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Houston ISD APPRAISAL SYSTEMS ANNUAL
UPDATE PDAS MPDAS 2009 -2010
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NORMS

• Silence PDAs
• Listen actively
• Participate fully
• Ask questions
• Maintain safe learning environment
• Take care of your needs

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Objectives

• To refresh our understanding and application of
  the Texas appraisal system as we apply it in
  Houston ISD
• To fulfill state requirements of providing an
  annual PDAS/MPDAS update
• To be aware of the 2009-2010 Board approved
  local calendar and policies.

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GOAL

• This presentation provides a review of the
  elements of the PDAS and MPDAS system and its
  goal

to improve student performance through the
professional development of teachers.
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Appraisal Process Steps

• Campus Orientation
• Teacher Self Report I (TSR I)
• Observation, walkthroughs, and other data
• Conferences, reflective feedback
• Teacher Self-Report II and III
• Summative Annual Report
• Summative Annual Conference

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Appraisal Resources

• Teacher Appraisal Manual
• Houston ISD Human Resource Website Employee
  Appraisals
• Appraisal framework
• Forms
• Policies
• Calendars

HumanResources - PDAS website
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State Policies - COMMISSIONERS RULES CONCERNING
EDUCATOR APPRAISAL - CHAPTER 150.1007 (Found
in PDAS manual)Local Policies Updated and
reviewed each year by the Board of
Education
Appraisal SystemPolicies and Guidelines
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Local Procedures relatedto PDAS and MPDAS
Refer to handout
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Appraisal Timeline
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Local Appraisal Calendar2009-2010
Refer to handout
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Pre-Conference

• Allows for
• Communication
• Clarify expectations of classroom practice
• Opportunity for clarifying questions
• Sets tone for developmental support
  (expectations, how can I help, setting
  goals)

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Teacher Self Report (TSR)
Refer to handout
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PDAS Characteristics

• Learner Centered
• Aligned
• High Standard of Proficiency
• Teacher Growth and Improvement
• Collaboration

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT APPRAISAL SYSTEM
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SIVA Scoring Factors and Performance Level
Indicators

• Focus on
• Critical Attributes
  (Are behaviors and elements
  present/observed)
• Quality
  (Strength Impact Variety
  Alignment) - SIVA
• Quantity
  (80 demonstration or better)
  

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Classroom Observation for PDAS
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Walk-Throughs

• Any designated administrator or appraiser can
  conduct walk-throughs through-out the school year
• Any documentation that will impact the appraisal
  ratings must be shared with the teacher within
  the appropriate timelines
• PDAS 10 working days
• MPDAS 3 working days
• Walk-through are usually short, unscheduled
  observations

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Third-Party

• Another Administrator
• Regional Office
• Parent
• Student
• Teacher
• Community Leader
• ________

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Intervention Plan

• Designate domain
• Recommendations for professional improvement
  activities
• Evidence used to determine successful completion
• Directives for change in teacher behavior
• Evidence used to determine behavior change
• Specific timeline for successful completion

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TSR II and III

• Teacher Self Reports II and III give you an
  opportunity to give the appraiser additional
  information about your efforts to improve
  students performance.
• Due at least 2 weeks prior to the Summative
  Conference.
• Include a minimum of 45 Professional Development
  form.

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Professional Development45 HoursJune 1, 2009 to
May 31, 2010
Refer to handout
May attach a copy of the HISD eTRAIN transcript
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Summative Conference

• Focus on written summative report and related
  data
• Conducted by April 6, 2010
• May be waived in writing by teacher
• Expectation of quality instruction and learning
  through the end of school

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Second Appraisal and Rebuttals

• Provide a rebuttal at any time receive written
  documentation.
• Provide in writing within 10 working days
• Request for second appraisal after a written
  observation summary report or summative annual
  appraisal report with which the teacher disagrees
• File a grievance for dispute resolution

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• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT APPRAISAL SYSTEM (PDAS)
• MODIFIED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT APPRAISAL
  SYSTEM
• (MPDAS)

HumanResources - MDAS website
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MPDAS ELIGIBILITY

• Employed under a term or continuing contract with
  HISD
• Have previous year received a rating of
  proficient or higher in each domain of the PDAS
  or MPDAS
• Agrees, annually in writing, to participate in
  the MPDAS and to accept for the current appraisal
  year the ratings of the previous years appraisal
  as the highest possible ratings for Domains IV
  and
• who is not otherwise required to be evaluated on
  the PDAS

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MPDAS Policy

• Teachers who choose appraisal under the MPDAS
  will have the same opportunities to raise their
  scores in Domains VIVIII as they would under the
  PDAS.
• Formal observations will not be used under the
  MPDAS. Standards of performance are expected to
  be maintained.
• Unannounced walk-through observations may be
  conducted at the discretion of the appraiser.

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MPDAS Walk-ThroughsData Gathering of Practice

• If the performance of a teacher under the MPDAS
  becomes a concern to the principal, the system
  provides safeguards so that standards will not be
  compromised.
• After each walk-through feedback must be
  documented in writing and shared with the teacher
  within three (3) working days and prior to
  another data gathering walk-through
• After a deficiency has been observed on three (3)
  separate occasions and a conference has been held
  with the employee, appraisal on the PDAS is
  automatic.

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MPDAS-Teacher Self Reports

• Teacher Self Report I and MTSR II are due to the
  appraiser within three weeks of the annual update
  training
• MTSR II is a document that should be referenced
  on an on-going basis to work towards and adjust
  the instructional goals for the school year.
• MTSR III due at least 2 weeks prior to the
  Summative Conference.
• Submit the 45 hour Professional Development with
  the MTSR III.

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Professional Development ServicesprovidesPDAS
for Teachers to support effective teaching
practices
HumanResources - MDAS website
HumanResources - PDAS website