Calibrating Feedback: A Model for Establishing Consistent Expectations of Educator Practice

Adapted from the Massachusetts Candidate Assessment of Performance

Massachusetts has developed a new Candidate Assessment of Performance (CAP) for use in all approved educator preparation programs. CAP is aligned to the MA Educator Evaluation Framework and employs the same 5-step cycle and categories of evidence. The following workshop is adapted from training materials released to preparation programs to support CAP, and is designed as a calibration activity that can be used with evaluators and/or educators.

Key Components:

Applicable to both announced and unannounced observations
Aligned to the DESE Model Rubrics (districts may customize the training in accordance with priority elements of their choice)
Incorporates videos from DESE's Calibration Video Library
Observation protocol can be easily customized to work with whatever protocol is in use in your district

Last Updated: December 1, 2015