If you are looking for a streamlined way to document evidence and/or provide component ratings, consider using PAETEP's Stand-Alone rubrics. Stand-Alone rubrics are exactly that, they are composed of only the rubric part of traditional observations whereby the teacher and/or principal can rate on all 22 components and add component specific comments where appropriate. Stand-Alone rubrics can be used with teachers and non-teaching professionals (NTPEs) like counselors, nurses, etc.
There are two types of Stand Alone Rubric tools:
Supervisor Only Rubrics
The Supervisor Only Stand-Alone Rubric is initiated and completed solely by the supervisor. That is, the employee is not required to self-assess.
When completing the Supervisor Only Stand-Alone Rubric the supervisor can rate on each of the 22 components and add comments and attachments where appropriate. Once completed and submitted by the supervisor, the employee can view the ratings and add comments if desired.
Employee/Supervisor Rubrics
The Employee/Supervisor Stand-Alone Rubric is initiated by the supervisor. The employee is then notified by email to complete the rubric and self-assess. Not only can teachers self-assess on all 22 components, but also they can add component specific comments and attachments where appropriate.
Once completed, the employee submits their self-rating to their supervisor. The supervisor then completes the process by providing ratings on each component and adding comments where desired. Once submitted, the supervisor ratings flow to the 13 forms for easy reference.
Table Of Contents
Supervisor Only Rubrics
Tutorials
Slideshow: Stand Alone Rubrics (Supervisor Only) - Overview for Teachers/NTPEs
Slideshow: Stand Alone Rubrics (Supervisor Only) - Overview for Principals/Supervisors
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1 - Supervisor creates a Stand-Alone Rubric, selects Supervisor Only
Step 2 - Supervisor provides ratings, adds comments and attachments, and saves/submits
Step 3 - Employee reviews ratings and adds comments
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Q: What is a Stand-Alone (Supervisor Only) Rubric used for?
- Q: Who initiates a Stand-Alone (Supervisor Only) Rubric?
- Q: What is included in a Stand-Alone (Supervisor Only) Rubric?
- Q: Can the Employee view the ratings and comments?
- Q: Why is the rubric language incorrect for this user?
- Q: How can I view the Stand-Alone Rubric Component Scores when completing a 13 Form?
Q: What is a Stand-Alone (Supervisor Only) Rubric used for?
Stand-Alone Rubrics are a flexible observation tool that can be used in a variety of ways. Most commonly, it is used as an informal observation tool, similar to a Walkthrough but with ratings. Alternatively, rubrics can be used in addition to a Formal Observation as part of a comprehensive evaluation process.
Evidence from a Stand-Alone Rubric should be used to inform the final Observation & Practice domain ratings on 13 rating forms.
For more information on Act 13, see below:
- What Teachers Should Know about Act 13 and PAETEP
- What Principals Should Know About Act 13 and PAETEP
- What NTPEs Should Know About Act 13 and PAETEP
If you still need support, please Submit a Ticket.
Q: Who initiates a Stand-Alone (Supervisor Only) Rubric?
Stand-Alone Rubrics are initiated by the Supervisor. This can be done from the Employee's User Summary Page. Once a rubric is completed, the Employee is notified via email. The employee can then access the rubric review ratings and comments, and they can then add comments if appropriate. This back and forth conversation and sharing of evidence can continue as needed.
If you still need support, please Submit a Ticket.
Q: What is included in a Stand-Alone (Supervisor Only) Rubric?
This observation tool contains a comprehensive rubric, complete with component ratings. Under each component, there is an option to provide a rating, comments, and/or upload evidence.
Note that the observation can be completed with only a portion of a form completed. For example, a Stand-Alone Rubric could be used to provide ratings on only Domain 2 and 3, if desired.
If you still need support, please Submit a Ticket.
Q: Can the Employee view the ratings and comments?
Yes. Once a Stand-Alone Rubric is submitted, it will become viewable for the Employee. They can then review the selected ratings and comments, and add comments of their own under each component.
If you still need support, please Submit a Ticket.
Q: Why is the rubric language incorrect for this user?
The language used in a rubric is determined by the chosen User Role. When creating a Stand-Alone Rubric, it is important to ensure that the correct user role is selected (see below). Once the observation is created this selection cannot be changed.
If you still need support, please Submit a Ticket.
Q: How can I view the Stand-Alone Rubric Component Scores when completing a 13 Form?
A Stand-Alone Rubric's component ratings will be visible in the quick view panel of a 13 form under the Domain headers. See image below for details.
Note that only completed observations will populate this pane.
If you still need support, please Submit a Ticket.
