APPR

The following is the protocol for evaluations under the annual Professional Performance Review.

NON-TENURED STAFF (Probationary & Other Non-Tenured Staff)

Each year evaluators shall conduct a minimum of four (4) formal classroom observations of each probationary or non-tenured teacher.

PART-TIME STAFF

There are two (2) formal observations required for part-time teachers. After a part-time teacher has been evaluated in this manner for three (3) years, he/she shall be evaluated according to the Tenured Teachers Limited Review and Full Review schedule.

TENURED STAFF WHO ARE ON LIMITED REVIEW

a. Two observations-one formal/long, one informal/short

b. Portfolio

• Formal/Long Observation-Abbreviated form based on the Charlotte Danielson Framework

  • Ratings for each Domain -Ineffective/Developing/Effective

  • Summative Overall rating: Ineffective Effective

• Informal/Short Observation-Summary statement (short paragraph) of classroom visit

• Portfolio-Professional Evidence Folder to include five artifacts from the following suggested choices:

• 1. Copies of parts of your school wires pages

  2. Lesson plans/unit

  3. Professional goals statement

  4. Student work

  5. Home to School or School to Home communications

  6. Student progress reports

  7. Option A report from previous year

  8. Summer work summary/reflection

  9. Professional Development Grants awarded

  10. Copy of end of year professional form

These are suggestions from the Joint Committee. A teacher may include other evidence or additional evidence other than what is suggested here.

TENURED STAFF ON FULL REVIEW: CHOICE OF OPTION A OR OPTION B

• Option A: Self-Directed Review

  • Two Informal/Short observations, with summary statement of classroom visit

  • Option A project meets portfolio requirement for that year

• Option B: Traditional Review

  • Two long/formal observations, full Charlotte Danielson evaluation form (four pages)

  • Pre-Conference for the announced observation

  • Post-Conference for each observation

  • Portfolio

FOR ALL TEACHERS

At least one observation is unannounced

Scarsdale's State-Approved APPR Plan (3012-d)