Ohio Teacher Evaluation System (OTES)

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Ohio Teacher Evaluation System (OTES)

Timeline2012-13: Pilot Programs

2013-14: OTES Implemented

Ohio Teacher Evaluation System (OTES)

Designed to improve teaching and student learning

Professional growth model

Teachers evaluated using credentialed evaluators and rubric based on Ohio Framework

Ohio Teacher Evaluation Framework

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OTES - What's Changing?

50% Teacher Performance

Teacher Self-Assessment

Professional Growth Plan (or Improvement Plan) Goal 1: Student Achievement Goal 2: Teacher Performance Areas of Professional Growth

2 Observations (at least 30 minutes) with Pre and Post Conferences

Informal Walk-Throughs (less than 30 minutes)

Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession

Standard 1: Understand student learning & development

Standard 2: Know & understand the content area

Standard 3: Understand and used varied assessments to inform instruction & evaluate student learning

Standard 4: Plan & deliver effective instruction

Standard 5: Create learning environments that promotes high levels of learning & achievement

Standard 6: Collaborate & communicate with students, parents, administrators & community

Standard 7: Assume responsibility for professional growth

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Teacher Performance

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FOCUS FOR LEARNING

(Standard 4: Instruction)Sources of Evidence:

Pre-Conference

The teacher does not have a clear focus for student learning or the objective is too general to guide lesson planning or the objective is inappropriate for the students.

The teacher states a focus for student learning that is appropriate for students.

The teacher develops a measurable objective for student learning that aligns with the Ohio standards.The teacher can explain the importance of the objective and its appropriateness for students.

The teacher develops an ambitious and measurable objective for student learning that aligns with the Ohio standards. Teacher can explain how the objective fits into the broader unit and course goals for content learning and skills.

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Assessment DataStandard 3

Proficient Indicator

The teacher demonstrates an understanding that assessment is a means of evaluating and supporting student learning through effectively incorporating diagnostic, formative, and or summative assessments into lesson planning

Ohio Teacher Evaluation Framework

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50% Student Growth Measures

3 Student Growth Components• Teacher Value-Added: Grade 4-8

Teachers of Math & Reading• Vendor Assessments• LEA (District) Determined Measures

Student Learning Objectives (SLO)

SLO’s: Teachers identify expected learning outcomes or growth targets for a group of students over a period of time Measurable goals Aligns with standards Demonstrates long-term growth targets that

the teacher sets at the beginning of the year for all students

Demonstrates a teachers impact on student learning

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Student Growth

Teacher Ratings in Evaluation

50% Observations/ 50% Student Growth

Accomplished

Proficient

Developing

Ineffective

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Determining Final Rating

Additional Resources

Ohio Department of Education Educators

Educator Evaluation Teacher Evaluation