Support for Basic. A. A professional growth plan shall be offered within thirty (30) working days to any continuing contract employee with five or more years of experience who receives a final summative Basic rating on either a focused or comprehensive evaluation. The professional growth plan shall be proposed initially by the evaluator and then presented to the employee and his or her representatives for input, feedback and suggestions for improvement. The employee retains the authority to decline the final plan proposed by the evaluator. B. The professional growth plan shall identify specific evaluative criteria that are the concern, benchmarks defining desired performance under the evaluation framework, and assistance and services that the District shall provide to assist the employee in improving their performance. The assistance offered shall include a mentor that provides observation and feedback through reflective conversations with the employee, and opportunities for guided observation of colleagues’ instruction. The evaluator may include additional supports in the plan such as peer coaching, reading material, and District or ESD staff development courses. The parties also shall have a discussion about the student composition of the class and future classes, number of class preparations, and number of assigned schools (if more than one) to ensure that each teacher has a reasonable opportunity to be successful.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
