Grande Prairie s.. Catholic Schools For 407-3 St. Patrick Schoo! 2015/12/23 Evaluation for: Amanda Morrison Grade Assignment 4, Schook St. Patrick School Period of Review: Sept.1-Dec.18, 2015 Evaluation Date: Sept 30, 2015 / Dec. 09, 2016, Current Contract Type: Probationary Evaluator(s): Russ Snable, Principal Teacher Evaluation Report Interim Certification Detailed Temporary __ Probationary _x_ Continuous __ Teacher Holding Interim Certification, Probationary or Temporary Contract Detailed KSA's Part 1 41. Introduction ‘The purpose of this evaluation is to determine whether Amanda Morison’s professional teaching practice meets the Teaching Quality Standard for Alberta Grande Prairie & District Catholic Schools Administrative Procedure 407 ~ Teacher Growth, Supervision and Evaluation guides the evaluation process. A copy of this document Is included with this letter. Describe the process followed for this evaluation. Included: ‘We discussed ahead of the visit an observation time We reviewed and discussed the pre- observation form 469. Regular Pop-in observation plus minimum 30 minute observation periods have been considered in the document. verbal conversation after the visit, al the end of the observation day, [Refer to Grande Praiie & District Catholic Schools Administrative Procedure 407: Teacher Growth, ‘Supervision and Evaluation, 3.3, 3.4 and 3.5] State all sources of data used to determine the findings in this report. They included: + Formal and informal classroom observations * Long-range plans * Examples of assessment + LP.P's in Dossier2. Historical Context This is Amanda's second year cf teaching at St. Patrick after being off on sick leave, She is teaching a straight grade 4 class this year. This particular report is based on two formal observation periods dated ‘Sept. 30, 2015 and Dec.9, 2015. 3. Body of the Report i [The body of the report describes the information gathered and analyzes the data. It also makes recommendations. This information should be relevant to the KSA’s under review. It provides a complete picture of the teacher's performance that was observed for each KSA. Factual information is objectively described to explain the ‘findings’; whether the teacher meets or does not meet the Knowledge, Skills and Attributes (KSA's). The evaluator provides an analysis of the observation data.) Overriding Goal ‘The teacher lives a Christian lifestyle that supports the teachings of the Catholic Church and the policies adopted by Grande Prairie & District Catholic School The teacher if Catholic: a) Is a practicing Catholic, b) Permeates Catholic faith in and outside of formal religion classes, celebrations and exercises, c) Follows a lifestyle and deportment in harmony with the Catholic church, its teachings and the principles of the Gospel, d) Undertakes periodic professional development related to Catholicity to fully support the spiritual development of students, The teacher, If not Catholic: a) Is respectful to the teachings and traditions of the Catholle church and understands ‘that Catholic faith 's permeated throughout the schoo! and alt subjects, b) Participates in religious celebrations and exercises as appropriate, c) Follows a lifestyle and deportment in harmony with the Catholic church, its teachings and the principles of the Gospel, d) Undertakes periodic professional development related to Catholic to fully support the spiritual development of students | Amanda is a very good supporter of our Catholic faith and has demonstrated this by being a greeter at mass, leading moming class prayers, and leading a classroom bible celebration, X Amanda meets the overriding goal. i [teacher's name does not meet the overriding goal Knowledge, Skills and Attributes (KSA’s) related to Interim Certification: @) Teachers understand that the contextual variables affect teaching and leaming. They know how to analyze many variables at one time, and how to respond by making reasoned decisions about their teaching practice and students’ learning,Findings: ‘Amanda is very aware of the diversity of the students in her classroom and the variely of individual circumstances they come from. X Amanda meets this KSA. teacher's name does not meet this KSA, b) Teachers understand the structure of the Alberta Education System. They know the different roles in the system, and how responsibilities and accountabilities are determined, communicated and enforced, including the expectations held of them under the “Certfication of Teachers Regulation’, A.R:261/90 as amended and their school authority's teacher's evaluation policy. Findings: ‘Amanda understands the expectations that are required for certification in the province of Alberta, X Amanda meets this KSA. i (1 _ teacher's name does not meet this KSA. c) Teachers understand the purpose