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Differentiated Observations

Overview for Teachers/NTPs

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What is a Differentiated Observation?

For LEAs that employ a differentiated supervision cycle, the Differentiated Observation module and workflow within PAETEP can be used in school years when an employee is not being formally observed.

The Differentiated Observation process is initiated by supervisors. Once initiated, employees complete and submit an action plan, mid-year update, year-end update, and self-assessment rubric. A post-conference can also be completed, as desired.

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Formal Observations

Stand-Alone Rubrics

Differentiated Observations

Walkthroughs

Anecdotal Notes

Custom Forms

2.5% from Student Performance on Assessments                 

5% from Growth (Value-Added/PVAAS)

2.5% from IEP Goals Progress     

Teacher-Specific Data

Student Performance Measures (SPM)

13-1 SUMMATIVE RATING FORMS

CLASSROOM TEACHER RATING FORM (13-1)

Building Level Data Available

WEIGHTED PERCENTAGE

FINAL EFFECTIVENESS RATING MEASURE

Observation and Practice

Building Level Score

Teacher-Specific Data

LEA Selected Measure

PAETEP MODULES & SUPPORTING EVIDENCE

According to Act 13, Classroom Teachers who are Professional Employees should be evaluated annually with a 13-1 Annual summative rating form.

Classroom Teachers who are Temporary Professional Employees should be evaluated twice per year with a 13-1 Semi-Annual summative rating form. NOTE - 100% of the final score on the 13-1 Semi-Annual will come from the Observation and Practice evidence.

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13-3 SUMMATIVE RATING FORMS

NONTEACHING PROFESSIONAL RATING FORM (13-3)

Building Level Data Available

WEIGHTED PERCENTAGE

FINAL EFFECTIVENESS RATING MEASURE

Observation and Practice

Building Level Score

PAETEP MODULES & SUPPORTING EVIDENCE

According to Act 13, NTPs (including educational specialists, instructional professionals other than classroom teachers, and supervisory professionals other than supervisors of special education) should be evaluated annually with a 13-3 Annual summative rating form.

NTPs who are Temporary Professional Employees should be evaluated twice per year with a 13-3 Semi-Annual summative rating form. Note – 100% of the final score on the 13-3 Semi Annual will come from the Observation and Practice evidence.

