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The process should be consistent with Nebraska school law, and include both formative and summative evaluation that features professional growth goals based on specific timelines and feedback. The sole purpose of the evaluation process is based on continuous improvement for the purpose of improving overall agency effectiveness. //Interviews indicated a degree of informality and a need for greater specificity of the// // current personnel evaluation program. Personnel evaluation represents an opportunity //// to continually improve the skills of all individuals. Specific job targets or growth goals for //// all individuals creates a culture of continuous improvement for all staff. //
 * 1. Initiate a comprehensive evaluation process for all personnel; certificated and classified. ** Primary Indicator or Assurance: 2.6

__ Steps __
 * Draft Job Descriptions May 2013
 * Finalize Job Descriptions Aug 2013
 * Discuss evaluation criteria, frequency Aug 2013
 * Determine evaluation criteria, process, forms, schedule Jan 2014
 * Pilot staff evaluation process Spring 2014
 * Discuss pilot, survey staff, make adjustments May 2014
 * Implement staff evaluation process Aug 2014
 * Update staff on progress of implementation; make connections to overall agency effectiveness Jan 2015

__Staff Evaluation Process __
 * 1) //Evaluatees:// all ESU #17 personnel who are not contracted 100% to an individual school district will be included in the ESU #17 evaluation process. ESU #17 personnel who are contracted 100% to an individual school district will be included in the ESU #17 evaluation process if they are not being evaluated by their contract district.
 * 2) //Evaluators: // ESU #17 personnel who have the proper evaluation and supervision endorsement on their NDE certificate are eligible to conduct personnel evaluations.
 * 3) //Evaluator/Evaluatee Assignments:// Consideration will be given to 1) existing supervisory relationships, 2) knowledge and skill commonalities, 3) other factors (location).
 * 4) //Evaluation Schedule: //Formative evaluations will be conducted annually with Summative evaluations completed on a 3-year cycle
 * 5) Evaluation Forms: Certificated teaching positions will be evaluated using Form A. All other positions will be evaluated using Form B.

// Interviews indicated that the agency has initiated numerous new programs and services. Presently some degree of participant evaluation is conducted. Benchmark establishment was not in observance. Program evaluation that examines both qualitative and quantitative data along with a cost-benefit analysis provides a clear path to decision making, program development or program terminations. In its quest for continuous improvement the agency will be able to clearly document its data and decisions regarding its ongoing programs and initiatives. //
 * 2. Develop and initiate an evaluation process of programs and service to determine the impact on student and adult learning, cost-benefit analysis and the overall effectiveness of the agency. (Dennis needs to put this together for the report that goes to Advanced Ed.) ** Primary Indicator or Assurance: 5.1

// Continuous improvement of the essential services delivered to local districts relies on data that can be measured by establishing a standard of quality and determining the value of services. The team observed an informal process of assessing program value. The use of precise data clarifies program value. //
 * 3. Collect and analyze trend data that is synthesized and reported to determine the effectiveness of professional development opportunities, technology support and those designated programs related to improving student engagement and learning. ** Primary Indicator or Assurance: 5.2

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 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">5.1 Develop and initiate an evaluation process of programs and service to determine the impact on student and adult learning, cost-benefit analysis, and the overall effectiveness of the agency. (AND)
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">5.2 Collect and analyze trend data that is synthesized and reported to determine the effectiveness of professional development opportunities, technology support, and those designated programs related to improving student engagement and learning.
 * 1) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Identify programs that are associated with each department <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Aug 2013
 * 2) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Review and finalize the list of programs, including professional development and technology support <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Jan 2014
 * 3) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Identify the critical components of each program and how they will be evaluated <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Jan 2014-May 2014
 * 4) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Create a data collection schedule/process <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Aug 2014
 * 5) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Identify and/or create the necessary data collection documents, e.g. surveys <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Aug 2014
 * 6) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Conduct/administer the data collection process <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> Fall 2014/Spring 2015
 * 7) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Conduct a benefit-cost analysis of programs, services, technology support, etc. (Dennis) <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Fall 2014
 * 8) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Collect and analyze the data to determine the impact on 1) student engagement and learning and 2) adult learning and implementation <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">May 2015
 * 9) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Determine how processes and results can be improved. Make necessary adjustments <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">May 2015