Washington Administrative Code › Title 392 - Public Instruction, Superintendent of › Chapter 392-191A - Professional growth and evaluation of school personnel › Section 392-191A-060 - Minimum evaluation criteria - Certificated classroom teachers

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
The following are the minimum evaluation criteria and
				accompanying descriptors for certificated classroom teachers:
(1) Centering instruction on high
			 expectations for student achievement. The related descriptor is: Expectations;
			 the teacher communicates high expectations for student learning.
(2) Demonstrating effective teaching
			 practices. The related descriptor is: Instruction; the teacher uses
			 research-based instructional practices to meet the needs of all
			 students.
(3) Recognizing
			 individual student learning needs and developing strategies to address those
			 needs. The related descriptor is: Differentiation; the teacher acquires and
			 uses specific knowledge about students' cultural, individual, intellectual and
			 social development and uses that knowledge to adjust their practice by
			 employing strategies that advance student learning. Student growth data must be
			 a substantial factor utilizing the OSPI approved student growth
			 rubrics.
(4) Providing clear and
			 intentional focus on subject matter content and curriculum. The related
			 descriptor is: Content knowledge; the teacher uses content area knowledge,
			 learning standards, appropriate pedagogy and resources to design and deliver
			 curricula and instruction to impact student learning.
(5) Fostering and managing a safe, positive
			 learning environment. The related descriptor is: Learning environment; the
			 teacher fosters and manages a safe and inclusive learning environment that
			 takes into account: Physical, emotional, and intellectual well-being of
			 students.
(6) Using multiple
			 student data elements to modify instruction and improve student learning. The
			 related descriptor is: Assessment; the teacher uses multiple data elements
			 (both formative and summative) to plan, inform and adjust instruction, and
			 evaluate student learning. Student growth data must be a substantial factor
			 utilizing the OSPI approved student growth rubrics.
(7) Communicating and collaborating with
			 parents and school community. The related descriptor is: Families and
			 community; the teacher communicates and collaborates with students, families
			 and all educational stakeholders in an ethical and professional manner to
			 promote student learning.
(8)
			 Exhibiting collaborative and collegial practices focused on improving
			 instructional practice and student learning. The related descriptor is:
			 Professional practice; the teacher participates collaboratively in the
			 educational community to improve instruction, advance the knowledge and
			 practice of teaching as a profession, and ultimately impact student learning.
			 Student growth data must be a substantial factor utilizing the OSPI approved
			 student growth rubrics.
Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.405.100. 13-05-009, §
				  392-191A-060, filed 2/7/13, effective
				  3/10/13.