Common use of Multiple Measures of Student Learning Clause in Contracts

Multiple Measures of Student Learning. Measures must include a combination of classroom, school and district assessments, student growth percentiles on state assessments, if state assessments are available, and student MEPA gain scores. This definition may be revised as required by regulations or agreement of the parties upon issuance of DESE guidance expected by July 2012. Observation: A data gathering process specifically undertaken pursuant to this agreement that includes notes and judgments made during one or more classroom or worksite visits(s) of at least ten (10) minutes in duration by the Evaluator and may include examination of artifacts of practice including student work. An observation shall occur in person. All observations will be done openly and with knowledge of the Educator. No photography, no videotaping or audio-taping shall be permitted without mutual agreement. Classroom or worksite observations conducted pursuant to this article must result in feedback to the Educator using the agreed upon protocols.

Multiple Measures of Student Learning. Measures must include a combination of classroom, school and district assessments, student growth percentiles on state assessments, if state assessments are available, and student MEPA gain scores. This definition may be revised as required by regulations or agreement of the parties upon issuance of DESE guidance expected by July 2012. Observation: A data gathering process specifically undertaken pursuant to this agreement that includes notes and professional judgments made during one or more classroom or worksite visits(s) of at least ten (10) minutes in duration by the Evaluator and may include examination of artifacts of practice including student work. An observation shall occur in person. All observations will be done openly and with knowledge of the Educator. No photography, no videotaping or audio-taping shall be permitted without mutual agreement. Classroom or worksite observations conducted pursuant to this article must result in feedback to the Educator using the agreed upon protocols.