NC Educator Evaluation System
On this page, you will find information about the North Carolina Educator Evaluation System (NCEES). The NCEES system includes the professional standards and evaluation processes associated with every educator in NC. Data for the NCEES is captured annually in an online tool and the information is included in the Educator Effectiveness data reported at the state level.
You can find information about the following topics:
**Professional Standards**
The North Carolina Educator Evaluation System is built on professional standards for individuals who work in the State’s public schools. All sets of professional standards were developed with the input of professional organizations, district staff members, and representatives from institutions of higher education training programs. Each set of standards captures the skills, knowledge, and behaviors that should be displayed by individuals in that specific role.
**Evaluation Instruments and Processes**
The standards are the foundation for role-specific evaluation instruments and processes that are used to measure educator performance against established standards, as well as to help staff members grow their skills and knowledge. The expectation is that every professional in North Carolina’s schools should be rated at proficient on the standards of his or her evaluation instrument.
The evaluation of teachers and school administrators is housed in an online environment that eliminates the need for paper, streamlines the process, and facilitates the use of data at the school, district, and state level.
Evaluation Training
It is critical that teachers and school administrators receive training on how to use the evaluation processes and instruments. The Department of Public Instruction provides samples of training materials and presentations for use across the State.
Teacher Evaluation Process
It is the belief of the Board that quality teaching is of great importance in a sound educational program and that thorough and regular appraisal of teaching performance is crucial to improving the teaching-learning process. Therefore, the board provides for the annual evaluations of all teachers.
The intended purpose of the North Carolina Teacher Evaluation Process is to assess the teacher’s performance in relation to the North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards and to design a plan for professional growth.
NC Teacher Evaluation process for:
Beginning Teachers and other Teachers Employed with SCS Less than Four Years
It is the belief of the Board that quality teaching is of great importance in a sound educational program and that thorough and regular appraisal of teaching performance is crucial to improving the teaching-learning process. Therefore, the board provides for the annual evaluations of all teachers.
The intended purpose of the North Carolina Teacher Evaluation Process is to assess the teacher’s performance in relation to the North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards and to design a plan for professional growth.
NC Teacher Evaluation process for:
Beginning Teachers and other Teachers Employed with SCS Less than Four Years
- Three formal observations required; by the principal or a designee and one formal observation by a peer.
- Summative evaluation
- Summary Rating Form
Instruments used:
- Professional Development Plan
- Rubric Standards I; II; III; IV; V; VI
- Self-Assessment, Reflection, Presentation or artifacts, and classroom demonstration (s)
- Record of Teacher Evaluation Activities
Non-Tenured Teachers in Year Four and Up
- One formal observation required; by the principal or designee
- Two informal observations required; by the principal or a designee
- One evaluation & Summary Rating Form (per year).
Instruments used:
- Professional Development Plan (annually)
- Rubric Standards I; IV
- Self-Assessment, Reflection, Presentation or artifacts, and classroom demonstration (s) (annually
- Record of Teacher Evaluation Activities (Required by Principal)
Career Teachers (Renewal Year)
- Three formal observations required; by the principal or a designee. (One observation must have a pre-conference. The other two observations may be abbreviated.)
- Summative evaluation
- Summary Rating Form
Instruments used:
- Professional Development Plan
- Rubric Standards I; II; III; IV; V; VI
- Self-Assessment, Reflection, Presentation or artifacts, and classroom demonstration (s)
- Record of Teacher Evaluation Activities
Career Teachers (In Years 1-4 of Renewal)
- Two informal observations required; by the principal or a designee each year.
- One evaluation & Summary Rating Form (per year).
Instruments used:
- Professional Development Plan (annually)
- Rubric Standards I; IV
- Self-Assessment, Reflection, Presentation or artifacts, and classroom demonstration (s) (annually
- Record of Teacher Evaluation Activities (Required by Principal)