeframe may be extended due to unavailability on the part of either the Evaluator or the Educator, but shall be rescheduled within 24 hours if possible. Teachers who question the validity of an observation report are entitled to another observation by a different evaluator chosen by the Superintendent. Such request must be made, in writing, within five (5) school days after the teacher’s receipt of the final observation report.

Announced Observations. All non-PTS Educators in their first year in the school, PTS educators on Improvement Plans, and other Educators at the discretion of the Evaluator shall have at least one announced observation(s) conducted according to the following: •  The Evaluator shall select the date and time of the lesson or activity to be observed and discuss with the Educator any specific goal(s) for the observation. The observation shall be at least thirty minutes in duration. •  Within 5 school days of the scheduled observation, the Evaluator and Educator will meet for a pre- observation conference. •  The Educator shall provide the Evaluator a draft of the lesson, student conference, IEP plan or activity. If the actual plan is different, the Educator will provide the Evaluator with a copy prior to the observation. •  The Educator will be notified as soon as possible if the Evaluator will not be able to attend the scheduled observation. The observation will be rescheduled with the Educator as soon as reasonably practical. •  Within 5 school days of the observation, the Evaluator shall provide the Educator with written feedback within 5 school days of the post-observation conference. For any standard where the Educator’s Educator‘s practice was found to be unsatisfactory or needs improvement, the feedback must: o Describe the basis for the Evaluator’s Evaluator‘s judgment. o Describe actions the Educator should take to improve his/her performance. o Identify support and/or resources the Educator may use in his/her improvement. o State that the Educator is responsible for addressing the need for improvement. •  Within 5 school days of receipt of the written feedback, the Evaluator and Educator shall meet for a post- observation conference. This timeframe may be extended due to unavailability on the part of either the Evaluator or the Educator, but shall be rescheduled within 24 hours if possible. Teachers who question the validity of an observation report are entitled to another observation by a different evaluator chosen by the Superintendent. Such request must be made, in writing, within five (5) school days after the teacher’s teacher‘s receipt of the final observation report.

Announced Observations. i) All non-PTS Educators Nurses in their first year three years in the school, PTS educators Nurses on Improvement Plans, Plans and other Educators Nurses at the discretion of the Evaluator evaluator shall have at least one announced observation(s) conducted according to the following: • Announced Observation. 1. The Evaluator shall select the date and time of for the lesson or activity to be observed observation and discuss with the Educator Nurse any specific goal(s) for the observation. 2. The observation shall be at least thirty minutes in duration. • Within 5 school days of the scheduled observation, the Evaluator and Educator will Nurse shall meet for a pre- pre-observation conferenceconference which may be by telephone for nurses most recently rated proficient or exemplary. • The Educator shall provide Nurse will inform the Evaluator a draft of the lesson, student conference, IEP plan or activity. If the actual plan is different, the Educator any information that will provide assist the Evaluator with a copy prior to the observationassess performance. • The Educator Nurse will be notified as soon as possible if the Evaluator will not be able to attend the scheduled observation. The observation will be rescheduled with the Educator Nurse as soon as reasonably practical. 3. • Within 5 school days Nurses will complete a reflection form in advance of their post observation conference as a way to prepare for the observation, conference with the evaluator. The Nurse will keep the reflection form to use with her/his self assessments in the future. The reflection form may be maintained electronically. 4. The Evaluator shall provide the Educator Nurse with written feedback electronic feedback, with notice by e-mail, within 5 school days of the post-observation conference. For any standard where the EducatorNurse’s practice praeecdstice was found to be unsatisfactory or needs improvement, the feedback must: o : a. Describe the basis for the Evaluator’s judgment. o b. Describe actions the Educator should Nurse must take to improve his/her performance. o . c. Identify support and/or resources the Educator Nurse may use in his/her improvement. o . d. State that the Educator Nurse is responsible for addressing the need for improvement. ii) No other observations may take place until the day after the feedback has been provided. iii) An observation which may result in disciplinary action shall be brought to the immediate attention of the Nurse and the Evaluator will schedule a post observation conference within five school days where both the Nurse, the evaluator and an AEA representative can be present. • The Nurse shall be given a written document that summarizes the issue, the action(s) to be taken to correct it, and a time frame for completion of such actions. Within 5 school days of receipt of the written feedbackobservation, the Evaluator and Educator Nurse shall meet for a post- post-observation conference. This timeframe may be extended due to unavailability on the part of either the Evaluator or the EducatorNurse, but shall be rescheduled within 24 hours if possible. Teachers who question the validity of an observation report are entitled to another observation by a different evaluator chosen by the Superintendent. Such request must be made, in writing, within five (5) school days after the teacher’s receipt of the final observation report.

