Common use of Formal Observation and Classroom Walkthrough Sequence Clause in Contracts

Formal Observation and Classroom Walkthrough Sequence. A. All instructors who meet the definition of "teacher" under R.C. 3319.111 and this policy shall be evaluated based on at least two (2) formal observations of at least thirty (30) minutes each and periodic classroom walkthroughs each school year. B. Teachers on a limited contract who are under consideration for renewal/nonrenewal shall receive at least three (3) formal observations in addition to periodic classroom walkthroughs unless the Superintendent waives the third observation. C. A teacher who receives a rating of "Accomplished" on his/her most recent evaluation may be evaluated every three (3) years, as long as the teacher's academic growth measure for the most recent year for which data is available, is average or higher. If the determination is made to evaluate every three (3) years, the teacher will nevertheless be provided with at least one (1) observation in any year that such teacher is not formally evaluated. D. Teachers who receive an with a majority of Ineffective or Developing marks/scores may request and will be granted a third observation. The Superintendent shall not waive a third observation that is requested under this situation. Evaluations will be completed by May 1st and each teacher will be provided a written report of the results of his/her evaluation by May 10th. Written notice of nonrenewal will be provided by June 1st. In evaluating teacher performance in these areas, the Board shall utilize the measures set forth by the Ohio Department of Education’s OTES "Teacher Performance Evaluation Rubric" for instructional planning, instruction and assessment, and professionalism, set forth herein in the Appendix. Each teacher evaluated under this policy shall annually complete a "Self-Assessment" utilizing the Self Assessment Summary Tool set forth herein as "Teacher Evaluation Form."

Formal Observation and Classroom Walkthrough Sequence. A. 1. Frequency of evaluations shall be in accordance with the minimum requirements of the Ohio Revised Code with the exception of teachers who have been rated “Developing” on their most recent performance evaluation but earned a final summative rating of “Skilled.” These teachers will be evaluated annually. All instructors who meet the definition of "“teacher" ” under R.C. 3319.111 this Article, and this policy required to be evaluated in a given year, shall be evaluated based on at least two (2) formal observations of at least thirty (30) consecutive minutes each and periodic classroom walkthroughs each school yearyear an evaluation occurs. The first observation shall be conducted and completed no later than December 1st and the teacher being evaluated shall receive a written report of the results of this observation no later than December 15th. The final observation shall be conducted and completed no later than April 15th, and the teacher being evaluated shall receive a written report of the results of the teacher performance evaluation no later than May 1st. There shall be no less than 20 classroom days between the end of an observation cycle and the beginning of a subsequent observation cycle unless mutually agreed upon by the evaluator and the teacher. B. 2. Teachers on a limited contract who are under consideration for renewal/nonrenewal shall receive at least three (3) formal observations of at least thirty (30) consecutive minutes each, in addition to periodic classroom walkthroughs unless the Superintendent waives the third observationwalkthroughs. C. 3. Formal Observations will be scheduled at least five (5) days in advance, unless mutually agreed upon by the Evaluator and teacher. A pre-observation conference will be held at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the formal observation. A post-observation conference will be held within ten (10) work days after each formal observation for the purpose of informing the teacher who receives if observed instructional practices were aligned with the criteria on the observation form. 4. A walkthrough is an informal unannounced observation by an evaluator that lasts approximately ten (10) to fifteen (15) consecutive minutes. The time frame could be extended with mutual consent. Should the evaluator observe any performance/deficiencies, a rating written notation of "Accomplished" such deficiencies will be provided to the teacher within five (5) days. Should the evaluator fail to notify the teacher of an observed deficiency within the above timeline, said deficiency may not be used as evidence in the summative teacher performance evaluation. The teacher will be permitted to request a conference with the evaluator to discuss any identified deficiencies. The minimum number of required walkthroughs is as follows: Teachers on hisa continuing/her most recent evaluation may limited contract 2 per year Teachers on a professional improvement plan 4 per year 5. The monitoring or observation of a teacher’s work performance will be evaluated every three (3) years, as long as conducted openly and with the teacher's academic growth measure for ’s knowledge. Information in the most recent year for which data is available, is average evaluation must be based on the direct observation and/or documentation of an administrator. 