05- 071 C.M.R. ch. 180, § 14

Current through 2024-25, June 19, 2024

Section 071-180-14 - USE OF RATING IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DECISIONS

Professional development opportunities must be provided to educators, based on individual needs identified during PEPG system evaluations.

1.Professional Growth Plan

An educator who receives a summative effectiveness rating higher than ineffective must develop a professional growth plan that is based on clearly articulated goals related to targeted areas of practice and student performance.

2.Professional Improvement Plan

An educator who receives a summative effectiveness rating of "ineffective" must be provided the opportunity to develop and implement a professional improvement plan. The PEPG system plan must assign responsibility to one or more supervisors or administrators to work with the educator and to oversee development and implementation of a professional improvement plan.

The professional improvement plan must:

A. Be in writing;

B. Be developed with input from the educator;

C. Set forth clear, measurable objectives and deadlines; and D. Be focused on improvement in the specific areas of evaluation identified as needing improvement.

05- 071 C.M.R. ch. 180, § 14