DPAS+II-+VPA

The Delaware Performance Appraisal System (DPAS II) is the state of Delaware's system for evaluating teachers.

DPAS II for Teachers supports professional growth by helping evaluators and teachers identify areas for growth and opportunities to enhance teachers’ skills and knowledge through:

• Self-assessment and reflection • Working collaboratively with colleagues to improve curriculum, assessment, instruction, and other classroom practices • Conducting action research • Designing and piloting new instructional programs or techniques • Analyzing student and school data to shape the school program and classroom instruction • Other learning opportunities

The five components of DPAS II are: Component I- Planning & PreparationComponent II-Classroom Environment Component III- Instruction Component IV- Professional Responsibilities and Component V- Student Growth

This Powerpoint will help illustrate how these components fit together.

This Powerpoint will help you understand many of the details behind DPAS II Component 5. In addition you may want to visit the DOE website at [] for more information forms and documentation.



The DPAS II Component V item development teams in the Arts began their work by creating the following Statement of Purpose: Assessment in the Visual and Performing Arts is to **demonstrate growth** in __**creating**__ and __**performing**__ through the development and application of __**artistic literacy**__.  Test forms for Component V for Dance, Music, Theatre and Visual Art are available through PerformancePLUS. Please contact your building administrator or Instructional Technology staff person for assistance. Guidance documents specific to test administration in the arts.

__Growth Goal Documents__ (Pre and Post Tests are avaialble through PerformancePLUS)
 Dance

 Music

 Theatre

 Visual Art