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HB 2187: schools; teacher evaluation systems

PRIME SPONSOR: Representative Boyer, LD 20

BILL STATUS: House Engrossed

 

Legend: CE – Continuing Education Credits LEA – Local Education Agency SBE – State Board of Education Amendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)

Abstract

Relating to teacher and principal evaluations.☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal Note

Provisions

1.       Replaces the model framework with periodically updated guidance for teacher and principal evaluations. (Sec. 1)

2.       Removes the requirement that data on student academic progress account for 33-50% of evaluation outcomes. (Sec. 1)

3.       Authorizes LEAs to measure student academic progress for evaluations with an instrument other than the statewide assessment. (Sec. 1)

4.       Asserts that LEAs may determine the measurement tool(s) used for evaluations and the formula that will be used to determine evaluation outcomes. (Sec. 1)

5.       Instructs school district governing boards to adopt policies describing the methods for evaluations and the formula to determine evaluation outcomes in a public meeting.

a.       Includes student academic performance data and job effectiveness in the methods for evaluations. (Sec. 2, 3)

6.       Clarifies that the following requirements apply to standard teaching certificates:

a.       Certificates must be issued and renewed for at least 12 years, with up to 15 hours of CE; and

b.       Expired certificates are renewable within 2-10 years of expiration, if criteria are met. (Sec. 1)

7.       Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 1-3)

Current Law

SBE is required to adopt and maintain a model framework for annual teacher and principal evaluations. The framework is required to use quantitative data on student academic progress for 33-50% of evaluation outcomes and to include four performance classifications. SBE is also required to adopt best practices for professional development and evaluator training (A.R.S. § 15-203(A)(38)).

LEAs are required to use instruments that meet the data requirements established by SBE and to adopt definitions of the four performance classifications in a public meeting. Statute instructs LEAs to apply the classifications and evaluation instruments in a manner designed to improve teacher and principal performance (A.R.S. § 15-203(A)(38)).

 

 

 

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Fifty-third Legislature                  HB 2187

Second Regular Session                               Version 3: House Engrossed

 

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