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  • Announcments

    The NEW Growth and Performance System (GPS) has a target launch date of Sept. 17. This tool replaces the previous three tools: SchoolMint, and the LEAP and SLO Applications. The formal LEAP Observation window opens on Sept. 6, meaning observers will temporarily document observations outside the system. 

    Please use these tools to begin observations:

    LEAP Pre-GPS COF Template

    LEAP NII Pre-GPS Evaluation Google Spreadsheet

    Once the tool is live, observers will transfer and share the data in GPS. Student Learning Objectives will be submitted once the tool is live. More information regarding GPS training will be provided shortly.
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  • Welcome back! Please see important information and updates in the links below. 

    2024-2025 KEY INFORMATION

    ILT Annual LEAP Calibration

    Purpose: ILT teams are required to conduct an annual calibration session at their schools for recertification. The goals of recalibrating every year are to:

    • Calibrate all LEAP observers in scoring classroom observation indicators accurately, so that DPS has a reliable and fair system of teacher evaluation  
    • Address observer bias so that there is consistency and integrity of LEAP implementation across DPS

    Please review the one-pager for expectations and support for your annual ILT LEAP calibration session. All materials for your calibration session are included in the resources section of this document and in the facilitation deck. 

    The window for Calibration Sessions is August 12 - September 6.

     

    New LEAP Framework for Non-Instructional and Itinerant (NII) Teachers

     

    Required Trainings for LEAP

    Training: LEAP Annual Orientation Training in Learning Space 
    Audience: Teachers
    Required by: CDE

    Training: Student Growth Leads Training (Formerly SLO Lead Returning and New to Role)
    Audience: Student Growth Leads (Formerly SLO Leads) 
    Required by: DPS

    Training: Evaluator Bias Training #2 Please complete it if you haven’t already!
    Audience: LEAP Evaluators
    Required by: CDE and DCTA

    Training: DPS Growth and Performance System (GPS) Coming in August
    Audience: Teachers, Teacher Evaluators, SSPs, SSP evaluators, School Leaders, School Leader Evaluators
    Required by: DPS


    Please note other trainings for School Leaders and SSPs

    Training: LEAD Annual Orientation Training in Learning Space 
    Audience: Principals, APs, & Deans 
    Required by: CDE

    Training: SSP GPS Annual Orientation Training
    Audience: SSPs
    Required by: CDE
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