Framework for Evaluation and Professional Growth (For Non-Public Schools Only)
For Public Schools
Please access the Tennessee Educator Acceleration Model (TEAM) website which has all current information: www.team-tn.org.
E-mail for further questions: team.questions@tn.gov
For Non-Public Schools Only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who must be evaluated? All classroom teachers, including special needs teachers, vocational teachers, and specialist area teachers such as art, PE, or music teachers, as well as Library Media Specialist, Counselors, psychologists, etc.
What evaluation model must be used? The State Framework for Evaluation and Professional Growth must be used for non-public schools according to state law and State Board of Education Policy.
How often must a teacher be evaluated? A teacher with an Apprentice and Professional License must be evaluated every year.
Of what does an evaluation consist?
- Apprentice Teachers, year 1&2: minimum of 3 observations per year with feedback and accompanying documentation.
- Apprentice Teachers, year 3: minimum of 2 observations per year with feedback and accompanying documentation.
- Professional Level Teachers: minimum of 2 observations.
What is the training? No one may evaluate a teacher until he or she has been trained in the Framework for Evaluation model. The training consists of 2 days spread over several months. After Day 1 training, the evaluator may begin the evaluation process.
How do we evaluate Library Media Specialists, Counselors, School Psychologists, Social Workers, etc? These educators are evaluated through the Special Groups Model and the Library Media Specialist Model, both of which are taught during a special half-day training.
How can I access the Framework for Evaluation Manuals?
You may download the various components of the Framework for Evaluation Manuals below by clicking the link. You may download in either Word Document (.doc) format, or in PDF format.
| Title | .doc | |
|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Assessment Manual | comprehensive_assessment.pdf | comprehensive_assessment.doc |
| General Education Domains and Indicators with Measurement Statements | Ps-o.pdf | Ps-o.doc |
| Analysis of Unit Plan and Lesson Plan--Comprehensive Assessment | Anauplp.pdf | Anauplp.doc |
| Appraisal Record--Comprehensive Assessment | ar.pdf | ar.doc |
| Educator Information Record--Comprehensive Assessment | eir.pdf | eir.doc |
| Future Growth Plan--Comprehensive Assessment | fgp.pdf | fgp.doc |
| Observation Cover Sheet--Comprehensive Assessment | ocs.pdf | ocs.doc |
| Observation Form--Comprehensive Assessment | of.pdf | of.doc |
| Planning Information Record--Comprehensive Assessment | pir.pdf | pir.doc |
| Reflecting Information Record--Comprehensive Assessment | rir.pdf | rir.doc |
| Scoring Standards--Comprehensive Assessment | ss.pdf | ss.doc |
| Self-Assessment--Comprehensive Assessment | sa.pdf | sa.doc |
| Summative Report--Comprehensive Assessment | sr.pdf | sr.doc |
| Cover Page--Resources | Res.pdf | Res.doc |
| Resources | Res-tf.pdf | Res-tf.doc |
| Library Information Specialist Manual | libman.pdf | libman.doc |
| Special Groups Manual | specman.pdf | specman.doc |
| Steps for Special Groups | sg.pdf | sg.doc |
| Steps for Library Media Specialist | lms.pdf | lms.doc |
| Steps for Comprehensive Assessment | ca.pdf | ca.doc |
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