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What does TPEP stand for?
The Teacher and Principal Evaluation and Growth Program (TPEP) is based on these core principles: High quality teaching and leading are key to student success.
What is teacher evaluation?
In general, teacher evaluation refers to the formal process a school uses to review and rate teachers’ performance and effectiveness in the classroom. Ideally, the findings from these evaluations are used to provide feedback to teachers and guide their professional development.
Can students academic progress be connected to teachers evaluations?
There is research that demonstrates that tying student achievement to teacher evaluation improves student outcomes. However, many teachers voice concerns about their evaluations being tied to student achievement given the multiple variables that affect student achievement.
How do you set student growth goals?
- STEP 1: Determine Needs.
- STEP 2: Create Specific Learning and Growth Goals.
- STEP 3: Create and Implement Teaching and Learning Strategies.
- STEP 4: Monitor Student Progress through Ongoing Formative Assessment.
- STEP 5: Determine Whether Students Achieved the Goal.
How does OSPI provide training and support for teachers?
OSPI has developed a statewide cadre of framework trainers whose services are available through the local ESD or on a consulting basis. OSPI provides funding to districts to train teachers and administrators. A list of Instructional and Leadership Framework selections by district.
What is TPEP?
The Teacher and Principal Evaluation and Growth Program (TPEP) is based on these core principles: High quality teaching and leading are key to student success. Growth in practice is developmental in nature.
What are the TPEP evaluation criteria and frameworks?
All of the TPEP Frameworks include these evaluation criteria and are used throughout the entire evaluation process. The state evaluation criteria and the frameworks are the foundation for the evaluation program. Often referred to as the “State 8,” legislation clearly describes the eight evaluation criteria for both teachers and principals.
What is the TPEP steering committee?
The Washington State Legislature passed E2SSB 6696 (link is external) in 2010 that created the Teacher and Principal Evaluation Pilot (TPEP) and TPEP Steering Committee. The intent was to develop a standards-based system that would be an important tool for teacher and principal growth as well as evaluation. What is the TPEP Steering Committee?