Evaluation of Teaching. 1. The purpose of evaluation is to assess teacher competence and reinforce quality education. 2. A teacher should normally be reported on during the year of the initial appointment to the District, once every five years thereafter, or upon request of the teacher, Superintendent or Administrator. 3. All reports on the work of a teacher shall be formal written reports. 4. At least thirty (30) days prior to commencing observations, the evaluator shall meet with the teacher and invite agreement on the purpose and the time span of the evaluation and the criteria and standards to be applied. At least five (5) days prior to commencing observations, the evaluator will discuss the schedule of observations with the teacher. (The criteria shall be those stated in Local Appendix A.) 5. The evaluation of a teacher shall not be based on aspects of the learning situation over which the teacher does not have both responsibility and control. 6. Each report shall normally be based on not less than three (3) or more than six (6) personal observations which reflect the teacher's assignment. The process shall normally not exceed two (2) months. The report shall be filed by May 31 of that year unless the teacher agrees on a later date. 7. Involvement or non-involvement in extra-curricular activities and participation in union activities or matters not directly related to the general work of a teacher are outside the scope of evaluating and reporting on the work of a teacher. 8. Periods chosen for observation should not be at inappropriate times such as those immediately preceding or following breaks for holiday periods, when the teacher is returning to work after a protracted absence, and/or when activities are occurring within the school which substantially disrupt the normal classroom or school program. The teacher shall have the opportunity to select at least two (2) of the observation times. 9. Following each observation, the evaluator shall normally discuss with the teacher their observations and impressions. Such observations and impressions shall, where practicable, be further provided to the teacher in the form of a written commentary within forty-eight (48) hours of the observation. 10. Each formal report by the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendents, and Administrator including principals, vice principals and directors of instruction shall be based on the most recent observations and assessments and not on those used in previous reports. In the case where a teacher has a reasonable apprehension of bias, the Superintendent may determine that the report is to be written by another appropriate evaluator. 11. Reports shall note the teacher's area of professional training, experience and current assignment and shall contain a statement of the writer's assessment of the overall teaching performance and the general work of the teacher. Reports shall reflect any discrepancy between the teacher's assignment, professional training and preference of teaching subjects and grades. 12. The content of a teaching report shall be specific and an objective description of teaching performance. Judgements shall be adequately substantiated. 13. The teacher shall be given a draft copy of a report at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to preparation of the final copy so that the teacher may have the opportunity to point out factual errors or omissions. The teacher shall have the opportunity of meeting with the evaluator in the company of a third person to propose changes to the draft. The evaluator shall make every effort to ensure accuracy and to reach agreement on the report with the teacher prior to filing the final report. 14. Any written report that identifies weaknesses shall include constructive suggestions for improvement. 15. In the event of a less than satisfactory report the teacher and evaluator shall jointly develop any necessary plan of action. The plan of action shall be completed before another report is initiated. 16. The CTA shall be notified of any less than satisfactory report unless the teacher in writing requests otherwise. 17. The teacher shall have the right to submit to the evaluator a written commentary on the report which shall be filed with all copies of the report.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Evaluation of Teaching. 1. The purpose of evaluation is to assess All reports on a teacher competence and reinforce quality educationshall be in writing.
2. A teacher should normally The procedures for evaluation shall be reported those agreed to by the parties and contained in the District #45 Evaluation Document. This document shall be updated on during an ongoing basis as the year of evaluation program for the initial appointment to the District, once every five years thereafter, or upon request of the teacher, Superintendent or Administratordistrict evolves.
3. All reports on the work The evaluation of a teacher shall may be formal written reportsinitiated:
a. by the Board or its designate pursuant to the District #45 Evaluation Document,
b. at the request of a teacher, District #45 Evaluation Document, or c. by the Board pursuant to Article C.22 of this Agreement.
4. At least thirty two (302) days prior to weeks before commencing observationsan evaluation process, the evaluator shall meet with the teacher and invite agreement on to discuss the purpose of evaluation, the approximate time span, and the time span schedule of the evaluation observations, and the criteria and standards to be applied. At least five (5) days prior to commencing observations, the evaluator will discuss the schedule of observations with the teacher. (The criteria shall be those stated in Local Appendix A.)used.
5. The evaluation of a teacher shall not be based on aspects of the learning situation over which the teacher does not have both responsibility and control.
6. Each report shall normally be based on not less no fewer than three (3) or more than observations. Up to six (6) personal observations which may be held and unannounced observations shall be on a ratio of 1 out of 3. In the unusual circumstance where an administrative officer shall require further information, the President of the Association and the teacher shall be notified that up to three (3) additional observations may be required.
6. Times chosen for the observations shall reflect the teacher's assignment. The process shall normally not exceed two (2) months. The report shall be filed by May 31 of that year unless , and the teacher agrees on a later date.
7. Involvement or non-involvement in extra-curricular activities and participation in union activities or matters not directly related to the general work of a teacher are outside the scope of evaluating and reporting on the work of a teacher.
8. Periods chosen for observation should not be at inappropriate times such as those immediately preceding or following breaks for holiday periods, when the teacher is returning to work after a protracted absence, and/or when activities are occurring within the school which substantially disrupt the normal classroom or school program. The teacher shall have the opportunity to select at least two (2) of the observation times. Observations shall not be made during the week prior to Christmas or Spring Break, nor during the month of June.
