Staff Evaluation & State Assessment

The CEL Model is built on an evidence-based instructional framework: the 5+ Dimensions of Teaching and Learning (5D+).  The 5D+ framework provides critical questions for school and district leaders to consider as they observe the teaching and learning process: 

• • • Purpose: Setting a clear, meaningful course for student learning 

    • Student engagement: Encouraging substantive, intellectual thinking 

    • Curriculum and pedagogy: Ensuring that instruction challenges and supports all students. 

    • Assessment for student learning: Using ongoing assessment to shape and individualize instruction 

    • Classroom environment and culture: Creating classrooms that maximize opportunities for learning and engagement 

The University of Washington “5D+ Framework” helps teachers and leaders develop a common language and a shared vision as they undertake the hard work of improving student achievement. For additional information on the CEL model go to http://tpep-wa.org/resources/instructional-frameworks/uwcel-5d/

In addition, our principals will be evaluated using the Association of Washington School Principal’s Leadership Framework (AWSP).  The AWSP model is based on all eight of the state criteria and provides a common language of instruction, as well as a set of rubrics to help assess what good leadership looks like. The eight criteria are as follows:

1. Creating a Culture: Influence, establish and sustain a school culture conducive to continuous improvement for students and staff.

2. Ensuring School Safety: Lead the development and annual update of a comprehensive safe schools plan that includes prevention, intervention, crisis response and recovery.

3. Planning with Data: Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of the data-driven plan for improvement of student achievement.

4. Aligning Curriculum: Assist instructional staff in aligning curriculum, instruction and assessment with state and local learning goals.

5. Improving Instruction: Monitor, assist and evaluate staff implementation of the school improvement plan, effective instruction and assessment practices.

6. Managing Resources: Manage human and fiscal resources to accomplish student achievement goals.

7. Engaging Communities: Communicate and partner with school community members to promote student  learning.

8. Closing the Gap: Demonstrate a commitment to closing the achievement gap.

For additional information on the AWSP model please visit http://tpep-wa.org/2012/03/09/the-awsp-leadership-framework-now-available-with-rubrics/