Peer Assistance and Review Par Clause Samples
The Peer Assistance and Review (PAR) clause establishes a structured process for evaluating and supporting employees, typically educators, through peer involvement. Under this clause, experienced colleagues observe, mentor, and assess the performance of their peers, often as part of professional development or performance improvement plans. This system applies to situations where additional support or evaluation is needed, such as for new hires or employees facing performance challenges. The core function of the PAR clause is to enhance professional growth and accountability by leveraging peer expertise, thereby improving overall performance and addressing issues collaboratively.
Peer Assistance and Review Par. 15.1 The Peer Assistance and Review Program shall be established in accordance with the Education Code (E.C. 44500). As established by law, the primary purpose is to allow exemplary unit members to assist permanent unit members who have received an unsatisfactory final evaluation. Other IUSD purposes for PAR include: support for beginning and experienced unit members, support for all unit members in the areas of curriculum and instruction, and enhanced professional development for all unit members.
15.2 A Joint Committee shall be established to provide oversight for the PAR Program. The Joint Committee shall be seven (7) members, four (4) selected by the Association and (3) by the District. Committee members shall serve staggered four (4) year terms, and members shall not serve for more than one consecutive term. The Joint Committee shall operate under such by-laws or standing rules as it may adopt by consensus or, failing consensus, majority vote when a quorum is present. There must be a minimum of one more unit member than administrator present for any decision to be made by the Joint Committee. The Joint Committee shall:
(a) establish and make public the procedures and principles by which the Joint Committee shall operate;
(b) establish the decision making procedures by which the Joint Committee shall operate;
(c) determine the number of, selection process for, and terms of assignment for Consulting Teachers;
(d) select the pool of Consulting Teachers to support referred and voluntary participating unit members;
(e) determine the procedures by which the Consulting Teachers shall operate;
(f) recommend training for Joint Committee members and Consulting Teachers;
(g) annually evaluate the impact of the district's PAR program in order to improve the program;
(h) review peer review reports prepared by Consulting Teachers;
(i) make recommendations to the Board of Education regarding participants in the program;
(j) review the annual budget and determine allocation of funds;
(k) establish the procedures for consideration of site and district proposals;
(l) select from among site and district program proposals those that support unit member professional development; curriculum development; and staff development in support of District and Site Continuous Improvement Targets;
(m) establish the job descriptions and procedures for selection of a TOSA for Peer Assistance and Review to be paid from the PAR resources;
(n) annually assure compliance with the requirem...
Peer Assistance and Review Par. 1. The PAR Program is an intervention program designed to help improve the performance of teachers who are having difficulties in the performance of their professional responsibilities. Help and support are provided through peer assistance from a Consulting Teacher. The Consulting Teacher works directly with the struggling teacher to provide constructive and intensive intervention. The goals of the PAR Program are to develop and maintain the highest caliber teachers.
Peer Assistance and Review Par. The District and Association will establish and maintain a program to provide assistance to teachers who are in need of or desire peer support and/or professional growth. The program will be called “The Peer Assistance and Review Program” (or “The PAR Program”) and will provide assistance in subject matter knowledge, maintaining a suitable learning environment, and/or teaching methods in order to increase student achievement.
Peer Assistance and Review Par. PROGRAM22
Peer Assistance and Review Par. 1. As a part of APS and ATF’s commitment to provide a continuum of support for teachers, the district and union created both the Mentor Program and the Peer Assistance and Review (PAR) Program. The programs are related. As a program co-designed and run by the APS/ATF/UNM Partnership Program, the Mentor Program provides comprehensive Mentor support to beginning teachers. The APS/ATF PAR Program provides support to struggling experienced teachers past their probationary employment period.
2. The PAR Program is an intervention program designed to help improve the performance of experienced teachers who are having serious difficulties in the performance of their professional responsibilities. Help and support is provided through peer assistance from a Consulting Teacher. The Consulting Teacher works directly with the struggling teacher to provide constructive and intensive intervention. The goal of the PAR Program is to develop and maintain the highest caliber teaching staff.
3. The Mentor Teacher Program Coordinator will be responsible for day-to-day activities of the PAR Program. Responsibilities include:
a. Active participation in the work of the PAR Panel.
b. Assigning and supporting the Consulting Teachers.
c. Overseeing the intervention process.
d. Preparing reports on the program for the Joint Governance /PAR Panel and the Partnership Leadership Team.
e. Maintaining program records, including a comprehensive database.
Peer Assistance and Review Par. BEGINNING TEACHER SUPPORT AND ASSESSMENT (BTSA) (CONT.)
Peer Assistance and Review Par. Application for Consulting Teacher or Secondary Subject specialist
Peer Assistance and Review Par. 1. As a part of APS and ATF’s commitment to provide a continuum of support for teachers, the district and union created both the Mentor Program and the Peer Assistance and Review (PAR) Program. The programs are related. As a program co-designed and run by the APS/ATF Partnership Program, the Mentor Program provides comprehensive Mentor support to beginning teachers. The APS/ATF PAR Program provides support to struggling teachers.
2. The PAR Program is an intervention program designed to help improve the performance of teachers who are having difficulties in the performance of their professional responsibilities. Help and support is provided through peer assistance from a Consulting Teacher. The Consulting Teacher works directly with the struggling teacher to provide constructive and intensive intervention. The goal of the PAR Program is to develop and maintain the highest caliber teaching staff.
3. The Mentor Teacher Program Coordinator will be responsible for day-to-day activities of the PAR Program. Responsibilities include:
a. Active participation in the work of the PAR Panel.
b. Assigning and supporting the Consulting Teachers.
c. Overseeing the intervention process.
d. Preparing reports on the program for the Joint Governance /PAR Panel and the District and Union Leadership Team.
e. Maintaining program records, including a comprehensive database.
Peer Assistance and Review Par. 3 A. Purpose 4 To provide assistance and support to improve the performance of a certificated employee 5 who receives an overall unsatisfactory evaluation. To allow exemplary certificated 6 employees to assist certificated employees in the areas of:
7 1. Engaging and supporting all students in learning.
8 2. Creating and maintaining effective environments for student learning.
9 3. Understanding and organizing subject matter for student learning.
10 4. Planning instruction and designing learning experiences for all students.
11 5. Assessing students for learning.
12 6. Developing as a professional educator.
13 B. Definitions
Peer Assistance and Review Par. A. The Article and provisions contained herein constitute a bilateral and binding agreement (“Agreement) by and between the Governing Board of the Central Union Elementary School District (“Board”) and the CUETA (“the exclusive representative”), an employee organization affiliated with the CTA and NEA.
B. This Agreement is entered into pursuant to “there shall be a Peer Assistance and Review (PAR) Program, hereafter referred to as “Program”, for all teachers. The PAR Program shall provide assistance in the areas of subject matter, teaching methodology, and teaching strategies.
C. This Agreement shall remain in full force and effective July 1, 2024 until June 30, 2027.