SOPPAS

Schools of Promise Performance Appraisal System

Orientation

What is SOPPAS? Professional growth focuses on

enhancing the skills and knowledge of educators through:

Self-assessment and goal-setting Working with colleagues Attending workshops Designing new programs Piloting new programs or approaches Developing proficiency in test data analysis Other learning opportunities

Continuous improvement focuses on the teacher’s commitment to continuously improving practice so that student performance is continuously enhanced.

Quality assurance focuses on the collection of credible evidence about educator performance. Evaluators use the evidence to make important decisions:

Recognizing effective practice Recommending continued employment Recommending an improvement plan Beginning dismissal proceedings

Teacher growth as it relates to the 5 SOPPAS components…….

Enhancing Professional Practice: A Framework for Teaching (2nd Edition) developed by Charlotte Danielson and the Delaware Performance Appraisal System II provide the conceptual basis of SOPPAS. Modifications have been made to meet the needs of the Montana Schools of Promise.

The Five Components of SOPPAS 1. Planning and Preparation 2. Classroom Environment 3. Instruction 4. Professional Responsibilities 5. Student Improvement

A Framework for Teachers

Planning and Preparation Selecting Instructional Goals Designing Coherent Instruction Demonstrating Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy Demonstrating Knowledge of Students Classroom Environment Managing Classroom Procedures Managing Student Behavior Creating an Environment to Support Learning Organizing Physical Space Instruction Engaging Students in Learning Demonstrating Flexibility and Responsiveness Communicating Clearly and Accurately Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques Professional Responsibilities Communicating with Family Following District Policy and Procedures Growing and Developing Professionally Reflecting on Professional PracticeStudent Improvement (Study and Planning in 2010-11; Implementation in 2011-12) 

5 Components of SOPPAS

SOPPAS APPRAISAL CYCLE

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Creating an environment that is conducive to dramatic turnaround before expecting dramatic gains….Readiness to Teach is paramount!

Non-tenured Teacher: Non-tenured teacher shall mean a teacher who holds a valid and current Montana teaching license but has not received a fourth contract in the district in which they are presently contracted to teach.

Tenured Teacher: Tenured teacher shall mean a teacher who holds a valid and current Montana teaching license and has received four or more contracts in the district in which they are presently contracted to teach.

Principal: Principal shall mean an individual who holds a valid and current Montana administrative license.

Third-Party Evaluator: Third-party evaluator shall mean an individual who is contracted by the district to conduct the SOPPAS process. This person has met the OPI criteria and has successfully completed the OPI training.

DEFINITIONS

SOPPAS: Process at a GlanceConceptual Framework Components1. Planning and Preparation2. Classroom Environment3. Instruction4. Professional Responsibilities5. Student Improvement

Forms Person(s)Goal Form Teacher

Pre-Observation Form Teacher

Formative Feedback Form 3rd Party Evaluator/Principal

Professional Responsibilities Form

Teacher

Summative Evaluation Form 3rd Party Evaluator/Principal

Improvement Plan Form 3rd Party Evaluator/Principal

Conferences Person(s)Goal Setting Conference 3rd Party

Evaluator/Teacher/Principal

Pre-Observation Conference 3rd Party Evaluator/Teacher/Principal

Post-Conference 3rd Party Evaluator/Teacher/Principal

Summative Evaluation Conference

3rd Party Evaluator/Teacher/Principal

Improvement Plan Conference

3rd Party Evaluator/Teacher/Principal

Observations Person(s)Observation #1 and #2 ( in some cases

3rd Party Evaluator/Principal

Unannounced Observations 3rd Party Evaluator/Principal

Activity TimelineGoal Setting Form (Planning Exercise)

November through mid-December, 2010

Pre-Observation Form, Pre-Observation Conference, Observation, Post-Observation Conference, Formative Feedback Form, Goal Form (Planning Exercise)

Mid-December through April, 2011

Summative Evaluation Conference

Completed by May 15, 2011

Summative Evaluation Form Completed by May 15, 2011

Timeline of SOPPAS Process