1st Year Teacher

INITIAL TEACHER OBSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN 1ST, 2ND, 3RD, 4TH YEAR TEACHERS

In order to promote professional development opportunities for first through fourth year teachers, the following plan is implemented.

1S T Y e a r T e a c h e r Meetings

a) Attend mandatory first year teacher meetings throughout the school year. b) Participation in the school’s professional development offerings, as appropriate, is expected.

Participation in outside-of-school professional classes/workshops/seminars is encouraged.

Observations (refer to chart on page 6) a) Invite Department Chair to conduct an informal class observation during September and

November. Refer to the Department Chair Observation Checklist form (Appendix B). b) The Principal may complete an informal, unannounced observation during September. This will include a post-observation conference. c) The Assistant Principal may complete an informal, unannounced observation during

October. This will include a post-observation conference. d) The Principal may complete a formal, unannounced evaluation during January, February, or March. This will include a post-observation conference. Refer to the Teacher

Performance Appraisal (Appendix D) for areas of evaluation. e) At the discretion of the Principal, Assistant Principal, Dean of Students, or Department Chair, any subsequent observations will be during December through April or any other time of the school year. These will include a post-observation conference.

To Do

a) Due September 30: Goal setting is an important component of a teacher’s development.

Goal setting is designed to focus teachers on developing and mastering skills that will impact a teacher’s overall performance, and in-turn, student achievement. The emphasis may focus on one or more of the following areas: Planning and Preparation, Learning

Environments, Learning Experiences, Principled Teaching or other areas for development and professional growth. Complete the Professional Goal Form (Appendix A) and submit to the Principal and Department Chair. b) Due September 30: In coordination with the Assistant Principal, select a specific person to act as a mentor. If no mentor is identified by the end of September, one is assigned. c) Due End of Quarter 1 and Quarter 3: Conduct a written student survey (Appendix C) at the end of the first and third quarter. Discuss the results of the student surveys with Department

Chair. d) Due End of Semester: Observe two career teachers during the first semester. The career teacher listing is available from the Department Chair, Assistant Principal or Principal.

Complete one observation during each quarter of the first semester. e) Due April 15: Complete the End of Year Reflection form (Appendix A) and submit to the

Principal and Department Chair. f) Participation in the Cognia accreditation process is required for all teachers. The extent of involvement will vary throughout the process.