Staff Analysis of the Legislation
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SUMMARY: LC 33 6489 Revises current law related to annual evaluations for teachers, assistant principals, and principals:
- growth in student achievement shall not include test scores of student not in attendance for a specific course at least 90 percent of the instructional days for the course
- for teachers of record, the annual evaluation shall be based on:
- 50% classroom observations the number of which is to be at the discretion of the school system with a recommended maximum of three for exemplary or proficient teachers and a recommended maximum of six for others
- 30% student growth
- 20% professional growth which may include mentoring another teacher, serving as an evaluator in his/her subject area, or serving in other professional development roles
- for principals and assistant principals, the annual evaluation shall be based on:
- 30% school observation the number of which is to be at the discretion of the school system with a recommended maximum of three for those with exemplary or proficient ratings and a recommended maximum of six for others
- 40% student growth
- 30% professional growth
EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon approval of the General Assembly and Governor.
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