Announced Observations. All non-non PTS Educators in their first year in the schoolyear, Educators working under a different area of licensure and PTS educators Educators on Directed or Improvement Plans, and other Educators at the discretion of the Evaluator Plans shall have at least one (1) announced observation(s) conducted according to the following: • : i. The Evaluator shall select the date and time of the lesson or activity to be observed and discuss with the Educator any specific goal(s) for the observation. The observation shall be at least thirty (30) minutes in duration. ii. • Within 5 five (5) school days of the scheduled observation, the Evaluator and Educator will shall meet for a pre- pre-observation conference. • In lieu of a meeting, the Educator may inform the Evaluator in writing of the nature of the lesson, the student population served, and any other information that will assist the Evaluator to assess the performance. iii. The Educator shall provide the Evaluator a draft of the lesson, student conference, IEP plan or activity. If the actual plan is different, the Educator will provide the Evaluator with a copy prior to the observation. iv. • The Educator will be notified as soon as possible if the Evaluator will not be able to attend the scheduled observation. The observation will be rescheduled with the Educator as soon as reasonably practical. • Within 5 school days of the observation, the . v. The Evaluator shall provide the Educator with written feedback within 5 five (5) school days of the post-observation conferenceobservation. For any standard where the Educator’s practice was found to be unsatisfactory or needs improvement, the feedback must: o Describe the basis for the Evaluator’s judgment. o Describe actions the Educator should take to improve his/her performance. o Identify support and/or resources the Educator may use in his/her improvement. o State that the Educator is responsible for addressing the need for improvement. vi. • Within 5 five (5) school days of the receipt of the written feedback, the Evaluator and Educator shall meet for a post- post-observation conference. This timeframe may be extended due to unavailability on the part of either the Evaluator or the Educator, but shall be rescheduled within 24 hours if possible. Teachers who question the validity of an observation report are entitled to another observation by a different evaluator chosen by the Superintendent. Such request must be made, in writing, within five (5) school days after the teacher’s receipt of the final observation report.twenty four

Announced Observations. i. All non-PTS Educators in their first year in the school, PTS educators Educators on Improvement Plans, Plans and other Educators educators at the discretion of the Evaluator evaluator or at the request of the teacher, shall have at least one announced observation(s) conducted according to the following: • Announced Observation. a. The Evaluator and Educator shall select the a mutually agreed upon date and time of the lesson or activity to be observed and discuss with the Educator any specific goal(s) for the observation. The observation shall be at least thirty minutes in duration. • . b. Within 5 school days of the scheduled observation, upon request of either the Evaluator or Educator, the Evaluator and Educator will shall meet for a pre- observation conference. • In lieu of a meeting, the Educator may inform the Evaluator in writing of the nature of the lesson, the student population served, and any other information that will assist the Evaluator to assess performance. 1st The Educator shall provide the Evaluator a draft of the lesson, student conference, IEP plan or activity. If the actual plan is different, the Educator will provide the Evaluator with a copy prior to the observation. • 2nd The Educator will be notified as soon as possible if the Evaluator will not be able to attend the scheduled observation. The observation will be rescheduled with the Educator as soon as reasonably practical. • . c. Within 5 school days of the observation, the Evaluator and Educator shall meet for a post-observation conference. This timeframe may be extended due to unavailability on the part of either the Evaluator or the Educator, but shall be rescheduled within 24 hours if possible. d. The Evaluator shall provide the Educator with written feedback within 5 school days of the post-observation conference. For any standard where the Educator’s practice was found to be unsatisfactory or needs improvement, the feedback must: o 1st Describe the basis for the Evaluator’s judgment. o 2nd Describe actions the Educator should take to improve his/her performance. o 3rd Identify support and/or resources the Educator may use in his/her improvement. o 4th State that the Educator is responsible for addressing the need for improvement. • Within 5 school days of receipt of the written feedback, the Evaluator and Educator shall meet for a post- observation conference. This timeframe may be extended due to unavailability on the part of either the Evaluator or the Educator, but shall be rescheduled within 24 hours if possible. Teachers who question the validity of an observation report are entitled to another observation by a different evaluator chosen by the Superintendent. Such request must be made, in writing, within five (5) school days after the teacher’s receipt of the final observation report.

