tgbwc Wrote:
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> jeanny Wrote:
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> > If you don't think SOL passrates are used not
> only
> > to evaluate teachers (though certainly not on
> the
> > written tool) you don't know FCPS very well,
> not
> > only are they USED, they are used in decisions
> > about where to place them and whether they are
> > offered a continuing contract. Teachers with a
> > poor pass rate are identified and put on a
> "plan".
> > They give the kids extra attention for SOLS
> > because they care about test scores NOT the
> kids.
> > Nuff said.
>
> IF the administrator is using SOL scores as part
> of an evaluation, then he isn't completing the
> evaluation properly.
>
>
http://www.fcps.edu/hr/epd/evaluations/handbooks/t
> eacher.pdf
From ^^^
"1. The teacher plans instruction to meet individual, group, and program needs.
The teacher . . .
a. establishes both short-term and long-range objectives based upon the FCPS Program of Studies and
the state's Standards of Learning
1. The teacher demonstrates an understanding of subject area.
The teacher . . .
c. implements lessons that support the Program of Studies and Standards of Learning
STANDARD 1: Planning and Assessment
• How have you applied your knowledge of POS, SOL, AP, or IB objectives to the planning,
implementation, and assessment of instructional programs?
STANDARD 2: Instruction
• Describe your efforts to master and support the POS and SOLs in your field
STRATEGIES:
...
• Work with the grade-level team to develop quarterly assessments based on POS and SOL objectives"
I see - you are supposed to do all of the above based on the Standards of Learning, but the SOL results aren't used in your evaluation. I'm beginning to understand the problem here...