Purpose of Evaluation Procedures Sample Clauses

Purpose of Evaluation Procedures. The expressed purpose of the evaluation procedures outlined in this section is the improvement of instruction and the professional growth of the certificated unit members in the Adult Education Program. Evaluation and assessment of each unit member shall be made on a continuing basis as follows:

Purpose of Evaluation Procedures. A. The expressed purpose of the evaluation procedures outlined in this article is the improvement of instruction and the professional growth of the certificated unit members in District schools. Evaluation and assessment of each unit member shall be made on a continuing basis as follows: 1. At least once each school year for probationary unit members. 2. At least every other year for unit members with permanent status. 3. At least every five (5) years for unit members with permanent status who have been employed at least ten (10) years with the District, are highly qualified, if necessary, as defined in 20 U.S.C. Sec. 7801, and whose previous evaluation rated the employee as meeting or exceeding standards, if the evaluator and the unit member being evaluated agree. The unit member or the evaluator may withdraw consent at any time. Consent may not be withdrawn for arbitrary or capricious reasons. (See Appendix J.) B. The procedures detailing the evaluation of teachers are designed to operate in an atmosphere of mutual agreement and professional respect. Where it becomes necessary to resolve and remediate problems in classroom instruction, these procedures continue to operate in that same atmosphere of mutual agreement and professional respect. However, it is understood that some instructional problems may not be resolved within the guidelines of these procedures. In such cases, other articles of this contract will apply. C. The focus of the evaluation will be the evaluation plan, the teacher’s job description, the requirements in the Education Code and the California Standards for the Teaching Profession. The standards to be used for classroom teachers are: 1. Engaging and Supporting All Students in Learning 2. Creating and Maintaining Effective Environments for Student Learning 3. Understanding and Organizing Subject Matter for Student Learning 4. Planning Instruction and Designing Learning Experiences for All Students 5. Assessing Student Learning

Purpose of Evaluation Procedures. ‌ It is understood and agreed by the parties that the principle objectives of evaluation are to recognize strengths, to increase teacher effectiveness through a continual growth model, to demonstrate student learning gains, to assess the implementation of effective teaching strategies and programs, and to influence decisions about continued employment. The process is intended to assist educators new to the profession in acquiring the skills necessary to be effective and to guide veteran educators in their career-long pursuit of excellence. The parties expect educational professionals to engage in ongoing reflection and improvement throughout their careers and the District is committed to assist all certificated employees to improve their professional skills. The California Standards for the Teaching Profession was the cornerstone document utilized in the development of the South Bay Integrated Professional Learning System for Educator Effectiveness and Evaluation (IPLS). The IPLS is a growth model for continuous reflection and development. The parties recognize the statutory rights and obligations of the District and members regarding employment status, disciplinary action, and evaluation, as specified in the California Education Code and reaffirmed in Article 4.1.b. For the term of this agreement, the parties shall reopen Article 12, Evaluations, annually to review and revise content as needed. This Article establishes a multi-track evaluation procedure designed to improve instruction and support professional growth and to influence decisions about continued employment. a. The Professional Practice Track is designed to allow certificated unit members, in collaboration with their evaluator, to define a program of professional growth for a period of evaluation and to be evaluated in terms of that program. b. At the end of the Professional Practice Track, a unit member shall receive a Professional Practice Summative Report. Typically, the Professional Practice Track shall occur during year one (1) of the three (3) year IPLS cycle, although in certain circumstances this timeline may be continued. c. The Advisory and Structured Intervention Track is designed to assist unit members in specific areas of improvement and growth and to influence decisions about continued employment.