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Performance Pay - Outstanding Teacher

Type A Portfolio

I. Background Information and Thesis Statements

A. Resume with background information and the professional context in which you work.

B. Reflective writing piece (2 pg. max) to include:

  1. General educational philosophy
  2. Reflective statements on A, B, C, [A, B, and C as used in this document refer to the criteria for outstanding teacher as described in the note below] beginning with the thesis statement:
    a.  I believe my performance in Douglas County Schools is outstanding in the area of assessment and instruction because...
    b.  I believe my performance in Douglas County Schools is outstanding in the knowledge of content and pedagogy because…
    c.  I believe my performance in Douglas County Schools is outstanding in the area of collaboration and partnership because...

II. Professional Artifacts and Reflections
(see appendix for examples) Each candidate will submit:

A. Six (6) artifacts documenting extended professional activities under criteria A, B, and C with at least one artifact per criterion

B. One paragraph rationale for each artifact and reflection of how it supports criteria A, B, C

III. Client and Peer Surveys
Each candidate will prepare and submit a summary and a one page reflection for each of the following:

A. The peer evaluation.

B. The client surveys completed by parents and students.

IV. Normal Teacher Evaluation Requirements

A. A copy of your current summative evaluation or growth plan.

B. A brief written reflection on your summative evaluation or growth plan.

V. Overall Reflection on the Outstanding Teacher Program

A. A brief written statement describing how the Outstanding Teacher Program is being used for professional growth.

NOTE: Criteria for Outstanding designation:

  1. Assessment and Instruction
  2. Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy
  3. Collaboration and Partnership


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