RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:
6A-5.030Instructional Personnel Assessment Systems
NOTICE OF CHANGE
Notice is hereby given that the following changes have been made to the proposed rule in accordance with subparagraph 120.54(3)(d)1., F.S., published in Vol. 41 No. 124, June 26, 2015 issue of the Florida Administrative Register.
(1)(b) “Courses associated with statewide, standardized assessments” or “courses associated with statewide, standardized assessments under Section 1008.22, F.S.,” are those courses which are assessed by statewide, standardized assessments and are listed in the publication, “Florida VAM Course List,” (effective August 2015), which is incorporated herein by reference (insert link). A copy of Florida VAM Course List may be obtained from the Florida Department of Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Room 124, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400.
(2)(a)1. For all instructional personnel and school administrators, the percentage of the evaluation that is based on the performance of students criterion as outlined in Section 1012.34(3)(a)1., F.S., along with an explanation of the scoring method, including how it is calculated and combined.
4. For classroom teachers of students for courses assessed by associated with statewide, standardized assessments under Section 1008.22, F.S., documentation that VAM results comprise at least one-third of the evaluation. If a teacher is assigned a combination of courses that are associated with the statewide, standardized assessments and that are not, the portion of the evaluation that is comprised of the VAM results may be proportionally adjusted according to a methodology selected by the district, as long as the performance of students criterion remains at least one-third of the final evaluation.
5. For classroom teachers of students for courses not assessed by associated with statewide, standardized assessments, the district-determined student performance measure(s).
(f)1. Confirmation that the district provides instructional personnel the opportunity to review their class rosters for accuracy and to correct any mistakes pursuant to Section 1012.34(1)(a), F.S.
2. through 4 renumbered accordingly.
6.5. Confirmation that the district will require participation in specific professional development programs by Description of the processes for how the district will address the improvement of those instructional personnel and school administrators who have been evaluated identified as less than effective as required by outlined in Section 1012.98(10), F.S.
7. through 8. renumbered.
9. 8. Documentation that the evaluation system for instructional personnel and school administrators include opportunities for parents to provides input into performance evaluations when the district determines such input is appropriate, and a description of the district’s criteria for inclusion, and the manner of inclusion of parental input a mechanism for parents to provide input into evaluations and a description of the district’s criteria for use of such parental input. The district may designate specific circumstances where parental input is not appropriate, with written explanation in the approved district evaluation system. Where survey information from students and parents are used, such information shall be objectively reliable and based on teaching practices that are consistently associated with higher student achievement.
10. through 11. renumbered.
(j)4. Use of evaluation data to identify individual professional development; and
(5)(a) In addition to the procedures described in subsections (3) and (4), the Department shall monitor each district’s implementation of the evaluation systems pursuant to Section 1012.34(1)(b), F.S., at least once every five (5) years, with monitoring occurring more often based upon a request from the district or receipt of evidence of non-compliance with the requirements of Section 1012.34, F.S., or this rule. Monitoring shall include documentation that the district is in compliance with the required elements of the evaluation system listed in subsection (2), and that the district is implementing its system as approved.
(6) The following forms are hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this rule, effective 2015. Copies may be obtained from the Florida Department of Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Room 124, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400.
(a) Instructional Evaluation System Template, Form IEST-2015 (insert link), effective August 2015.
(b) Administrative Evaluation System Template, Form AEST-2015 (insert link), effective August 2015.
Rulemaking Authority 1001.02(2)(n), 1012.34(8) 1012.98(8), FS. Law Implemented 1012.22(1)(c), 1012.34, 1012.98, FS. History–New 6-19-0, Formerly 6B-4.010.
Form IEST-2015
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For all instructional personnel, the percentage of the evaluation that is based on the performance of students criterion as outlined in s. 1012.34(3)(a)1., F.S., along with an explanation of the scoring method, including how it is calculated and combined [Rule 6A-5.030(2)(a)1., F.A.C.].
For classroom teachers of students for courses assessed by associated with statewide, standardized assessments under s. 1008.22, F.S., documentation that VAM results comprise at least one-third of the evaluation [Rule 6A-5.030(2)(a)4., F.A.C.].
For classroom teachers of students for courses not assessed by associated with statewide, standardized assessments, the district-determined student performance measure(s) [Rule 6A-5.030(2)(a)5., F.A.C.].
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Directions:
The district shall provide:
Confirmation that the district provides instructional personnel the opportunity to review their class rosters for accuracy and to correct any mistakes [Rule 6A-5.030(2)(f)1., F.A.C.]
Documentation that the evaluator is the individual who is responsible for supervising the employee. An evaluator may consider input from other personnel trained in evaluation practices. If input is provided by other personnel, identify the additional positions or persons. Examples include assistant principals, peers, district staff, department heads, grade level chairpersons, or team leaders [Rule 6A-5.030(2)(f)2.1., F.A.C.].