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Formal Observations

Stand-Alone Rubrics

Differentiated Observations

NTP Observations

Walkthroughs

Anecdotal Notes

Custom Forms

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Step-by-Step Guide

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Beginning of the Year

Step 2 - Employee completes the Action Plan... and Submits

Employee

Middle of the Year

End of the Year

Step 1 - Supervisor initiates a Differentiated Observation

Supervisor

Step 3 - Supervisor reviews/adds comments... and Submits

Supervisor

Step 4 - Employee completes the Mid-Year Update... and Submits

Employee

Step 5 - Supervisor reviews/adds comments... and Submits

Supervisor

Step 6 - Employee completes the End-Year Update... and Submits

Employee

Step 7 - Employee completes self-assessment rubric... and Submits

Employee

Step 8 - Supervisor reviews, completes rubric, submits, and authenticates

Supervisor

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Step-by-Step Guide

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Beginning of the Year

Step 2 - Employee completes the Action Plan... and Submits

Employee

Middle of the Year

End of the Year

Step 1 - Supervisor initiates a Differentiated Observation

Supervisor

Step 3 - Supervisor reviews/adds comments... and Submits

Supervisor

Step 4 - Employee completes the Mid-Year Update... and Submits

Employee

Step 5 - Supervisor reviews/adds comments... and Submits

Supervisor

Step 6 - Employee completes the End-Year Update... and Submits

Employee

Step 7 - Employee completes self-assessment rubric... and Submits

Employee

Step 8 - Supervisor reviews, completes rubric, submits, and authenticates

Supervisor

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Step-by-Step Guide

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Beginning of the Year

Step 2 - Employee completes the Action Plan... and Submits

Employee

Middle of the Year

End of the Year

Step 1 - Supervisor initiates a Differentiated Observation

Supervisor

Step 3 - Supervisor reviews/adds comments... and Submits

Supervisor

Step 4 - Employee completes the Mid-Year Update... and Submits

Employee

Step 5 - Supervisor reviews/adds comments... and Submits

Supervisor

Step 6 - Employee completes the End-Year Update... and Submits

Employee

Step 7 - Employee completes self-assessment rubric... and Submits

Employee

Step 8 - Supervisor reviews, completes rubric, submits, and authenticates

Supervisor

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Beginning of the Year

Step 2 - Employee completes the Action Plan... and Submits

Employee

Middle of the Year

End of the Year

Step 1 - Supervisor initiates a Differentiated Observation

Supervisor

Step 3 - Supervisor reviews/adds comments... and Submits

Supervisor

Step 4 - Employee completes the Mid-Year Update... and Submits

Employee

Step 5 - Supervisor reviews/adds comments... and Submits

Supervisor

Step 6 - Employee completes the End-Year Update... and Submits

Employee

Step 7 - Employee completes self-assessment rubric... and Submits

Employee

Step 8 - Supervisor reviews, completes rubric, submits, and authenticates

Supervisor

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Step-by-Step Guide

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Beginning of the Year

Step 2 - Employee completes the Action Plan... and Submits

Employee

Middle of the Year

End of the Year

Step 1 - Supervisor initiates a Differentiated Observation

Supervisor

Step 3 - Supervisor reviews/adds comments... and Submits

Supervisor

Step 4 - Employee completes the Mid-Year Update... and Submits

Employee

Step 5 - Supervisor reviews/adds comments... and Submits

Supervisor

Step 6 - Employee completes the End-Year Update... and Submits

Employee

Step 7 - Employee completes self-assessment rubric... and Submits

Employee

Step 8 - Supervisor reviews, completes rubric, submits, and authenticates

Supervisor

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Step-by-Step Guide

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Beginning of the Year

Step 2 - Employee completes the Action Plan... and Submits

Employee

Middle of the Year

End of the Year

Step 1 - Supervisor initiates a Differentiated Observation

Supervisor

Step 3 - Supervisor reviews/adds comments... and Submits

Supervisor

Step 4 - Employee completes the Mid-Year Update... and Submits

Employee

Step 5 - Supervisor reviews/adds comments... and Submits

Supervisor

Step 6 - Employee completes the End-Year Update... and Submits

Employee

Step 7 - Employee completes self-assessment rubric... and Submits

Employee

Step 8 - Supervisor reviews, completes rubric, submits, and authenticates

Supervisor

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Step-by-Step Guide

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Beginning of the Year

Step 2 - Employee completes the Action Plan... and Submits

Employee

Middle of the Year

End of the Year

Step 1 - Supervisor initiates a Differentiated Observation

Supervisor

Step 3 - Supervisor reviews/adds comments... and Submits

Supervisor

Step 4 - Employee completes the Mid-Year Update... and Submits

Employee

Step 5 - Supervisor reviews/adds comments... and Submits

Supervisor

Step 6 - Employee completes the End-Year Update... and Submits

Employee

Step 7 - Employee completes self-assessment rubric... and Submits

Employee

Step 8 - Supervisor reviews, completes rubric, submits, and authenticates

Supervisor

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Step-by-Step Guide

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Beginning of the Year

Step 2 - Employee completes the Action Plan... and Submits

Employee

Middle of the Year

End of the Year

Step 1 - Supervisor initiates a Differentiated Observation

Supervisor

Step 3 - Supervisor reviews/adds comments... and Submits

Supervisor

Step 4 - Employee completes the Mid-Year Update... and Submits

Employee

Step 5 - Supervisor reviews/adds comments... and Submits

Supervisor

Step 6 - Employee completes the End-Year Update... and Submits

Employee

Step 7 - Employee completes self-assessment rubric... and Submits

Employee

Step 8 - Supervisor reviews, completes rubric, submits, and authenticates

Supervisor

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Step-by-Step Guide

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Beginning of the Year

Step 2 - Employee completes the Action Plan... and Submits

Employee

Middle of the Year

End of the Year

Step 1 - Supervisor initiates a Differentiated Observation

Supervisor

Step 3 - Supervisor reviews/adds comments... and Submits

Supervisor

Step 4 - Employee completes the Mid-Year Update... and Submits

Employee

Step 5 - Supervisor reviews/adds comments... and Submits

Supervisor

Step 6 - Employee completes the End-Year Update... and Submits

Employee

Step 7 - Employee completes self-assessment rubric... and Submits

Employee

Step 8 - Supervisor reviews, completes rubric, submits, and authenticates

Supervisor

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Step-by-Step Guide

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Beginning of the Year

Step 2 - Employee completes the Action Plan... and Submits

Employee

Middle of the Year

End of the Year

Step 1 - Supervisor initiates a Differentiated Observation

Supervisor

Step 3 - Supervisor reviews/adds comments... and Submits

Supervisor

Step 4 - Employee completes the Mid-Year Update... and Submits

Employee

Step 5 - Supervisor reviews/adds comments... and Submits

Supervisor

Step 6 - Employee completes the End-Year Update... and Submits

Employee

Step 7 - Employee completes self-assessment rubric... and Submits

Employee

Step 8 - Supervisor reviews, completes rubric, submits, and authenticates

Supervisor

Differentiated Observation Complete

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