Office of Leadership Development and
School Improvement
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Summary of Laws
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COMAR 13A.07.09 and Education Reform Act of 2010, as well as COMAR 13A.12.04.04 are the laws and regulations addressing teacher and principal evaluation in the state of Maryland.
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COMAR 13A.07.09-Evaluation of Teachers and Principals
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COMAR 13A.12.04.04-Appeal of an Evaluation
Danielson Framework
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The framework first created 23 years ago has been continually updated to reflect the current learning environment. The framework organizes practices into four domains: Planning and Preparation, The Classroom Environment, Instruction, and Professional Responsibilities.
Professional Standards for Educational Leaders
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In 2015, the National Policy Board for Educational Administration released the Professional Standards of Educational Leaders as an update for the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium(ISLLC) standards.
Maryland Evaluation Rubric
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The rubric defines which the professional practices warrant ratings of highly effective, effective, developing, and ineffective educational leadership.
Maryland Evaluation Guidebook
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The guidebook for principal supervisors can be used in collaboration with principals to support the implementation of the Professional Standards of Educational Leaders Rubric to enhance the overall performance and effectiveness of principals.
Data Submission Window
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Teachers
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Opens the last Friday of June 2021.
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Closes the last Friday of July 2021.
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For the 2020-2021 School Year: June 25, 2021 to July 30, 2021
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Principals
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Closes the second Friday of September.
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For the 2020-2021 School Year: August 13, 2021 to September 10, 2021
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Data Collection Manual
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Maryland collects the teacher and principal evaluation data following the protocols described in the data collection manual.
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A webinar to review the 2019-2020 manual was held on June 4, 2020.
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Webinar resources: Presentation, Data Collection Summary, Teacher Data Sample, Principal Data Sample
Teacher and Principal Evaluation
COMAR 13A.07.09 and the Education Reform Act of 2010 identify requirements for the teacher and principal evaluation. All teachers and principals are required to be evaluated annually using either the state evaluation model or an approved locally developed model.
The evaluation process is designed to promote improvements in professional practice. The purpose of the state evaluation model is to foster student achievement through the continuous improvement of educators and school leaders.
An evaluation is comprised of professional practice and student growth measures and is conducted according to standards that guide not only evaluation but also preparation programs and licensure. The Maryland State Board of Education adopted the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL) in February 2017. Professional practice domains for teachers are planning and preparation; classroom environment; instruction; and professional responsibilities.
The Office of Leadership Development and School Improvement collaborates with stakeholders to ensure evaluation practices promote student learning.
Teacher and Principal Evaluation Data Collection
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Teacher and Principal Evaluation Standards
In 2017, the Maryland State Department of Education adopted the Professional Standards of Educational Leaders to guide administrator preparation, licensure, and evaluation in Maryland.
Principals:
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The majority of Maryland's local school systems have adopted the Danielson framework or a modified Danielson framework.
Teachers:
Evaluator Training
Resources
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The Office of Leadership Development and School Improvement partnered with Insight Education Group to facilitate evaluator training for school leadership teams. The purpose of the training was to provide a common foundation for effective practices.
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Local school system leaders are encouraged to use the evaluator training resources to support effective evaluation practices in their schools.
Teacher and Principal Evaluation Regulations
Teacher and Principal Evaluation Conference Sessions
Maryland Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP)
Maryland Association of Elementary School Principals (MAESP)
Spring Conference, March 8, 2019
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Professional Learning experiences focused on effective evaluation practices for elementary school administrators. The Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL) Rubric and the Principal Evaluation Guidebook were reviewed.
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Maryland's Teacher and Principal Evaluation System presentation
Teacher and Principal Evaluation Data Submission Window
Teachers: June 25, 2021-July 30, 2021
Principals: August 13, 2021-September 10, 2021
Principal Supervisors Meeting-Teacher and Principal Evaluation Data Overview
April 21, 2021
Topics covered are to include the 2020-2021 school year TPE data submission overview and data portal exploration.
Teacher and Principal Evaluation Data Webinar
June 3, 2021
Topics covered are to include the 2020-2021 school year TPE data submission process, data file requirements, updates, and relevant resources.
Teacher Principal Evaluation Events
2020 Teacher and Principal (TPE) Data Collection Webinar
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June 4, 2020
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Topics covered include the 2019-2020 school year TPE data submission process, data file requirements, and other updates.
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Webinar resources: Presentation, Data Collection Manual, Data Collection Summary, Teacher Data Sample, Principal Data Sample
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