Announced Observations. All non-PTS Educators in their first year in the school, PTS educators on Improvement Plans, and other Educators at the discretion of the Evaluator shall have at least one announced observation(s(a) conducted according to the following: • The Evaluator shall select the date and time of the lesson or activity to be observed and discuss in person or electronically with the Educator any specific goal(s) for the observation. The observation shall be at least thirty minutes in duration. • . (b) Within 5 school days of the scheduled observation, upon request of either the Evaluator or Educator, the Evaluator and Educator will shall meet for a pre- pre-observation conference. • In lieu of a meeting, the Educator may inform the Evaluator in writing of the nature of the lesson, the student population served, and any other information that will assist the Evaluator to assess performance. (1) The Educator shall provide the Evaluator a draft of the lesson, student conference, IEP plan or activity. If the actual plan is different, the Educator will provide the Evaluator with a copy prior to the observation. • . (2) The Educator will be notified as soon as possible if the Evaluator will not be able to attend the scheduled observation. The observation will be rescheduled with the Educator as soon as reasonably practical. • . (c) Within 5 school days of the observation, the Evaluator shall provide the Educator with written feedback within 5 school days of the post-observation conference. For any standard where the Educator’s practice was found to be unsatisfactory or needs improvement, the feedback must: o Describe the basis for the Evaluator’s judgment. o Describe actions the Educator should take to improve his/her performance. o Identify support and/or resources the Educator may use in his/her improvement. o State that the Educator is responsible for addressing the need for improvement. • Within 5 school days of receipt of the written feedback, the Evaluator and Educator shall meet for a post- post-observation conference. This timeframe may be extended due to unavailability on the part of either the Evaluator or the Educator, but shall be rescheduled within 24 hours if possible. Teachers who question . (d) The Evaluator shall provide the validity of an observation report are entitled to another observation by a different evaluator chosen by the Superintendent. Such request must be made, in writing, Educator with written feedback within five (5) 10 school days after the teacher’s receipt of the final post-observation reportconference. For any standard where the Educator’s practice was found to be unsatisfactory or needs improvement, the feedback must: (1) Describe the basis/evidence for the Evaluator’s judgment. (2) Describe actions the Educator should take to improve his/her performance. (3) Identify support and/or resources the Educator may use in his/her improvement. (4) State that the Educator is responsible for addressing the need for improvement.

Announced Observations. All non-non PTS Educators in their first year in the schoolyear, Educators working under a different area of licensure and PTS educators Educators on Directed or Improvement Plans, and other Educators at the discretion of the Evaluator Plans shall have at least one (1) announced observation(s) conducted according to the following: • : i. The Evaluator shall select the date and time of the lesson or activity to be observed and discuss with the Educator any specific goal(s) for the observation. The observation shall be at least thirty (30) minutes in duration. ii. • Within 5 five (5) school days of the scheduled observation, the Evaluator and Educator will shall meet for a pre- pre-observation conference. • In lieu of a meeting, the Educator may inform the Evaluator in writing of the nature of the lesson, the student population served, and any other information that will assist the Evaluator to assess the performance. iii. The Educator shall provide the Evaluator a draft of the lesson, student conference, IEP plan or activity. If the actual plan is different, the Educator will provide the Evaluator with a copy prior to the observation. iv. • The Educator will be notified as soon as possible if the Evaluator will not be able to attend the scheduled observation. The observation will be rescheduled with the Educator as soon as reasonably practical. • Within 5 school days of the observation, the . v. The Evaluator shall provide the Educator with written feedback within 5 five (5) school days of the post-observation conferenceobservation. For any standard where the Educator’s practice was found to be unsatisfactory or needs improvement, the feedback must: o Describe the basis for the Evaluator’s judgment. o Describe actions the Educator should take to improve his/her performance. o Identify support and/or resources the Educator may use in his/her improvement. o State that the Educator is responsible for addressing the need for improvement. vi. • Within 5 five (5) school days of the receipt of the written feedback, the Evaluator and Educator shall meet for a post- post-observation conference. This timeframe may be extended due to unavailability on the part of either the Evaluator or the Educator, but shall be rescheduled within 24 twenty four (24) hours if possible. Teachers who question the validity of an observation report are entitled to another observation by a different evaluator chosen by the Superintendent. Such request must be made, in writing, within five (5) school days after the teacher’s receipt of the final observation report.

