Final Version of New TEVAL Guidelines Now Available from CEANew Connecticut educator evaluation guidelines that focus on growth rather than compliance are now available for your review. They reduce the burden on teachers so you can focus on your students instead of paperwork.
CEA had a significant role in shaping these guidelines. CEA Vice President Joslyn DeLancey and Teacher Development Specialist Dr. Kate Field both served on the state’s Educator Evaluation and Support Council that worked to develop the new guidelines. For over two years, the group of education stakeholders worked to learn, reflect, collaborate, plan, and eventually redesign the evaluation guidelines.
The new guidelines were unanimously adopted by the State Board of Education on June 14, and after an internal review by the State Department of Education to ensure they align with new legislation, the final version of the Connecticut guidelines is now available.
Please review the new guidelines, CEA’s implementation guide for the new guidelines, and an overview of the changes.
School districts will need to rewrite their educator evaluation plans this year to align with the new guidelines. New plans will then have to be approved by the Connecticut State Department of Education and will need to be in place for the 2024-25 school year. CEA will be providing training on the new guidelines and offering support for professional development and evaluation committees. If you have any questions or are looking for training support in your district, please don’t hesitate to reach out to CEA’s Joslyn DeLancey or Kate Field.
Thank you to all who have supported our work to create a better educator evaluation system in Connecticut.
Click on image to see the Implementation Guide
CEA had a significant role in shaping these guidelines. CEA Vice President Joslyn DeLancey and Teacher Development Specialist Dr. Kate Field both served on the state’s Educator Evaluation and Support Council that worked to develop the new guidelines. For over two years, the group of education stakeholders worked to learn, reflect, collaborate, plan, and eventually redesign the evaluation guidelines.
The new guidelines were unanimously adopted by the State Board of Education on June 14, and after an internal review by the State Department of Education to ensure they align with new legislation, the final version of the Connecticut guidelines is now available.
Please review the new guidelines, CEA’s implementation guide for the new guidelines, and an overview of the changes.
School districts will need to rewrite their educator evaluation plans this year to align with the new guidelines. New plans will then have to be approved by the Connecticut State Department of Education and will need to be in place for the 2024-25 school year. CEA will be providing training on the new guidelines and offering support for professional development and evaluation committees. If you have any questions or are looking for training support in your district, please don’t hesitate to reach out to CEA’s Joslyn DeLancey or Kate Field.
Thank you to all who have supported our work to create a better educator evaluation system in Connecticut.
Click on image to see the Implementation Guide
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IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO THINK ABOUT RETIREMENT!
LET CEA HELP YOU PLAN.
CEA RETIREMENT WORKSHOPS. UNDERSTAND AND PLAN YOUR RETIREMENT.
Our comprehensive workshop will cover all issues related to the State Teachers' Retirement System, such as retirement eligibility, purchasing additional service, how Social Security may be affected, retiree health insurance, and choosing a retirement plan.
LET CEA HELP YOU PLAN.
CEA RETIREMENT WORKSHOPS. UNDERSTAND AND PLAN YOUR RETIREMENT.
Our comprehensive workshop will cover all issues related to the State Teachers' Retirement System, such as retirement eligibility, purchasing additional service, how Social Security may be affected, retiree health insurance, and choosing a retirement plan.
DCF Information: What you need to know
At least to get started
If you are the subject of an investigation you need to protect yourself.
- to complete an investigation, it takes up to 45 days;
- Your name is kept in DCF file for 5 years (EVEN if the investigation is unsubstantiated);
- Contact CEA immediately to receive representation;
- Don’t talk to police or a DCF investigator alone;
- In 2011, 1 out of 25 teachers were subject to a DCF investigation during their career. Today its 1 out of 4.
- No teacher nicknames or friendships with students;
- Do not use students as a babysitter;
- Preview all videos before you show them to your class;
- Do not use vulgar language or tell jokes (you are bound to offend someone);
- Do not be alone in your classroom with a student (keep your door open and notify another teacher if you have a child after school);
- Do not make excessive comments about a student’s appearance;
- And while we know this one is going to be difficult, the CEA recommends you do not hug a student;
- Do not friend students on social media or give them your phone number; use one of the many group apps (i.e. GroupMe)
- Call if you suspect physical, emotional or sexual abuse/ Certainty is not required within 12 hours;
- A full report must be completed within 48 hours (See an administrator or school Psychologist for form)
- If you are not familiar with the policy, please become familiar. Ignorance is not innocence according to our CEA lawyers.
- If you have been around awhile, check your personnel file at the BOE office – you should know what’s in it.
WHY ARE UNIONS IMPORTANT?
Teachers benefit from unions, because unions set pay standards and workplace protections. Union members, like you, benefit most from the union's collective bargaining power to negotiate with employers on their behalf. This basic right gives you as a union member more power than if you tried to negotiate as an individual.
Unions help protect employees from unjust dismissal through collective bargaining agreements. Because of this, most union employees cannot be fired without "just cause." This is unlike many nonunion workers who are considered "at-will" employees and can be fired at any time for almost any reason.
Other benefits of being part of the WLTA/CEA/NEA include:
Unions help protect employees from unjust dismissal through collective bargaining agreements. Because of this, most union employees cannot be fired without "just cause." This is unlike many nonunion workers who are considered "at-will" employees and can be fired at any time for almost any reason.
Other benefits of being part of the WLTA/CEA/NEA include:
- Grievance Assistance;
- Contract Administration;
- Union Representation for all Discipline Hearings;
- DCF Investigations;
- Workers Compensation Claims;
- Advice on Retirement;
- $1,000,000 Professional Liability Coverage;
- Discounts on Insurance, travel and more!