Performance Pay - Outstanding Teacher
Administrative Directions for Type A
The
three criteria of teaching (i.e., assessment and instruction,
content and pedagogy, collaboration and partnership) are not
distinct or independent, but are overlapping and intertwined
responsibilities that all teachers share. However, for portfolio
assessment purposes, teachers are to be given a separate rating for
each of the three categories. To be deemed outstanding, a teacher
must receive an outstanding rating in each of the three categories.
Each category is explained by five
criteria that describe the critical features of the category. These
criteria should guide, but not dictate, the assessment process. That
is, administrators should carefully consider each of the five
criteria in assessing a teacher's performance for each category, but
a final decision about a category rating should be arrived at
holistically.
The credibility of the Outstanding
Teacher Portfolio Assessment depends largely on how well
administrators make concrete comments based on the evidence
available. Please keep these key points in mind:
- Link your perceptions to the
evidence presented in the portfolio. Impressions can form
quickly, but they can sometimes be based on limited or distorted
information. Validate your impressions by looking carefully at
the educational philosophy, reflective statements, artifacts,
and summary of surveys included in each portfolio you review.
- The Outstanding Teacher Portfolio
program is designed to reward outstanding teachers, not simply
outstanding portfolios. Therefore, in assessing each section,
you may bring to bear knowledge about a teacher not included in
the portfolio. However, it is essential that you adhere
to the following guidelines:
- Outside knowledge must relate to
the Outstanding Teacher Portfolio categories (Assessment and
Instruction, Content and Pedagogy, Collaboration and
Partnership) or to district teacher evaluation standards
and criteria.
- All outside knowledge must be
supported by documented evidence. Your outside comments must
refer to a classroom observation, extra-curricular activity, a
letter, or some tangible artifact or activity relevant to the
category being assessed.
- Outside knowledge must be recent,
relating to this year's Outstanding Teacher Portfolio.
- Any outside information brought to
bear during the assessment must be documented on the
Portfolio Feedback Form. Comments must be linked to evidence.
In evaluating the portfolios,
administrators should follow the process described below:
- Review the criteria for the
outstanding designation
- Read the entire portfolio
- Assign ratings to each of the
three categories in the following manner:
- Consider evaluation criteria for
Assessment and Instruction category
- Reexamine the contents of the
portfolio relevant to this category
- Note evidence found
- Write comments relevant to
criteria
- Consider additional information
if any, (which must be explained in writing)
- Assign a category recommendation
O=outstanding E=excellent D/N=does not meet criteria
- Repeat the process for the other
two categories
- Assign an overall rating
- In order to receive the
outstanding designation all three categories must be at the
outstanding level
- Assign an overall recommendation
- If not designated as outstanding
note the reason(s) on the back of the form
- Key points to keep in mind while
assessing portfolios:
- Use a similar process for each
portfolio
- Base your comments on evidence
- Highlight strengths and areas
for growth
- For consistency and fairness
spend approximately the same amount of time reviewing each
portfolio
- Take notes as you review the
portfolio to use as feedback to the teacher. Feedback should
be provided in both strengths and areas for growth
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