97. Following each observation, the evaluator shall normally convene a meeting to discuss his/her observations with the teacher their teacher. Within two (2) working days of the observation, such observations and impressions. Such observations and impressions shall, where practicable, shall further be further provided to the teacher in the form of a written commentary within forty-eight (48) hours anecdotal statement.
8. The content of a report shall be a specific description of the observationwork of a teacher and the situation in the teacher's class, based upon criteria contained in the Evaluation Document, and shall include constructive suggestions and advice for improvement where appropriate. Judgments shall be based on documented evidence.
9. The teacher's extra contributions may be listed but shall not be considered in the overall evaluation of the teacher's performance.
10. Each formal The report by shall reflect those aspects of the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendents, teaching and Administrator including principals, vice principals and directors of instruction shall learning situation which can reasonably be based on the most recent observations and assessments and not on those used in previous reports. In the case where a teacher has a reasonable apprehension of bias, the Superintendent may determine that the report is expected to be written by another appropriate evaluator.
11. Reports shall note within the teacher's area of professional training, experience responsibility and current assignment and shall contain a statement of the writer's assessment of the overall teaching performance and the general work of the teachercontrol. Reports shall reflect any Any discrepancy between the teacher's assignment, assignment and his/her professional training and preference of teaching subjects experience shall be noted and gradestaken into account when setting expectations pursuant to Article E.27.
12. The content of a teaching report shall be specific and an objective description of teaching performance. Judgements shall be adequately substantiated.
1311. The teacher shall be given a draft copy of a the report at least forty-eight (48) 48 hours prior to before the preparation of the final copy so that of the teacher may have the opportunity to point out factual errors or omissionsreport. The teacher shall have the opportunity of meeting with the evaluator in the company of a third person another member of the Association to discuss and, if deemed necessary by the teacher, to propose changes to the draft.
12. The evaluator teacher shall make every effort to ensure accuracy and to reach agreement on the report with the teacher prior to filing be given a copy of the final reportreport at the time of filing.
14. Any written report that identifies weaknesses shall include constructive suggestions for improvement.
15. In the event of a less than satisfactory report the teacher and evaluator shall jointly develop any necessary plan of action. The plan of action shall be completed before another report is initiated.
16. The CTA shall be notified of any less than satisfactory report unless the teacher in writing requests otherwise.
1713. The teacher shall have the right to submit to the evaluator a written commentary on the report which shall be filed along with all copies of the report.
14. If in the assessment, the teacher's performance is considered to be unsatisfactory, the administrative officer writing the report shall inform the Superintendent forthwith. The Superintendent shall then cause a second, independent report to be written by another evaluator. The second report shall be written within a period of thirty (30) teaching days of the filing of the original report.
15. A satisfactory report shall not be subject to grievance pursuant to Article A.6 (
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Samples: Provincial Collective Agreement, Provincial Collective Agreement, Provincial Collective Agreement
Evaluation of Teaching. 1. The purpose of evaluation is to assess All reports on a teacher competence and reinforce quality educationshall be in writing.
2. A teacher should normally The procedures for evaluation shall be reported those agreed to by the parties and contained in the District #45 Evaluation Document. This document shall be updated on during an ongoing basis as the year of evaluation program for the initial appointment to the District, once every five years thereafter, or upon request of the teacher, Superintendent or Administratordistrict evolves.
3. All reports on the work The evaluation of a teacher shall may be formal written reportsinitiated:
a. by the Board or its designate pursuant to the District #45 Evaluation Document,
b. at the request of a teacher, District #45 Evaluation Document, or c. by the Board pursuant to Article C.22 of this Agreement.
4. At least thirty two (302) days prior to weeks before commencing observationsan evaluation process, the evaluator shall meet with the teacher and invite agreement on to discuss the purpose of evaluation, the approximate time span, and the time span schedule of the evaluation observations, and the criteria and standards to be applied. At least five (5) days prior to commencing observations, the evaluator will discuss the schedule of observations with the teacher. (The criteria shall be those stated in Local Appendix A.)used.
5. The evaluation of a teacher shall not be based on aspects of the learning situation over which the teacher does not have both responsibility and control.
6. Each report shall normally be based on not less no fewer than three (3) or more than observations. Up to six (6) personal observations which may be held and unannounced observations shall be on a ratio of 1 out of 3. In the unusual circumstance where an administrative officer shall require further information, the President of the Association and the teacher shall be notified that up to three (3) additional observations may be required.
6. Times chosen for the observations shall reflect the teacher's assignment. The process shall normally not exceed two (2) months. The report shall be filed by May 31 of that year unless , and the teacher agrees on a later date.
7. Involvement or non-involvement in extra-curricular activities and participation in union activities or matters not directly related to the general work of a teacher are outside the scope of evaluating and reporting on the work of a teacher.
8. Periods chosen for observation should not be at inappropriate times such as those immediately preceding or following breaks for holiday periods, when the teacher is returning to work after a protracted absence, and/or when activities are occurring within the school which substantially disrupt the normal classroom or school program. The teacher shall have the opportunity to select at least two (2) of the observation times. Observations shall not be made during the week prior to Christmas or Spring Break, nor during the month of June.
