Growth & Evaluation Process
Project Background
In efforts to improve transparency and increase trust between faculty and administration, I worked collaboratively for 2 years designing and developing the initial Faculty Growth and Renewal (GAR) process to replace the previous faculty evaluation system. The GAR process, based on Charlotte Danielson's work, utilizes a team approach with a contextualized observation of instructional practices to develop a personalized goal for each faculty member. Following the goal development stages, the GAR team utilizes a log to gather evidence aligned to a standard indicator set in order to track progress on the goal. Faculty goals drive both personal and company-wide professional learning decisions.
The GAR process takes place every other year for faculty. In non-GAR years they participate in Faculty Inquiry Groups (FIGs) whereby small, collaborative groups tackle a question of inquiry aligned to one of the school's four themes: Data & Assessment, Instructional Design, Cultural Competence, and Authentic Engagement & Wellness.
In efforts to improve transparency and increase trust between faculty and administration, I worked collaboratively for 2 years designing and developing the initial Faculty Growth and Renewal (GAR) process to replace the previous faculty evaluation system. The GAR process, based on Charlotte Danielson's work, utilizes a team approach with a contextualized observation of instructional practices to develop a personalized goal for each faculty member. Following the goal development stages, the GAR team utilizes a log to gather evidence aligned to a standard indicator set in order to track progress on the goal. Faculty goals drive both personal and company-wide professional learning decisions.
The GAR process takes place every other year for faculty. In non-GAR years they participate in Faculty Inquiry Groups (FIGs) whereby small, collaborative groups tackle a question of inquiry aligned to one of the school's four themes: Data & Assessment, Instructional Design, Cultural Competence, and Authentic Engagement & Wellness.
Process Documentation
The document below is used by all faculty members to articulate clear guidelines of competencies and professional expectations in order to support growth at Galloway.
The document below is used by all faculty members to articulate clear guidelines of competencies and professional expectations in order to support growth at Galloway.