Common use of Classroom Visits Clause in Contracts

Classroom Visits. Credentialed evaluators shall conduct an evaluation of each teacher. Classroom visits for the purpose of evaluation will not be made on the day before Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Spring Break, or the day after a teacher’s absence due to unplanned illness, unplanned personal leave, or an emergency situation. Prior to the first observation of a teacher in his/her first year of employment with the District, an individual pre- observation conference is required. Such conference shall afford to explain the evaluation process and expectations. A teacher receiving an effectiveness rating of “Accomplished” on the teacher’s most recent evaluation will have one (1) formal evaluation every three (3) years which includes a minimum of two (2) observations and periodic walkthroughs once every three (3) years as long as the teacher’s student academic growth measure for the most recent school year for which data is available is average or higher. A teacher receiving a “skilled” rating on the teachers most recent evaluation will have one (1) formal evaluation every two (2) years which includes a minimum of two (2) observations and periodic walkthroughs once every two (2) years as long as the teacher’s student academic growth measure for the most recent school year for which data is available is average or higher. The observations will be neutral and non-participating. The purpose is to record objectively what goes on in the classroom particularly in relation to teacher identified needs and goals. Teachers with approved leaves of absence for fifty percent (50%) or more of the school year, or teachers whose notice of retirement is board approved by December 1 will not be evaluated.

Classroom Visits. Credentialed evaluators shall conduct an evaluation of each teacher. Classroom visits for the purpose of evaluation will not be made on the day before Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Spring Break, or the day after a teacher’s absence due to unplanned illness, unplanned personal leave, or an emergency situation. Prior to the first observation of a teacher in his/her first year of employment with the District, an individual pre- observation conference is required. Such conference shall afford to explain the evaluation process and expectations. A teacher receiving an effectiveness rating of “Accomplished” on the teacher’s most recent evaluation will have one (1) formal evaluation every three (3) years which includes a minimum of two (2) observations and periodic walkthroughs once every three (3) years as long as the teacher’s student academic growth measure for the most recent school year for which data is available is average or higher. A teacher receiving a “skilled” rating on the teachers most recent evaluation will have one (1) formal evaluation every two (2) years which includes a minimum of two (2) observations and periodic walkthroughs once every two (2) years as long as the teacher’s student academic growth measure for the most recent school year for which data is available is average or higher. The observations will be neutral and non-participating. The purpose is to record objectively what goes on in the classroom particularly in relation to teacher identified needs and goals. Teachers with approved leaves of absence for fifty percent (50%) or more of the school year, or teachers whose notice of retirement is board approved by December 1 will not be evaluatedbeevaluated.

Classroom Visits. Credentialed evaluators shall conduct an evaluation of each teacher. Classroom visits for the purpose of evaluation will not be made on the day before Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Spring Break, or the day after a teacher’s absence due to unplanned illness, unplanned personal leave, or an emergency situation. Prior to the first observation of a teacher in his/her first year of employment with the District, an individual pre- observation conference is required. Such conference shall afford to explain the evaluation process and expectations. A teacher receiving an effectiveness rating of “Accomplished” on the teacher’s most recent evaluation will have one (1) formal evaluation every three two (32) years which includes a minimum of two (2) observations and periodic walkthroughs once every three two (32) years as long as the teacher’s student academic growth measure for the most recent school year for which data is available is average or higher. A teacher receiving a “skilled” rating on the teachers most recent evaluation will have one (1) formal evaluation every two (2) years which includes a minimum of two (2) observations and periodic walkthroughs once every two (2) years as long as the teacher’s student academic growth measure for the most recent school year for which data is available is average or higher. The observations will be neutral and non-participating. The purpose is to record objectively what goes on in the classroom particularly in relation to teacher identified needs and goals. Teachers with approved leaves of absence for fifty percent (50%) or more of the school year, or teachers whose notice of retirement is board approved by December 1 will not be evaluated.