97. Following each observation, the evaluator shall normally convene a meeting to discuss their observations with the teacher their teacher. Within two (2) working days of the observation, such observations and impressions. Such observations and impressions shall, where practicable, shall further be further provided to the teacher in the form of a written commentary within forty-eight (48) hours anecdotal statement.
8. The content of a report shall be a specific description of the observationwork of a teacher and the situation in the teacher's class, based upon criteria contained in the Evaluation Document, and shall include constructive suggestions and advice for improvement where appropriate. Judgments shall be based on documented evidence.
9. The teacher's extra contributions may be listed but shall not be considered in the overall evaluation of the teacher's performance.
10. Each formal The report by shall reflect those aspects of the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendents, teaching and Administrator including principals, vice principals and directors of instruction shall learning situation which can reasonably be based on the most recent observations and assessments and not on those used in previous reports. In the case where a teacher has a reasonable apprehension of bias, the Superintendent may determine that the report is expected to be written by another appropriate evaluator.
11. Reports shall note within the teacher's area of professional training, experience responsibility and current assignment and shall contain a statement of the writer's assessment of the overall teaching performance and the general work of the teachercontrol. Reports shall reflect any Any discrepancy between the teacher's assignment, assignment and their professional training and preference of teaching subjects experience shall be noted and gradestaken into account when setting expectations pursuant to Article E.27.
12. The content of a teaching report shall be specific and an objective description of teaching performance. Judgements shall be adequately substantiated.
1311. The teacher shall be given a draft copy of a the report at least forty-eight (48) 48 hours prior to before the preparation of the final copy so that of the teacher may have the opportunity to point out factual errors or omissionsreport. The teacher shall have the opportunity of meeting with the evaluator in the company of a third person another member of the Association to discuss and, if deemed necessary by the teacher, to propose changes to the draft.
12. The evaluator teacher shall make every effort to ensure accuracy and to reach agreement on the report with the teacher prior to filing be given a copy of the final reportreport at the time of filing.
14. Any written report that identifies weaknesses shall include constructive suggestions for improvement.
15. In the event of a less than satisfactory report the teacher and evaluator shall jointly develop any necessary plan of action. The plan of action shall be completed before another report is initiated.
16. The CTA shall be notified of any less than satisfactory report unless the teacher in writing requests otherwise.
1713. The teacher shall have the right to submit to the evaluator a written commentary on the report which shall be filed along with all copies of the report.
14. If in the assessment, the teacher's performance is considered to be unsatisfactory, the administrative officer writing the report shall inform the Superintendent forthwith. The Superintendent shall then cause a second, independent report to be written by another evaluator. The second report shall be written within a period of thirty (30) teaching days of the filing of the original report.
15. A satisfactory report shall not be subject to grievance pursuant to Article A.6 (
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Samples: Provincial Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Provincial Collective Agreement
Evaluation of Teaching. 1. The purpose of evaluation is to assess teacher competence provide an accurate and reinforce quality education.
2. A teacher should normally be reported on during the year objective measurement and record of the initial appointment to the District, once every five years thereafter, or upon request of the teacher, Superintendent or Administrator.
3performance. All evaluation reports on the work of a teacher shall be formal written reportsin writing and shall be pursuant to Article E.26 (Evaluation of Teaching) or Article E.27 (TTOC Evaluation).
42. At least thirty (30) days prior Prior to commencing observations, the evaluator shall meet with the teacher and invite agreement on review the purpose and the time span purposes of the evaluation and the criteria and standards to be applied.
3. At least five (5) days prior to commencing observations, All evaluation observations shall take place between September 1 and May 20 of the evaluator will discuss subsequent year.
4. Each written report on the schedule of observations with the teacher. (The criteria shall be those stated in Local Appendix A.)
5. The evaluation work of a teacher shall not be based drafted on aspects the basis of the learning situation over which the teacher does not have both responsibility and control.
6. Each report shall normally be based on a reasonable number of personal observations [not less than three (3) or nor more than six (6) personal observations )] which reflect the teacher's assignment. The process evaluator shall normally not exceed two (2) monthsfirst seek agreement with the teacher on the anticipated time span and the schedule of the evaluation. The report criteria employed shall be filed by May 31 those listed in Appendix 3. Application of that year unless the criteria shall take into consideration only aspects of the teaching situation over which the teacher agrees on a later datehas responsibility and control.
75. Involvement or non-involvement in extra-curricular activities and participation in union Union activities or matters not directly related to the general work of a teacher are outside shall not be commented upon by the scope of evaluating and reporting on the work of a teacherevaluator.
86. Periods chosen for observation should shall not be at abnormal or inappropriate times such as those immediately preceding or following breaks for holiday periods, when and the teacher is returning to work after a protracted absence, and/or when activities are occurring within the school which substantially disrupt the normal classroom or school program. The teacher shall have the opportunity to select at least two (2) of the observation times. No observations shall be made in the first twenty (20) teaching days after a change of assignment.
97. Following Prior to each observation there shall be a pre-conference during which mutual agreement shall be sought regarding the area of instruction to be observed. By mutual agreement between the teacher and the evaluator, the post-observation conference may be deemed to be the pre-observation conference for the following observation, should there be one. Within two (2) teaching days of each observation, the evaluator shall normally discuss with the teacher their his/her observations and impressions. Such observations and impressions shall, where practicable, shall further be further provided to the teacher in the form of accompanied by a written commentary within forty-eight (48) hours anecdotal statement of the observation.