Announced Observations. All non-PTS Educators in their first year in the school, PTS educators on Improvement Plans, and other Educators at the discretion of the Evaluator shall have at least one announced observation(s) conducted according to the following: • The Evaluator shall select the date and time of the lesson or activity to be observed and discuss with the Educator any specific goal(s) for the observation. The observation shall be at least thirty minutes in duration. • Within 5 school days of the scheduled observation, the Evaluator and Educator will shall meet for a pre- observation conference. • The Educator shall provide the Evaluator with a draft of the lesson, student conference, IEP plan or activity. If the actual plan is different, the Educator will provide the Evaluator with a copy prior to the observation. • The Educator will be notified as soon as possible if the Evaluator will not be able to attend the scheduled observation. The observation will be rescheduled with the Educator as soon as reasonably practical. • Within 5 five school days of the observation, the Evaluator and Educator shall meet for a post-observation conference. This timeframe may be extended due to unavailability on the part of either the Evaluator or the Educator, but shall be rescheduled within 24 hours if possible. The Evaluator shall provide the Educator with written feedback within 5 ten school days of the post-post- observation conference. For any standard where the Educator’s 's practice was found to be unsatisfactory or needs improvement, the feedback must: o Describe the basis for the Evaluator’s 's judgment. o Describe actions the Educator should take to improve his/her performance. o Identify support and/or resources the Educator may use in his/her improvement. o State that the Educator is responsible for addressing the need for improvement. • Within 5 o Decision on the Educator 's status at the conclusion of the Improvement Plan. Educator, Rating and Plan # of Observations (announced/unannounced) Goals Dates Pre-PTS, 1 year of practice Developing Educator Plan Min. 2/Min. 4 Address induction and mentoring goals May consider goals for grade-level, subject-area, department teams, or other groups of educators who share responsibility for students learning and results Evaluation is annually Goal Setting meeting- by October 1 (or within 4- weeks of Educator’s first day of employment if after Sept 15) Educator Plan Approval- by Oct 15 One announced observation by Nov 15 Second announced observation by April 15 Evidence by January 10 and April 12 Formative to Educator by Feb 1 Formative signed by Evaluator by Feb 15 Summative to Educator by May 15 Summative signed by Evaluator by June 1 Plans with timelines of less than one year will be established in the Educator Plan Pre-PTS, 2-3 years of practice Developing Educator Plan Min. 1/Min. 4 May address shared grade level or subject area team goals unless Evaluator indicates induction and mentoring goals Evaluation is annually Goal-setting meeting with Evaluator- at end of previous cycle or October 1 Educator Plan Approval- by Oct 15 One announced observation by Nov 15 May consider goals for grade-level, subject-area, department teams, or other groups of educators who share responsibility for students learning and results Evidence by January 10 and April 12 Formative by Feb 1 Formative signed by Evaluator by Feb 15 Summative to Educator by May 15 Summative signed by Evaluator by June 1 PTS -/1 May be team goals Goal-setting meeting with Evaluator- at end of previous cycle or October 1 Proficient or Exemplary Educator Plan Approval- by Oct 15 Self-Directed Growth Plan May be professional practice goals for sharing practice with colleagues or developing leadership skills Evidence due- April 12 Observations completed- by May 15 Formative (Year 1 of 2) due to Educator by May 22 Formative (year 1 of 2) signed by Evaluator by June 10 Summative (year 2 of 2) to Educator by May 15 Summative (year 2 of 2) signed by Evaluator by June 1 Summative Evaluation Meeting- by June 10 at request of Evaluator or Educator PTS Needs Improvement Directed Growth Plan Min. 1/Min.2 Address specific standards and indicators identified for improvement At least annually by June 1 Goal-setting meeting with Evaluator- at end of previous cycle or October 1 Educator Plan Approval- by Oct 15 Plan complete by Nov 1 May address shared grade level or subject area team goals 1st Observation- by Nov 15 Evidence due- April 12 Observations completed- by May 15 Formative Evaluation- by Feb. 1 Summative complete at end of period determined by Plan, no later than June 1 PTS Unsatisfactory Improvement Plan- no fewer than 75 days, not more than one school days year determined by Evaluator Min. 1/Min. 4 Address specific standards and indicators