Statement of Purpose

The overarching goal of the teacher evaluation system is to promote student learning and improve teaching and professional practice. The APPR encourages professional growth and development through a process that is based on current research on best practices and aligned with New York State’s Teaching Standards. It assures a common language, and common expectations among all teachers and evaluators. It is intentionally linked with the district’s Professional Development Plan to ensure teacher-driven professional development and support.

The following principles will govern the APPR process:

• It is every teacher’s responsibility to continue to grow professionally.
• It is the district’s responsibility to provide resources and support for teachers to improve instruction and professional practice.
• The overarching goal of the evaluation process is that teachers and evaluators examine the evidence obtained by multiple measures of teaching practice and student achievement to plan for meaningful professional learning and improvement of instruction.
• Evaluations will be conducted openly and objectively with the full involvement of the teacher.