108. Each formal report Reports shall be prepared only by the principal or the vice principal of the school to which that teacher is assigned, the Superintendent, the Assistant SuperintendentsSuperintendent or the Associate Superintendent, and Administrator including principalsHuman Resources. If a report is scheduled to be written by the vice principal, vice principals and directors of instruction the teacher may request that the principal write the report. Such request shall not be unreasonably denied. Reports shall be based prepared independently and without collaboration on the most recent observations and assessments and not on those used in previous reportscontent or results, except as allowed by School Act, Section 20(3).
9. In the case where a teacher has a reasonable apprehension of bias, the teacher may request a meeting with the Superintendent and a representative of the Union, to discuss the teacher's concerns. After considering the representations of the teacher and the Union representative (if applicable), the Superintendent may determine that the report is to be written by another appropriate evaluator. If this meeting does not resolve the matter, the teacher may choose to refer the matter to Article A.6 (Grievance Procedure) (step 3) for a determination as to whether there is a reasonable apprehension of bias.
10. Observations shall be made in the prime area(s) of the teacher's expertise.
11. Reports shall note the teacher's area of professional training, experience and current assignment and shall contain a statement of the writer's assessment of the overall teaching performance and the general work of the teacher. Reports shall reflect any discrepancy between the teacher's assignment, professional training and preference preferences of teaching subjects and grades.
12. The content of a teaching report shall be specific and an a specific, objective description of teaching performanceperformance based solely on the personal observation by the evaluator. Judgements Judgments shall be adequately substantiated.
13. In the event of a less than satisfactory report, the evaluator shall attempt to develop a mutually acceptable plan of assistance with the teacher. The plan of assistance shall be completed before another report is initiated. The member shall have the right to representation. A copy of the plan of assistance shall be filed with the Union.
14. The teacher shall be given a draft copy of a report at least forty-eight four (484) hours teaching days prior to preparation of the final copy so that the teacher may have the opportunity to point out factual errors or omissionscopy. The teacher He/she shall have the opportunity of meeting with the evaluator in the company of a third person representative to propose changes to the draft. The evaluator shall make every effort attempt to ensure accuracy and to reach establish agreement on the accuracy of the report with the teacher prior to filing the final report.
14. Any written report that identifies weaknesses shall include constructive suggestions for improvement.
15. In The teacher shall be given a copy of the event final report at the time of a less than satisfactory report filing, which shall be on or before May 31, or by April 30 if requested by the teacher and evaluator shall jointly develop any necessary plan of actionby February 28. The plan of action final report shall be completed before another report is initiatedfiled only in the teacher's personnel file at the Board office.
16. The CTA shall be notified of any less than satisfactory report unless the teacher in writing requests otherwise.
17. The teacher shall have the right to submit to the evaluator a written commentary on the report which shall be filed with all copies of the report.
17. Subject to Article C.22 (Procedures Where Dismissal Based On Performance) a report on a teacher shall not be written more than once every five (5) years, or upon the request of the teacher.
18. Where there exists substantial doubt of a teacher's competence, the Administrative Officer shall state the grounds in writing to the teacher and the Union before proceeding with an out-of-cycle evaluation. Note: See also Article C.3 Evaluation.
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Samples: Provincial Collective Agreement, Provincial Collective Agreement
Evaluation of Teaching. 1. The purpose of evaluation is to assess teacher competence and reinforce quality education.
2. A teacher should normally be reported on during the year of the initial appointment to the District, once every five years thereafter, or upon request of the teacher, Superintendent or Administrator.
3. All reports on the work of a teacher shall be formal written reports.
4. At least thirty (30) days prior to commencing observations, the evaluator shall meet with the teacher and invite agreement on the purpose and the time span of the evaluation and the criteria and standards to be applied. At least five (5) days prior to commencing observations, the evaluator will discuss the schedule of observations with the teacher. (The criteria shall be those stated in Local Appendix A.)
5. The evaluation of a teacher shall not be based on aspects of the learning situation over which the teacher does not have both responsibility and control.
6. Each report shall normally be based on not less than three (3) or more than six (6) personal observations which reflect the teacher's assignment. The process shall normally not exceed two (2) months. The report shall be filed by May 31 of that year unless the teacher agrees on a later date.
7. Involvement or non-involvement in extra-curricular activities and participation in union activities or matters not directly related to the general work of a teacher are outside the scope of evaluating and reporting on the work of a teacher.
8. Periods chosen for observation should not be at inappropriate times such as those immediately preceding or following breaks for holiday periods, when the teacher is returning to work after a protracted absence, and/or when activities are occurring within the school which substantially disrupt the normal classroom or school program. The teacher shall have the opportunity to select at least two (2) of the observation times.
9. Following each observation, the evaluator shall normally discuss with the teacher their his/her observations and impressions. Such observations and impressions shall, where practicable, be further provided to the teacher in the form of a written commentary within forty-eight (48) hours of the observation.
10. Each formal report by the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendents, and Administrator including principals, vice principals and directors of instruction shall be based on the most recent observations and assessments and not on those used in previous reports. In the case where a teacher has a reasonable apprehension of bias, the Superintendent may determine that the report is to be written by another appropriate evaluator.
