Evaluation
General ComparisonS
General ComparisonS
OTES 1.0
OTES 1.0
Growth Model
Growth Model
50% Teacher Performance; 50% Student Growth Measure or Alternative Framework Option
50% Teacher Performance; 50% Student Growth Measure or Alternative Framework Option
2 Formal Observation; Walkthroughs
2 Formal Observation; Walkthroughs
Teachers Categorized as A, B, C
Teachers Categorized as A, B, C
eTPES
eTPES
OTES 2.0
OTES 2.0
Renewed Emphasis on Growth
Renewed Emphasis on Growth
No More 50/50; HQSD Embedded in Rubric; No Alternative Framework
No More 50/50; HQSD Embedded in Rubric; No Alternative Framework
2 Formal Observations; Walkthroughs; Focused to Support Growth
2 Formal Observations; Walkthroughs; Focused to Support Growth
Teacher Categories No Longer Required
Teacher Categories No Longer Required
OhioES
OhioES
OTES 2.0 Required vs. Recommended Practices
OTES 2.0 Required vs. Recommended Practices
Required
Required
Practices
Practices
Professional Growth or Improvement Plan
Professional Growth or Improvement Plan
Formal Holistic Observation followed by a conference
Formal Holistic Observation followed by a conference
Walkthroughs
Walkthroughs
Formal Focused Observation
Formal Focused Observation
Use of HQSD
Use of HQSD
Final Summative Conference
Final Summative Conference
Recommended Practices
Recommended Practices
Self-Assessment
Self-Assessment
Pre-conference before each observation
Pre-conference before each observation
Walkthrough feedback
Walkthrough feedback
Mid-year check-in
Mid-year check-in
Formal Focused Observation post-conference
Formal Focused Observation post-conference
Full Evaluations
Full Evaluations
Who is on Full Evaluation?
License renewal
Last year of TVS contract
Application for continuing contract
First two years in state of Ohio
Rated below skilled in previous year
What is a Full Evaluation Cycle?
holistic
focused
2 walkthroughs
Pre conference and post conference
Non- Full Evaluations
Non- Full Evaluations
Who is not Fully Evaluated?
Skilled the last evaluation
2 years before next full evaluation
Accomplished on the last evaluation
3 years before next full evaluation
Less frequent evaluations must include:
one observation and one conference
holistic rubric
one walkthrough
Holistic
Holistic
A formal observation consists of a visitation of a class period or the viewing of a class lesson or a minimum of 30 minutes.
Formal observations may be announcedor unannounced.
During the classroom observation, the evaluator documents specific information related to teaching and learning using the Teacher Performance Evaluation Rubric. The evaluator writes a narrative summary to document each formal observation.
A conference between the teacher and the evaluator will occur after the formal holistic observation to discuss the identified area(s) of focus.
Teachers who are fully evaluated will receive a minimum of two formal observations. Teachers who are being considered for nonrenewal and have a limited or extended limited contract will receive aminimum of three formal observations.
Formal observations may be announcedor unannounced.
During the classroom observation, the evaluator documents specific information related to teaching and learning using the Teacher Performance Evaluation Rubric. The evaluator writes a narrative summary to document each formal observation.
A conference between the teacher and the evaluator will occur after the formal holistic observation to discuss the identified area(s) of focus.
Teachers who are fully evaluated will receive a minimum of two formal observations. Teachers who are being considered for nonrenewal and have a limited or extended limited contract will receive aminimum of three formal observations.
Focused
Focused
A formal focused observation is a formal observation at least 30 minutes inlength, emphasizing identified focus area(s) based upon the prior holistic observation.
The purpose of the formal focused observation is to ensure the teacher is provided support necessary to enhance growth in the focus area(s).
These may be announced or unannounced.
The purpose of the formal focused observation is to ensure the teacher is provided support necessary to enhance growth in the focus area(s).
These may be announced or unannounced.
Walkthroughs
Walkthroughs
Classroom walkthroughs are informal observations less than 30 minutes in length, with an emphasis on identified focus area(s) when applicable.
The focus may be area(s) of relative strength and/or area(s) for improvement.
Teachers who are fully evaluated will have at least two classroom walkthroughs.
These may be announced or unannounced.
The focus may be area(s) of relative strength and/or area(s) for improvement.
Teachers who are fully evaluated will have at least two classroom walkthroughs.
These may be announced or unannounced.
Source: Ohio Department of Education. (2019). OTES 2.0 Pilot Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) . Retrieved from