603 CMR 35.00

Evaluation of Educators

These regulations replace the current Regulations on Evaluation of Teachers and Administrators and accompanying Principles of Effective Teaching and Principles of Effective Administrative Leadership, as adopted in 1995.

Section:

35.01: Scope and Purpose
35.02: Definitions
35.03: Standards and Indicators of Effective Teaching Practice
35.04: Standards and Indicators of Effective Administrative Leadership Practice
35.05: Evaluation of Administrators under Individual Employment Contracts
35.06: Evaluation Cycle
35.07: Evidence Used in Evaluation
35.08: Performance Level Ratings
35.09: Peer Assistance and Review
35.10: Implementation and Reporting
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Most Recently Amended by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education: February 28, 2017.

35.05: Evaluation of Administrators under Individual Employment Contracts

Districts shall have a system of evaluation for administrators under individual employment contracts that reflects the purposes in 603 CMR 35.01(2), and adapts the Standards and Indicators for Effective Administrative Leadership Practice and the procedures in 603 CMR 35.04 through 35.10 as applicable to the role and contract of the administrator. Nothing in 603 CMR 35.00 shall abridge the authority of a school or district to dismiss or non-renew an educator consistent with applicable law, including G.L. c. 71, §§ 41 and 42.

Regulatory Authority:
603 CMR 35.00: M.G.L. c.69, §1B; c.71, §38

Disclaimer:
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Last Updated: October 25, 2017