11. Reports shall note the teacher's area of professional training, experience and current assignment and shall contain a statement of the writer's assessment of the overall teaching performance and the general work of the teacher. Reports shall reflect any discrepancy between the teacher's assignment, professional training and preference of teaching subjects and grades.
12. The content of a teaching report shall be specific and an objective description of teaching performance. Judgements Judgments shall be adequately substantiated.
13. The teacher shall be given a draft copy of a report at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to preparation of the final copy so that the teacher may have the opportunity to point out factual errors or omissions. The teacher shall have the opportunity of meeting with the evaluator in the company of a third person to propose changes to the draft. The evaluator shall make every effort to ensure accuracy and to reach agreement on the report with the teacher prior to filing the final report.
14. Any written report that identifies weaknesses shall include constructive suggestions for improvement.
15. In the event of a less than satisfactory report the teacher and evaluator shall jointly develop any necessary plan of action. The plan of action shall be completed before another report is initiated.
16. The CTA shall be notified of any less than satisfactory report unless the teacher in writing requests otherwise.
17. The teacher shall have the right to submit to the evaluator a written commentary on the report which shall be filed with all copies of the report.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Evaluation of Teaching. 1. The purpose of evaluation is to assess teacher competence provide an accurate and reinforce quality education.
2. A teacher should normally be reported on during the year objective measurement and record of the initial appointment to the District, once every five years thereafter, or upon request of the teacher, Superintendent or Administrator.
3performance. All evaluation reports on the work of a teacher shall be formal written reportsin writing and shall be pursuant to Article E.26 (Evaluation of Teaching) or Article E.27 (TTOC Evaluation).
42. At least thirty (30) days prior Prior to commencing observations, the evaluator shall meet with the teacher and invite agreement on review the purpose and the time span purposes of the evaluation and the criteria and standards to be applied.
3. At least five (5) days prior to commencing observations, All evaluation observations shall take place between September 1 and May 20 of the evaluator will discuss subsequent year.
4. Each written report on the schedule of observations with the teacher. (The criteria shall be those stated in Local Appendix A.)
5. The evaluation work of a teacher shall not be based drafted on aspects the basis of the learning situation over which the teacher does not have both responsibility and control.
6. Each report shall normally be based on a reasonable number of personal observations [not less than three (3) or nor more than six (6) personal observations )] which reflect the teacher's assignment. The process evaluator shall normally not exceed two (2) monthsfirst seek agreement with the teacher on the anticipated time span and the schedule of the evaluation. The report criteria employed shall be filed by May 31 those listed in Appendix 3. Application of that year unless the criteria shall take into consideration only aspects of the teaching situation over which the teacher agrees on a later datehas responsibility and control.
75. Involvement or non-involvement in extra-curricular activities and participation in union Union activities or matters not directly related to the general work of a teacher are outside shall not be commented upon by the scope of evaluating and reporting on the work of a teacherevaluator.
86. Periods chosen for observation should shall not be at abnormal or inappropriate times such as those immediately preceding or following breaks for holiday periods, when and the teacher is returning to work after a protracted absence, and/or when activities are occurring within the school which substantially disrupt the normal classroom or school program. The teacher shall have the opportunity to select at least two (2) of the observation times. No observations shall be made in the first twenty (20) teaching days after a change of assignment.
97. Following Prior to each observation there shall be a pre-conference during which mutual agreement shall be sought regarding the area of instruction to be observed. By mutual agreement between the teacher and the evaluator, the post-observation conference may be deemed to be the pre-observation conference for the following observation, should there be one. Within two (2) teaching days of each observation, the evaluator shall normally discuss with the teacher their observations and impressions. Such observations and impressions shall, where practicable, shall further be further provided to the teacher in the form of accompanied by a written commentary within forty-eight (48) hours anecdotal statement of the observation.
108. Each formal report Reports shall be prepared only by the principal or the vice principal of the school to which that teacher is assigned, the Superintendent, the Assistant SuperintendentsSuperintendent or the Associate Superintendent, and Administrator including principalsHuman Resources. If a report is scheduled to be written by the vice principal, vice principals and directors of instruction the teacher may request that the principal write the report. Such request shall not be unreasonably denied. Reports shall be based prepared independently and without collaboration on the most recent observations and assessments and not on those used in previous reportscontent or results, except as allowed by School Act, Section 20(3).
9. In the case where a teacher has a reasonable apprehension of bias, the teacher may request a meeting with the Superintendent and a representative of the Union, to discuss the teacher's concerns. After considering the representations of the teacher and the Union representative (if applicable), the Superintendent may determine that the report is to be written by another appropriate evaluator. If this meeting does not resolve the matter, the teacher may choose to refer the matter to Article A.6 (Grievance Procedure) (step 3) for a determination as to whether there is a reasonable apprehension of bias.
10. Observations shall be made in the prime area(s) of the teacher's expertise.
11. Reports shall note the teacher's area of professional training, experience and current assignment and shall contain a statement of the writer's assessment of the overall teaching performance and the general work of the teacher. Reports shall reflect any discrepancy between the teacher's assignment, professional training and preference preferences of teaching subjects and grades.
