BelmontandtheMassachusettsTeacherEvaluationSystem.docVIP

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING TEAM REPORT 2011-2012 PLT Title Belmont and the Massachusetts Teacher Evaluation System Blurb for PLT Conference Brochure Over the course of the past year, the Teacher Evaluation LLT has explored, discussed and analyzed the DESE’s new “Model System” of teacher evaluation. This work has laid the groundwork for a joint-task force of BPS administration and BEA leadership charged with making recommended changes to the “Handbook for Evaluation of Unit A Personnel” in the Unit A Contract. In addition to its review of the Model System, the Evaluation LLT has conducted surveys of the districts identified as early adopters by the DESE regarding their experiences with the Model System, examined software developed to assist in the management of artifacts generated in the by the evaluation process, and identified a list of documentation that could be used by teachers as evidence of proficiency in the Standards and Indicators of Effective Teaching Practice. Contact Information (Write * next to facilitator’s name.) Name School Grade Level or Subject Michael Harvey BHS Principal Jim Davis Director Athletics, Health and PE Colleen Foley Director Foreign Language Deb McDevitt Director Social Studies Bill Pappazisis Director Visual and Performing Arts Mary Pederson Director Human Resources Rosemary Peterson Director Nursing David Smokler BHS Asst. Principal Guiding Theme Differentiated Instruction/RTI Integrated, Real-Life Experiences Acquisition of 21st Century Skills Deepening Teacher Content Knowledge Improving School Climate/Culture Teaching the “Whole Student” X Other (explain) This project connects to goal 5 of the 18 month improvement plan—“Evaluate current systems for effectiveness to support a diverse and high performing professional workforce—implement changes to measurably improve employment practices including selection, retention, and professional development. Inquiry Question How do we create a teacher evaluation system t