Employee/Supervisor Rubrics
Tutorials
Slideshow: Stand Alone Rubrics (Employee/Supervisor) - Overview for Teachers/NTPEs
Slideshow: Stand Alone Rubrics (Employee/Supervisor) - Overview for Principals/Supervisors
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1 - Supervisor creates a Stand-Alone Rubric, selects Employee/Supervisor Only
Step 2 - Employee provides ratings, adds comments and attachments, and saves/submits
Step 3 - Supervisor reviews employee ratings, provides ratings, adds comments and attachments, and saves/submits
Step 4 - Employee reviews ratings and adds comments
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Q: What is a Stand-Alone (Employee/Supervisor) Rubric used for?
- Q: Who initiates a Stand-Alone (Employee/Supervisor) Rubric?
- Q: What can't I submit my Rubric?
- Q: What is included in a Stand-Alone (Employee/Supervisor) Rubric?
- Q: What is a "Blind Rating"? Does that mean the Employee does not see the Supervisor's rating?
- Q: Why is the rubric language incorrect for this user?
- Q: How can I view the Stand-Alone Rubric Component Scores when completing a 13 Form?
Q: What is a Stand-Alone (Employee/Supervisor) Rubric used for?
Stand-Alone Rubrics are a flexible observation tool that can be used in a variety of ways. Most commonly, it is used as an informal observation tool, similar to a Walkthrough but with ratings. Alternatively, rubrics can be used in addition to a Formal Observation as part of a comprehensive evaluation process.
Evidence from a Stand-Alone Rubric should be used to inform the final Observation & Practice domain ratings on 13 rating forms.
For more information on Act 13, see below:
- What Teachers Should Know about Act 13 and PAETEP
- What Principals Should Know About Act 13 and PAETEP
- What NTPEs Should Know About Act 13 and PAETEP
If you still need support, please Submit a Ticket.
Q: Who initiates a Stand-Alone (Employee/Supervisor) Rubric?
Stand-Alone Rubrics are initiated by the Supervisor. This can be done from the Employee's User Summary Page. Once a rubric is started, the Employee is notified via email. The employee can then access the rubric to add ratings and comments, and submit. Then, the Supervisor is notified via email to complete their ratings. This back and forth conversation and sharing of evidence can continue as needed.
If you still need support, please Submit a Ticket.
Q: What can't I submit my Rubric?
Please refer to our Step-by-Step Guide for details as to what steps must be taken in order to submit.
Note that the Supervisor will not be able to access the Stand-Alone Rubric until the Employee submits their ratings. A Supervisor can "Nudge" the Employee to complete their ratings using the actions menu on the User Summary page (see below). This will remind the Employee that they have not completed and submitted their ratings to the Employee/Supervisor Rubric.
If you still need support, please Submit a Ticket
Q: What is included in a Stand-Alone (Employee/Supervisor) Rubric?
This observation tool contains a comprehensive rubric, complete with component ratings. Under each component, there is an option to provide a rating, comments, and/or upload evidence.
Note that the observation can be completed with only a portion of a form completed. For example, a Stand-Alone Rubric could be used to provide ratings on only Domain 2 and 3, if desired.
The Employee will first provide ratings/comments and submit. After, the Supervisor will provide ratings/comments and submit. Note that the Supervisor has the option to provide ratings without knowledge of the Employee's ratings by using the "Blind Rating" option.
If you still need support, please Submit a Ticket.
Q: What is a "Blind Rating"? Does that mean the Employee does not see the Supervisor's rating?
The Blind Rating option for a rubric is used when a Supervisor would like to give an Employee ratings without the influence of that Employee's self-rated scores. When a rubric is viewed using the blind rating, the employee's chosen self-ratings will not be visible (see below).
Formal Observation Rubric with Blind Rating On
Formal Observation Rubric with Blind Rating Off
Regardless of what configurations are used, the Employee will be able to see the rubric ratings once both parties (Employee and Supervisor) have submitted.
If you still need support, please Submit a Ticket
Q: Why is the rubric language incorrect for this user?
The language used in a rubric is determined by the chosen User Role. When creating a Stand-Alone Rubric, it is important to ensure that the correct user role is selected (see below). Once the observation is created this selection cannot be changed.
If you still need support, please Submit a Ticket.
Q: How can I view the Stand-Alone Rubric Component Scores when completing a 13 Form?
A Stand-Alone Rubric's component ratings will be visible in the quick view panel of a 13 form under the Domain headers. See image below for details.
Note that only completed items will populate this panel.
If you still need support, please Submit a Ticket.
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