12. The content of a teaching report shall be specific and an a specific, objective description of teaching performanceperformance based solely on the personal observation by the evaluator. Judgements Judgments shall be adequately substantiated.
13. In the event of a less than satisfactory report, the evaluator shall attempt to develop a mutually acceptable plan of assistance with the teacher. The plan of assistance shall be completed before another report is initiated. The member shall have the right to representation. A copy of the plan of assistance shall be filed with the Union.
14. The teacher shall be given a draft copy of a report at least forty-eight four (484) hours teaching days prior to preparation of the final copy so that the teacher may have the opportunity to point out factual errors or omissionscopy. The teacher They shall have the opportunity of meeting with the evaluator in the company of a third person representative to propose changes to the draft. The evaluator shall make every effort attempt to ensure accuracy and to reach establish agreement on the accuracy of the report with the teacher prior to filing the final report.
14. Any written report that identifies weaknesses shall include constructive suggestions for improvement.
15. In The teacher shall be given a copy of the event final report at the time of a less than satisfactory report filing, which shall be on or before May 31, or by April 30 if requested by the teacher and evaluator shall jointly develop any necessary plan of actionby February 28. The plan of action final report shall be completed before another report is initiatedfiled only in the teacher's personnel file at the Board office.
16. The CTA shall be notified of any less than satisfactory report unless the teacher in writing requests otherwise.
17. The teacher shall have the right to submit to the evaluator a written commentary on the report which shall be filed with all copies of the report.
17. Subject to Article C.22 (Procedures Where Dismissal Based On Performance) a report on a teacher shall not be written more than once every five (5) years, or upon the request of the teacher.
18. Where there exists substantial doubt of a teacher's competence, the Administrative Officer shall state the grounds in writing to the teacher and the Union before proceeding with an out-of-cycle evaluation. Note: See also Article C.3 Evaluation.
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Samples: Provincial Collective Agreement, Provincial Collective Agreement
Evaluation of Teaching. 1. The purpose of evaluation is to assess teacher competence and reinforce quality education.
2. A teacher should normally be reported on during the year of the initial appointment to the District, once every five years thereafter, or upon request of the teacher, Superintendent or AdministratorAdministrative Officer.
3. All reports on the work of a teacher shall be formal written reports.
4. At least thirty (30) days prior to commencing observations, the evaluator shall meet with the teacher and invite agreement on the purpose and the time span of the evaluation and the criteria and standards to be applied. At least five (5) days prior to commencing observations, the evaluator will discuss the schedule of observations with the teacher. (The criteria shall be those stated in Local Appendix A.)
5. The evaluation of a teacher shall not be based on aspects of the learning situation over which the teacher does not have both responsibility and control.
6. Each report shall normally be based on not less than three (3) or more than six (6) personal observations which reflect the teacher's assignment. The process shall normally not exceed two (2) months. The report shall be filed by May 31 of that year unless the teacher agrees on a later date.
7. Involvement or non-involvement in extra-curricular activities and participation in union activities or matters not directly related to the general work of a teacher are outside the scope of evaluating and reporting on the work of a teacher.
8. Periods chosen for observation should not be at inappropriate times such as those immediately preceding or following breaks for holiday periods, when the teacher is returning to work after a protracted absence, and/or when activities are occurring within the school which substantially disrupt the normal classroom or school program. The teacher shall have the opportunity to select at least two (2) of the observation times.
9. Following each observation, the evaluator shall normally discuss with the teacher their his/her observations and impressions. Such observations and impressions shall, where practicable, be further provided to the teacher in the form of a written commentary within forty-eight (48) hours of the observation.
10. Each formal report by the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendents, and Administrator Administrative Officers including principals, vice principals and directors of instruction shall be based on the most recent observations and assessments and not on those used in previous reports. In the case where a teacher has a reasonable apprehension of bias, the Superintendent may determine that the report is to be written by another appropriate evaluator.
11. Reports shall note the teacher's area of professional training, experience and current assignment and shall contain a statement of the writer's assessment of the overall teaching performance and the general work of the teacher. Reports shall reflect any discrepancy between the teacher's assignment, professional training and preference of teaching subjects and grades.
12. The content of a teaching report shall be specific and an objective description of teaching performance. Judgements Judgments shall be adequately substantiated.
13. The teacher shall be given a draft copy of a report at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to preparation of the final copy so that the teacher may have the opportunity to point out factual errors or omissions. The teacher shall have the opportunity of meeting with the evaluator in the company of a third person to propose changes to the draft. The evaluator shall make every effort to ensure accuracy and to reach agreement on the report with the teacher prior to filing the final report.
14. Any written report that identifies weaknesses shall include constructive suggestions for improvement.
15. In the event of a less than satisfactory report the teacher and evaluator shall jointly develop any necessary plan of action. The plan of action shall be completed before another report is initiated.
16. The CTA shall be notified of any less than satisfactory report unless the teacher in writing requests otherwise.
17. The teacher shall have the right to submit to the evaluator a written commentary on the report which shall be filed with all copies of the report.
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Evaluation of Teaching. 1. The purpose of evaluation is to assess teacher competence and reinforce quality education.
2. A teacher should normally be reported on during the year of the initial appointment to the District, once every five years thereafter, or upon request of the teacher, Superintendent or Administrator.