6. A formal observation or higher. If the determination is made to evaluate every three (3) years, the teacher walkthrough will nevertheless not be provided with at least conducted one (1) observation in any year that such teacher is not formally evaluated. D. Teachers who receive an with work day before or following a majority of Ineffective or Developing marks/scores may request and will be granted a third observationholiday. The Superintendent shall not waive a third observation that is requested under this situation. Final Summative Evaluations will be completed by May 1st and each teacher will be provided a written report of the results of his/her evaluation by May 10th. Written notice of nonrenewal will be provided by June 1st. In evaluating teacher performance in these areas, the Board shall utilize the measures set forth by the Ohio Department of Education’s OTES "“Teacher Performance Evaluation Rubric" ” for instructional planning, instruction and assessment, and professionalism, set forth herein . Forms used in the Appendixevaluation process shall follow OTES and be included in the Appendix of this Agreement. Each teacher evaluated under this policy Article shall annually complete a "“Self- Assessment,” utilizing the Self-Assessment" utilizing the Self Assessment Summary Tool set forth herein as "“Teacher Evaluation Form”."

Formal Observation and Classroom Walkthrough Sequence. A. All instructors who meet the definition of "“teacher" ” under R.C. 3319.111 and this policy shall be evaluated based on at least two (2) formal observations of at least thirty (30) minutes each and periodic classroom walkthroughs each school year. B. . • Teachers on a limited contract who are under consideration for renewal/nonrenewal shall receive at least three (3) formal observations in addition to periodic classroom walkthroughs unless the Superintendent waives the third observation. C. A walkthroughs. • Each teacher who receives a assigned an evaluation rating of "“Accomplished" ” on his/her the teacher’s most recent evaluation may will be evaluated once every three (3) years, as long as and each teacher assigned an evaluation rating of “Skilled” on the teacher's ’s student academic growth measure for the most recent school year for which data is available, is average or of higher, as determined by the Ohio Department of Education. If the determination is made to evaluate every three (3) years, the teacher will nevertheless be provided with at least one (1) observation in In any year that such the teacher is not formally evaluated. D. Teachers who receive an with a majority of Ineffective or Developing marks/scores may request and , at least one observation will be granted conducted and at least one conference will be held. Student academic growth data will be reported for each teacher by May 10th of each year. Should a third observationteacher’s academic growth data be below average in any year an evaluation is not completed, the teacher will be evaluated the next school year. • The Superintendent shall Board may elect not waive to conduct an evaluation of a third observation teacher who is on leave from the school district for fifty percent (50%) or more of the school year, as calculated by the Board, or who has submitted notice of retirement and that notice has been accepted by the Board not later than December 1 of the school year in which the evaluation is requested under this situationotherwise scheduled to be conducted. Evaluations will be completed by May 1st and each teacher will be provided a written report of the results of his/her evaluation by May 10th. Written notice of nonrenewal will be provided by June 1st. In evaluating teacher performance in these areas, the Board shall utilize the measures set forth by the Ohio Department of Education’s OTES "“Teacher Performance Evaluation Rubric" ” for instructional planning, instruction and assessment, and professionalism, set forth herein in the Appendixprofessionalism as they may be modified from time to time. Each teacher evaluated under this policy shall annually complete a "“Self-Assessment" ,” utilizing the Self Self- Assessment Summary Tool set forth herein as "Teacher Evaluation FormTool."