Description of training programs and processes to ensure that all employees subject to an evaluation system are informed on evaluation criteria, data sources, methodologies, and procedures associated with the evaluation before the evaluation takes place, and that all individuals with evaluation responsibilities and those who provide input toward evaluation understand the proper use of the evaluation criteria and procedures [Rule 6A-5.030(2)(f)3.2., F.A.C.].
Description of processes for providing timely feedback to the individual being evaluated [Rule 6A-5.030(2)(f)4.3., F.A.C.].
Description of how results from the evaluation system will be used for professional development [Rule 6A-5.030(2)(f)5.4., F.A.C.].
Confirmation that the district will require participation in specific professional development programs by Description of processes for how the district will address the improvement of those who have been evaluated identified as less than effective as required by outlined in s. 1012.98(10), F.S. [Rule 6A-5.030(2)(f)6.5., F.A.C.].
Documentation that all instructional personnel must be evaluated at least once a year [Rule 6A-5.030(2)(f)7.6., F.A.C.].
Documentation that classroom teachers are observed and evaluated at least once a year [Rule 6A-5.030(2)(f)8.7., F.A.C.].
Documentation that classroom teachers newly hired by the district are observed and evaluated at least twice in the first year of teaching in the district pursuant to s. 1012.34(3)(a), F.S. [Rule 6A-5.030(2)(f)8.7., F.A.C.].
Documentation that the evaluation system for instructional personnel includes opportunities for parents to provide input into performance evaluations when the district determines such input is appropriate, and a description of the criteria for inclusion, and the manner of inclusion of parental input Description of a mechanism for parents to provide input into instructional personnel evaluations and a description of the district’s criteria for use of such parental input. The district may designate specific circumstances where parental input is not appropriate, with written explanation in the approved district evaluation system [Rule 6A-5.030(2)(f)9.8., F.A.C.].
Identification of teaching fields, if any, for which special evaluation procedures and criteria are necessary [Rule 6A-5.030(2)(f)10.9., F.A.C.].
Description of the district’s peer assistance process, if any. Peer assistance may be part of the regular evaluation system, or used to assist personnel who are placed on performance probation, or who request assistance, or newly hired classroom teachers [Rule 6A-5.030(2)(f)11.10., F.A.C.].
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For classroom teachers of students for courses assessed by associated with statewide, standardized assessments:
For all instructional personnel of students for courses not assessed by associated with statewide, standardized assessments:
Additional Requirements
The district has provided and meets the following criteria:
Confirmation that the district provides instructional personnel the opportunity to review their class rosters for accuracy and to correct any mistakes.
Documented:
Requirement for participation in specific professional development programs by those who have been evaluated Processes for how the district will address the improvement of those identified as less than effective.
For instructional personnel:
Inclusion of opportunities for Description of a mechanism for parents to provide input into performance instructional personnel evaluations when the district determines such input is appropriate.
Description of the district’s criteria for inclusion use of such parental input.
Description of manner of inclusion of parental input.
Form AEST-2015
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For all school administrators, the percentage of the evaluation that is based on the performance of students criterion as outlined in s. 1012.34(3)(a)1., F.S., along with an explanation of the scoring method, including how it is calculated and combined [Rule 6A-5.030(2)(a)1., F.A.C.].
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Documentation that the evaluator is the individual who is responsible for supervising the employee. An evaluator may consider input from other personnel trained in evaluation practices. If input is provided by other personnel, identify the additional positions or persons. Examples include assistant principals, peers, district staff, department heads, grade level chairpersons, or team leaders [Rule 6A-5.030(2)(f)2.1., F.A.C.].
Description of training programs and processes to ensure that all employees subject to an evaluation system are informed on evaluation criteria, data sources, methodologies, and procedures associated with the evaluation before the evaluation takes place, and that all individuals with evaluation responsibilities and those who provide input toward evaluation understand the proper use of the evaluation criteria and procedures [Rule 6A-5.030(2)(f)3.2., F.A.C.].
Description of the processes for providing timely feedback to the individual being evaluated [Rule 6A-5.030(2)(f)4.3., F.A.C.].
Description of how results from the evaluation system will be used for professional development [Rule 6A-5.030(2)(f)5.4., F.A.C.].
Confirmation that the district will require participation in specific professional development programs by Description of the processes for how the district will address the improvement of those who have been evaluated identified as less than effective as required by outlined in s. 1012.98(10), F.S. [Rule 6A-5.030(2)(f)6.5., F.A.C.].
Documentation that all school administrators must be evaluated at least once a year [Rule 6A-5.030(2)(f)7.6., F.A.C.].
Description of the district’s peer assistance process, if any, for school administrators. Peer assistance may be part of the regular evaluation system, or used to assist personnel who are placed on performance probation, or who request assistance [Rule 6A-5.030(2)(f)11.10., F.A.C.].
