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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 653 Original 2016 Regular Session Bagley
Abstract: Requires an evaluator of a teacher or administrator to conduct a post-observation
conference with the teacher or administrator after a classroom visit to provide input including
but not limited to commendation and recommendations for improvement.
Present law, relative to teacher evaluations, requires that local evaluation plans contain certain
specified elements including observation and conferencing and classroom visitations. Requires
evaluators to conduct pre-observation and post-observation conferences with teachers and
administrators they have evaluated. Provides for information to be included in such conferences and
provides for discussion of commendation and recommendations. Permits evaluators to periodically
visit the teacher or administrator to monitor progress toward achievement of professional growth
plan objectives and provide support or assistance. Proposed law adds a requirement that the
evaluator conduct a post-observation conference with the teacher or administrator within 72 hours
of a classroom visit to provide the teacher or administrator with feedback including but not limited
to commendation and recommendations for improvement. Otherwise retains present law.
(Amends R.S. 17:3902(B) (intro. para.), (3), and (4))