2015-2016 End of Year Teacher Evaluation

Date: Jul-23-2016
Requested By: Shannon Waite

Waite, Shannon on May-13-2016

Observer:

Charles Todd

Educator:

Shannon Waite

Start Date:

May-13-2016 2:51 PM

Current Location: DR. BENJAMIN CARSON SCHOOL FOR

End Date:

May-13-2016 3:48 PM

Due Date:

Type:

Formal

Completed:

May-16-2016 8:09 AM

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Core Element I: Demonstrated Pedagogical Skills 15 Points

Question/Standard:
A. Knowledge of Subject
Answer/Evidence:
Effective - Teacher displays solid knowledge of the important concepts in the discipline and how these relate to one another. Teachers
plans and practice reflect accurate understanding of prerequisite relationships among topics and concepts. Teachers plans and practice reflect
familiarity with a wide range of effective pedagogical approaches in the discipline.
Multiple Choice Selection:(s)
Observations
Lesson Plans
Content Standards

Question/Standard:
B. Planning for Instruction
Answer/Evidence:
Effective - Teacher coordinates knowledge of content, of students, andamp; of resources, to design a series of learning experiences
aligned to instructional outcomes and suitable to groups of students. The learning activities have reasonable time allocations; they represent
significant cognitive challenge, with some differentiation for different groups of students. The lesson or unit has a clear structure with
appropriate and varied use of instructional groups.
Multiple Choice Selection:(s)
Observations
Student Work

Comments:
"bingo" assignment grid
Question/Standard:
C. Delivery of Instruction
Answer/Evidence:
Effective - The learning tasks and activities are aligned with the instructional outcomes and are designed to challenge student thinking,
resulting in active intellectual engagement by most students with important and challenging content, and with teacher scaffolding to support
that engagement. The pacing of the lesson is appropriate, providing most students the time needed to be intellectually engaged.
Multiple Choice Selection:(s)
Observations

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Student Work
Lesson Plans

Question/Standard:
Recommended Action for Improvement:
Answer/Evidence:
Continue the shift from a teacher-centric to a student-centric model. Incorporate more group work.
Question/Standard:
Resources Needed to Complete these Actions:
Answer/Evidence:

Core Element II A: Student Growth as a Predominant Factor - A. Designing Assessments 3 points

Question/Standard:
A. Designing Assessments
Answer/Evidence:
Effective - Teachers plan for student assessment is aligned with the instructional outcomes; assessment methodologies may have been
adapted for groups of students. Assessment criteria and standards are clear. Teacher has a well-developed strategy for using formative
assessment and has designed particular approaches to be used. Teacher intends to use assessment results to plan for future instruction for
groups of students.
Multiple Choice Selection:(s)
Standardized Test Data
Teacher Designed Assessments

Comments:
Examples of rubrics shared.
Question/Standard:
Recommended Action for Improvement:
Answer/Evidence:

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Resources Needed to Complete these Actions:
Answer/Evidence:

Core Element II B: Student Growth as a Predominant Factor - B. Utilizing Assessments in

Question/Standard:
B. Utilizing Assessments in Instruction
Answer/Evidence:
Effective - Assessment is regularly used during instruction, through monitoring of progress of learning by teacher and/or students,
resulting in accurate, specific feedback that advances learning. Students appear to be aware of the assessment criteria; some of them engage
in self-assessment. Questions/prompts/assessments are used to diagnose evidence of learning.
Multiple Choice Selection:(s)
Teacher Designed Assessments

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Rubrics
Observations

Question/Standard:
Recommended Action for Improvement:
Answer/Evidence:

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Resources Needed to Complete these Actions:
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Core Element II C: Student Growth as a Predominant Factor - C. Demonstrating Student Growth

Question/Standard:
C. Demonstrating Student Growth
Answer/Evidence:
Highly Effective - Teacher consistently uses multiple indicators of student growth data to modify instruction. Teacher demonstrates
collaborative practice consistently within the subject area enhancing student growth. Student data indicates that more than 75% of the students
have shown growth on multiple assessments.
Multiple Choice Selection:(s)
Standardized Test Data

Comments:
Interim exams
Question/Standard:
Recommended Action for Improvement:
Answer/Evidence:

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Resources Needed to Complete these Actions:
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Core Element II D: Student Growth as a Predominant Factor - D. Uses a Variety of Techniques to

