Low-Incidence Teacher Evaluations

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The literature reviewed examined effective evaluation of the low-incidence teacher and the current evaluation tool Kentucky implements for teacher evaluations. The literature indicated that evaluative feedback for educators is critical for teacher development and student growth. In order for an evaluation to be effective, it must measure evidence-based practices, as well as provide actionable feedback to guide professional development. A knowledgeable evaluator, i.e. principal, assistant principal, counselor, or other school administration, must conduct effective teacher evaluations. The focus of this study is to examine the perspectives of low-incidence teachers and administrators on the effectiveness of the current observation tool implemented …show more content…

Jefferson County Public Schools is the largest public school system in the state of Kentucky, and eighth largest urban public school district in the country (JCPS 2017). Participants will be through email to complete the survey; all answers will be anonymous. Identifying factors in the survey will be limited to “low-incidence teacher” or “evaluating administrator”. Participants can complete the survey in under ten minutes and will have two weeks to submit responses electronically. The survey contained four general questions regarding the roles of the participant including identifying whether or not they are a teacher or administrator, setting (regular or special school), and years of special education experience (administrators). Following general questions, a three-point Likert scale will be used to determine the perceived effectiveness of the PGES. Through self-reported ratings of the observable indicators in of the Kentucky Framework for Teaching (2014) model in low-incidence classroom observations. With considerations in complex roles of low-incidence teachers, knowledge of evidence-based practices in low-incidence instruction, and actionable feedback; the CEC (2012) recommendations will also be …show more content…

The three point rating categories used in the survey questions regarding the effectiveness of the current evaluation tools and processes by responding to which degree they agree with the statement when completing observations in low-incidence classrooms include the following: 0- do not agree, 1- somewhat agree, 2- fully agree. The three point rating categories for the Council for Exceptional Children indicators/recommendations and the current PGES tool include the following: 0- not represented in PGES, 1- partially represented in PGES, 2- fully represented in PGES. Two overall, yes/no questions regarding effectiveness of the current evaluation system for low-incidence teachers and recommendation for an adapted tool will be included at the end of the survey. Upon completion of the data collection process, data will be arranged for review and analyzed to determine perceived effectiveness of the PGES observation tool for low-incidence teacher evaluations, its perceived alignment with the CEC recommendations, and the recommendation for adapted evaluation tool(s). Further recommendations for adaptations to low-incidence teacher evaluations to

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