It is recommended, (but not required) that all Resident Educators collect, analyze and upload artifacts related to all 7 Educator Standards on an ongoing basis throughout the school year.   

    This section has been created to provide an organized and easily accessible system for Resident Educators to upload and save authentic evidence related to Standards in order to enhance your electronic portfolio in Taskstream.

   Resident Educators can use the evidence in these folders to share information with OTES Evaluators for evaluation purposes as well.

   The OTES Teacher Performance Rubric, which building and district evaluators will be using to complete OTES evaluations is attached in its complete form below.  In addition, excerpts from the rubric related to each of the Standards will be placed in each evidence folder for Resident Educators to use as a resource when collecting and examining evidence for each Standard.

   Resident Educators may choose to collect and upload evidence in this folder related to Standard 1: Students.

   The portions of the OTES rubric related to Standard 1: Students are also shared as a reference for all Resident Educators to use when collecting and uploading documents to this folder.

   The information contained in this folder can be used to support documentation for OTES evaluations as well if Resident Educators elect to utilize the folder for this purpose.

   Possible suggestions and ideas for evidence:

• surveys, questionairres and activities used, both blank and completed sample(s) that show you take the time to get to know your students
• Photographs or short video clips that show you interacting with, having conversations with and/or establishing rapport with students
• letters, feedback or observational notes that demonstrate you take the time to get to know your students
• Specific student data or information (which could also be placed in assessment documentation if you choose) that shows you know individual students and use strengths to help address student challeges

Resident Educattors may choose to collect and upload evidence in this folder related to Standard 2: Content.

   The portions of the OTES rubric related to Standard 2: Content are also shared as a reference for all Resident Educators to use when collecting and uploading documents to this folder.

   The information contained in this folder can be used to support documentation for OTES evaluations as well if Resident Educators elect to utilize the folder for this purpose.

     Possible suggestions and ideas for evidence:

• Pictures or scanned copies of activities you have designed to teach/support learning related to specific CONTENT outcomes in lessons
• Share resources provided to students (video clips, books, games etc.) that you prepared to help students learn students learn specific content being taught
• Graphic organizers, project work and/or documentation of student learning of content in a specific unit of study (instructional cycle)

Resident Educattors may choose to collect and upload evidence in this folder related to Standard 3: Assessment.

   The portions of the OTES rubric related to Standard 3: Assessment are also shared as a reference for all Resident Educators to use when collecting and uploading documents to this folder.

   The information contained in this folder can be used to support documentation for OTES evaluations as well if Resident Educators elect to utilize the folder for this purpose.

 Possible suggestions and ideas for evidence:

• Collection of SPECIFIC assessment data related to content you are teaching
• Include examples of blank (and completed) formative and summative assessments
• Narratives or notes sharing HOW assessment data was used to "analyze trends" and "identify strengths and needs" of students to then improve instructional design.
• Develop and document systems of collecting and analyzing meaningful, authentic assessment data (for report cards, reporting progress toward standards etc.)
• Include examples of any Performance-Based Assessments designed (individually and/or collaboratively)
• Extension: Follow 2-3 students and upload/share their assessment data in at least one content area throughout the year and reflect on student growth and learning in relation to performance on assessments

Resident Educattors may choose to collect and upload evidence in this folder related to Standard 4: Instruction.

   The portions of the OTES rubric related to Standard 4: Instruction are also shared as a reference for all Resident Educators to use when collecting and uploading documents to this folder.

   The information contained in this folder can be used to support documentation for OTES evaluations as well if Resident Educators elect to utilize the folder for this purpose.

 Possible suggestions and ideas for evidence:

• Include Pre- and Post observation documents for Resident Educator and/or OTES observations (if desired).
• Add Post-Observation Collaborative logs after observation to reflect on conversations and insights with your RE Mentor.
• Share blank (and completed) examples of daily/weekly lesson design templates to demonstrate learning and preparation for instruction
• Include and Project-Based or Inquiry-Based learning units that you have designed (individually or collaboratively)

Resident Educattors may choose to collect and upload evidence in this folder related to Standard 5: Environment.

   The portions of the OTES rubric related to Standard 5: Environment are also shared as a reference for all Resident Educators to use when collecting and uploading documents to this folder.

   The information contained in this folder can be used to support documentation for OTES evaluations as well if Resident Educators elect to utilize the folder for this purpose.

 Possible suggestions and ideas for evidence:

• Photographs of your classroom environment, visual supports, classroom displays etc.
• Share examples of class rules, expectations etc. (established WITH students if at all possible)
• Links to your class website, Progress Book or other classroom management system/platform (Brady: Schoology, OHS: Progress Book, Taskstream or Google Classroom etc.)

Resident Educattors may choose to collect and upload evidence in this folder related to Standard 6: Collaboration and Communication.

   The portions of the OTES rubric related to Standard 6: Collaboration and Communication are also shared as a reference for all Resident Educators to use when collecting and uploading documents to this folder.

   The information contained in this folder can be used to support documentation for OTES evaluations as well if Resident Educators elect to utilize the folder for this purpose.

 Possible suggestions and ideas for evidence:

• Copies of meeting agendas/notes
• Calendar that documents ideas, projects or areas of focus with colleagues (can be RE Mentor and/or other building, department or grade-level colleagues)
• copies of e-mail communication/collaboration with colleagues or parents/caregivers (with last names and/or personally identifiable information redacted to maintain privacy in the event you elect to share information in this portfolio with colleagues or others in the future).
• Documentation of participation in any committees or school activities
• Examples of newsletters, websites, blogs and/or other communications with families

Resident Educattors may choose to collect and upload evidence in this folder related to Standard 7: Professeional Growth & Learning.

   The portions of the OTES rubric related to Standard 7: Professional Growth & Learning are also shared as a reference for all Resident Educators to use when collecting and uploading documents to this folder.

   The information contained in this folder can be used to support documentation for OTES evaluations as well if Resident Educators elect to utilize the folder for this purpose.

 Possible suggestions and ideas for evidence:

• Certificates of attendance or documentation to verify attendence at professional development sessions
• Copies of fliers and/or registration confirmation for seminars, workshops or PD sessions
• Brief narrative reflections after attending a conference or PD sessions about what was learned and how it will impact teaching and/or student learning in the future
• Attachments of any handouts, articles etc. from PD sessions with brief written reflections about impact
• Share examples of activities, lessons, documents, resources etc. that were created as a result of attendance at a PD Session (including links, videos, documents, games etc.)