identified for improvement May address shared grade level or subject area team goals Goal-setting meeting with Evaluator- at end of previous cycle or October 1 Educator Plan Approval- by Oct 15 Plan complete by Nov 1 1st Observation- by Nov 15 Formative- mid-cycle Summative- end of determined time period Timeline for each component detailed in plan PTS Unsatisfactory Improvement Plan- 6 months or fewer Min. 1/2 Address specific standards and indicators identified for improvement Goal-setting meeting with Evaluator- at end of previous cycle or October 1 Educator Plan Approval- by Oct 15 Plan complete by Nov 1 1st Observation- by Nov 15 No fewer than 75 days, not more than one school year May address shared grade level or subject area team goals Formative- mid-cycle Summative- end of determined time period Timeline for each component detailed in plan ALL Educators- Evaluator meets with educator when overall summative evaluation indicates Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory ALL Educators- September- ½ day training for goals and evaluation process I wish to notify you that I am considering placing you in Intensive Assistance because of the following: Prior to making a final determination I wish to meet with you on at . You are encouraged to have WEA representation to this meeting. Teacher’s Signature* Principal/Director’s Signature Date Date * Note: Signature does not signify agreement with contents, but only signifies receipt of a copy of the written feedback, form. Teacher’s Name Date This form is to be completed by the Evaluator evaluator following the determination meeting with the teacher and Educator shall meet for a post- observation conferencethe WEA representative (if applicable). This timeframe may be extended due to unavailability on the part of either the Evaluator or the EducatorCheck one: Teacher’s Signature * Principal/Evaluator’s Signature Date Date * Note: Signature does not signify agreement with contents, but shall be rescheduled within 24 hours if possible. Teachers who question the validity of an observation report are entitled to another observation by a different evaluator chosen by the Superintendent. Such request must be made, in writing, within five (5) school days after the teacher’s only signifies receipt of a copy of the final observation reportform. Team Members: Teacher: Signature: Principal/Director: Signature: *Peer assistant(s): Signature: Other evaluator/observer(s): Signature: Date: Standard Area: The problem: Performance Goals: Strategies, activities, and timetable: Support structures: Data collection method and sources: Evidence for progress: Recommendation: Teacher’s Signature * Principal/Director’s Signature Date Date * Note: Signature does not signify agreement with contents, but only signifies receipt of a copy of the form.

Announced Observations. All non-PTS Educators in their first year in the school, PTS educators on Improvement Plans, and other Educators at the discretion of the Evaluator shall have at least one announced observation(s) conducted according to the following: • The Evaluator Educator shall select the date and time of the lesson or activity to be observed and discuss with the Educator Evaluator any specific goal(s) for the observation. The observation shall be at least thirty minutes in duration. • Within 5 five school days of the scheduled observation, the Evaluator and Educator will shall meet for a pre- observation conference. • The Educator shall provide the Evaluator with a draft summary of the lesson, student conference, IEP plan lesson or activity. If the actual plan is different, the Educator will provide the Evaluator with a copy activity to be observed prior to the announced observation. • The Educator will be notified as soon as possible if the Evaluator will not be able to attend the scheduled observation. The observation will be rescheduled with the Educator as soon as reasonably practicalis reasonable. • Within 5 five school days of the observation, the Evaluator shall provide the Educator with written feedback within 5 school days of the post-observation conference. For any standard where the Educator’s practice was found to be unsatisfactory or needs improvement, the feedback must: o Describe the basis for the Evaluator’s judgment. o Describe actions the Educator should take to improve his/her performance. o Identify support and/or resources the Educator may use in his/her improvement. o State that the Educator is responsible for addressing the need for improvement. • Within 5 school days of receipt of the written feedback, the Evaluator and Educator shall meet for a post- post-observation conference. This timeframe may be extended due to unavailability on the part of either the Evaluator or the Educator, but shall be rescheduled within 24 hours