14 Del. Admin. Code § 106A-8.0 - Directed Growth Plan
8.1 A Directed Growth Plan shall be developed for a teacher who receives an overall rating of "Level 1" on the Summative Evaluation on any Performance Area in Section 5.0 on the Summative Evaluation regardless of the overall rating.
8.2 A Directed Growth Plan may be developed if evidence from an observed lesson aligns with descriptors from a "Level 1". In instances where a Directed Growth Plan is to be developed, the Credentialed Administrator shall first have noted the low or declining performance on the required forms by noting "Performance Requires a Directed Growth Plan" and initialing the statement.
8.2.1 Teachers with low or declining performance shall have the opportunity to understand and discuss their performance with their administrator prior to the summative conference in order to engage in growth and development efforts.
8.2.2 The mid-year conference is the formal opportunity for the Credentialed Administrator to document low or declining performance and to make recommendations about next steps. The mid-year conference is not optional if a Directed Growth Plan is required. The mid-year conference is optional if a Directed Growth Plan is not required.
8.3 The Directed Growth Plan shall contain the following:
8.3.1 Identification of the specific deficiencies and recommended areas for growth;
8.3.2 Measurable goals for improving the deficiencies to satisfactory levels;
8.3.3 Specific professional development or activities to accomplish the goals;
8.3.4 Specific resources necessary to implement the plan, including but not limited to, opportunities for the teacher to work with curriculum specialists, subject area specialists, instructional specialists, or others with relevant expertise;
8.3.5 Procedures and evidence that must be collected to determine that the goals of the plan were met;
8.3.6 Timeline for the plan, including intermediate check points to determine progress;
8.3.7 Procedures for determining satisfactory improvement;
8.3.8 Multiple observations and opportunity for feedback provided by a Credentialed Administrator, a Credentialed Observer, a mentor, a lead teacher, or an instructional coach.
8.4 Professional development that is completed during the time that the Directed Growth Plan is in effect must directly relate to areas identified as needing improvement.
8.5 The Directed Growth Plan shall be created and managed by the Credentialed Administrator in partnership with the teacher. If the plan cannot be cooperatively developed, the Credentialed Administrator shall have the authority and responsibility to determine the plan as specified in subsections 8.1 and 8.2 above.
8.5.1 The teacher shall be held accountable for understanding the professional goals and completing the work to improve professional practice.
8.5.2 The Credentialed Administrator shall be held responsible for identifying goals and metrics and in monitoring progress.
8.6 Upon completion of the Directed Growth Plan, the teacher and Credentialed Administrator shall sign the documentation that determines the satisfactory or unsatisfactory performance of the Directed Growth Plan.
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