The Teacher/Principal Evaluation Program is the system of evaluation for all teachers and principals in Washington State K-12 public schools.  The eight criteria are defined in law.  WAC 392-191A-60, WAC 392-191-A 150. 

Districts choose one of three frameworks to assess these criteria.  Burlington-Edison School District utilizes Charlotte Danielson's Framework for Teaching.

At the start of the year the teacher uses eVAL to complete the self assessment on all 27 subcriteria (and 8 criteria).  These results will be discussed at a goal setting conference with the evaluator.  This is where a focused area is collaboratively determined, unless the teacher is on a comprehensive evaluation.  Also, the teacher submits student growth goals for approval.

Template for Student Growth Goals

Throughout the year the evaluator and teacher will perform at least two formal observation cycles.  The teacher will complete the student growth project and submit student growth data to the evaluator.  The evaluator may complete any number of informal observations and the evaluatee is invited to submit additional evidence.  Near the end of the year the evaluator and teacher meet to go over the summative evaluation report.