Common use of Evaluating Practice Using Evidence Provided by Artifacts Clause in Contracts

Evaluating Practice Using Evidence Provided by Artifacts. Professional practice evaluations also require the consideration of evidence that cannot be collected through classroom observation. Components that are not observable are supported by the collection of artifacts. Artifacts are documents, materials, processes, strategies, and other information that demonstrate performance relative to a standard of professional teaching practice. To ensure expectations are established and artifact collection is focused, evaluators and teachers will discuss artifacts which support the evaluation. In many cases, artifacts stem from a teacher’s day-to-day work and teachers do not need to create documentation specifically to support the evaluation process. Refer to Appendix I –

Evaluating Practice Using Evidence Provided by Artifacts. Professional practice evaluations also require the consideration of evidence that cannot be collected through classroom observation. Components that are not observable are supported by the collection of artifacts. Artifacts are documents, materials, processes, strategies, and other information that demonstrate performance relative to a standard of professional teaching practice. To ensure expectations are established and artifact collection is focused, evaluators and teachers will discuss artifacts which support the evaluation. In many cases, artifacts stem from a teacher’s day-to-day work and teachers do not need to create documentation specifically to support the evaluation process. Refer to Appendix I –F – Examples of Artifacts Aligned to Domains of Professional Practice.