End of IPR Baseline Baseline Description Year End of Year Description Criterion Score Score Learning objectives do not align to scope and sequence or Learning objectives cover required content but are not TEKS closely aligned to annual learning goals (STAAR readiness Teacher does not plan objectives, lessons, or units in TEKS) advance Units include lessons, objectives, and assessments that Assessments do not measure student mastery of learning measure mastery, though theyre not closely aligned objectives Lessons allow for real-world and hands-on experiences and Lesson plans are not aligned to objectives/TEKS technology regularly Lessons do not allow students to apply knowledge through Lesson plans include objectives and learning activities that PL-3 Designs real-world and/or hands-on experiences are sequenced to lead students toward mastery effective No technology included in lessons, or is not being used to lesson plans, support learning goals Evidence: informal discussions about planning processes, units, and 1 2 observation of lesson implementation (alignment), analysis of Evidence: informal discussions, lack of unit planning, lack exit ticket and end of unit assessments, lack of teacher assessments of familiarity with HISD planning resources and TEKS, lack modeling and gradual release into student work of experience designing assessments, not beginning with the end in mind, not all lessons align with TEKS Note: I do not feel that a 2 reflects Mrs. Sigers growth in planning and alignment (she has made incredible progress here), however she doesnt quite meet all of the criteria listed in a level 3 teacher. The descriptors included here are partially from a level 2 teacher and partially from a level 3 teacher, based on what I have seen through observation and conferencing. I-2 Checks Teacher infrequently or never checks for student Teacher checks for understanding and accurately diagnoses for student 1 understanding, or the checks are ineffective in accurately 3 student misunderstanding at key moments during a lesson understanding assessing student understanding. using a variety of methods* and responds Teacher does not address student misunderstanding, or Teacher adjusts lesson to ensure student understanding in the attempts to address misunderstanding are response to assessments during the lesson and without to student unsuccessful. interrupting the flow of the lesson. misunderstanding Teacher provides limited feedback to students during the Teacher provides feedback throughout the lesson that lesson but students are aware if they correctly affirms correctly understood content, clarifies understand the content. misunderstood content, and extends student thinking. Evidence: observations, discussions with department Teacher uses clear systems and routines for assessing dean, Sibme, lesson plans student understanding during the lesson. Evidence: Sibme, observation feedback, conferences. *Teacher uses cold call, call-and-response, one-on-one conferencing, hands up, students coming up to the board to show understanding, and circulating observation of student work. Teacher sets and communicates high behavior Teacher effectively implements district and campus discipline expectations with students. management procedures. Teacher redirects student behavior in a manner that Teacher consistently communicates high behavioral slows lesson momentum and disrupts the learning process. expectations with students, addresses non-compliance, and Teacher assigns consequences for misbehavior that are reinforces appropriate behavior, as needed. I-9 Sets and logical, appropriate to the level of student behavior, and Teacher maintains lesson momentum because there is no implements successfully change student behaviors, but may not do so inappropriate or off-task behavior, or because the teacher discipline 2 consistently with all students. 3 redirects it in a subtle and preventative manner. management Students adhere to behavioral expectations and rules, but Teacher consistently follows-through with consequences require frequent redirection from teacher. that are logical, appropriate to the level of student behavior, procedures Evidence: observations, Sibme, conferences, and and effective at changing student behavior, when necessary. teacher reflection Students demonstrate a clear understanding of behavioral expectations and rules through their actions. Evidence: observations, Sibme, conferences, and teacher reflection