Process for Evaluation Clause Samples
The 'Process for Evaluation' clause defines the procedures and criteria by which a party's performance, deliverables, or compliance will be assessed under the agreement. Typically, this clause outlines the steps involved in the evaluation, such as submission of materials, review periods, and the standards or benchmarks to be used. For example, it may specify that a product must undergo testing within a certain timeframe or that progress reports will be reviewed by a designated committee. The core function of this clause is to ensure transparency and consistency in how evaluations are conducted, thereby reducing disputes and clarifying expectations for all parties involved.
Process for Evaluation. 1. When an evaluation form has been completed by the principal, assistant principal, most directly responsible for the teacher’s work, a conference shall be held with each teacher to discuss the evaluation. All completed evaluations, which shall note any deficiencies and provide suggestions for correction, shall be signed by the evaluator and the teacher, and a copy of such completed form shall be given to the teacher. Signing of the form by the teacher shall not imply agreement with the evaluation, but merely indicates that the evaluation was discussed.
2. Employment recommendations on continuing contract teachers shall be checked in one (1) of three (3) categories:
Process for Evaluation. A. Every certificated classroom teacher will be evaluated using the Comprehensive or Focused Evaluation System, based on the state criteria. [See Appendix B, Eight State Criteria; Appendix C, Inquiry Cycle (CEL); Appendix D, Inquiry Overview; and Appendix E, Comprehensive Evaluation Rating Form.]
1. All provisional certificated classroom teachers will be evaluated using the Comprehensive Evaluation Process. (See Section 5.
2. All continuing certificated classroom teachers will be evaluated using the Comprehensive Evaluation Process at least once every four years.
B. Only CEL 5D+ trained certificated administrators may evaluate certificated staff.
C. Every certificated classroom teacher participates in two inquiry cycles per year consisting of Self-Assessment, Determining an Area of Focus, Implementation and Support, and Analysis of Impact (see Appendices B and C). During the year, the teacher will meet with his/her evaluator at least three times as part of the evaluation process.
1. Self-Assessment – Teachers will examine student work, classroom based assessment data, feedback from students, etc. and assess their own instructional practice using the 5D+ Instructional Framework rubric in order to set instructional practice and student learning goals. The self- assessment is for personal use only, and teachers are not required to submit it to their evaluator.
2. Determining a Focus – By October 31, each teacher will meet with his/her evaluator for the first Pre-Inquiry Conference as part of the first cycle to establish professional practice and student learning goals, and how goals will be measured. (See Appendix F, Professional Learning Focus/Student Growth Goals Form.) The second Pre-Inquiry Conference will be held mid- year (during first Post-Inquiry Conference).
3. The Implementation and Support stage of the inquiry process includes Observation and Feedback Visits:
a. Focused Evaluation – four observations/feedback visits at minimum (two in each cycle, with one per year being at least 30 minutes; the remaining observations/feedback visits must be at least 15 minutes), evaluated on one of the eight criteria; if the chosen criterion is 1, 2, 4, 5, or 7, then student growth goals must be established and measured from criterion 3 or 6.
b. Comprehensive Evaluation – six observations/feedback visits at minimum (three in each cycle – at least one 30 minute observation must occur per year; the remaining observations/feedback visits must be at least 15 minutes).
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Process for Evaluation. 8.3.1 Classroom teachers will be evaluated on a comprehensive evaluation at least once every four years. All classroom teachers not on a comprehensive evaluation will be evaluated annually on a focused evaluation.
8.3.2 Cameras and any ongoing videotaping in the school are intended for safety and security purposes. Information from these recordings will not be used for evaluative purposes.
8.3.3 A general employee meeting shall be scheduled prior to the beginning of the formal evaluation process in order to acquaint employees with the evaluation instrument(s), the processes to be followed, and to answer questions regarding the evaluation system.
8.3.4 Employees shall be notified by October 1, or within 15 days of employment if hired after this date as to who is responsible for their evaluation.
8.3.5 For employees with less than five (5) years of experience, all “Unsatisfactory” (1) criteria scores shall be explained in writing by the evaluator.
8.3.6 For employees with five (5) or more years of experience, all “Unsatisfactory” (1) and “Basic” (2) criteria scores shall be explained in writing by the evaluator.
8.3.7 The annual evaluation of each employee shall be completed no later than May 15.
8.3.8 No employee in the Association shall be assigned to observe for the purpose of evaluation. No employee in the Association shall be assigned to evaluate any other employee in the bargaining unit.
8.3.9 Employees with five (5) or more years of experience who have received an overall basic rating on one (1) of their last two (2) comprehensive evaluations will have pre- and post- conferences for each formal observation.
Process for Evaluation