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

Formal Observation and Classroom Walkthrough Sequence. 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 O.R.C. Section 3319.111 and this policy shall be evaluated based on at least one formal observation and periodic walkthroughs and a summative rating each school year (unless covered in the below contingencies): (1) Teachers on a limited contract who are under consideration for renewal shall receive at least two formal observations in addition to periodic classroom walkthroughs and a summative rating. (2) Teachers on a limited contract who 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 may be evaluated every three years. This will result in staggering of teacher evaluation years. (4) Teachers receiving a rating of skilled may be evaluated every two years. This will result in staggering of teacher evaluation years. (5) In 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, a credentialed evaluator shall conduct at least one observation of the teacher and at least one conference with the teacher. (6) Teachers who have been on leave for 50 percent of the school year or have submitted notice of retirement, and that retirement has been accepted by the Board before December 1st of the school year do not have to be evaluated. (7) The Board does not have to evaluate a teacher who is participating in a teacher residency program under R.C. 3319.223 for the year during which that teacher takes, for the first time, at least half of the performance-based assessment prescribed by the State Board of Education for resident educators. 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 non-renewal will be provided by June 1st. In evaluating teacher performance in these areas, the Board shall utilize the measures set forth in the Ohio Department of Education’s OTES “Teacher Performance Evaluation Rubric” for instructional planning, instruction, and assessment, and professionalism.

Formal Observation and Classroom Walkthrough Sequence. 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 O.R.C. Section 3319.111 and this policy shall be evaluated based on at least one formal observation and periodic walkthroughs and a summative rating each school year (unless covered in the below contingencies): (1) Teachers on a limited contract who are under consideration for renewal shall receive at least two formal observations in addition to periodic classroom walkthroughs and a summative rating. (2) Teachers on a limited contract who 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 may be evaluated every three yearsyears as long as the teacher’s student academic growth measure for the most recent school year for which data is available is average or higher. This will result in staggering of teacher evaluation years. (4) Teachers receiving a rating of skilled may be evaluated every two yearsyears as long as the teacher’s student academic growth measure for the most recent school year for which data is available is average or higher. This will result in staggering of teacher evaluation years. (5) In 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, a credentialed evaluator shall conduct at least one observation of the teacher and at least one conference with the teacher. This also applies to teachers who received an accomplished rating in 2013- 2014. (6) Teachers who have been on leave for 50 percent of the school year or have submitted notice of retirement, and that retirement has been accepted by the Board before December 1st of the school year do not have to be evaluated. (7) The Board does not have to evaluate a teacher who is participating in a teacher residency program under R.C. 3319.223 for the year during which that teacher takes, for the first time, at least half of the performance-performance- based assessment prescribed by the State Board of Education for resident educators. 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 non-renewal will be provided by June 1st. In evaluating teacher performance in these areas, the Board shall utilize the measures set forth in the Ohio Department of Education’s OTES “Teacher Performance Evaluation Rubric” for instructional planning, instruction, and assessment, and professionalism.

Formal Observation and Classroom Walkthrough Sequence. 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 O.R.C. Section 3319.111 and this policy shall be evaluated based on at least one formal observation and periodic walkthroughs and a summative rating each school year (unless covered in the below contingencies): (1) Teachers on a limited contract who are under consideration for renewal shall receive at least two formal observations in addition to periodic classroom walkthroughs and a summative rating. (2) Teachers on a limited contract who 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 may be evaluated every three yearsyears as long as the teacher’s student academic growth measure for the most recent school year for which data is available is average or higher. This will result in staggering of teacher evaluation years. (4) Teachers receiving a rating of skilled may be evaluated every two yearsyears as long as the teacher’s student academic growth measure for the most recent school year for which data is available is average or higher. This will result in staggering of teacher evaluation years. (5) In 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, a credentialed evaluator shall conduct at least one observation of the teacher and at least one conference with the teacher. This also applies to teachers who received an accomplished rating in 2013- 2014. (6) Teachers who have been on leave for 50 percent of the school year or have submitted notice of retirement, and that retirement has been accepted by the Board before December 1st of the school year do not have to be evaluated. (7) The Board does not have to evaluate a teacher who is participating in a teacher residency program under R.C. 3319.223 for the year during which that teacher takes, for the first time, at least half of the performance-based assessment prescribed by the State Board of Education for resident educators. 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 non-renewal will be provided by June 1st. In evaluating teacher performance in these areas, the Board shall utilize the measures set forth in the Ohio Department of Education’s OTES “Teacher Performance Evaluation Rubric” for instructional planning, instruction, and assessment, and professionalism.