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📋 Illinois' Teacher Evaluation and Professional Learning Requirements

 



 

Illinois Requirements

(see sources below)

Met by 2gnoMe?

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Evaluation Tool

Use a research-based instructional framework aligned with Illinois Professional Teaching Standards.

✅ Yes

FFT in Action offers a state-approved, research-based tool proven to meet standards for reliability.

Rigorous, Transparent System

Implement fair evaluations with clear criteria and feedback.

✅ Yes

Evidence-based approach ensures fairness and clarity with easily accessible rubrics and transparent feedback.

Evaluation Frequency

Tenured teachers rated "Excellent" or "Proficient" evaluated at least once every three years; others more frequently.

✅ Yes

Your portal supports customizable observations, rubrics and summative feedback for teacher-specific time cycles, adapting to district needs.

Evaluator Training

Evaluators must complete ISBE-approved training programs.

✅ Yes

2gnoMe provides integrated training modules to support evaluator readiness and compliance with state requirements.

Rater Reliability Training

Ensure consistency among evaluators.

✅ Yes

2gnoMe includes calibration tools and reliability checks to maintain consistent evaluation standards.

End-of-Year Ratings

Use four performance categories: Excellent, Proficient, Needs Improvement, Unsatisfactory.

✅ Yes

2gnoMe automates performance tracking, aligning with the mandated rating categories and facilitating accurate reporting.

Student Growth

A significant factor (at least 30%) in evaluations..

✅ Yes

2gnoMe integrates student growth data, including support for Type III assessments, to meet this requirement.

Professional Development and Remediation Plans

Develop PDPs for teachers rated "Needs Improvement" and implement remediation for teachers rated "Unsatisfactory."

✅ Yes

2gnoMe facilitates the creation and tracking of individualized plans, enhancing targeted professional growth and ensuring adherence to state guidelines.

Classroom Observations

Conduct formal and informal observations as specified by teacher status and prior ratings.

✅ Yes

2gnoMe streamlines observation scheduling, documentation, and feedback, accommodating various observation requirements.

Sources: 
  1. Educator Performance Evaluations, Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
  2. Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA), FAQs
  3. Implementing the Student Growth Component in Teacher and Principal Evaluation Systems, Guidebook
  4. Illinois Administrative Code, Title 23, Section 50.110 (student growth components in performance evaluations)



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