NRS 391.828 Department to adopt regulations establishing framework for performance improvement plan for postprobationary teachers; contents; professional development; assignment of mentor or instructional coach; quarterly review and assessment of progress of such teachers.

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1. In consultation with the Teachers and Leaders Council of Nevada created by NRS 391.455 , the Department shall adopt regulations establishing a framework for the establishment of a performance improvement plan for a postprobationary teacher who receives an evaluation designating his or her overall performance as ineffective or minimally effective for 2 consecutive school years.

2. A performance improvement plan must be established for any postprobationary teacher who receives an evaluation designating his or her overall performance as ineffective or minimally effective for 2 consecutive school years.

3. A performance improvement plan established pursuant to subsection 2 must contain clear and measurable goals for the improvement of instructional practices, pupil engagement and academic outcomes that are aligned with educational standards in this State and that directly address areas of underperformance identified in the evaluations of the postprobationary teacher.

4. A postprobationary teacher for whom a performance improvement plan is established shall participate in programs of professional development training to address the areas of underperformance identified in the evaluations of the postprobationary teacher, including, without limitation, professional development training in:

(a)Instructional strategies for improving pupil engagement and classroom differentiation;

(b)Data-driven instruction and the use of formative assessments to track pupil progress; and

(c)Classroom management techniques and behavioral interventions to promote a positive learning environment.

5. Each school district and governing body of a charter school shall ensure that an experienced mentor or instructional coach is assigned to each postprobationary teacher for whom a performance improvement plan is established. The mentor or instructional coach shall:

(a)Provide regular feedback;

(b)Conduct classroom observations; and

(c)Assist the postprobationary teacher in developing and implementing new instructional strategies.

6. At least once each school quarter, the leadership team of the school of a postprobationary teacher for whom a performance improvement plan is established shall review and assess the progress of the postprobationary teacher toward achieving the goals of the performance improvement plan.

7. As used in this section, “leadership team” means the principal and any assistant principals assigned to a school.