SECTION 210:20-41-3. Qualitative components of the Teacher and Leader Effectiveness Evaluation System

(a)   Qualitative assessment of teachers. An evidence-based qualitative assessment tool for the assessment of teachers must include observable and measurable characteristics of personnel and classroom practices that are correlated to student performance success. These characteristics shall include, but not be limited to:

(1)   Organizational and classroom management skills;

(2)   Ability to provide effective instruction;

(3)   Focus on continuous improvement and professional growth;

(4)   Interpersonal skills; and

(5)   Leadership skills.

(b)   Qualitative assessment of leaders. An evidence-based qualitative assessment tool for the assessment of administrators must include observable and measurable characteristics of personnel and site management practices that are correlated to student success. These characteristics shall include, but not be limited to:

(1)   Organizational and school management, including retention and development of effective teachers and dismissal of ineffective teachers;

(2)   Instructional leadership;

(3)   Professional growth and responsibility;

(4)   Interpersonal skills;

(5)   Leadership skills; and

(6)   Stakeholder perceptions.

(c)   TLE Qualitative Report. A TLE Qualitative Report shall be submitted to the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) annually by each school. The Qualitative Report shall indicate the evaluation model used to evaluate the teacher or administrator, include the qualitative results of the teacher or administrator's evaluation, and indicate the Professional Learning Focus topic and completion status for each certified educator with the exception of the district superintendent. The Qualitative Report shall list both the certificate number of each educator evaluated and the certificate number of the individual who conducted their evaluation.

[Source: Added at 32 Ok Reg 914, eff 8-27-15; Amended at 34 Ok Reg 1090, eff 9-11-17; Amended at 37 Ok Reg 1207, eff 9-11-20]