June 2, 2017
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BULLETIN NO. 034-17-17 EDUCATOR EFFECTIVENESS
TO:
Educational Service District Superintendents
School District Superintendents
School District Business Managers
School Building Principals
Assistant Superintendents for Teaching and Learning
School District Personnel Directors
School Public Relations Professionals
FROM:
Chris Reykdal, Superintendent of Public Instruction
RE:
Teacher and Principal Program Evaluation Update
CONTACT: Sue Anderson, Director, Educator Effectiveness
[email protected], 360-725-6116
Agency TTY 360-664-3631
PURPOSE/ BACKGROUND
This bulletin provides school districts current information to support statewide educator
evaluation implementation, including:
 Changes in the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 392-191A
 Implementation of the CEL 5D+ version 3.0
 Procedures/deadlines for spending iGrant 664 and 773 funds
 TPEP training and training reports
CHANGES IN THE WASHINGTON ADMINISTRATIVE CODE 392-191A
Several changes in WAC 392-191A were finalized in August, 2016. These changes
include:
 Carrying the score from the Comprehensive evaluation through the Focused
evaluation period for teachers and principals who have completed the
Comprehensive evaluation, have received a Level 3 (proficient) or Level 4
(distinguished), and have been moved to the Focused evaluation. This change is
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proposed to encourage teachers and principals to address areas of challenge
during the Focused evaluation process. (WAC 392-191A-120(5) and WAC 392191A-210(5))

Establishing a December 15 deadline for a teacher or principal on a Focused evaluation
to be moved to a Comprehensive evaluation for that school year. (WAC 392-191A120(6) and WAC 392-191A-210(6))

Expanding the definition of “observation” to include activities that may take place
outside the classroom or school day. (WAC 392-191A-030)
The rules went into effect before the start of the 2016–17 school year; however, districts
had the option to implement the changes to the Focused evaluation in either the 2016–
2017 or the 2017–18 school year. Districts that did not implement this change in the
current school year will need to do so in 2017–18. See the “News to Know” section of
the TPEP website for answers to questions about the rule changes.
IMPLEMENTATION OF CEL 5D+ VERSION 3.0
The TPEP Steering Committee approved the use of CEL 5D+ version 3.0 for evaluation
purposes beginning in the 2017–18 school year. Click the following link to register for A
webinar explaining the CEL Version 3.0 changes. The Rationale for Revisions
document is posted in the TPEP News to Know location.
The scoring document that aligns CEL 5D+ 3.0 to the Washington State 8 Teacher
Evaluation Criteria will be available late in June. Upon the recommendation of the
authors, evaluators who have received Stage I and Stage II training in CEL 2.0 do not
need to be re-trained; simply understanding the changes will suffice.
CLAIMING iGRANT 664 and 773 FUNDS
Districts should claim reimbursement for TPEP teacher training expenses via the
iGrants claiming system, in accordance with OSPI’s current grants management
process. Documentation for expenses should remain in district files for audit purposes.
Questions about claiming reimbursement may be directed to Holly Hill, Fiscal Analyst, at
360-725-6281 or email [email protected]. Questions about allowable expenses
should be directed to Johannah Renfroe, Contracts Specialist, at 360-725-6151 or email
[email protected].
TPEP TRAINING AND REPORTS
The lists of TPEP training sessions are now posted on the TPEP Training and Event
website. You may also consult your ESD’s training page for listings.
TPEP Instructional Framework training reports for 2016–17 will be sent to
Superintendents in August.
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INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE
For questions regarding this bulletin, please contact Sue Anderson, Educator
Effectiveness, at 360-725-6116 or email [email protected]. The OSPI TTY
number is 360-664-3631.
This bulletin is also available on OSPI’s Bulletins and Memoranda website.
Michaela W. Miller, Ed.D., NBCT
Deputy Superintendent
Sue Anderson
Director
Educator Effectiveness
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