of the Guide to Education and programs of study germane to the specialization of subject disciplines they are prepared to teach, They know how to use these documents to inform and direct their planning, instruction and assessment of student progress. ‘Findings: | Amanda's preparation and planning for this year, including her unit and daily planning utilized the Guide to Education for her teaching role. X Amanda meets this KSA, C1 teacher's name does not meet this KSA. d) Teachers understand the subject disciplines they teach. They have completed a structured program of studies through which they acquire the knowledge, concepts, methodologies, and assumptions in one or more areas of specialization or subject disciplines taught in Alberta schools. Findings ‘Amanda's science lesson on the landfill particularly indicated a strong understanding | of the subjects she is teaching, X Amanda meets this KSA. T__ teacher's name does not meet this KSA.€) Teachers understand that ail students can lear, albeit at different rates and in different ways. They know how including when and how to engage others) to identify students’ different leaming styles and ways students leam. They understand the need to respond to differences by creating muitiple paths to learning for individuals and groups of students, including students with special learning needs. igs: | Amanda has created a class with a variety of ways the students can gain | understanding of the concepts taught. | X Amanda meets this KSA, D__teacher's name does not meet this KSA. ) Teachers understand the purposes of short, medium and long term range planning. They know how to translate curriculum and desired outcomes into reasoned, meaningful, and incrementally progressive learning opportunities for students. They also understand the need to vary their plans | to accommodate individuals and groups of students. Both of Amanda's lessons directly related to the long term curriculum goals and gave | concrete information that the students could lear in a variety of ways. e.g, verbal, written. etc. X Amanda meets this KSA. oO teacher's name does not meet this KSA, 3) Teachers understand students’ needs for physical, social, cultural, and psychological security, ‘They know how to engage students in creating effective classroom routines. They know how and when to apply a variety of management strategies that is in keeping with the situation, and that provide for minimal disruptions to students’ learning. Findings: ‘Amanda has a very good approach when providing both instruction and managing classroom discipline X Amanda meets this KSA. C1 teacher's name does not meet this KSA, h) Teachers understand the importance of respecting students’ human dignity. They know how to establish, with different students, professional relationships that are characterized by mutual respect, trust, and harmony. Findings: Amanda has a variety of students with cultural backgrounds, economic concems and |leaning needs and does not demonstrate any kind of discrimination, x Amanda meets this KSA. | (teacher's name does not meet this KSA. | ‘Teachers understand that there are many approaches to teaching and learning. They know a broad range of instructional strategies appropriate to their area of specialization and the subject, discipline they teach, and know which strategies are appropriate to help different students achieve different outcomes. Finding: Amanda works hard at meeting the variety of learning needs of her students, | ‘encouragement to continue reading what the 21" Century Leamer looks lke will help. future planning, X teacher's name meets this KSA. (teacher's name does not meet this KSA, 3) Teachers understand the functions of traditional and electronic teaching/learning technologies. ‘They know how to use and how to engage students in using these technologies to present and deliver content, communicate effectively with others, find and secure information, research, word ‘process, manage information, and keep records. Findings: ‘Amanda has made great use of the SMART board, | Pads, ete. in her classroom instruction, X Amanda meets this KSA, C1 teacher's name does not meet this KSA. ty) ‘Teachers understand the purposes of student assessment. They know how to assess the range ‘of ieaming objectives by selecting and developing a variely of classroom and large-scale ‘assessment techniques and instruments. They know how to analyze the results of classroom and large scale assessment instruments including provincial assessment instruments, and how to use the results for the ultimate benefit of students, Finding: ‘Amanda has provided a rubric which students can use for their assessment of their own projects, Amanda has also provided instruments for students to reflect on the responses of other students as well. X