DCSD's Licensed Evaluation Resources

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Evaluator Resources

Important System Resources

Annual Orientation to CITE and the DCSD Evaluation Process - UPDATED for 2024-2025

Digital Evaluation Navigation Documents - This resource will provide step by step directions for many of the tasks in the Digital Evaluation System.

DCSD's Highly Effective Pathway - This resource will help licensed employees navigate the Highly Effective Pathway and find answers to frequently asked questions

Probationary, Non-Probationary Status, and Induction FAQs

DCSD Licensed Evaluation Guidebook - This resource is intended to support all licensed employees understand the DCSD Evaluation System.

DCSD Licensed Evaluator's Playbook - This resource is intended to support evaluators with beginning, middle and end of the year tasks, as well as providing additional links and information for  quality evaluation practices.

Navigating the DCSD Digital Evaluation System - This resources includes screenshots and guidance designed to help navigate the digital evaluation system.

DCSD's Performance Improvement Plan Template for Licensed Staff

Human Resources Performance Improvement Resources

DCSD Second Look Process

Appeal Process

Pre- and Post-Observation FAQs

DCSD Rubric Cut Scores

Useful Coaching Resources

Coaching and Reflection Guide - Generalist Rubric  (NOTE: While this guide is aligned to the Generalist Rubric, it is easily translated to the Educator Rubric. The only notable difference between the two rubrics is that the Educator Rubric has an additional element - 2.6).

ELD Look Fors - Based on the Educator Rubric  (NOTE: This guide is for evaluators and teachers).

CITE Generalist Rubric Aligned with NCTM's Effective Math Practices  (NOTE: While this guide is aligned to the Generalist Rubric, it is easily translated to the Educator Rubric. The only notable difference between the two rubrics is that the Educator Rubric has an additional element - 2.6).

CITE Evaluation Crosswalk to Marzano's Ten Design Areas - Based on Marzano's The New Art and Science of Teaching


Evaluation Timelines

CITE Evaluation Timeline  - Updated Version Coming Soon

LEAD Evaluation Timeline  - Updated Version Coming Soon

Measures of Student Learning (CITE 6)

Resources from the Colorado Department of Education's Educator Effectiveness Office

CDE Educator Effectiveness Video Library - Principals use your UIP single sign on to log in. The videos are helpful for calibrating instructional expectations and evaluation practices.

CDE Practical Idea Guides for Evaluation - The guide provide some additional guidance and potential artifacts/look fors for areas of instruction outside of the regular education classroom and include guides for specials teachers, SPED, Early Childhood (Preschool-3rd), and several other educator groups.

DCSD's District Accountability Committee Resources

DAC - FINAL Assessment Recommendations - Adopted January 18, 2023

CITE Rubric Survey Results - Prepared for DCSD by Hanover Research