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Evaluation Systems are an integral part of a comprehensive talent management system which seeks to develop, support, and grow educators through observation of practice and high-quality feedback.

Your questions and comments are welcome at EdEval@ride.ri.gov.

*NEW* RIDE shares SY20-21 evaluation options for LEAs

Based on feedback from LEAs as they continue the important work of reopening schools safely, RIDE has worked collaboratively with professional associations to provide evaluation options for SY20-21. These options afford LEAs flexibility while also maintaining the integrity of local evaluation systems. We hope these options support the prioritization of high-quality feedback on professional practice for educators doing such critical work. District Evaluation Committees (DECs) should review the details of the options in this slide deck presentation and then choose which option best meets local needs.

LEAs that would like more information or technical assistance with implementing these evaluation options should email edeval@ride.ri.gov with a request.

2020-21 EOY Guidance
EEM Training Modules

2020-21 End-of-Year Evaluation Data Collection Guidance

Below you can find more information about the end-of-year (EOY) data collection guidance for the 20120-21 school year. This information was initially shared with LEAs in the Commissioner's Field Memo dated Oct 23, 2020.

For EEM Users:

DCAs have until Friday, July 9, 2021 to upload their educator evaluation data to RIDE’s submission portal via the eRIDE system. Like last year, the Final Effectiveness Rating Report (FERR) and related data must first be extracted from EEM by each District Configuration Administrator (DCA) before being uploaded to RIDE’s submission portal via the eRIDE system.

For questions regarding the data extract process, please reach out directly to Frontline for support: pgsupport@frontlineed.com.

Materials for Evaluators
- End-of-Year Guidance Document
Materials for DCAs
- End-of-Year Guidance Document
- **NEW** End-of-Year Extract Guidance (RI Model)
- **NEW** End-of-Year Extract Guidance (Coventry Model)
- **NEW** End-of-Year Extract Guidance (Innovation Model)
- Uploading to eRIDE Guidance

For non-EEM users:

DCAs should read the Educator Evaluation Data Collection Specifications document in detail, as it provides important information regarding the 2020-21 school year.

You cannot use last year’s template. To locate the new template:

Go to eRIDE and click on the ‘Data Dictionary’ link under Data Collections in the left side menu.
Use the ‘Preformatted Record Layouts’ link on the right to locate the file layout.
In the dropdown, select ‘K12 Staff - Evaluation’.
Click ‘Display File Layout’ button.
Click on 'Download Sample CSV Template' to download the template. You may also use the XLS Template to prepare your data.

The uploaded file will need to be in Excel (Version 2010 or later). LEAs have until Friday, July 9, 2021 to upload their educator evaluation data to RIDE’s submission portal via the eRIDE system.

Uploading to eRIDE Guidance

For questions regarding submitting educator evaluation data via CSV file, including the upload to eRIDE, please email edeval@ride.ri.gov.

Employee Evaluation Management (EEM) Training

Rhode Island districts who used EPSS transitioned to a new Frontline system called Employee Evaluation Management (EEM) in the 2017-18 school year. Frontline provided initial training on the new system to both District Configuration Administrators (DCAs) and evaluators and provided the following materials to support this transition. More information and training resources can be found directly through Frontline's online resources.

DCA Resources

DCA Orientation - Presentation used during training
Training Modules for DCAs using Employee Evaluation Management (EEM)
- EEM DCA Module 1 - Accessing the System
- EEM DCA Module 2 - User Management
- EEM DCA Module 3 - Views and Tools
- EEM DCA Module 4 - Managing the Component Manager

Evaluator Resources

Evaluator Orientation - Presentation used during training
Evaluation Exploration Guide for Evaluators - Support navigating the system once login credentials and evaluation types/rights have been assigned.
EEM Evaluation Exploration Guide for Evaluators
Training Modules for Evaluators using EEM
- EEM Evaluator Module 1 - Accessing the System
- EEM Evaluator Module 2 - Completing Observations
- EEM Evaluator Module 3 - Tools and Reports

Educator Resources

Evaluation Exploration Guide for Educators - Support navigating the system once login credentials and evaluation types/rights have been assigned
EEM Training Module - Training module for educators using EEM
EEM Evaluation Exploration Guide for Educators

For questions about using EEM in your local district, email the HelpDesk at pgsupport@frontlineed.com.

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*NEW* RIDE shares SY20-21 evaluation options for LEAs

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