ACHIEVE 26: WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR ME?

NON-TENURE TEACHER PRESENTATION

CHRISTINE ANNE MCGRATH- MIGLIORI

WHAT WE WILL COVER TODAY:

1. TEACHER EVALUATION AND OBSERVATION

2. PDP
3. STUDENT GROWTH OBJECTIVES
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SCHOOLS TEACHER EVALUATION
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TEACHER EVALUATION GUIDE

For this Professional Development, we will be referring to the

2019-2020 Teacher Evaluation Guidebook.
This book is being distributed now.
Please take a few moments to review the guide as they are being distributed.

 And help yourself to some coffee and cookies.

WHAT IS TEACH NJ/ACHIEVE NJ?

• The TEACH NJ/ ACHIEVE NJ “is the bipartisan tenure reform approved unanimously by the legislature and
signed into law on August 2, 2012 by Governor Chris Christie.” (Teacher Evaluation Guidebook, Paterson
NJ 2019)
• The purpose of the law is to “raise student achievement by improving instruction through the adoption of
evaluations that provide specific feedback to educators,” (Teacher Evaluation Guidebook, Paterson NJ 2019)
and help to align professional development that are informed by the results of the evaluation process and
teacher/supervisor input.” The goal of the act is to improve upon the teacher evaluation process, allowing
for the earning and maintaining of tenure. Tenure is now based upon:

• Multiple measures of student success

• Teacher practice
• New evaluation procedures
• Feedback is more individualized and more focused on students.
 MINIMUM TEACHER OBSERVATION REQUIREMENTS

Teacher Status Minimum Observations

(at least 20 minutes each)

Non- tenured 3

Tenured 2

Corrective Action Plan (CAP) Plus One

Tenured Teachers rated below Effective Teacher can request a third observation, but not the
observer.
WHAT DOES THE OBSERVATION PROCESS LOOK LIKE?
On pages 13- 22, you will find the specific expectations for the observation and evaluation of teachers for non-
tenured teachers years 1-4. Today we will look at year one requirements.
Type of Support Required Duration Pre-conference Post Observation Observation standards Summative Evaluation
Number covered Conference

Long 1 40 Required Required Round 1: 1,3,5 Summative Evaluation

Conference should be
Observations Round 2: 1,2,3,4 completed and based
on 2 objectives: (use
Long 1 40 Required Required Round 2: 1,2,3,4 either):
Observations
• For teachers not
Short 1 20 Not Required Required Round 3: 4,5,6,7 receiving a MSGP
Observations Score
• For teachers who
Classroom/ 1 10 Not required Emailed via Varies receive a MSGP
Score
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 TIME TO THINK

 What are the components of teacher practice in the evaluation system?

 A.
 B.
 C.
 How does the teacher practice supportive the summative ratings for my evaluation?
 A.
 B.
 C.
PDP- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
WHAT IS A PDP AND HOW DOES IT PERTAIN TO ME?

• A PDP is an Individual Professional Development Plan that is written by the teacher in conjunction with
their supervisor. “Teachers and school leaders now utilize their educational practice and student learning
data to prioritize areas for improvement as they develop their plans.” (NJ Department of Education,
Updated 5.17)
• One goal on the PDP must be created through the use of observation results and data from the annual
performance evaluation.
• One must to be aligned to one of the following:
• A teacher’s role as a member of a PLC
• Any school or district improvement plans
• They can be modified throughout the year. But are due by October 31st or one month of teacher’s
start date. (NJ Department of Education, Updated 5.17)
WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?
PDP SAMPLE

Ifyou have a computer please click on this link to follow me to a

sample PDP:

https://www.nj.gov/education/profdev/ipdp/

On this page you can view a sample PDP as well as download the
Word document so you can begin writing your own PDP.

Let’s look at the document together.

