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Final Effectiveness Ratings

Weld Re-8 Final Effectiveness Ratings, Highly Effective, Effective, Partially Effective Ineffective

A licensed educator’s Final Effectiveness Rating (FER) in the state of Colorado is a combination of Professional Practices and Measures of Student Learning/Outcomes resulting in one of four ratings: Ineffective, Partially Effective, Effective or Highly Effective.

 

Signing Final Evaluation Report: The educator signature indicates that he/she has reviewed the evaluation and discussed it with his/her evaluator. The signature indicates that the educator has been advised of their effectiveness rating and does not constitute agreement with the evaluation rating. The educator may attach comments on the overall evaluation within seven (7) working days of the date of the evaluation conference.

 

Remediation Plan (see Appendix _): If an educator’s overall performance is rated as ineffective, written notice shall be given of deficiencies. A Remediation Plan (see appendix _) to correct deficiencies shall be developed by the evaluator and the educator and include the following:

Specific objectives for improvement that must be attained within a specific time period, and
A statement of resources and assistance given to the teacher to help in meeting improvement objectives.

 

Assistance may include, but not be limited to, mentors, instructional coaches, other administrators, workshops, classes, frequent observations and conferences, and peer coaches.

 

Upon successful completion of a Remediation Plan, the teacher will continue with the regular evaluation cycle. The evaluator will determine the evaluation status for the following school year.

 

If the teacher’s next performance rating following a remediation plan indicates “Ineffective or Partially Effective” performance, the evaluator either will make additional recommendations for improvement or take the necessary steps to recommend dismissal.

 

A non-probationary teacher who has had two consecutive years of demonstrated ineffectiveness, as defined by rule adopted by the general assembly pursuant to section 22-9-105.5 will lose non-probationary status beginning with the 2020-2021 school year).

 

Statutory Requirements:

  • Requires an annual evaluation for all licensed personnel, i.e., teachers, special services providers (SSPs), and principals.
  • Requires statewide definitions and minimum standards for what it means to be an effective teacher, SSP, and principal.
  • Requires that the final effectiveness rating for all teachers, SSPs, and principals include 30% measures of student academic growth.
  • Requires that an appeals process is in place for anyone at risk of losing non-probationary status after having two consecutive Final Effectiveness Ratings (FER) below Effective.