Amanda meets this KSA. (teacher's name does not meet this KSA,})° Teachers understand the importance of engaging parents, purposefully and meaningfully, in all aspects of teaching and leaming. They know how to develop and implement strategies that Create and enhance partnerships among teachers, parents, and students. ‘Amanda has regularly communicated to parents in her newsletter what is going on in her classroom and what the students are learning. X Amanda meets this KSA 11 teacher's name does not meet this KSA. mm) Teachers understand that student learning is enfianced through the use of home and community resources. They know how to identify resources relevant to teaching and learning objectives, and how to incorporate these resources into their teaching and students! learning. Findings: | ‘Amanda has made a concerted effort to engage different aspects of the classroom objectives in her parent communications, home reading program. etc. | X Amanda meets this KSA. (teacher's name does not meet this KSA. n) Teachers understand the importance of contributing, independently and collegilly to the quality of their school, They know the strategies whereby they can, independently and collegially, enhance and maintain the quality of their schools to the benefit of students, parents, community, and colleagues, | Findings ‘Amanda has made a very strong effort to be involved in the activities of the schoo! that benefit both students and staff X Amanda meets this KSA. 11 teacher’s name does not meet this KSA, ©) Teachers understand the importance of career-long learning. They know how to assess their own teaching and how to work with others responsible for supervising and evaluating teachers. They know how to use the findings of assessments, supervision, and evaluations to select, develop and implement their own professional development activities. Amanda is working on her professional leaming goals and regularly talks with other{ staff of how fo Improve. More discussion on cross- curricular Competencies will help. X teacher's name meets this KSA, (Amanda does not meet this KSA. p) Teachers understand the importance of guiding their actions with a personal, overall vision of the purpose of teaching. They are able to communicate thelr vision, including how it has changed as a result of new knowledge, understanding, and experience. [rome] ae gee eee eee eee | Amanda clearly loves being a teacher and this is conveyed in how well she has set up her classroom, prepared her lessons and positively interacts with students, X teacher's name meets this KSA, 1 teacher's name does not meet this KSA. 4) Teachers understand that they are expected fo achieve the Teaching Quality Standard, Finding ‘Amanda has reviewed with me and staff the standard of the TOS she is expected to | achieve, i X teacher's name meets this KSA. | 1 teacher's name does not meet this KSA. 4, Areas for Continued Growth and velopment have two suggestions for Amanda that I believe will help her be very successful: 1. Review AB's Cross Curricular competencies and see where it can be utilized in several subject areas. 2. Review the 21* Century Learning document to mest the diversity of student leamer needs 5. Conclusion In my opinion, at this time and in this assignment, Amanda's professional practice does meet the expectations contained in the Teaching Quality Standard for Alberta based on my observations and data collected. If the teacher does not meet the Teaching Quality Standard, state that a notice of remediation will be Issued to the teacher. Identify the KSAs where the teacher is not meefing the Teaching Quality Standard followed by this statement:In conclusion, it is my aim to help Amanda become a successful teacher with Grande Prairie & District Catholic Schools. \ request that Amanda continue to meet with me for ongoing support to meet the Teaching Quality Standard, At the meeting, be prepared to discuss forms of assistance required during this process of working towards meeting the Teaching Quality Standard, Russ Snoble Principal Evaluator ’ 780-539-7434 russsnoble@gpcsd.ca ‘certify that | have: * Been apprised in advance of the purpose, process, criteria and timeline used in the development of this report Been given a copy of the report Been given the opportunity to discuss its content Been advised that Its my right to respond to the report in writing Recelved a copy of Grande Prairie & District Catholic Schools Administrative Procedure 407: Teacher Growth, Supervision and Evaluation * Received a copy of the Teaching Quality Standard, Ministerial Order #016/97 _ A Menaraen ‘Amanda Morrison Teacher Employee Personnel File Karl Germann, Superintendent of Schools Greg Miler, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources and Learning Julie Juniper, Hunan Resources