Step 1:
Educator Self-Assessment

The first step of the NEPF Evaluation Cycle is self-assessment and preliminary goal setting. During this process, the educator must analyze data, reflect on performance, and identify a minimum of one student learning goal and one professional practice goal. A guiding principle for the NEPF is that evaluation should be done with educators, not to them. Embracing the self-assessment step of the process empowers the educator being evaluated to shape the conversation by stating what they identify as strengths, the areas on which they want to focus, and what support they need. The educator’s self-assessment is more potent when supported by specific evidence and clearly aligns with individual and team goals as well as school and district priorities and initiatives. 

Self-Assessment:

Using the Self-Assessment Tool (Admin: Self-Assessment Tool) or the revised tool for in-person, hybrid, or distance learning Self-Monitoring Tool (Admin: Self-Monitoring Tool) and examining a wide range of evidence (including previous evaluations if applicable), the educator assesses his/her practice based on the levels of performance.

Goal Setting:

The educator uses the Goal Setting and Planning Tool to: 

• Set proposed goals, including but not necessarily limited to:

  • One Student Learning Goal (SLG), and

  • One Professional Practice Goal (PPG) related to improving the educator’s own practice that supports the achievement of the SLG;

• Develop action steps for each goal; and

• Record evidence to be used.

For more information about the goal-setting process, view the Goal Setting and Planning Guide.