Formal Observation and Classroom Walkthrough Sequence. A. a) All instructors who meet the definition of "teacher" under R.C. ORC 3319.111 and this policy shall be evaluated based on at least two (2) formal observations of at least thirty (30) minutes each and periodic classroom walkthroughs each school year. B. Teachers on a limited contract who are under consideration for renewal/nonrenewal shall receive at least three (3b) formal observations in addition to periodic classroom walkthroughs unless the Superintendent waives the third observation. C. A teacher who receives received a rating of "“Accomplished" ” on his/her the most recent evaluation may be evaluated once every three (3) years, as so long as the teacher's ’s student academic growth measure measures for the most recent school year for which data is available, is average or higher. If , as determined by the determination is made to evaluate department of education. c) A teacher who received a rating of “Skilled” on the most recent evaluation may be evaluated once every three (3) two years, so long as the teacher’s student academic growth measures for the most recent school year for which data is available, is average or higher, as determined by the department of education. d) The Board may elect not to conduct an evaluation of a teacher will nevertheless who meets one of the following requirements: 1. The teacher was on leave from the district for fifty (50%) or more of the school year, as calculated by the Board. 2. The teacher has submitted notice of retirement and that notice has been accepted by the Board not later than December 1 of the school year in which the evaluation is otherwise scheduled to be provided with at least one (1conducted. e) observation in In any year that such a teacher is not formally evaluatedevaluated as a result of receiving a rating of “Accomplished” or “Skilled” on the teacher’s most recent evaluation shall receive at least one observation (walkthrough) with a follow-up conference. D. Teachers who receive an with a majority of Ineffective or Developing marks/scores may request and will be granted a third observation. The Superintendent shall not waive a third observation that is requested under this situation. f) Evaluations will be completed by May 1st and each teacher will be provided a written report of the results of his/her evaluation by May 10th. Written notice of nonrenewal will be provided by June 1st. 1. g) In evaluating teacher performance in these areas, the Board shall utilize the measures set forth by the Ohio Department of Education’s 's OTES "Teacher Performance Evaluation Rubric" for instructional planning, instruction and assessment, and professionalism, set forth herein in the Appendix. 1. Each teacher evaluated under this policy shall annually may be requested to complete a "Self-Self- Assessment," utilizing the Self Self-Assessment Summary Tool set forth herein as "Teacher Evaluation Formin the eTPES system."

Formal Observation and Classroom Walkthrough Sequence. A. Pre-conferences will begin no later than five (5) working days before each Observation. Observation date will be determined during the pre- conference. All instructors who meet the definition of "“teacher" ” under R.C. O.R.C. Section 3319.111 and this policy shall be evaluated based on at least two (2) one formal observations of at least thirty (30) minutes each observation and periodic classroom walkthroughs and a summative rating each school year.year (unless covered in the below contingencies): B. (1) Teachers on a limited contract who are under consideration for renewal/nonrenewal renewal shall receive at least three (3) two formal observations in addition to periodic classroom walkthroughs unless the Superintendent waives the third observationand a summative rating. C. A teacher (2) Teachers on a limited contract who receives are under consideration for non-renewal shall receive at least three formal observations in addition to periodic walkthroughs and a summative rating. (3) Teachers receiving a rating of "Accomplished" on his/her most recent evaluation accomplished may be evaluated every three (3) years, years as long as the teacher's ’s student academic growth measure for the most recent school year for which data is available, available is average or higher. If This will result in staggering of teacher evaluation years. (4) Teachers receiving a rating of skilled may be evaluated every two years as long as the determination teacher’s student academic growth measure for the most recent school year for which data is made to evaluate every three available is average or higher. This will result in staggering of teacher evaluation years. (35) yearsIn any year in which a teacher who has not been formally evaluated as a result of having previously received a rating of accomplished or skilled, the teacher will nevertheless be provided with a credentialed evaluator shall conduct at least one (1) observation of the teacher and at least one conference with the teacher. This also applies to teachers who received an accomplished rating in any year that such teacher is not formally evaluated2013- 2014. D. (6) Teachers who receive an with a majority have been on leave for 50 percent of Ineffective the school year or Developing marks/scores may request and will have submitted notice of retirement before December 1st of the school year do not have to be granted a third observation. The Superintendent shall not waive a third observation that is requested under this situationevaluated. Evaluations will be completed by May 1st and each teacher will be provided a written report of the results of his/her evaluation by May 10th. Written notice of nonrenewal non-renewal will be provided by June 1st. In evaluating teacher performance in these areas, the Board shall utilize the measures set forth by in the Ohio Department of Education’s OTES "“Teacher Performance Evaluation Rubric" ” for instructional planning, instruction instruction, and assessment, and professionalism, set forth herein in the Appendix. Each teacher evaluated under this policy shall annually complete a "Self-Assessment" utilizing the Self Assessment Summary Tool set forth herein as "Teacher Evaluation Form."

