RI Model Evaluation Resources

Evaluation Guidebooks

Here you'll find the current Rhode Island Model Evaluation and Support System guidebooks and the Measures of Student Learning guidebooks for alternative evaluation and support systems.

Rhode Island Model Evaluation and Support System Guidebooks

A new edition of each of the following evaluation types will be published digitally for the 2019-20 school year. While there are some changes to each of the guidebooks, the professional practice and professional responsibilities rubrics remain unchanged. Please review the introductory sections to see new information for each model:

• TEACHER (Ed. V)
• SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (Ed. IV)
• BUILDING ADMINISTRATOR (Ed. V)
  • BA Multi-Year Differentiated Cycle One-pager
  • BA Multi-Year Differentiated Cycle Presentation (Nov. '19)

Measures of Student Learning Guidebooks (for other district-approved systems)

• Measures of Student Learning - Teacher (Ed. II)
• Measures of Student Learning - Support Professional (Ed. II)

For questions regarding the guidebooks, please email edeval@ride.ri.gov.

Evaluation Forms

In addition to local data management systems, you can find the following forms for individual or school-wide use for evaluation planning and implementation.

Self-Assessment Forms

• Building Administrator 
• Support Professional 
• Teacher 

Professional Growth Goal

• Building Administrator 
• Support Professional 
• Teacher 

Performance Improvement Plans

• Building Administrator 
• Support Professional 
• Teacher 

Student Learning/Outcome Forms

• Student Learning Objective (Building Administrator) 
• Student Learning Objective (Teacher or Support Professional) 
• Student Outcome Objective (Support Professional or Special Education) 

Observation Forms

• School Site Visit Form (Building Administrator) 
• Observation of Practice Form (Support Professional) 
• Classroom Observation Form (Teacher) 

Mid-Year Conference Forms

• Building Administrator 
• Support Professional 
• Teacher 

*NEW* Adapting for Virtual Observations & Walkthroughs

The following guidance and complementary resources are provided here to support LEAs in conducting virtual observations. District Evaluation Committees (DECs) may consider these resources when implementing virtual observation practices within local evaluation policies and agreements. Note that these resources may be use in addition to the RI Model Professional Practice Rubrics; they do not supplant the existing rubrics.

• *Coming Soon* Back to School RI: Adapting Evaluation Practices to Support Educators
• Center on Great Teachers & Leaders: Teacher Observation, Feedback, and Support in the Time of COVID-19
• National Standards for Quality Online Teaching
• NEE's Adaptability and Growth: Evaluating Effective Teaching in Remote Learning Environments
• New Leaders' Virtual Look-Fors for School Leaders: Supporting Instruction During COVID-19 Online & Remote Teaching
• TNTP's Blended Core Teaching Rubric
• Hendy Avenue's Best Practices in Remote Instruction Look-for
• Hendy Avenue's DREAM Charter School Look-fors
• Hendy Avenue's Guiding Evaluation Questions

Email edeval@ride.ri.gov with questions about the use of these complementary resources.

RI Model Evaluation Training Resources

This year-long series of training and supports have been developed to support all personnel who evaluate Teachers and Support Professionals through the Rhode Island Models of Evaluation.

• Rhode Island Model Teacher Evaluation Support System Overview

*Updated* 2020-21 New Evaluator Training

Module 1: Professional Practice

• Module 1 Slide Deck Presentation
• Module 1 Handout
• RI Model Teacher Guidebook
• Transcription of Bias Video Clip
• Component Sort Activity
• Component Sort Activity Answer Key

Module 2: Observing Practice & Feedback

• Module 2 Slide Deck Presentation
• Classroom Observation Form
• Sample Rationale Statements
• Written Feedback Quality Review Tool
• High-quality Feedback Example
• Feedback Article 1
• Feedback Article 2
• Feedback Article 3
• Feedback Article 4

Module 3: Professional Responsibilities

• Module 3 Slide Deck Presentation
• Module 3 Handout
• Professional Growth Goal (PGG) Example

Module 4: Student Learning

• Module 4 Slide Deck Presentation
• Module 4 Handout
• Module 4 Answer Key
• SLO Example
• SLO Quality Review Tool

Mid-year Resources:

• RI Model Mid-Year Presentation w/ Notes
• RI Model Mid-Year Presentation w/ Recorded Narration
  • Note: For slides 12 & 13 only, you must increase the volume to hear the narration of these slides.



Spring Training:

Designed for the end of the 2019-20 school year, we have made available an asynchronous training for new evaluators during the 2020-21 school year. This set of materials will help participants understand the end-of-year processes, including scoring components of the system.

The following list of end-of-year training resources is designed to be self-directed for all participants:

• Spring Training Presentation w/ Facilitation Notes
• SLO Scoring Scenario (slide 12)
• Scoring Process Map (slide 12)
• PGG Example (slide 23)
• Tell Me So I Can Hear Article (slide 36)
• Feedback Activity Handout (slide 37)
• Training Final Effectiveness Rating (FER) Report (slide 41)
• Blank Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) Template (slide 41)
• PIP Exemplar (slide 42)

LEA Fall Training Resources for New Evaluators of Teachers

This module and supporting resources are designed to be a locally-facilitated, group training for those administrators who will evaluate teachers through the Rhode Island Evaluation & Support System.

The two-day training on the teacher model sets the foundation for new evaluators in RI Model LEAs. We encourage LEAs to determine who is best suited to act as the training facilitator for these modules. This facilitator should review all of the following resources and materials which are intentionally designed to support local facilitation at a time and location convenient to those who require the content of the teacher  model as part of their role as instructional leader.

Pre-Work:

• Pre-work Overview
• Bias Module

DAY 1

• Day 1 Presentation
• Agenda & Outcomes
• Transcription of Bias Video Clip
• Evidence Statements Activity
• Component Sort Activity
• Component Sort Activity Answer Key
• High-quality Feedback Handout
• Feedback Example for Activity
• Written Feedback Quality Review Tool
• Professional Responsibilities Practice vs. Artifacts
• Professional Growth Goal (PGG) Example
• Feedback Article 1
• Feedback Article 2

DAY 2

• Day 2 Presentation
• Agenda & Outcomes
• Classroom Observation Form
• Written Feedback Quality Review Tool
• Examining Objective Statements Activity
• Baseline Data Scenarios
• Student Learning Handouts
• SLO Quality Review Tool
• Feedback Article 3
• Feedback Article 4
• Exit Survey

For any facilitators who have questions regarding the preparation and use of these materials, please email edeval@ride.ri.gov.

LEA Fall Training Resources for New Evaluators of Support Professionals

This module and supporting resources are designed to be a locally-facilitated, group training for those administrators who evaluate Support Professionals through the Rhode Island Evaluation & Support System.

The two-day training on the teacher model for new evaluators is a pre-requisite for this training, as it builds upon the training procedures and content, where applicable. We encourage LEAs to determine who is best suited to act as the training facilitator for this module. This facilitator should review all of the following resources and materials which are intentionally designed to support local facilitation at a time and location convenient to those who require the content of the Support Professional model as part of their role as instructional leader.

• Facilitator's Guide
• Presentation Deck with Speaking Notes
• Training Handouts Packet
• Professional Growth Goal Example #1
• Professional Growth Goal Example #2
• National Association one-pagers:
  • School Counselor
  • School Nurse
  • School Psychologist
  • School Social Worker
  • Speech-Language Pathologist

For any facilitators who have questions regarding the preparation and use of these materials, please email edeval@ride.ri.gov.