W. Va. Code R. § 126-142-13

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 126-142-13 - Teacher Evaluation Standards and Elements

13.1. West Virginia Professional Teaching Standards. Teachers shall be evaluated based on their performance within the following five standards which determine 80 percent of the summative evaluation rating:

13.1.a. Curriculum and Planning.

13.1.a.1. Element 1.1. The teacher demonstrates a deep and extensive knowledge of the subject matter.

13.1.a.2. Element 1.2. The teacher designs standards-driven instruction using state-approved standards.

13.1.a.3. Element 1.3. The teacher uses a balanced assessment approach to guide student learning.

13.1.b. The Learner and the Learning Environment.

13.1.b.1. Element 2.1. The teacher understands and responds to the unique characteristics of learners.

13.1.b.2. Element 2.2. The teacher establishes and maintains a safe and appropriate learning environment.

13.1.b.3. Element 2.3. The teacher establishes and maintains a learner-centered culture.

13.1.c. Teaching.

13.1.c.1. Element 3.1. The teacher utilizes a variety of research-based instructional strategies.

13.1.c.2. Element 3.2. The teacher motivates and engages students in learning, problem solving and collaboration.

13.1.c.3. Element 3.3. The teacher adjusts instruction based on a variety of assessments and student responses.

13.1.d. Professional Responsibilities for Self-Renewal.

13.1.d.1. Element 4.1. The teacher engages in professional development for self-renewal that guides continuous examination and improvement of professional practice.

13.1.d.2. Element 4.2. The teacher actively engages in collaborative learning opportunities for self-renewal with colleagues.

13.1.e. Professional Responsibilities for School and Community.

13.1.e.1. Element 5.1. The teacher participates in school-wide collaborative efforts to support the success of all students.

13.1.e.2. Element 5.2. The teacher works with parents, guardians, families, and community entities to support student learning and well-being.

13.1.e.3. Element 5.3. The teacher promotes practices and policies that improve school environment and student learning.

13.2. Student Growth. Teachers shall be evaluated based on demonstration of their students' success through multiple measures which determine 20 percent of the summative evaluation rating as determined by the results of the teacher's student learning goals.

13.3. Professional Conduct. The Professional Conduct standard allows educators to address areas of concern without necessitating an improvement plan. The Professional Conduct performance standard does not, however, supplant code and policy to which educators remain fully accountable and is not determinative of whether behavior is correctable. Certain violations may be corrected by implementation of an improvement plan; others will require immediate action. The standard addresses the following areas: Adhering to Policy and Procedure; Professional Attendance; Adhering to Schedule; and Respect. An Unsatisfactory rating in any of these areas prompts a standard performance rating of Unsatisfactory.

W. Va. Code R. § 126-142-13