How often are "experienced" teachers to be assessed?
100
Principal/administrator
Who is responsible for notifying teachers that they are in an assessment year?
100
A pre-observation meeting
What is the first initial meeting of the teacher performance appraisal called?
100
A classroom observation
What is a required element of a performance appraisal for both experienced and new teachers?
100
Principal/administrator
Who communicates their ideas/thoughts about the appraisal of the teacher?
200
within 20 school days
How early do administrators need to give written notice to "experienced" teachers that are to be assessed that school year?
200
Written notice of appraisal, pre-observation meeting, classroom observation, post-observation meeting
What are the steps involved for an "experienced" teacher's performance appraisal who has garnered a "satisfactory" rating?
200
the teacher's learning plan
What the principal can assist the teacher with during the pre-observation meeting.
200
Sufficient time to make a record of useful observations.
What should the length of time be for a classroom observation?
200
The principal develops attainable goals for the improvement of these, after observing them during the classroom observation.
How are weak areas addressed during the post-observation meeting?
300
within 15 days
What are the number of school days that a summative report must be prepared for the teacher after an unsatisfactory classroom observation?
300
two “unsatisfactory” ratings for a new teacher
How many "unsatisfactory" ratings would be needed during the appraisal process for the recommendation of termination be made for a new teacher?
300
“Satisfactory” or “Unsatisfactory”
What are the two possible ratings given to "experienced" teachers for assessment?
300
Concentrate on the whole learning situation
What should the principal focus on during their classroom visit?
300
The summative report is then considered complete.
What must be signed by both the teacher and the administrator outlining the TPA?
400
within 20 school days
What is the timeline for a summative report to be prepared for a classroom teacher after a classroom observation was deemed satisfactory?
400
Commitment to pupils and pupil learning
Professional knowledge
Teaching practice
Leadership and community
Ongoing professional learning
What are the five standards of practice established by the Ontario College of Teachers?
400
To review the appraisal process with the teacher and to agree upon any matters that require input from the teacher in question
What is the goal of the pre-observation meeting?
400
Summative Report
What is written as a follow-up from the classroom visit and is shared with the classroom teacher?
400
The teacher's signature on the summative report is required.
Whose signature is still a requirement on the summative report even when even when there is an unsatisfactory rating?
500
within 60 school days
What are the minimum number of days that a second appraisal of the teacher’s performance must be held within after the principal gave an initial notice to the teacher of an “unsatisfactory” rating?
500
"Satisfactory" or "Development Needed"
What are the two possible rating designations that a principal can appraise to a "new" teacher with?
500
A pre-observation meeting
What is held in advance of a classroom observation of the teacher being appraisal?
500
Details of room management
What is a key "look for" by the administrator and is observed primarily within the confines of the classroom?