Formal Observation and Classroom Walkthrough Sequence. A. All instructors who meet the definition of "teacher" under R.C. 3319.111 and this policy contract shall be evaluated based on at least two (2) formal observations of at least thirty (30) minutes each and periodic classroom walkthroughs each school year. A teacher may request that a OTES Certified Teacher participate during the evaluation process. A teacher may request that a peer observer be present during the evaluation process. B. Teachers on a limited contract who are under consideration for renewal/nonrenewal shall receive at least three (3) formal observations in addition to periodic classroom walkthroughs unless the Superintendent waives the third observation. C. . A teacher who has been granted a continuing contract by the Board and who receives a rating of "Accomplished" on his/her most recent evaluation shall be evaluated every other school year. A teacher who receives a rating of "Accomplished" on his/her most recent evaluation may be evaluated every three (3) years, as long as request that in place of one of the teacher's academic growth measure for the most recent year for which data is available, is average or higher. If the determination is made to evaluate every three (3) yearsrequired observations, the teacher will nevertheless be provided with at least one (1) observation in any year that such teacher is not formally evaluated. D. Teachers who receive an with instead may complete a majority of Ineffective or Developing marks/scores may request and will be granted a third observationproject. The Superintendent Superintendent/designee shall not waive a third observation that is requested under this situationapprove or deny the teacher’s request in his/her sole discretion. Evaluations will be completed by May 1st and each teacher will be provided a written report of the results of his/her evaluation by May 10th. Written notice of nonrenewal will be provided by June 1st. In evaluating teacher performance in these areas, the Board shall utilize the measures set forth by the Ohio Department of Education’s OTES "Teacher Performance Evaluation Rubric" for instructional planning, instruction and assessment, and professionalism, set forth herein in the Appendix. Each teacher evaluated under this policy contract shall annually complete a "Self-Assessment," utilizing the Self Assessment Summary Tool set forth herein as "Teacher Evaluation Form."" An Observation report may be filed at the teachers discretion by the OTES Certified Teacher and placed with the evaluation report to be filed in the evaluatee’s file. The Observation Period is a time period during which the Administrative Evaluator and/or Peer Appraiser do a direct observation of the teacher implementing a lesson or other action that has been agreed upon. The following criteria shall be met: i. The observation period shall be tentatively scheduled at the Job Target-Setting Conference. Any changes shall be made not less than five work days in advance unless mutually agreed upon by members of the Evaluation Team. ii. The length of the observation shall correspond to a complete lesson or be modified by mutual agreement but will in no case be less than 30 minutes. iii. All formal classroom observations of the work performance of a teacher will be openly conducted and with full knowledge of the teacher. The Post-observation Conference is a time for professional dialog to share and analyze the activities that occurred during the Observation Period and shall take place not more than ten work days after the Observation Period. All members of the evaluation team should be part of the post observation process.