3. All reports on the work of a teacher shall be formal in writing and no supplementary, oral or written reportsreport shall be made.
42. At least thirty (30) days prior to commencing observations, the evaluator shall meet with the teacher and invite agreement Each written report on the purpose and the time span of the evaluation and the criteria and standards to be applied. At least five (5) days prior to commencing observations, the evaluator will discuss the schedule of observations with the teacher. (The criteria shall be those stated in Local Appendix A.)
5. The evaluation work of a teacher shall not be based drafted on aspects the basis of the learning situation over which the teacher does not have both responsibility a reasonable number of informal observations and control.
6. Each report shall normally be based on not less than three (3) or not more than six (6) personal observations formal observations, which reflect the teacher's ’s assignment. The process evaluator shall normally not exceed two (2) monthsfirst seek agreement with the teacher on the purposes of the evaluation, the time span and schedule, and the criteria to be used.
3. The report criteria shall relate to those aspects of the teaching situation which can be filed by May 31 of that year unless reasonably expected to be the teacher agrees on a later dateteacher’s responsibility.
74. Involvement or non-involvement in Teaching reports will only include reference to extra-curricular activities and participation in union activities or matters not directly related to with the general work consent of a teacher are outside the scope of evaluating and reporting on the work of a teacher.
8. Periods chosen for observation should not be at inappropriate times such as those immediately preceding or following breaks for holiday periods, when the teacher is returning to work after a protracted absence, and/or when activities are occurring within the school which substantially disrupt the normal classroom or school program5. The teacher shall have the opportunity to select at least two (2) of half the formal observation times.
96. Following Prior to each observationformal classroom observation a pre-observation conference shall be held for the purpose of determining the objective of the lesson(s); what activities will be observed; and also for the evaluator to become aware of any special group or individual characteristics within the classroom.
7. Within one (1) working day of each observation or evaluatory visit, the evaluator shall normally discuss with the teacher their his/her observations and impressions. Such ; such observations and impressions shall, where practicable, shall further be further provided to for the teacher in the form of a written commentary within forty-eight (48) hours statement.
8. The evaluator shall provide the teacher with a copy of all notes taken during a formal observation. Such notes are to include descriptive data and a subjective commentary. These notes are to be given to the teacher on the day of the evaluator’s visit.
9. The comments of the evaluator shall be specific and shall be based on personal observation.
10. Each formal Where improvements are necessary, any written report by the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendents, and Administrator including principals, vice principals and directors of instruction shall be based on the most recent observations and assessments and not on those used in previous reports. In the case where a teacher has a reasonable apprehension of bias, the Superintendent may determine that the report is to be written by another appropriate evaluatorshall include constructive suggestions and advice.
11. Reports shall note the teacher's area of professional training, experience and current assignment and shall contain a statement of the writer's assessment of the overall teaching performance and the general work of the teacher. Reports shall reflect any discrepancy between the teacher's assignment, professional training and preference of teaching subjects and grades.
12. The content of a teaching report shall be specific and an a specific, objective description of teaching performance. Judgements Judgments shall be adequately substantiated.
12. Initial observation of teachers who are new to the district should occur within one (1) month after date of assuming duties.
13. The teacher shall be given Before issuing a draft of any written report on a teacher, the Officer shall review the document at a private meeting with the teacher. Within three (3) working days of this meeting, the Officer shall provide the teacher with a copy of a report at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to preparation of the final copy so that the teacher may have the opportunity to point out factual errors or omissions. The teacher shall have the opportunity of meeting with the evaluator in the company of a third person to propose changes to the draft. The evaluator shall make every effort to ensure accuracy and to reach agreement on the report with the teacher prior to filing the final report.
14. Any written There shall be opportunity for the teacher to countersign the final copy of the evaluation report at the time it is issued. This signature is solely an indication that identifies weaknesses shall include constructive suggestions for improvementthe teacher has received a copy of the report and does not imply acceptance of the contents.
15. In the event of a less than satisfactory report the teacher and evaluator shall jointly develop any necessary plan of action. The plan of action shall be completed before another report is initiated.
16. The CTA shall be notified of any less than satisfactory report unless the teacher in writing requests otherwise.
17. The teacher shall have the right to submit to the evaluator Officer a written commentary on the contents of the final report which shall be filed with all copies of the report.
16. When a less than satisfactory report is written, the second report shall be written by the Superintendent of Schools or his designate. This Officer shall not be the same as the Officer writing the initial report.
17. In the event of a less than satisfactory report, a professional plan of assistance, including a time line, shall be developed in consultation with the teacher and the evaluator or designate. At any meeting(s) referred to in this paragraph, the teacher shall have the right to be accompanied by a Union representative.
18. All teachers appointed to a temporary position, of at least two (2) months duration, shall receive a formal evaluative report written as outlined in this Article and such reports are to be issued prior to the conclusion of their employment.
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Evaluation of Teaching. 124.2.1 Evidence of a Member’s teaching performance shall be reviewed by the Head of the Unit following each appointment. The purpose assessment for each Member shall be based on:
(a) the University Surveys of evaluation is Student Assessment of Teaching (USAT);
(b) the Teaching Dossier (if provided by the Member);
(c) any materials that are relevant in assessment of teaching and that have been placed in the Official File;
(d) any relevant materials the Member may choose to assess teacher competence and reinforce quality educationsubmit.
