Individualized Teacher Assistance Plan

School: Arbutus Middle School

Teacher: Mr. Rigs
Initial Meeting Date:12/8/17

The assistance plan should be written with identified measureable objectives related to two (2) or three (3) critical areas of deficiency
within the context of the Framework for Teaching domains and components.

Domain 1: Planning & Domain 1e: Designing Coherent Instruction

Preparation Components
Domain 2: Classroom Domain 2b: Establishing a Culture for Learning
Environment Components
Domain 3: Instruction Domain 3c: Engaging Students in Learning
Components

Teacher Goals (in measurable terms):

1. By June 2018, Mr. Rigs will demonstrate growth in his ability to plan a coherent lesson using the AMS 5-E Lesson Plan Template, in
which all activities support the instructional outcome of the lesson, as evident by scoring effective and evident in the area of Domain 1
on formal and informal observations.
2. By June 2018, Mr. Rigs will demonstrate growth in his ability to establish a culture for learning in his classroom by setting and
enforcing behavioral and academic expectations within the classroom, as evident by score effective and evident in the area of Domain 2
on formal and informal observations.
3. By June 2018, Mr. Rigs will demonstrate growth in his ability to engage students in learning by implementing lessons with a clearly
defined structure, activities and assignments that are appropriate to students and cognitively engaging, and development of
productive instructional groups, as evident by scoring effective and evident in the area of Domain 3 on formal and informal
observations.

DC Strategy Frequency or Staff, Resources, or Success Indicator Documentation of

Duration Support Implementation and Progress
1e; AMS 5-E Planning Weekly; Dec 2017 –  Science Mr. Rigs will present Members of the appraisal team will
3c Template June 2018 Department Chair two lesson plans provide bi-weekly feedback
(using the AMS Lesson regarding informal observations
Plan Template) per and lesson plans.

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  Perry Warren: week, that are DC/Resource Teacher will work
Assistant scheduled to be taught with the teacher twice/month to
Principal the following week, develop effective, student centered
 STAT Teacher which provide a lessons. These meetings will take
detailed description of place during common planning
the learning outcomes, times and/or after school. The
activities, and days will vary depending on the
pedagogy represented A/B schedule. For each meeting,
in the lesson. the teacher will provide at least
two lessons that will be
implemented the following week.
2b; Behavior Management Daily  Science Mr. Rigs will work Members of the appraisal team will
3c Plan Department Chair with the DC to develop provide bi-weekly feedback
 Perry Warren: a Behavior regarding informal observations.
Assistant Management Plan. The Teacher will complete a weekly
Principal plan will be reflection (minutes) document
 STAT Teacher implemented with with the following categories:
fidelity, and as a result  Planning and Preparation
positive student  Establishing a Culture for
behaviors, both Learning
behavioral and  Engaging Students in
academic, will Learning
increase.

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 Follow-Up Date: Discussion Notes:
12/14/17 Meeting Participants: Mr. Rigs (Teacher); (DC); Perry Warren (AP)
 Meeting participants discussed the lesson planning process and lesson plan submission. Mr. Rigs will present
Teacher Initials:________ two written lesson plans for lessons he plans on teaching the following week. Dates were set for Mr. Rigs to
submit the first two plans to the department chair and Mr. Warren (Lesson 1: 12/18/17; Lesson 2: 12/20/17).
Admin. Initials: ________ Lesson plans will be formally written and all lesson activities and procedures will be detailed using the AMS
Lesson Plan Template.
 Mr. Rigs expressed his current behavior management plan is producing beneficial results. He will detail this
plan in writing and submit it to the department chair and Mr. Warren on 12/22/17. Components of his plan
will include class rules, the sequence of consequences, and a parent contact log.
 The science department chair and Mr. Rigs will continue to work together during collaborative planning time
to plan weekly lessons.
 Mr. Rigs, the department chair, and Mr. Warren will meet on biweekly basis to reflect on Mr. Arthur’s
planning, instructional, and behavior management progress and provide Mr. Arthur with feedback designed to
support the goals of the performance plan.

Follow-Up Date: Discussion Notes:

1/12/18 Meeting Participants: Mr. Rigs (Teacher); (DC); Perry Warren (AP)
 Meeting participants discussed the lesson planning process. Mr. Rigs expressed that developing the lesson
Teacher Initials:________ plans aided organizing the logistics of lessons. Informal observation has shown a growth in the organization of
Admin. Initials: ________
lesson logistics, resulting in more fluid transitions between providing students directs and students starting
their work. Mr. Rigs is encouraged to continue to use to the feedback provided on his lesson plans and
develop detailed plans that provide explicit outlines of both content and pedagogy.
 The team discussed Mr. Rigs’ progress on his Teacher Development Plan and Student Learning Outcomes
(SLO). The SLO completion date is February 28th. Mr. Rigs stated that his SLOs are on track and that the pre
and mid assessments have been administered.
 The team reviewed Mr. Rigs behavior management plan. Mr. Rigs has been implementing his plan with fidelity
and making the necessary parent contacts.
 Mr. Rigs was informed of the mid-year evaluation process and provided the Danielson Rubric to use as a
resource for his self-assessment.
Follow-Up Date: Discussion Notes: Mid-Year Evaluation Conference
1/19/18 Meeting Participants: Mr. Rigs (Teacher); (DC); Perry Warren (AP)
 Participants engaged in conversation about Mr. Rigs performance, within each of the four domains, since the
Teacher Initials:________ start of the year. Discussion included a self-assessment by Mr. Arthur, observations from the department chair
Admin. Initials: ________
and Mr. Warren, and discussion of the domain and overall ratings.

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  Mr. Rigs is showing growth both in the planning process and classroom instruction. He is encouraged to
continue to enhance the level of detail, specifically in pedagogical rational, as he develops lesson plans. Mr.
Rigs will continue to submit two lesson plans weekly and will be provided feedback.

Follow-Up Date: Discussion Notes: Mid-Year Evaluation Conference

3/8/18 Meeting Participants: Mr. Rigs (Teacher); (DC); Perry Warren (AP)
Following Mr. Rigs formal observation some of his weekly plans failed to be submitted. During this meeting
Teacher Initials:________ participants discussed the reasoning. Mr. Rigs indicated he felt the process was beneficial and that he would try to get
Admin. Initials: ________
back on track with lesson plan submission.

Follow-Up Date: Discussion Notes: Mid-Year Evaluation Conference

5/23/18 Meeting Participants: Mr. Rigs (Teacher); Perry Warren (AP)
 Mr. Arthur’s End of Year conference was held. The meeting included discussion of his performance in each of
Teacher Initials:________ the four domains. Mr. Rigs has shown progress in each of the domains outlined in this plan. To ensure this
Admin. Initials: ________
growth continues Mr. Rigs will start continue with this plan next year.

Teacher Signature: Administrator Signature:

(Teacher signature indicates input into plan.)

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