A rating of Accomplished indicates that the teacher is a leader and model in the classroom, school, and district, exceeding expectations for performance. The teacher consistently strives to improve his or her instructional and professional practice and contributes to the school or district through the development and mentoring of colleagues.

This rating is the highest level of achievement.

A rating of Accomplished indicates the teacher consistently meets expectations for performance and fully demonstrates competency in most or all of the teaching standards. The teacher addresses the needs of individual students. The Accomplished teacher uses a strong foundation of knowledge, skills and abilities to innovate and enhance their classroom, building and potentially the profession. The teacher consistently strives to improve his or her instructional and professional practice and contributes to the school, building or district through the development and support of colleagues. The Accomplished teacher is a leader who empowers and influences others.

A rating of Skilled indicates that the teacher consistently meets expectations for performance and fully demonstrates most or all competencies. This rating is the rigorous, expected performance level for most experienced teachers.

This rating is the rigorous, expected performance level.

A rating of Skilled indicates the teacher consistently meets expectations for performance and fully demonstrates competency in most of the teaching standards. The teacher addresses the needs of groups of students. The Skilled teacher integrates knowledge, skills and abilities needed for effective classroom instruction. The teacher consistently strives to improve his or her instructional and professional practice. The Skilled teacher demonstrates purposefulness, flexibility and consistency.

A rating of Developing indicates that the teacher demonstrates minimum competency in many of the teaching standards, but may struggle with others. The teacher is making progress but requires ongoing professional support for necessary growth to occur.

This rating indicates the teacher is working to utilize his or her growing knowledge and skills.

A rating of Developing indicates the teacher demonstrates competency in some of the teaching standards but needs improvement in others. The teacher attempts to meet the needs of the whole group. The Developing teacher is in the process of refining his or her skills and abilities. The teacher strives to improve his or her instructional and professional practice. The teacher may be making progress, but performance requires ongoing professional support for necessary growth to occur.

A rating of Ineffective indicates that the teacher consistently fails to demonstrate minimum competency in one or more teaching standards. There is little or no improvement over time. The teacher requires immediate assistance and needs to be placed on an improvement plan.

This rating indicates that the teacher fails to demonstrate minimum performance expectations.

A rating of Ineffective indicates the teacher consistently fails to demonstrate competency. The teacher is not effectively meeting the needs of his or her students. The teacher requires immediate assistance through ongoing intensive support.