2. A teacher should normally 24.2.2 Data and statistical measures derived from the University Surveys of Student Assessment of Teaching (USAT) which conform to the provisions of this Article, and which have been placed in the Member’s Official File shall be reported on during used in the year University’s assessment of a Member’s teaching performance.
(a) In using the USAT in evaluating Members’ teaching, Heads and Deans shall consider, any relevant factor, including but not limited to, whether the course is elective or required, introductory or advanced, whether it is being taught for the first time, whether new or alternative teaching approaches are being used, the facilities available given the requirements of the initial appointment course, the subject matter, and any issues related to Article 9.
(b) The USAT shall be administered through the Office of the University Registrar, and in such a way as to afford all the students in a given course or class a reasonable chance to respond. All questions shall conform to the District, once every five years thereafter, or upon request requirements of Article 9 and Article 13.
(c) The scheduling of the teacher, Superintendent or Administrator.
3. All reports on the work of a teacher USAT survey shall be formal written reports.
4. At least thirty (30) days prior to commencing observations, determined by the evaluator shall meet Sessional Adjunct responsible for the course in consultation with the teacher and invite agreement students on a date within the purpose and the time span of the evaluation and the criteria and standards to be applied. At least five (5) days prior to commencing observations, the evaluator will discuss the schedule of observations with the teacher. (The criteria shall be those stated in Local Appendix A.)
5. The evaluation of a teacher shall not be based on aspects of the learning situation over which the teacher does not have both responsibility and control.
6. Each report shall normally be based on not less than last three (3) weeks of the course and announced at least one (1) class in advance. In courses with multiple instructors, a separate survey shall be done for each instructor responsible for a major block of time. Such surveys may be grouped at the end of the course or more than six (6) personal observations which reflect administered at the teacher's assignmentend of the block given by an instructor to be assessed, as appropriate. The process shall normally not exceed two (2) months. The report survey form shall be filed distributed and collected and returned by May 31 of that year unless someone other than the teacher agrees on Member, who shall leave the room during the surveying process. After the surveys have been completed, they should be placed in a later datesealed envelope. This envelope shall not be opened until the final marks for the class have been submitted to the appropriate administrative office.
7. Involvement or non-involvement in extra-curricular activities and participation in union activities or matters not directly related (d) Quantitative responses to the general work questionnaires shall be sent to the Member, the Head and the appropriate Xxxx(s) after the data have been converted into a report and following the submission of final grades. Student responses to the University’s questionnaire shall be aggregated in such a teacher are outside way as to present a fair and accurate picture of the scope opinions of evaluating the respondents. All responses to each question shall be aggregated, and reporting on the work mean, standard deviation, frequency and number of a teachereligible respondents shall be calculated.
8. Periods chosen for observation should (e) The USAT form shall not be at inappropriate times signed by the student. Qualitative responses shall be sent only to the Member, and the University will take the appropriate measures to ensure that only the Member receives such as those immediately preceding or following breaks for holiday periodsresponses.
24.2.3 In order to improve course design and/or teaching effectiveness, when a Member may conduct a written evaluation of his/her teaching performance in his/her class(es), provided that the teacher is returning students consent to work after a protracted absence, and/or when activities are occurring within participate and provided that the school which substantially disrupt the normal classroom or school program. The teacher shall have the opportunity to select at least two (2) procedures of the observation times.
9. Following each observation, the evaluator shall normally discuss survey protect student confidentiality and are carried out in a way which prevents confusion with the teacher their observations USAT. A Member’s course evaluation is not for the same purposes as the USAT and impressionsshall not be used in its stead, in whole or in part. Such observations and impressions shallNonetheless, where practicablea Member’s course evaluation may supplement other information about a Member’s teaching, be further provided to the teacher in the form of a written commentary within forty-eight (48) hours that full details of the observationinstrument and its administration are included.
10. Each formal report by the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendents, and Administrator including principals, vice principals and directors of instruction shall be based on the most recent observations and assessments and not on those used in previous reports. In the case where a teacher has a reasonable apprehension of bias, the Superintendent may determine that the report is to be written by another appropriate evaluator.
11. Reports shall note the teacher's area of professional training, experience and current assignment and shall contain a statement of the writer's assessment of the overall teaching performance and the general work of the teacher. Reports shall reflect any discrepancy between the teacher's assignment, professional training and preference of teaching subjects and grades.
12. The content of a teaching report shall be specific and an objective description of teaching performance. Judgements shall be adequately substantiated.
13. The teacher shall be given a draft copy of a report at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to preparation of the final copy so that the teacher may have the opportunity to point out factual errors or omissions. The teacher shall have the opportunity of meeting with the evaluator in the company of a third person to propose changes to the draft. The evaluator shall make every effort to ensure accuracy and to reach agreement on the report with the teacher prior to filing the final report.
14. Any written report that identifies weaknesses shall include constructive suggestions for improvement.
15. In the event of a less than satisfactory report the teacher and evaluator shall jointly develop any necessary plan of action. The plan of action shall be completed before another report is initiated.
16. The CTA shall be notified of any less than satisfactory report unless the teacher in writing requests otherwise.
17. The teacher shall have the right to submit to the evaluator a written commentary on the report which shall be filed with all copies of the report.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