Formal Observation and Classroom Walkthrough Sequence. A. All instructors who meet the definition of "“teacher" ” under R.C. 3319.111 and this policy shall be evaluated based on at least two (2) formal observations of at least thirty (30) minutes each and periodic classroom walkthroughs each school year. B. . Teachers on a limited contract who are under consideration for renewal/nonrenewal based on performance shall receive at least three (3) formal observations in addition to periodic classroom walkthroughs of at least thirty (30) minutes unless the Superintendent waives the third observation. C. . A teacher who has been granted a continuing contract by the Board of Education and who receives a rating of "“Accomplished" ” on his/her most recent evaluation may shall be evaluated every three (3) years, as long as years per ORC 3319.111. A teacher who has been granted a continuing contract by the teacher's academic growth measure for the Board of Education and who receives a rating of “Skilled” on his/her most recent year for which data is available, is average or higher. If the determination is made to evaluate evaluation shall be evaluated every three two (32) years, the teacher will nevertheless be provided with at least one (1) observation in any year that such teacher is not formally evaluated. D. Teachers who receive an with a majority of Ineffective or Developing marks/scores may request and will be granted a third observation. The Superintendent shall not waive a third observation that is requested under this situationyears per ORC 3319.111. Evaluations will be completed by May 1st and each teacher will be provided a written report of the results of his/her evaluation by May 10th. Written notice of nonrenewal will be provided by June 1st. In evaluating teacher performance in these areas, the Board shall utilize the measures set forth by the Ohio Department of Education’s OTES "“Teacher Performance Evaluation Rubric" ” for instructional planning, instruction and assessment, and professionalism.“ A minimum of two (2) formal observations shall be conducted to support summative evaluation. A formal observation shall last a minimum of thirty (30) continuous minutes. Efforts will be made by evaluators to facilitate a longitudinal view of a teacher's performance by appropriately spacing the observations. At a minimum, set forth herein there shall be at least fifteen (15) days between formal non-continuous observations. All formal observations shall be preceded by a conference between the evaluator and the employee at a time mutually agreed but at least three (3) working days prior to the observation in order for the employee to explain plans and objectives for the classroom situation to be observed. At the pre-observation conference teachers shall provide evidence for the classroom situation to be observed on the pre-observation form (Appendix). Each observation will be announced unless there is mutual agreement upon between evaluator and the employee. There will be at least 72 hour notice prior to the announced observation. A post-observation conference shall be held after each formal observation. The post conference will be held on a mutually agreed upon date within 5 work days after the formal observation. The conference shall be used to inform the teacher if observed instructional practices are aligned with the expectations that are identified in the Appendix. Each Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession as defined in the Teacher Performance Evaluation Rubric, the teacher’s professional growth or improvement plan, afford the teacher evaluated under this policy shall annually complete a "Self-Assessment" utilizing the Self Assessment Summary Tool set forth herein as "Teacher Evaluation Formopportunity to provide additional evidence of performance, and discuss professional development opportunities."

Formal Observation and Classroom Walkthrough Sequence. A. a) All instructors who meet the definition of "teacher" under R.C. ORC 3319.111 and this policy shall be evaluated based on at least two (2) formal observations of at least thirty (30) minutes each and periodic classroom walkthroughs each school year. B. b) Teachers on a limited contract who are under consideration for renewal/nonrenewal shall receive at least three (3) formal observations in addition to periodic classroom walkthroughs unless the Superintendent waives the third observation. C. c) A teacher who receives received a rating of "“Accomplished" ” on his/her the most recent evaluation may be evaluated once every three (3) years, as so long as the teacher's ’s student academic growth measure measures for the most recent school year for which data is available, is average or higher. If , as determined by the determination is made to evaluate department of education. d) A teacher who received a rating of “Skilled” on the most recent evaluation may be evaluated once every three (3) two years, so long as the teacher’s student academic growth measures for the most recent school year for which data is available, is average or higher, as determined by the department of education. e) The Board may elect not to conduct an evaluation of a teacher will nevertheless who meets one of the following requirements: 1. The teacher was on leave from the district for fifty (50%) or more of the school year, as calculated by the Board. 2. The teacher has submitted notice of retirement and that notice has been accepted by the Board not later than December 1 of the school year in which the evaluation is otherwise scheduled to be provided with at least one (1conducted. f) observation in In any year that such a teacher is not formally evaluatedevaluated as a result of receiving a rating of “Accomplished” or “Skilled” on the teacher’s most recent evaluation shall receive at least one observation (walkthrough) with a follow-up conference. D. Teachers who receive an with a majority of Ineffective or Developing marks/scores may request and will be granted a third observation. The Superintendent shall not waive a third observation that is requested under this situation. g) Evaluations will be completed by May 1st and each teacher will be provided a written report of the results of his/her evaluation by May 10th. Written notice of nonrenewal will be provided by June 1st. 1. h) In evaluating teacher performance in these areas, the Board shall utilize the measures set forth by the Ohio Department of Education’s 's OTES "Teacher Performance Evaluation Rubric" for instructional planning, instruction and assessment, and professionalism, set forth herein in the Appendix. 1. Each teacher evaluated under this policy shall annually may be requested to complete a "Self-Self- Assessment," utilizing the Self Self-Assessment Summary Tool set forth herein as "Teacher Evaluation Formin the eTPES system."

