Inter-Rater Reliability
(Elementary)

Course Overview

This self-paced course, along with the Inter-rater Reliability (IRR) materials, is designed to support administrators and teachers in their understanding of the Nevada Educator Performance Framework (NEPF) Teacher Instructional Practice Standards and Indicators. The intent of each section is to gain greater consistency in scoring by recording precise and accurate evidence for each Standard/Indicator and aligning recorded notes to master notes. Participants will engage in activities to strengthen their understanding of the Standards by reviewing selected vignettes/videos, practicing the recording of evidence, and comparing their recorded evidence to the NEPF Master Notes. The grade level of a vignette or video should not be a factor in viewing a specific observation as the intent is to gain an understanding of the evidence of each Standard/Indicator. There are, however, two separate courses available to improve inter-rater reliability: elementary and secondary.  

Course Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, participants will:

• Identify high-leverage practices to maximize student-centered learning.

• Accurately record evidence of instruction using the NEPF Teacher Instructional Standards and Indicators.

Course Expectations 

Each section is estimated to take approximately 30-60 minutes. Each section will require you to pass a quiz with a minimum score to demonstrate mastery of the content. Throughout this course, participants are expected to:

• Read all posted and linked documents

• View all video links

• Record evidence using the IRR observation tool provided

• Compare recorded evidence to master notes

• Complete all quizzes

• Download and save provided resources for future use at your site

Course Topics

• Section 1: NEPF Overview

• Section 2: Elementary Vignettes

• Section 3: Elementary Video

• Section 4: Assessment, Evaluation, and Reflection

Professional Learning Hours

At the conclusion of this course, Nevada educators may be eligible to receive 3 hours of Professional Learning to fulfill State licensure renewal requirements. You will be emailed a certificate of completion. 

If at any time during your learning experience you find you need help, feel free to contact us using the Course Facilitator page.