WHAT A PDP NEEDS TO INCLUDE:

 The PDP needs to include the following:

 Areas identified for professional practice
 Three goals (maximum): teacher created and administrator supported with rationales for support and
evidence
 Professional Goals and Activities
 Follow up activities
 Completion dates and estimated hours
 Must be signed by both the teacher and administrator.
 May be adjusted during the year to reflect teacher’s professional needs or goals
TIME TO THINK

 What is a PDP?
 True or False: A PDP can be adjusted during the school year based on the teacher’s professional goals or needs.
 What needs to be included in a PDP?
 A.
 B.
 C.
SGOS : STUDENT GROWTH OBJECTIVES
WHAT ARE THEY?

 SGOs are measures of student learning included in the evaluations of all teachers, principals, and assistant/vice
principals in New Jersey. Well-designed SGOs provide the following benefits:
 • For Students: SGOs promote reflective and collaborative teaching practices, alignment among standards,
instruction, and assessment, and improvements in student learning.
 • For Teachers: SGOs provide a method by which teachers can improve their practice while clearly demonstrating
their effectiveness through student progress. • For Principals/APs/VPs
 Administrators share in the SGO results of their teachers and can use the SGO process to help ensure each
student receives the best possible education within their school environ (What are Student Growth Objectives?
https://www.state.nj.us/education/AchieveNJ/teacher/SGOOverview.pdf)
REQUIREMENTS FOR SGOS

 According to the NJ Department of Education Website:

 SGOS must be:
 Specific and measurable student academic goals
 Can be related to SMART Goals
 Must be data driven
 Common Core
 May be tiered
 Based on student growth or achievement
 Developed by a teacher
 Approved by the teacher’s supervisor.
 All teachers must create two SGOS
 The SGOS will count as a portion of the summative rating for the teacher (What are Student Growth Objectives?
https://www.state.nj.us/education/AchieveNJ/teacher/SGOOverview.pdf)
TIMELINES AND STEPS

 September: All Paterson School Teachers will administer the district SGO Assessment for their
subject area
 September- October: determine the starting points of the students( use multiple measures)
 By October 31: With supervisor input, and pending approval, set achievable student goals
 October 31- end of school year:
 Track progress
 Make adjustments with administrator approval and supporting evidence (February 15)
 End of school year: review results and SGO Scores. Submit for district evaluation.
(What are Student Growth Objectives? https://www.state.nj.us/education/AchieveNJ/teacher/SGOOverview.pdf)
CHARACTERISTICS OF EXCELLENT SGO’S

 A large majority of the students are represented

 Must include a large portion of the school year
 Must meet state standards
 Must include multiple high quality measures
 All standards must have at least one assessment item
 Accessible to all students regardless of background
(Teacher Evaluation Guidebook, Paterson Public Schools- 2019-2020)
 TIME TO THINK

 What are the requirements for SGO’s ?

 How will the absence of my student achievement data impact my summative rating?
 What is the purpose of linking student data to the teacher?
 How does the evaluation system support teacher and student performance?
 What are two areas of student achievement data?
 A.
 B.
(Teacher Evaluation Guidebook, Paterson Public Schools- 2019-2020)
QUESTIONS/COMMENTS/FOLLOW UP

 If you have any questions please write them on a post-it- note and put in the parking lot at the front of
the room. Please include your email and the answers will be emailed back to you.
 Please place any comments in the parking lot.
 Fill out the workshop evaluation form and return it to me for your PD Certificate.
 Follow up sessions can be requested to the principal and will be scheduled as during the next in-
service day.
REFERENCES

 Teacher Evaluation Guidebook, Paterson Public Schools :2019-2020

 What are Student Growth Objectives? https://www.state.nj.us/education/AchieveNJ/teacher/SGOOverview.pdf
 Professional Development and Support; https://www.nj.gov/education/profdev/ipdp/
 What are Student Growth Objectives? https://www.state.nj.us/education/AchieveNJ/teacher/SGOOverview.pdf
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