W. Va. Code R. § 126-142-8

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

Section 126-142-8 - Educator Evaluation

8.1. As specified in W. Va. Code § 18A-3C-2, educators shall complete a minimum of one summative evaluation annually.

8.1.a. Eighty percent of the educator evaluation shall be based on an appraisal of the educator's ability to perform the established professional performance standards.

8.1.b. Twenty percent of the evaluation shall be based upon student growth.

8.1.b.1. Twenty percent of the evaluation of all educators shall be based upon student growth as measured by two student learning goals. Progress toward meeting the two student learning goals shall be measured using multiple measures of student growth.

8.2. Self-reflection. Educators shall complete an annual Self-reflection based upon the performance standards on or before October 1. Evaluators review the educator Self-reflection, provide feedback, and collaborate with the educator to determine personal professional learning needs.

8.3. Educator Evidence. Evidence is utilized to support performance level determination.

8.3.a. Evidence must be noted in the system in order to support a Distinguished rating. This evidence can be located either in the Self-reflection or the summative evaluation, or both.

8.3.b. Evaluators record data using the online observation form.

8.3.c. If an evaluator disagrees with a rating in the Self-reflection, the individual being evaluated has the opportunity to provide evidence to support the Self-reflection rating.

8.3.d. Any evidence collected or provided will be considered by the evaluator when determining the summative rating.

8.4. Goal Setting. Educators shall complete the goal setting process on or before November 1.

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