if possible. Teachers who question The Evaluator shall provide the validity Educator with written feedback within five school days of the post- observation conference. For any standard where the Educator's practice was found to be unsatisfactory or needs improvement, the feedback must: o Describe the basis for the Evaluator's judgment. o Describe actions the Educator should take to improve performance. o Identify support and/or resources the Educator may use in improvement. o State that the Educator is responsible for addressing the need for improvement. Educators on a Developing Educator Growth Plan receive a Formative Evaluation report at the half- way point of each school-year cycle. The Formative Evaluation report provides written feedback and ratings to the Educator about his/her progress towards attaining the goals set forth in the Educator Plan, performance on each performance standard and overall, or both. The Educator shall provide to the Evaluator evidence of family/community engagement, professional culture, and progress on attaining professional practice and student learning goals. The Educator may also provide to the evaluator additional evidence of the educator 's performance against the four Performance Standards. The evidence will be provided no later than January 10th. The Evaluator shall complete the Formative Evaluation report and provide a copy to the Educator by February 1st. Once the Educator and Evaluator have reviewed the document and discussed, if necessary, the Evaluator will sign the report and the Educator shall sign the Formative Evaluation report upon receipt of the report. The signature indicates that the Educator received the Formative Evaluation report in a timely fashion. The signature does not indicate agreement or disagreement with content and ratings. Upon the request of either the Evaluator or the Educator, the Evaluator and the Educator will meet either before or after completion of the Formative Evaluation Report. The Educator may reply in writing to the Formative Evaluation report within ten school days of receiving the report. A copy of the signed Formative Evaluation report shall be filed in the Educator’s personnel file. The evaluation cycle concludes with a summative evaluation report. The Supervising Evaluator determines the initial rating on each standard and an observation report are entitled to another observation by a different evaluator chosen by overall rating based on the SuperintendentEvaluator's professional judgment, an examination of evidence against the Performance Standards and evidence of the work toward attainment of the Educator Plan goals. Such request The professional judgment of the Primary Evaluator, in consultation with the supervising evaluator, shall determine the final, overall summative rating that the Educator receives. The summative evaluation rating must be madebased on evidence from multiple categories. MCAS Growth scores shall not be the basis for a summative evaluation rating. To be rated proficient overall, the Educator shall, at a minimum, have been rated proficient on the Standard I, Curriculum, Planning and Assessment, and the Standard 2, Teaching All Students. The Educator shall provide to the Evaluator evidence of family/community engagement, professional culture, and progress on attaining professional practice and student learning goals. The Educator may also provide to the evaluator additional evidence of the educator 's performance against the four Performance Standards. The evidence will be provided no later than April 12th. The Summative Evaluation report should recognize areas of strength as well as identify recommendations for professional growth. The Evaluator shall deliver a copy of the Summative Evaluation report to the Educator no later than The Evaluator and Educator shall sign the final Summative Evaluation report by June 1st. The Educator’s signature does not indicate agreement or disagreement with its content. The Educator shall have the right to respond in writing, within five (5) 15 school days after to the teacher’s receipt summative evaluation which shall become part of the final observation Summative Evaluation report. The Primary Evaluator shall meet with the Educator rated Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory to discuss the summative evaluation. The meeting shall occur by June 1st. An Evaluator will meet with the Educator rated Proficient or Exemplary to discuss the summative evaluation, if either the Educator or the Evaluator requests such a meeting. The meeting shall occur by June 10th. Upon confirmation of professional status, the Educator and the Supervising Evaluator may develop the Self-Directed Growth Plan. A copy of the signed final Summative Evaluation report shall be filed in the Educator 's personnel file.

