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20-A M.R.S. § 13701 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2011, c. 635, Pt. A, §3 (NEW).] 1. Educator. "Educator" means a teacher or a principal. 2. Effectiveness rating. "Effectiveness rating" means the level of effecti…
20-A M.R.S. § 13702 Local development and implementation of system
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Each school administrative unit shall develop and implement a performance evaluation and professional growth system for educators. The system must meet the criteria set forth in this chapter and rules adopted pursuant to this chapter and must be approved by the department.
20-A M.R.S. § 13703 Use of effectiveness rating; grievance
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1. Use of effectiveness rating. A superintendent may use effectiveness ratings of educators to inform strategic human capital decision making, including, but not limited to, decision making regarding recruitment, selection, induction, mentoring, professional development, compensa…
20-A M.R.S. § 13704 Elements of system
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A performance evaluation and professional growth system consists of the following elements: [PL 2011, c. 635, Pt. A, §3 (NEW).] 1. Standards of professional practice. Standards of professional practice by which the performance of educators must be evaluated. A. The department sha…