PEER ASSISTANCE AND REVIEW PROGRAM. The “Peer Assistance and Review Program” is incorporated into this Agreement by reference as Appendix E, and is subject to the grievance procedure, except for the first three paragraphs of “Program Description.”
PEER ASSISTANCE AND REVIEW PROGRAM. 1. MCEA and MCPS agree to jointly operate a Peer Assistance and Review (PAR) Program. The PAR Program is a mechanism for maintaining systemwide quality control and ensuring that all MCPS teachers responsible for teaching students are functioning at or above the high MCPS standards of performance. It provides intensive assistance for any teacher who has not yet achieved that standard or who falls below acceptable standards. Assistance and review are provided to both experienced MCPS teachers in need of significant improvement and teachers in their first year of teaching.
2. The PAR Program shall operate in accord with the procedures enumerated in the Teacher Evaluation Handbook. PAR operational guidelines will be established by the Panel, in accord with the Handbook.
3. The PAR Program shall be run by a PAR Panel. The Panel shall consist of at least 12 members appointed by the superintendent, an equal number being teachers recommended by MCEA, and school-based administrators recommended by MCAAP.
4. The PAR Program has consulting teachers who provide instructional support to novice teachers (teachers new to the profession) and those not performing to standard.
5. The parties agree to design and oversee jointly evaluation of the PAR Program.
6. PAR is, by definition and design, a collaborative effort between MCEA and MCPS. In the event that one of the parties determines that the PAR Program fails to live up to the purposes and collaborative principles for which it was established, the PGS Implementation Team will meet with the superintendent and the president of MCEA to review options and attempt to address concerns. If consensus cannot be reached, MCEA can discontinue its involvement in the program with 90 days’ notice. MCPS may continue to fund positions in the budget associated with the evaluation system, but it may not refer to the program as PAR.
PEER ASSISTANCE AND REVIEW PROGRAM. It is intended that this program will be funded by PAR money generated and will be no cost to the District’s General Fund. It is further intended that funds received by the PAR programs will be 100% spent on this program.
13.1 There shall be a Peer Assistance and Review (PAR) Program (hereinafter referred to as “PAR”) for all unit members who have permanent/tenured status and regular teaching assignments; those unit members excluded are nurses, speech and language therapists, psychologists, Library Media Teachers and counselors. PAR shall consist of four (4) distinct components.
13.1.1 Permanent Teacher Intervention Program - Voluntary
13.1.1.1 This component shall provide peer assistance and review to all teachers with permanent /tenured status in the District. Participation is voluntary.
13.1.1.2 Permanent teachers desiring assistance in improving their teaching may apply for such assistance on a confidential basis. Participation in the voluntary program does not preclude placement in the mandatory program. Documentation will not be placed in the personnel file so long as participation continues on a voluntary basis.
PEER ASSISTANCE AND REVIEW PROGRAM. The Madera Unified Teachers Association and Madera Unified School District desire to establish and maintain a program, as permitted by law, to provide assistance and support to teachers employed by the District who are in need of or desire peer support in subject matter knowledge or teaching methods. This program shall hereinafter be entitled the Peer Assistance and Review Program (PAR or the Program). Note: Psychologists are not included in the PAR Program. A psychologists who receives an ineffective rating in his/her final evaluation will enter into a Performance Improvement Plan.
PEER ASSISTANCE AND REVIEW PROGRAM. A Peer Assistance and Review Program (PAR) will support teacher development and evaluate teacher effectiveness. This section is not subject to Article 13, Section 1(H). Any modifications made to the current PAR system in order to align and support the current TDES system will be developed through the TDES Steering Committee and recommended to the CTU President and CEO for approval.
PEER ASSISTANCE AND REVIEW PROGRAM. A. It is the intent of the District and the Association to establish a teacher peer assistance and review program to allow exemplary teachers to assist teachers to improve performance in the areas of teaching methods or instruction. The District and the Association believe that it is imperative that the District's teachers provide the highest possible quality of education. Therefore, the parties agree to cooperate in the implementation and operation of a program in order to improve the quality of instruction for the children of the District. The District shall administer the program, pursuant to Ed Code 44500 et seq. If a referred teacher’s performance has not improved after two consecutive years of participation in the PAR Program, the referred teacher shall be ineligible for continued participation in the PAR Program and shall be subject to other means of correction, up to and including termination from employment.
PEER ASSISTANCE AND REVIEW PROGRAM. 701 This Article is intended to implement the provisions of Education Code § 44500 et seq., Peer Assistance and Review Program (PAR), as it may be amended, and any applicable regulations. The parties agree that the focus of the Peer Assistance and Review Program (PAR) shall be to provide assistance not to evaluate.
PEER ASSISTANCE AND REVIEW PROGRAM. A. A Peer Assistance and Review Program (“PAR program” or “Program”) is hereby established as authorized by Article 4.5 of Chapter 3 of Part 25 of the Education Code, commencing at Section 44500.
PEER ASSISTANCE AND REVIEW PROGRAM. A. Program Purpose
1. To provide assistance and staff development that meet the needs of all teachers in Alta Loma School District.
2. To review and provide assistance to permanent teachers who have received an unsatisfactory evaluation.
3. To provide peer coaching to permanent teachers who want to grow professionally.
B. Program Eligibility
PEER ASSISTANCE AND REVIEW PROGRAM. A. The Peer Assistance and Review Program (hereafter referred to as PAR) is established in accordance with the California Education Code 44500, 44662, 44664.
B. The PAR program shall continue from year-to-year unless either the District or the Association give notice to the other party by June 1, of its intention to terminate the program effective for the following school year.
