Assessment Procedures. 3.1 Evaluation will be based upon the Key Elements of the Standards. The assessment methods may include: formal classroom observations, drop-in visits, examples of student work, review of teacher developed lessons and work products, and information relating to teacher implementation of board adopted content standards and standards of student progress adopted by the board. 3.2 The nature of the permanent classroom teacher's assignment, the subject matter, grade level taught and the area in which the teacher has been credentialed will assist in determining the emphasis which will be placed on the Key Elements. 3.3 Classroom observations will be a key source of evidence for the teacher evaluation. Ordinarily, teachers on Formal Conference evaluation will be observed on three (3) occasions, or for two full block periods. If after two observations of a permanent classroom teacher, the evaluator determines that all three of the designated standards have been met, then a third required observation may be waived by mutual agreement of the unit member and the evaluator. 3.3.1 Non-tenured unit members will have at least the 1st formal observation and post-observation conference prior to the Winter Break. 3.4 The duration of at least one classroom observation shall be a full class period. Ordinarily, all other classroom observations pursuant to Section 3.3 shall be for a minimum of forty-five (45) minutes, however, in no circumstances will an observation be less than thirty (30) minutes. 3.5 In the event the evaluator observes conditions in the first or second observation that may lead to an "Unsatisfactory" evaluation, the duration of subsequent observation(s) shall be for an entire class period. In the event the evaluator cannot observe for at least 90% of the period, the observation shall be considered a "drop in visit" and an additional observation will be scheduled. 3.6 Classroom observations will be scheduled with the unit member at least three days in advance. Observations may be scheduled with less than three (3) days notice by mutual consent. The classroom teacher may request a Pre Observation Conference at the time of notification. The evaluatee will provide the evaluator a completed Observation Planning Form at least one (1) day prior to each formal observation. Observation Planning Forms may be provided with less than one day of notice by mutual consent. The evaluator reserves the right to conduct unscheduled "drop in” visits for those observations that exceed the minimum amount listed in section 3.3 of this article. In the event that the evaluator cancels a scheduled classroom observation, the unit member may waive the requirement to submit a completed Observation Planning Form for the subsequently rescheduled observation. If under these circumstances the Pre-Observation Planning Form is waived, the teacher shall participate in a pre-observation conference. 3.7 Classroom observations shall be followed by a conference with written feedback within 10 days of the observation. 3.7.1 The post-observation conference shall include feedback on every standard selected for the evaluation including an indication that each Key Elements of the standards was “Met”, “Needs Improvement”, or “Not Observed”. 3.8 A unit member shall not be assessed based upon the results of standardized norm referenced test. 3.9 A unit member's evaluation shall not be based upon his/her personal life or lifestyle. 3.10 A joint task force shall be established with three representatives from SDTA and three District representatives that will adapt the current evaluation system for non-instructional unit members’ evaluation. During the 2016-17 school year, the committee will first focus on Counselors, using the California Standards for the School Counseling Profession or other professional standards. SDTA shares the District’s interest in updating the procedures for all non-classroom unit members. These committees will forward recommendations to the full bargaining teams.
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Assessment Procedures. 3.1 Evaluation will be based upon the Key Elements of the Standards. The assessment methods may include: formal classroom observations, drop-in visits, examples of student work, review of teacher developed lessons and work products, and information relating to teacher implementation of board adopted content standards and standards of student progress adopted by the board.
3.2 The nature of the permanent classroom teacher's assignment, the subject matter, grade level taught and the area in which the teacher has been credentialed will assist in determining the emphasis which will be placed on the Key Elements.
3.3 Classroom observations will be a key source of evidence for the teacher evaluation. Ordinarily, teachers on Formal Conference evaluation will be observed on three (3) occasions, or for two full block periods. If after two observations of a permanent classroom teacher, the evaluator determines that all three of the designated standards have been met, then a third required observation may be waived by mutual agreement of the unit member and the evaluator.
3.3.1 Non-tenured unit members will have at least the 1st formal observation and post-observation conference prior to the Winter Break.
3.4 The duration of at least one classroom observation shall be a full class period. Ordinarily, all other classroom observations pursuant to Section 3.3 shall be for a minimum of forty-five (45) minutes, however, in no circumstances will an observation be less than thirty (30) minutes.
3.5 In the event the evaluator observes conditions in the first or second observation that may lead to an "Unsatisfactory" evaluation, the duration of subsequent observation(s) shall be for an entire class period. In the event the evaluator cannot observe for at least 90% of the period, the observation shall be considered a "drop in visit" and an additional observation will be scheduled.
3.6 Classroom observations will be scheduled with the unit member for a mutually agreed upon class period. If the unit member and their evaluator cannot agree upon the class period, observations shall be scheduled by the evaluator at least three days in advance. Observations may be scheduled with less than three (3) days notice by mutual consent. The classroom teacher may request a Pre Observation Conference at the time of notification. .
3.6.1 The evaluatee will provide the evaluator a completed Observation Planning Form or other substantive lesson plan for the period to be observed at least one (1) day prior to each formal observation. Observation Planning Forms or substantive lesson plans may be provided with less than one day of notice by mutual consent. .
3.6.2 The evaluator reserves the right to conduct unscheduled "drop in” visits for those observations that exceed the minimum amount listed in section 3.3 of this article. .
3.6.3 In the event that the evaluator cancels a scheduled classroom observation, the unit member may waive the requirement to submit a completed Observation Planning Form or other substantive lesson plan for the subsequently rescheduled observation. If under these circumstances the Pre-Observation Planning Form is waived, the teacher shall participate in a pre-observation conference.
3.6.3.1 If under these circumstances the Pre-Observation Planning form or substantive lesson plan is waived, the teacher shall participate in a pro-observation conference.
3.7 Classroom observations shall be followed by a conference with written feedback within 10 days of the observation.
3.7.1 The post-observation conference shall include feedback on every standard selected for the evaluation including an indication that each Key Elements of the standards was “Met”, “Needs Improvement”, or “Not Observed”.
3.8 A unit member shall not be assessed based upon the results of standardized norm referenced test.
3.9 A unit member's evaluation shall not be based upon his/her personal life or lifestyle.
3.10 A joint task force shall be established with three representatives from SDTA and three District representatives that will adapt the current evaluation system for non-instructional unit members’ evaluation. During the 2016-17 school year, the committee will first focus on Counselors, using the California Standards for the School Counseling Profession or other professional standards. SDTA shares the District’s interest in updating the procedures for all non-classroom unit members. These committees will forward recommendations to the full bargaining teams.
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