Understanding the Teacher Performance Wedge of TEI
Throughout the year, teachers have had a series of spot observations, an extended
observation, and now a summative performance evaluation. How was the summative
performance evaluation score calculated? What exactly does the score mean? How do
those scores translate into your teacher performance wedge for your TEI evaluation
score?
How is my summative performance evaluation score calculated?
The summative performance evaluation is a reflection of your score on all 19 indicators
of the performance rubric. Information observed during spot observations, extended
observation(s) and any informal observations informs your summative performance
evaluation score.
Observation Type Duration
Frequency
Focus
5 key indicators from
Domain 2 & 3
Spot
Typically 10-15
minutes
At least 10 annually, option to
conduct 4 spots one semester
and 6 spots the other semester
(DTR-eligible teachers needed
a minimum of 6 spots*)
Extended
Typically 45
minutes
Minimum of One
All 9 indicators from
Domains 2 & 3
Informal
Any length
Any amount
Any
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Informs
summative
performance
evaluation
Each of the 19 indicators has a maximum score of three points (unsatisfactory = 0,
progressing = 1, proficient = 2, and exemplary = 3). The indicators that can be observed
during spot and extended observations carry heavier weights. All teachers are awarded
one base point, bringing the total possible score on the summative performance
evaluation to 100 points.
*More information is found on page 30 in the TEI Teacher Guidebook
What does my summative performance evaluation score mean?
A performance label (e.g., progressing, proficient, etc.) is not attached to your
summative performance evaluation score. As a point of reference:
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A teacher who scored ‘progressing’ on each indicator has a summative score of
34 points
A teacher who scored ‘proficient’ on each indicator has a summative score of 67
points
A teacher who scored ‘exemplary’ on each indicator has a summative score of
100 points
How do these scores translate into my teacher performance wedge for my overall
TEI evaluation score?
For teachers in Category A, the teacher performance wedge is 50% of the overall TEI
evaluation score. The summative performance evaluation score is multiplied by 50% to
determine the points received for this wedge. For example, if a teacher received a 66 on
the summative performance evaluation, the TEI performance score would equal 33
points (66 * 0.5 = 33). For additional information on determining your teacher category,
click here.
For information about how the scoring is adjusted for those teachers undergoing the
Distinguished Teacher Review process, please click here.