Announced Observations. All non-PTS Educators in their first year in the school, PTS educators on Improvement Plans, and other Educators at the discretion of the Evaluator announced observations shall have at least one announced observation(s) be conducted according to the following: • : i. The Evaluator and Educator shall select the date and time of the lesson or activity to be observed and discuss with the Educator any specific goal(s) for the observation. The observation shall be at least thirty minutes in durationthe length of the average class period. • Within 5 school days of At the elementary level, evaluators are encouraged to remain through transition to the next lesson. ii. Prior to the scheduled observation, the Evaluator and Educator will shall meet for a pre- pre observation conference. • The Educator shall provide inform the Evaluator a draft as to the content of the lesson, student conference, IEP plan or activity. iii. If the actual plan is different, the Educator will provide the Evaluator with a copy prior to the observation. • The Educator will be notified as soon as possible if the Evaluator will not be able to attend the scheduled observation. The observation will be rescheduled with the Educator as soon as reasonably practical. iv. • Within 5 five (5) school days of the observation, the Evaluator and Educator shall meet for a post-observation conference. This time frame may be extended due to unavailability on the part of either the Evaluator or the Educator, but shall be rescheduled and held within forty-eight (48) hours if at all possible. v. The Evaluator shall provide the Educator with written feedback within 5 ten (10) school days of the post-observation post conference. For any standard where the Educator’s practice was found to be unsatisfactory or needs improvement, the feedback must: o ○ Describe the basis for the Evaluator’s judgment. o ○ Describe actions the Educator should take to improve his/her their performance. o ○ Identify support and/or resources the Educator may use in his/her their improvement. o ○ State that the Educator is responsible for addressing the need for improvement. vi. • Within 5 The Educator may request that an additional meeting be held to discuss the written feedback within ten (10) school days of receipt of that feedback or may opt to just sign and return the observation. The educator’s signature on the observation indicates receipt only and does not indicate agreement with the contents of the observation. vii. The Educator may request and shall be provided with an additional observation, and/or an additional observer, when they feel that their professional practice has been misrepresented in the written feedback, the Evaluator and Educator shall meet for a post- observation conference. This timeframe may be extended due to unavailability on the part of either the Evaluator or the Educator, but shall be rescheduled within 24 hours if possible. Teachers who question the validity of an observation report are entitled to another observation by a different evaluator chosen by the Superintendent. Such request must be made, in writing, within five (5) school days after the teacher’s receipt of the final observation reportfeedback provided.

Announced Observations. i. All non-PTS Educators in their first year in a program/school at the schoolConsortium, PTS educators Experienced Educators on Improvement Plans, Plans and other Educators at the discretion of the Evaluator shall have at least one announced observation(s) conducted according to the following: • Announced Observation. ii. The Evaluator shall select the date and time of the lesson or activity to be observed and discuss with the Educator any specific goal(s) for the observation. iii. The observation shall be at least thirty minutes in duration. • Within 5 school days of the scheduled observation, upon request of either the Evaluator or Educator, the Evaluator and Educator will shall meet for a pre- pre-observation conference. • In lieu of a meeting, the Educator may inform the Evaluator in writing of the nature of the lesson, the student population served, and any other information that will assist the Evaluator to assess performance. iv. The Educator shall provide the Evaluator a draft of the lesson, student conference, IEP plan or activity. If the actual plan is different, the Educator will provide the Evaluator with a copy prior to the observation. • . v. The Educator will be notified as soon as possible if the Evaluator will not be able to attend the scheduled observation. The observation will be rescheduled with the Educator as soon as reasonably practical. vi. • Within 5 school days of the observation, the Evaluator and Educator shall meet for a post-observation conference. This timeframe may be extended due to unavailability on the part of either the Evaluator or the Educator, but shall be rescheduled within 24 hours if possible. vii. The Evaluator shall provide the Educator with written feedback within 5 school days of the post-observation conference. For any standard where the Educator’s practice was found to be unsatisfactory Unsatisfactory or needs improvementNeeds Improvement, the feedback must: o : (a) Describe the basis for the Evaluator’s judgment. o . (b) Describe actions the Educator should take to improve his/her performance. o . (c) Identify support and/or resources the Educator may use in his/her improvement. o . (d) State that the Educator is responsible for addressing the need for improvement. • Within 5 school days of receipt of the written feedback, the Evaluator and Educator shall meet for a post- observation conference. This timeframe may be extended due to unavailability on the part of either the Evaluator or the Educator, but shall be rescheduled within 24 hours if possible. Teachers who question the validity of an observation report are entitled to another observation by a different evaluator chosen by the Superintendent. Such request must be made, in writing, within five (5) school days after the teacher’s receipt of the final observation report.