Formal Observation and Classroom Walkthrough Sequence. A. Schedule of Evaluation All instructors who meet the definition of "teacher" ‟teacher” under R.C. 3319.111 and this policy shall be evaluated based on at least two (2) formal observations of at least thirty (30) minutes each and periodic classroom walkthroughs each school year. B. . Unless mutually agreed upon with his/her evaluator, no teacher shall be evaluated more than once annually. Teachers on a limited contract who are under consideration for renewal/nonrenewal shall receive at least three (3) formal observations in addition to periodic classroom walkthroughs unless the Superintendent waives the third observation. C. walkthroughs. A teacher who has been granted a continuing contract by the board of education and who receives a rating of "Accomplished" ‟Accomplished” on his/her most recent evaluation may shall be evaluated every three (3) years, as long as the teacher's academic growth measure for the most recent year for which data is available, is average or higher. If the determination is made to evaluate every three (3) years, the teacher will nevertheless be provided with at least one (1) observation in any year that such teacher is not formally evaluated. D. Teachers who receive an with a majority of Ineffective or Developing marks/scores may request and will be granted a third observation. The Superintendent shall not waive a third observation that is requested under this situationother school year. Evaluations will be completed by May 1st and each teacher will be provided a written report of the results of his/her evaluation by May 10th. Written notice of nonrenewal will be provided by June 1st. In evaluating teacher performance in these areas, the Board shall utilize the measures set forth by the Ohio Department of Education’s OTES "Teacher ‟Teacher Performance Evaluation Rubric" ” for instructional planning, instruction and assessment, and professionalism, set forth herein in the Appendix. Each teacher evaluated under this policy Additional Criteria for Performance Assessment A teacher’s performance shall annually complete a "Self-Assessment" utilizing be assessed based on the Self Assessment Summary Tool Ohio Educator Standards (or comparable standards) and rubrics for teaching and the criteria set forth herein in the evaluation instrument (See Appendix H). Teacher instructional performance assessments shall be based solely on the evidence provided by the teacher, on the formal observations of the teacher by the teacher’s assigned evaluator, and the walkthroughs that are set forth in this agreement. All monitoring or observation of the instructional/classroom performance of a teacher shall be conducted openly and with full knowledge of the teacher. All results and conclusions of performance assessments shall be documented and supported by evidence. In implementing performance assessments, the District shall conduct all assessments so as "Teacher Evaluation Formto observe the legal and constitutional rights of teachers; and no teacher performance information shall be collected by video or audio devices without the permission of the teacher. Formal Observation Procedure A minimum of two (2) formal observations shall be conducted. A formal observation shall last a minimum of thirty (30) continuous minutes. There shall be at least two weeks between formal non-continuous observations (6 for teachers on a Remediation Plan), unless otherwise agreed by the teacher. Teachers shall not receive a formal observation on a day before or after any break of more than three (3) days."