Common use of Written Evaluation Reports Clause in Contracts

Written Evaluation Reports. a. All formal evaluations of the work of a teacher shall be in writing and shall be made with the teacher's knowledge. b. Formal evaluations shall be based on observations and documentation and shall state whether the teacher's performance is satisfactory or unsatisfactory. c. If an evaluator notes an area in the teacher's work where the need for continued growth is indicated, the evaluator shall include specific recommendations. d. The content of a report shall be based solely on the personal assessment and analysis of the learning situation as observed by the evaluator. e. Involvement or non-involvement in extra-curricular activities, participation in union activities or matters not directly related to teaching duties are outside the scope of evaluating and reporting on the work of a teacher. f. Written reports on the work of a teacher shall be drafted on the basis of 3 to 9 observations. The teacher shall have the opportunity to select at least two observation times. The evaluator shall first seek agreement with the teacher on the purpose, the time span and schedule, and the criteria to be used five (5) working days prior to commencing observations. No observations shall be made in the first fifteen (15) teaching days of an assignment or after a change of assignment. g. Following observations or supervisory visits, the evaluator shall communicate to the teacher their observations before the next visitation. Such observations shall be provided to the teacher in the form of a written anecdotal statement within 2 working days of the observation. h. During the formal evaluation process the evaluator may give the teacher advice. i. Normally reports shall be on the teacher's assignment in their prime area of expertise. Discrepancy between the teacher's assignment, professional training and preferences of teaching subjects and grades shall be reflected in any reports. j. Areas of assignment observed shall be noted in the report.

Written Evaluation Reports. a. All formal evaluations of the work of a teacher shall be in writing and shall be made with the teacher's knowledge. b. Formal evaluations shall be based on observations and documentation and shall state whether the teacher's performance is satisfactory or unsatisfactory. c. If an evaluator notes an area in the teacher's work where the need for continued growth is indicated, the evaluator shall include specific recommendations. d. The content of a report shall be based solely on the personal assessment and analysis of the learning situation as observed by the evaluator. e. Involvement or non-involvement in extra-curricular activities, participation in union activities or matters not directly related to teaching duties are outside the scope of evaluating and reporting on the work of a teacher. f. Written reports on the work of a teacher shall be drafted on the basis of 3 to 9 observations. The teacher shall have the opportunity to select at least two observation times. The evaluator shall first seek agreement with the teacher on the purpose, the time span and schedule, and the criteria to be used five (5) working days prior to commencing observations. No observations shall be made in the first fifteen (15) teaching days of an assignment or after a change of assignment. g. Following observations or supervisory visits, the evaluator shall communicate to the teacher their his/her observations before the next visitation. Such observations shall be provided to the teacher in the form of a written anecdotal statement within 2 working days of the observation. h. During the formal evaluation process the evaluator may give the teacher advice. i. Normally reports shall be on the teacher's assignment in their his/her prime area of expertise. Discrepancy between the teacher's assignment, professional training and preferences of teaching subjects and grades shall be reflected in any reports. j. Areas of assignment observed shall be noted in the report.