Student Growth Criterion Rating. 1. Embedded in the instructional framework are five (5) components designated as student growth components. These components are embedded in criteria as SG 3.1, SG 3.2, SG 6.1, SG 6.2, and SG 8.1. Evaluators add up the raw score on these components and the employee is given a score of low, average or high based on the scores below: 5-12—Low 13-17—Average 18-20—High
2. Student growth data that is relevant to the teacher and subject matter must be a factor in the evaluation process and must be based on multiple measures that can include classroom-based, school-based, district-based, and state-based tools. The student growth rating will be based on the goals set by the teacher.
3. The following are possible outcomes of the student growth rating:
a. Certificated classroom teachers with preliminary rating of distinguished with low student growth rating will receive an overall proficient rating.
b. Certificated classroom teachers with low student growth rating will engage, with their evaluator, in a student growth inquiry as described in Section 4, C-4 below.
c. Certificated classroom teachers with a preliminary rating of distinguished with average or high student growth rating will receive an overall distinguished rating and will be formally recognized and/or rewarded.
d. The evaluations of certificated classroom teachers with a preliminary rating of unsatisfactory and high student growth rating will be reviewed by the evaluator's supervisor.
4. Within two months of receiving a low student growth rating on the summative evaluation or at the beginning of the following school year, the teacher and evaluator will engage in a Student Growth Inquiry based on one (1) of the following:
a. Examine student growth data in conjunction with other evidence including observation, artifacts and other student and teacher information based on classroom, school, District and state-based tools and practices;
b. Examine extenuating circumstances which may include one or more of the following: goal setting process; content and expectations, student attendance; extent to which standards, curriculum and assessment are aligned;
c. Schedule monthly conferences focused on improving student growth to include one or more of the following topics: student growth goal revisions, refinement, and progress; best practices related to instruction areas in need of attention; best practices related to student growth data collection and interpretation; or
d. Create and implement a professional devel...
Student Growth Criterion Rating. 1. Student growth data must be a substantial factor in evaluating the summative performance of certificated classroom teachers for at least three (3) of the evaluation criteria listed in Section
2. Embedded in the instructional framework are five (5) indicators designated as student growth indicators. These indicators are embedded in criteria as SG 3.1, SG 3.2, SG 6.1, SG 6.2, and SG
8.1. Evaluators add up the raw score on these indicators and the employee is given a score of low, average or high based on the scores below: 5-12 Low 13-17 Average 18-20 High
3. Student growth data will be taken from multiple sources and must be appropriate and relevant to the teacher‘s assignment. It will include summative and formative assessments of student progress.
4. The following are possible outcomes of the student growth rating:
a. If a teacher receives a Distinguished summative rating (Level 4) and a low student growth rating, the teacher must be automatically moved to a Proficient rating (Level 3), for their summative score.
b. A teacher with a low student growth rating will engage, with their evaluator, in a student growth inquiry per 5, below.
c. Teachers with a summative rating of Distinguished (Level 4) with average or high student growth rating will receive an overall Distinguished rating (Level 4).
d. Teachers with a summative rating of Unsatisfactory (Level 1) and a high student growth rating will be reviewed by the evaluator's supervisor. The supervisor will share any evidence discovered with the Association President.
