Effective Highly Effective. The evidence indicates that the teacher did not or infrequently planned instruction that aligns with students’ developmental levels and learning needs. The evidence indicates that the teacher planned instruction that partially aligns with students’ developmental levels and learning needs. The evidence indicates that the teacher planned instruction that aligns with students’ developmental levels and learning needs. The evidence indicates that the teacher consistently and effectively planned instruction that closely aligns with students’ learning needs and developmental levels. The evidence indicates that the teacher relied on a single teaching approach and resource. The evidence indicates that the teacher incorporated some teaching approaches and resources. The evidence indicates that the teacher regularly used a variety of teaching approaches and resources. The evidence indicates that the teacher consistently and effectively used a variety of appropriate teaching approaches and resources. The evidence indicates that the teacher did not or infrequently provided adaptation of plans and instruction, and the adaptation that was provided was often not appropriate to the students’ learning needs. The evidence indicates that the teacher provided some adaptation of plans and instruction that met some of the student’s learning needs. The evidence indicates that the teacher adapted plans and instruction, when appropriate, to meet all students’ learning needs. The evidence indicates that the teacher consistently and effectively adapted plans and instruction, when appropriate, to meet all students’ learning needs. Comments : Sources of Evidence for Planning Instruction Based on the Learning and Developmental Levels of All Students What You Want to Demonstrate Possible Evidence Performance Considerations Planning and alignment of instruction Teacher lesson plans Lesson and unit plans reflect consistent alignment with the students’ learning needs and illustrate how the teacher takes into consideration the developmental levels of all students. Using a variety of teaching approaches and resources Teacher lesson and/or unit plans Student work samples Learning style inventories Observations (by peers or evaluators Lesson plans and student work consistently reflect a variety of approaches to help students learn. Observations or artifacts of classroom activities over a period of time provide evidence of the variety. Adapting instruction to meet student needs Teacher reflectio...
Effective Highly Effective. The evidence indicates that the teacher did not or infrequently planned activities that connect with district, state, and/or national standards to meet the needs of students. The evidence indicates that the teacher planned activities that partially connect with district, state and/or national standards to meet the needs of students. The evidence indicates that the teacher regularly planned rigorous and challenging activities using objectives that align with district, state and/or national standards to meet the needs of all students. The evidence indicates that the teacher consistently and effectively planned rigorous and challenging activities using objectives that align with district, state and/or national standards to meet the needs of all students. Comments: Sources of Evidence for Using Methods and Techniques that are Effective in Meeting Student Needs What You Want to Demonstrate Possible Evidence Performance Considerations Planned rigorous activities Formative and summative assessments Observations (by peers and evaluators) Evidence from student work consistently shows that lessons are planned using challenging and appropriate activities. Student work samples showing the rigor of the assignments Teacher and student reflections Used objectives that align with standards Lesson plans noting relevant standards Assessment data Assessment data consistently shows students meeting district, state, and national standards. Met needs of all students Student need inventory Individual assessment data including portfolios Evidence from portfolios collected over a period of time reflects student understanding of content appropriate for their individual needs.
