FAQ Category Archives: Effectiveness and Growth Systems FAQ

A: The ratings and defections in the Effectiveness and Growth Systems are: Model: The licensed faculty member significantly exceeds the requirements of the performance standard. At the Model level, an educator’s level of expertise is exemplary and he or she … Continue reading →

A:  The Teacher Effectiveness and Growth Systems process is intended to provide the licensed faculty member with continuous growth and improvement through the following steps: The licensed faculty conducts a self-assessment and completes the Self-Assessment form (Section VIII). The licensed … Continue reading →

A:  All input provided by teachers, principals, administrators, specialist, Eugene Education Association (EEA) and other internal and external stakeholders was used to identify successes and challenges and to refine the Effectiveness and Growth Systems approved by the Eugene Board of … Continue reading →

A: The ultimate goal of the teacher and principal/administrator Effectiveness and Growth Systems is to increase achievement for all students by ensuring that every 4J students have access to highly effective school leaders and teachers. The Systems are designed to … Continue reading →

A: The focus of the teacher and principal Effectiveness and Growth Systems is to increase growth and achievement for all students by ensuring that every 4J student has access to highly effective school leaders and teachers. More than two decades … Continue reading →

A: The Effectiveness and Growth Systems (new teacher evaluation) is designed to measure teacher effectiveness, differentiate performance, provide support and identify and recognize distinguished service. The ultimate goal of the teacher and principal Effectiveness and Growth Systems is to increase … Continue reading →

A: In 2012-2013 the teacher evaluation was piloted in six (6) schools: Howard ES, Edgewood ES, Chavez ES, McCornack ES, Cal Young MS, and Sheldon HS. Testing of the pilot was led by Dr. Celia Feres-Johnson, in the Department of … Continue reading →

A: Additional information on Eugene School District 4J Professional Growth and Effectiveness Evaluation Systems is available at http://www.4j.lane.edu/hr/teachereffectiveness.

A: While individual approaches to managing the time and documentation associated with the Teacher Effectiveness and Growth Systems process will differ from principal to principal, there are a few common strategies that may prove helpful: First, principals should spend time … Continue reading →

A: The Human Resources Department offers yearly training to all newly hired teachers and administrators.