Student Growth Rating i. Embedded in the instructional framework are five (5) components designed as student growth components. These components are embedded in criteria as 3.1, 3.2, 6.1, 6.2 and
8.1. Student growth will be taken from multiple sources and must be appropriate and relevant to the teacher’s assignment. Student growth data may include formative and summative assessment data. Student achievement data that does not measure growth between two points in time shall not be used to calculate a teacher’s student growth criterion score.
ii. Upon completion of the overall summative scoring process, the evaluator will total the ratings for each of the five student growth components to determine a student growth rating as follows: 18-20 high 13-17 average 5-12 low The student growth rating will be factored into the final summative performance rating as follows:
a) A student growth score of “1” in any of the rubrics will result inan overall low student growth rating.
b) A teacher who receives a 4-distinguished rating and a lowgrowth rating will receive an overall evaluation rating of proficient.
iii. Low Student Growth Rating: A student growth rating of “1” in any of the rubrics will result in an overall low student growth impact rating. Within two months of receiving the low student growth score or atthe beginning of the following school year, the teacher and the evaluator shall engage in a student growth inquiry process and initiate one or more of the following:
a) Examine student growth data in conjunction with other evidence including observation, artifacts, and other student and teacher information based on appropriate classroom, school, 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;
d) Create and implement a professional development planto address student growth areas.
Student Growth Rating. 1) Embedded in the instructional framework are five (5) components designed as student growth components. These components are embedded in criteria as 3.1, 3.2, 6.1, 6.2 and 8.1. Student growth will be taken from multiple sources, and must be appropriate and relevant to the teacher’s assignment. Student growth data may include formative and summative assessment data. Student achievement data that does not measure growth between two points in time shall not be used to calculate a teacher’s student growth criterion score.
2) Upon completion of the overall summative scoring process, the evaluator will total the ratings for each of the five student growth components to determine a student growth rating as follows:
