Teacher Performance Evaluation System (TPES)

AASSA

Association of American Schools in South America

Goal and Purposes

“The goal is to support the continuous growth and development of each teacher by monitoring, analyzing, and applying pertinent data compiled within a system of meaningful feedback.”

PRIMARY PURPOSES OF TPES

• optimize student learning and growth
• improve the quality of instruction by ensuring accountability for classroom performance and teacher effectiveness
• provide a basis for instructional improvement through productive teacher performance appraisal and professional growth
• Promote collaboration between the teacher and evaluator in order to encourage self-growth, instructional effectiveness, and improvement of overall job performance

STANDARDS and INDICATORS

Clearly defined professional responsibilities constitute the foundation for the TPES. A fair and comprehensive evaluation system provides sufficient detail and accuracy so that both teachers and evaluators reasonably understand the job expectations.

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The expectations for professional performance are defined using a two-tiered approach.

Performance Standards

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Performance Indicators

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Performance standards refer to the major duties performed. For all teachers, there are six performance standards.

Performance indicators are examples of the types of performance that will occur if a teacher standard is being successfully met.

Performance Standards

• Performance Standard 1: Instructional Planning
• Performance Standard 2: Instructional Delivery
• Performance Standard 3: Assessment of Learning
• Performance Standard 4: Learning Environment
• Performance Standard 5: Professionalism
• Performance Standard 6: Student Progress

Performance Standard 1: Instructional Planning

The teacher plans using the school’s curriculum, effective strategies, resources, and data to meet the needs of all students.

Sample Performance Indicators

• 1.1 Uses data of student learning to guide planning.
• 1.2 Plans time realistically for pacing, content coverage, and transitions.
• 1.3 Plans for differentiated instruction.
• 1.4 Aligns lesson objectives to school curriculum.
• 1.5 Develops appropriate long and short-range plans, and is able to adapt plans when needed.

Performance Standard 2: Instructional Delivery

The teacher effectively engages students in learning by using a variety of instructional strategies in order to meet individual learning needs.

Sample Performance Indicators

• 2.1 Engages and maintains students in active learning.
• 2.2 Builds upon students’ existing knowledge and skills.
• 2.3 Differentiates instruction to meet students’ needs.
• 2.4 Reinforces learning goals consistently throughout the lesson.
• 2.5 Uses a variety of effective instructional strategies and resources.
• 2.6 Uses instructional technology to enhance student
• 2.7 Communicates clearly and checks for understanding.

Performance Standard 3: Assessment of Learning

The teacher systematically gathers, analyzes, and uses data to measure student progress, guide instruction, and provide timely feedback.

Sample Performance Indicators

• 3.1 Uses pre-assessment data to develop expectations for students and to document learning.
• 3.2 Creates or selects valid and appropriate assessments.
• 3.3 Aligns student assessment with established curriculum standards and benchmarks.
• 3.4 Uses a variety of formal and informal assessment strategies to guide instruction.
• 3.5 Uses assessment tools for both formative and summative purposes.
• 3.6 Gives constructive and frequent feedback to students on their learning.

Performance Standard 4: Learning Environment

The teacher uses resources, routines, and procedures to provide a respectful, positive, safe, student centered environment that is conducive to learning.

Sample Performance Indicators

• 4.1 Arranges the classroom to maximize learning while providing a safe environment.
• 4.2 Establishes clear expectations, with student input, for classroom rules and procedures early in the school year, and enforces them consistently and fairly.
• 4.3 Maximizes instructional time and minimizes disruptions.
• 4.4 Establishes a climate of trust and teamwork by being fair, caring, respectful, and enthusiastic.
• 4.5 Respects students’ diversity, including language, culture, race, gender, and special needs.

Performance Standard 5: Professionalism �

The teacher maintains a commitment to professional ethics, international mindedness, and the school’s mission; and takes responsibility for and participates in professional growth that results in enhancement of student learning.

Sample Performance Indicators

• 5.1 Collaborates and communicates effectively within the school community to promote students’ well-being and success.
• 5.2 Adheres to school policies and ethical guidelines.
• 5.3 Incorporates learning from professional growth opportunities into instructional practice.
• 5.4 Sets goals for improvement of knowledge and skills.
• 5.5 Engages in activities outside the classroom intended for school and student enhancement.
• 5.6 Demonstrates international mindedness by respecting diversity and taking an interest in various national and international traditions.

Teacher documentation folder

The Teacher Documentation Folder provides evidence of performance related to specific standards. The emphasis is on the quality of work, not the quantity of materials presented.

Items that could be included are:

• Cover Sheet
• Student Progress Goal Setting Form
• Professional Development Log
• Student Survey Summary
• Parent Communication Log
• Record of Extra-Curricular Activities
• Evidence of Assessment for Learning

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Standard 6: Student Progress

The work of the teacher results in acceptable and measurable student progress.

Sample Performance Indicators

• 6.1 Sets measurable and appropriate achievement goals for student progress based on baseline data.
• 6.2 Documents the progress of each student throughout the year.
• 6.3 Provides evidence that achievement goals have been met.

Components of evaluation

• Goal Setting
• Teacher Documentation Folder
• Student Surveys
• Observations

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GOAL Setting

Student Progress goals will measure where the students are at the beginning of the year, where they are at mid-year, where they are at the end of the year, and, most importantly, what’s the difference.

Fourth Grade Sample Goal:

All of my students will demonstrate growth of one academic year on the NWEA Math Assessment. Also, at least 80 percent of my students will be reading on or above grade level by the end of this school year.

Student surveys

• The purpose of the student survey is to collect information that will help teachers reflect on their practice; in other words, to provide feedback directly to the employee for teacher growth and development.
• Teachers retain sole access to the results
• A summary is written based on the results

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Observations

• Announced Observations
• Minimum one time per year for new teachers (first 2 years)
• Once every two years for veteran teachers
• Minimum of 30 minutes observation time

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• Unannounced Observations
• Minimum two times per year for new teachers (first 2 years)
• One time per year for veteran teachers
• Minimum of 5 minutes observation time

Summative evaluation

Student Goals

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Documentation Folder

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Student Surveys

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Observations

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Summative Evaluation

(possible Performance Improvement Plan)