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      Certified Appraisal Information & Links

       

      Decatur Public Schools #61 is using Charlotte Danielson’s Framework for Teaching. 
      After much discussion, the committee agreed to retain the Charlotte Danielson observation rubric
      without modifications. This rubric contains four domains:

       

      Domain 1: Planning and Preparation

      1a Demonstrating Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy
      1b Demonstrating Knowledge of Students
      1c Setting Instructional Outcomes
      1d Demonstrating Knowledge of Resources
      1e Designing Coherent Instruction
      1f Designing Student Assessments

      Domain 2: Classroom Environment

      2a Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport
      2b Establishing a Culture for Learning
      2c Managing Classroom Procedures
      2d Managing Student Behavior
      2e Organizing Physical Space

       

      Domain 3: Instruction

      3a Communicating With Students
      3b Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques
      3c Engaging Students in Learning
      3d Using Assessment in Instruction
      3e Demonstrating Flexibility and Responsiveness

       

      Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities

      4a Reflecting on Teaching
      4b Maintaining Accurate Records
      4c Communicating with Families
      4d Participating in a Professional Community
      4e Growing and Developing Professionally
      4f Showing Professionalism

      This page will be updated as new information comes forward.
      For now, please find the following forms:

      Teacher Appraisal Process Manual 2022-2023

      Tenured Employee Support Plans

      Self-Assessment of Practice - Teacher

      Self-Assessment of Practice - School Counselor

      Self-Assessment of Practice - School Nurse

      Self-Assessment of Practice - Library Media Specialist

      Self-Assessment of Practice - Therapeutic Specialist

      Pre-Observation Form

      Post-Observation Reflection Form

      Summative Conference Reflection Form

      Teacher Summative Rating Sheet

      Therapeutic Specialist Summative Rating Sheet

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