Question/Standard:
D. Uses a Variety of Techniques to Communicate Progress in a Timely Manner
Answer/Evidence:
Effective - Teacher provides written and verbal comments in regards to student progress. Teacher provides corrective feedback in a timely
manner. Teacher sends progress reports to students and parents. Teacher has established a communication system with students and
parents.
Multiple Choice Selection:(s)
Observations

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Question/Standard:
Recommended Action for Improvement:
Answer/Evidence:

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Resources Needed to Complete these Actions:
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Core Element III: Classroom Management 20 points

Question/Standard:
A. Managing Instructional Time
Answer/Evidence:
Effective - There is little loss of instructional time due to effective classroom routines and procedures. The teachers management of
instructional groups and/or the handling of materials and supplies are consistently successful. With minimal guidance and prompting, students
follow established classroom routines.
Multiple Choice Selection:(s)
Observations
Documentation of Referral Data

Question/Standard:
B. Managing Student Behavior
Answer/Evidence:
Effective - The teacher monitors student behavior against established standards of conduct. Teacher response to student misbehavior is
consistent, proportionate and respectful to students and is effective. Student behavior is generally appropriate.
Multiple Choice Selection:(s)
Observations
Documentation of Referral Data

Question/Standard:
C. Creating an Atmosphere of Mutual Respect and Building Rapport
Answer/Evidence:
Highly Effective - Classroom interactions among the teacher and individual students are highly respectful. Students exhibit respect for the
teacher and contribute to high levels of civility among all members of the class. Teachers relationships with colleagues are characterized by
mutual support and cooperation. Teacher takes initiative to share andamp; work with others for improvement of the learning process of
students andamp; staff. Teacher is willing to assume leadership among the faculty. Teacher is responsive to family concerns andamp; followsup appropriately to ensure resolution in a professional andamp; culturally sensitive manner.
Multiple Choice Selection:(s)
Observations

Question/Standard:
D. Creating and Facilitating a Learning Space and Stimulating Learning Environment
Answer/Evidence:

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Effective - The classroom is safe, and learning is accessible to all students; teacher ensures that the physical arrangement is appropriate
to the learning activities. Teacher makes effective use of physical resources, including computer technology. Teacher has a variety of artifacts
that stimulate student learning and incorporates them in some lessons.

Multiple Choice Selection:(s)

Observations

Question/Standard:
E. Maintains Accurate Grade Books, Lesson Plans, and Student Records
Answer/Evidence:
Highly Effective - The highly effective teacher uses technology to capture data in the most efficient way. Teachers grade book has a
variety of entries for tasks that have been completed. The attendance is recorded accurately as mandated by the district attendance-reporting
policy using the district mandated system. They also record their grades using the system and can produce up to date progress reports upon
request for each student. Students contribute to maintaining records indicating completed and incomplete work assignments. Lesson plans
and student records are exemplary and easily accessible.
Multiple Choice Selection:(s)
Other (Specify in Comments Section)

Comments:
grade book and attendance
Question/Standard:
Recommended Action for Improvement:
Answer/Evidence:

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Resources Needed to Complete these Actions:
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Core Element IV: Relevant Special Training 5 points

Question/Standard:
A. Professional Learning, Reflection and Growth
Answer/Evidence:
Highly Effective - The highly effective teacher has completed additional professional development beyond the requirements and fully
integrated their training into instruction in a meaningful way.
Multiple Choice Selection:(s)
PLP
SB-CEU Transcript
Professional Development

Comments:
Michigan Council of Teachers of English Fall Conference
DPS curriculum assessment
Differentiation workshop
Creative writing class Macomb College - applied to classroom
Webinar course
LSI
Detroit's EdCamp at WSU

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Coming up AP seminar

Question/Standard:
Recommended Action for Improvement:
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Core Element V: Significant, relevant accomplishments and contributions 5 points

Question/Standard:
A. Significant Accomplishments
Answer/Evidence:
Highly Effective - The highly effective teacher contributes to the overall performance of the school above the normal expectations for an
individual in his/her peer group and has demonstrated a record of exceptional performance.
Multiple Choice Selection:(s)
Achievement Scores
Other (Specify in Comments Section)

Comments:
Fundraising, book published, media presence, Creative writing club, dances, open house,
Question/Standard:
Recommended Action for Improvement:
Answer/Evidence:
Fund
Question/Standard:
Resources Needed to Complete these Actions:
Answer/Evidence:

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Score:
Overall Rating = Final Score
Average Score =

4.96

Total Score = 69.45

Notes:
N/A

Instructions:
N/A

Feedback:
N/A

Signatures:
Educator: Shannon Waite

Date

Observer: Charles Todd

Date

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