If included by a district, a description of the opportunity for instructional personnel to provide input into a school administrator’s performance evaluation [Rule 6A-5.030(2)(f)12.11., F.A.C.].
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Documented:
Requirement for participation in specific professional development programs by those who have been evaluated Processes for how the district will address the improvement of those identified as less than effective.
The following courses have been deleted from the Florida VAM Course List.
For purposes of Rules 6A-5.030 and 6A-5.0411, F.A.C., the courses associated with the statewide, standardized assessment in English/Language Arts are:
1001360English Skills III
1001370English III
1001375English 3 for Credit Recovery
1001380English Honors III
1001390 English Skills IV
1001400English IV
1001402 English 4 for Credit Recovery
1001405English 4: Florida College Prep
1001410 English Honors IV
1001420Advanced Placement English Language and Composition
1001430Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition
1001440Business English I
1001450Business English II
1001820 English 3: International Baccalaureate
1001830 English 4: International Baccalaureate
1002320 English III through ESOL
1002325 English 3 Through ESOL for Credit Recovery
1002380 Developmental Language Arts Through ESOL
1002381 Developmental Language Arts ESOL (Reading)
1002520 English IV through ESOL
1002525 English 4 Through ESOL for Credit Recovery
1005856 International Baccalaureate English Language & Literature 3
1008350 Reading for College Success
7755010 Academics K-5
7755030 Academic Skills K-5
7755040 Advanced Academic Skills K-5
7755050 Developmental Skills K-5
7855010 Academics: 6-8
7855030 Academic Skills: 6-8
7855040 Advanced Academics: 6-8 for Gifted Students
7855050 Developmental Skills: 6-8
7910400 Life Skills Reading: 9-12
For purposes of Rules 6A-5.030 and 6A-5.0411, F.A.C., the courses associated with the statewide, standardized assessment in Mathematics are:
1200330 Algebra II
1200335 Algebra 2 for Credit Recovery
1200340 Algebra II Honors
1200370 Algebra Ia
1200375 Algebra 1-A for Credit Recovery
1200410 Math for College Success
1200500 Advanced Algebra with Financial Applications
1200700 Math College Readiness
1201300 Math Analysis
1201310 Analysis of Functions
1201320 International Baccalaureate Math Analysis
1202300 Calculus
1202310 Advanced Placement Calculus AB
1202320 Advanced Placement Calculus BC
1202340 Pre-Calculus
1202352 AICE Mathematics 1
1202354 AICE Mathematics & Mechanics 1
1202356 AICE Mathematics & Mechanics 2
1202362 AICE Mathematics & Probability & Statistics 1
1202364 AICE Mathematics & Probability & Statistics 2
1202366 AICE Mathematics & Mechanics & Probablility & Statistics 2
1202370 AICE Further Math
1202372 AICE Further Mathematics 2 A Level
1202375 International Baccalaureate Pre-Calculus
1202800 Calculus-International Baccalaureate
1202810 International Baccalaureate Calculus and Descriptive Statistics
1202820 International Baccalaureate Further Mathematics
1202830 International Baccalaureate Advanced Calculus
1205370 Consumer Mathematics
1205400 Applied Mathematics I
1205410 Applied Mathematics II
1205420 Applied Mathematics III
1205500 Explorations in Mathematics I
1205510 Explorations in Mathematics II
1205540 Business Mathematics
1206300 Informal Geometry
1206310 Geometry
1206315 Geometry for Credit Recovery
1206320 Geometry Honors
1206330 Analytic Geometry
1206800 Analytic Geometry-International Baccalaureate
1206810 International Baccalaureate Mid Yrs Program Geometry Honors
1207310 Integrated Mathematics I
1207320 Integrated Mathematics II
1207330 Integrated Mathematics III
1208300 Liberal Arts Mathematics
1209800 Mathematics Studies-International Baccalaureate
1209830 International Baccalaureate Mathematics Higher Level
1210300 Probability & Statistics with
1210310 IB Statistics and Introductory Differential Calculus
1210320 Advanced Placement Statistics
1210330 AICE Mathematics Statistics
1211300 Trigonometry
1211800 Trigonometry International Baccalaureate
1220610 Linear Algebra
1220612 Abstract Algebra
1220910 Discrete Mathematics
1298310 Advanced Topics in Mathematics
7755010 Academics K-5
7755030 Academic Skills K-5
7755040 Advanced Academic Skills K-5
7755050 Developmental Skills K-5
7812010 Mathematics: 6-8
7855010 Academics 6-8
7855030 Academic Skills 6-8
7855040 Advanced Academics 6-8
7855050 Developmental Skills 6-8
7912050 Mathematics 9-12
7912060 Access Informal Geometry
7912065 Access Geometry
7912070 Access Liberal Arts Mathematics
7912080 Access Algebra 1A
7912340 Life Skills Math: 9-12
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