The New Evaluation System

Hello again,

Some of you have asked for information about the new Teacher/Principal Evaluation Pilot that Medical Lake is a part of; OSPI has a website set up here with everything there is to know. Right now the group is in a very exploratory stage with no definite products yet, but be assured that as they come available I'll be around to talk with you.

Those of you who have access to the works of Charlotte Danielson might be interested as well; a lot of what we're doing comes straight from her books.

--Ryan--

Merry Christmas, You're Fired!

Below is a blurb from Pat Clark, one of the Uniserv representatives who works down at the council office. Here in Medical Lake they've historically been good to us in this regard, so in many ways I'm passing this on more as a way to show what goes on in other districts, but if you have any concerns please let one of us know right away.

Thanks!

--Ryan--

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The evaluation/probation season is upon us. If you or someone you know is struggling or "has the eye of the administration" on them contact your building representative, local president AND especially your UniServ Staff Representative right away. Do not wait until AFTER the second evaluation or AFTER you receive notification (any time after October 15 and before January 20).

Be sure to read your contract. Some Collective Bargaining Agreements provide provisional teachers with the right to the probationary process beyond those rights afforded to them by law.

For more information on how the WEA can assist you call the UniServ office at 509-326-4046 or 888-525-4044. We have resources and experts who can help!