The purpose of this site is to provide a convenient, efficient means of sharing OTES 2.0 updates to all stakeholders. The contents, based largely on resources provided by the Ohio Department of Education, are a cumulative compilation of professional experiences through participation in OTES The Next Steps, the OTES 2.0 Prototype, the OTES 2.0 Pilot (both as an administrator and evaluator), as well as many years as both a teacher and building principal. For official guidance on OTES 2.0, please visit the Ohio Department of Education at
http://education.ohio.gov/
In March 2017, the Educator Standards Board made recommendations to update the Ohio Teacher Evaluation System (OTES). Legislative action found in SB 216 reflects many of those recommendations. The passage of SB 216 made changes to Ohio Revised Code 3319.111 and 3319.112 which govern teacher evaluations.
The Ohio Teacher Evaluation System 2.0 Model is designed to provide support for the implementation of the Ohio State Board of Education approved teacher evaluation framework. This document includes required components of OTES 2.0 along with best practices to assists schools and districts as they support individual professional growth. It is representative of stakeholder work that includes a prototype project and pilot. OTES 2.0 is a professional growth model and is intended to be used to continually assist educators in improving teacher performance. This process is to be collaborative, ongoing, and support the professional growth of the teacher.
UPDATING LOCAL EVALUATION POLICIES FOR THE OHIO TEACHER EVALUATION SYSTEM (OTES) 2.0
The Ohio Department of Education is providing flexibility in accordance with recently passed legislation regarding the deadline for the revision of district board of education policies to conform to the Ohio Teacher Evaluation System (OTES) 2.0. Current law requires the board of education of each school district to update the teacher evaluation policy to conform to the Ohio Teacher Evaluation System (OTES) 2.0 Framework by July 1, 2020. To allow adequate time for consultation with teachers when updating these policies, the date for district board policy adoption has been extended to Sept. 1, 2020.
IMPLEMENTING OHIO TEACHER EVALUATION SYSTEM (OTES) 2.0
Districts required to implement the Ohio Teacher Evaluation System 2.0 (ORC 3319.111) have the discretion to determine their readiness to implement in the 2020-2021 school year or delay for one year until 2021-2022. It is recommended this decision is made in collaboration with teachers.
The Ohio Department of Education acknowledges the fluidity of the current situation and will continue to provide additional information and responses to frequently asked questions as they become available.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Ohio Department of Education’s Office of Educator Effectiveness by phone at (614) 387-0416 or by email to evaluation@education.ohio.gov.
NOTE: The COVID-19 ordered school-building closure affects educator evaluation systems. Specifically, this impacts decisions around completion of 2019-2020 educator evaluations and implementation of the Ohio Teacher Evaluation System (OTES) 2.0. Please access additional information here.
Sources:
Ohio Department of Education (2020). IMPLEMENTING OHIO TEACHER EVALUATION SYSTEM (OTES) 2.0. Retrieved from http://education.ohio.gov.
Ohio Department of Education (2020). UPDATING LOCAL EVALUATION POLICIES FOR THE OHIO TEACHER EVALUATION SYSTEM (OTES) 2.0. Retrieved from http://education.ohio.gov.
Ohio Department of Education. (2020). OTES 2.0 Model (032720).