Westminster Teacher Evaluation - Initial Survey

Overview: The Westminster Teacher Evaluation Committee developed a prototype of a teacher evaluation tool and process that we have been piloting this school year for teachers selected to help us test the tool. The purpose of this survey is to help inform the Committee about what aspects of the tool and process are working and what areas still need improvement.

Instructions: The survey refers to the rubric and evaluation tool, so it would be helpful if you printed this document out while you took this survey. It should be attached to the email you received about taking this survey.

Principal/Assistant Principal using the pilot tool and process

Teacher selected to use the new pilot tool and process

Teacher NOT selected to use the new pilot tool and process

Other (describe below)

Elementary School Multiple Subject (e.g. kindergarten teacher)

History/Social Studies

Other (please describe)

Elementary-primary grades

Elementary-upper grades

Other (describe below)

Overarching Questions Regarding the Pilot Tool and Process: Please rate the new tool and process on the following:

	1. Strongly agree	2. Agree	3. Agree to some extent	4. Do not agree	N/A
The initial conference/goal setting conference provided and comprehensive structure that set the focus for teaching this year.

The supporting documentation requested/required for the conference was easy to gather.

The supporting documentation requested/required for the conference was meaningful.

Based on the training I received, establishing goals for the year was easy to accomplish.

The training I received regarding the new evaluation instrument was meaningful.

As a result of the training I received, I have a better understanding of what the California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP) are and how they impact student learning.

The timeline developed/established for the initial conference/goal setting process was reasonable.

The meeting and conversation I had with my administrator/teacher was positive.

I had difficulty establishing/writing a specific goal for the CSTP element I selected.

I received meaningful feedback and support from my administrator to assist me in helping my students reach their maximum growth for the year.

As an administrator I had difficulty offering suggestion of support to my teachers.

The feedback I received from my teacher/administrator was timely.

The initial conference/goal setting process took less time to complete than I anticipated or we can say is too cumbersome.

In order to make this initial phase of the evaluation process more effective, we need to:

If you have any comments on the above section, please list them here: