Evaluation Basics
What is the primary purpose of educator evaluation in Chicopee Public Schools?
A. To discipline educators
B. To improve instruction and professional practice
C. To eliminate observations
D. To rank teachers publicly
What is to improve instruction and professional practice?
Role-specific rubrics describe practice at different:
A. Grade levels
B. Proficiency levels
C. Salary scales
D. Content areas
Proficiency levels
Which educator plan is designed for educators without PTS?
A. Self-Directed Growth Plan
B. Improvement Plan
C. Developing Educator Plan
D. Directed Growth Plan
Developing Educator Plan
In SMARTIE goals, what does the “M” stand for?
A. Meaningful
B. Measurable
C. Motivating
D. Manageable
Measurable
When does a formative assessment typically occur?
A. Beginning of the school year
B. Midpoint of the Educator Plan
C. Summer vacation
D. Every Friday
Midpoint of the Educator Plan
How many key features are included in the Evaluation System?
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 7
6
Which process is supported by rubrics?
A. Self-assessment
B. Formative assessment
C. Summative evaluation
D. All of the above
All of the above
Which plan is for experienced educators rated Needs Improvement?
A. Directed Growth Plan
B. Improvement Plan
C. Developing Educator Plan
D. Self-Directed Growth Plan
Directed Growth Plan
A goal is considered strategic when it:
A. Has colorful graphics
B. Addresses an important school or district purpose
C. Is easy to complete
D. Requires no data
Addresses an important school or district purpose
What can educators do after formative feedback is shared?
A. Ignore it completely
B. Respond in writing
C. Cancel observations
D. Skip goal setting
Respond in writing
Which framework is the evaluation process aligned with?
A. IDEA Framework
B. Massachusetts DESE 5-Step Evaluation Framework
C. PBIS Framework
D. MTSS Framework
Massachusetts DESE 5-Step Evaluation Framework
Who selects the appropriate rubrics?
A. Students
B. School Committee
C. Educators/Evaluators
D. Parents
Educators/Evaluators
Which plan can last from 30 days to one school year?
A. Self-Directed Growth Plan
B. Developing Educator Plan
C. Improvement Plan
D. Directed Growth Plan
Improvement Plan
What does the “T” in SMARTIE represent?
A. Teamwork
B. Teaching
C. Timed & Tracked
D. Tested
Timed & Tracked
Which is NOT a possible Summative Rating?
A. Proficient
B. Exemplary
C. Needs Improvement
D. Developing
Developing
Which of the following is one of the six key features of the evaluation system?
A. Parent Surveys
B. Attendance Contracts
C. Role Specific Rubrics
D. State Testing Audits
Role Specific Rubrics
Which item is reviewed during a formative assessment?
A. Cafeteria menus
B. Observation evidence
C. Bus schedules
D. Athletic scores
.
Observation evidence
Who develops the Self-Directed Growth Plan?
A. Evaluator only
B. Superintendent only
C. Educator
D. School Committee
Educator
Which SMARTIE component focuses on bringing marginalized people into decision-making processes?
A. Rigorous
B. Inclusive
C. Equitable
D. Strategic
Inclusive
To earn PTS, teachers must be rated Proficient or Exemplary on how many standards?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
4
Supervisors support educators by doing all EXCEPT:
A. Providing focus in goal setting
B. Giving timely feedback
C. Stimulating reflection and growth
D. Determining classroom seating charts
Determining classroom seating charts
Which type of evidence may be reviewed during the summative assessment?
A. Products of practice
B. Student learning data
C. Student feedback
D. All of the above
All of the above
Which plan focuses on targeted goals, frequent observations, and ongoing feedback?
A. Developing Educator Plan
B. Self-Directed Growth Plan
C. Improvement Plan
D. Directed Growth Plan
Developing Educator Plan
Which SMARTIE component focuses on remediating disparities in student outcomes?
A. Equitable
B. Action-Oriented
C. Measurable
D. Timed
Equitable
If a teacher does not meet PTS requirements, the principal must consult the superintendent by:
A. January 1
B. March 15
C. May 1
D. June 30
May 1