Announced Observations. i) All non-PTS Educators Nurses in their first year three years in the school, PTS educators Nurses on Improvement Plans, Plans and other Educators Nurses at the discretion of the Evaluator evaluator shall have at least one announced observation(s) conducted according to the following: • Announced Observation. 1. The Evaluator shall select the date and time of for the lesson or activity to be observed observation and discuss with the Educator Nurse any specific goal(s) for the observation. 2. The observation shall be at least thirty minutes in duration. • Within 5 school days of the scheduled observation, the Evaluator and Educator will Nurse shall meet for a pre- pre-observation conferenceconference which may be by telephone for nurses most recently rated proficient or exemplary. • The Educator shall provide Nurse will inform the Evaluator a draft of the lesson, student conference, IEP plan or activity. If the actual plan is different, the Educator any information that will provide assist the Evaluator with a copy prior to the observationassess performance. • The Educator Nurse will be notified as soon as possible if the Evaluator will not be able to attend the scheduled observation. The observation will be rescheduled with the Educator Nurse as soon as reasonably practical. 3. • Within 5 school days Nurses will complete a reflection form in advance of their post observation conference as a way to prepare for the observation, conference with the evaluator. The Nurse will keep the reflection form to use with her/his self assessments in the future. The reflection form may be maintained electronically. 4. The Evaluator shall provide the Educator Nurse with written feedback electronic feedback, with notice by e-mail, within 5 school days of the post-observation conference. For any standard where the EducatorNurse’s practice was found to be unsatisfactory or needs improvement, the feedback must: o : a. Describe the basis for the Evaluator’s judgment. o . b. Describe actions the Educator should Nurse must take to improve his/her performance. o . c. Identify support and/or resources the Educator Nurse may use in his/her improvement. o . d. State that the Educator Nurse is responsible for addressing the need for improvement. ii) No other observations may take place until the day after the feedback has been provided. iii) An observation which may result in disciplinary action shall be brought to the immediate attention of the Nurse and the Evaluator will schedule a post observation conference within five school days where both the Nurse, the evaluator and an AEA representative can be present. • The Nurse shall be given a written document that summarizes the issue, the action(s) to be taken to correct it, and a time frame for completion of such actions. Within 5 school days of receipt of the written feedbackobservation, the Evaluator and Educator Nurse shall meet for a post- post-observation conference. This timeframe may be extended due to unavailability on the part of either the Evaluator or the EducatorNurse, but shall be rescheduled within 24 hours if possible. Teachers who question the validity of an observation report are entitled to another observation by a different evaluator chosen by the Superintendent. Such request must be made, in writing, within five (5) school days after the teacher’s receipt of the final observation report.

Announced Observations. All non-non PTS Educators in their first year in the school, on Developing Educator Plans and PTS educators on Directed or Improvement Plans, and other Educators at the discretion of the Evaluator Plans shall have at least one two (2) announced observation(s) conducted according to the following: • : i. The Evaluator shall select the date and time of the lesson or activity to be observed and discuss with the Educator any specific goal(s) for the observation. The observation shall be at least thirty minutes in duration. ii. • Within 5 five (5) school days of the scheduled observation, the Evaluator and Educator will shall meet for a pre- pre-observation conference. iii. • The Educator shall provide the Evaluator a draft of the lesson, student conference, IEP plan or activity. If the actual plan is different, the Educator will provide the Evaluator with a copy prior to the observation. iv. • The Educator will be notified as soon as possible if the Evaluator will not be able to attend the scheduled observation. The observation will be rescheduled with the Educator as soon as reasonably practical. • Within 5 school days of the observation, the . v. The Evaluator shall provide the Educator with written feedback within 5 five school days of the post-observation conferenceobservation. For any standard where the Educator’s 's practice was found to be unsatisfactory or needs improvement, the feedback must: o • Describe the basis for the Evaluator’s 's judgment. o • Describe actions the Educator should take to improve his/her performance. o • Identify support and/or resources the Educator may use in his/her improvement. o • State that the Educator is responsible for addressing the need for improvement. vi. • Within 5 five (5) school days of the receipt of the written feedback, the Evaluator and Educator shall meet for a post- post­ observation conference. This timeframe may be extended due to unavailability on the part of either the Evaluator or the Educator, but shall be rescheduled within 24 hours if possible. Teachers who question . D. Walkthroughs, Learning Walks, Instructional Rounds and other like procedures by another name (herein called "walkthroughs ") are intended to gauge the validity of an observation report are entitled to another observation by overall climate, culture and instruction within a different evaluator chosen by the Superintendent. Such request must be madeschool, in writingprogram or department, within and entail walking into multiple classrooms, usually for less than five (5) school days after minutes each. Observations from walkthroughs summarize the teacher’s receipt aggregate climate, culture, and instruction rather than commenting on individual teachers, and are used to talk about observed patterns and trends across classrooms. Walkthroughs are not observations for the sake of the final observation reportthis evaluation system. However, Educators will expect to receive verbal feedback regarding any issues or concerns observed.