Teacher Evaluation System - Polk County School District

The adopted Florida Teacher Evaluation Model that is founded on historical and contemporary research and
offers an inclusive look at teacher effectiveness and development of expertise.
N
Needs Improvement/Developing
A rating that indicates that there is partial evidence of teacher performance at a high level of quality and
consistency of practice; demonstrated practice is lower than the expectation but is developing in relation to
the rubric description for an EPC as evidenced through observation and other appropriate data gathering
methods.
Non‐FCAT Subject/Grade Level Teachers
Teachers who teach a grade level or subject area that is not included as part of the Florida Comprehensive
Assessment Test.
O
On‐going Professional Dialogue
Focused and collaborative conversations that occur throughout the year between a teacher and an
administrator on improving student learning experiences and student engagement practices. The dialogue
is designed to create a differentiated teacher professional growth plan with the objective of improving
professional practices and student achievement.
Organizational Context
The climate and environment in which an individual works.
Overall Annual Performance Evaluation Rating (OAPER)
Derived from the combination of values from points awarded to teachers individually based on student
achievement data from the students matched to the teacher, ratings (Points) awarded to teachers
individually based on demonstrated performance tied to rubrics and combined with points earned related to
the teacher’s situational context pertaining to the impact of specified student demographics, and ratings
(Points) awarded to teachers individually based on self‐evaluation. An annual contract will not be awarded if
a teacher receives two consecutive annual performance evaluation ratings of unsatisfactory under s.
1012.34, two annual performance evaluation ratings of unsatisfactory within a 3‐year period under s.
1012.34, or three consecutive annual performance evaluation ratings of needs improvement or a
combination of needs improvement and unsatisfactory under s. 1012.34.
Performance Evaluation
A supportive process with a goal to result in enhanced student growth, improved teacher professional
learning, teacher performance, and teacher morale.
Professional Development Plan (PDP)
A formal improvement plan created for a teacher to address essential performance criteria ratings of
“Unsatisfactory” (required) or “Needs Improvement/Developing” (optional).
Professional Education Competence (PEC) Program
A program designed for first year teachers without Florida Professional Certification. The program’s
competencies align with the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices, and the program fulfills one of the
requirements for teachers working towards professional certification.
P
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