Act 13 of 2020 , signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf on March 27, 2020, revises the Act 82 Educator Effectiveness (EE) process used to evaluate professional employees and temporary professional employees in PK-12 education across the commonwealth. Effective the 2021-2022 school year, the revised rating system applies to classroom teachers, nonteaching professionals, and principals as defined in Act 82 and Act 13:

Classroom teachers, defined as professional employees or temporary professional employees who provide direct instruction to students related to a specific subject or grade level.
Nonteaching professionals, defined as professional employees or temporary professional employees who are education specialists or provide services and who is not a classroom teacher.
Principals, defined as principals, assistant or vice principals, and directors of career & technical education. NOTE: Supervisors of special education (non-teaching professionals under Act 82) are considered principals for the purposes of Act 13.

Questions related to Act 13 may be directed to RA-PDE-Evaluation@pa.gov

Questions related to PEERS should be directed to pdepvaas@iu13.org.

Effective June 17, 2022, Educator Effectiveness rating forms will be available through PEERS. The PEERS rating forms will offer a secure, stable option.

Toolkit
Frameworks for Observation & Practice
Performance Templates
Examples from the Field & Self-Reflection
Rating Forms (PEERS)
Professional Development
Training Schedule

Toolkit
- The Toolkit for the Evaluation of Educator Effectiveness was designed to provide guidance on the revised rating system for professional employees and temporary professional employees pursuant to Pa. Act 13 of 2020 (Act 13).
- Educator Effectiveness Interactive Toolkit opens in new window
- Educator Effectiveness Toolkit (PDF) Opens up a PDF file in a new tab

Frameworks for Observation & Practice
- The Framework for the Evaluation of Classroom Teachers is adapted by the Pennsylvania Department of Education from Charlotte Danielson’s 2011 “Framework for Teachers” and adapted by the Pennsylvania Department of Education from Charlotte Danielson’s 2020 “Framework for Remote Teaching”.
Classroom Teacher
- Framework for Observation & Practice - Classroom Teacher Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
School Leadership
- The Framework for Leadership is utilized for the evaluation of: Principal, Assistant/Vice Principal, CTE Director, Supervisor of Special Education, Non-Teaching Professional Supervisor
- Framework for Observation & Practice - School Leadership Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
Non-Teaching Professional
- The Frameworks for the Evaluation of Non-Teaching Professionals were adapted by the Pennsylvania Department of Education from Charlotte Danielson’s 2011 “Framework for Teachers” and adapted by the Pennsylvania Department of Education from Charlotte Danielson’s 2020 “Framework for Remote Teaching”.
- Framework for Observation & Practice - NTP Speech Language Pathologist Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- Framework for Observation & Practice - NTP School Social Worker/Home and School Visitor Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- Framework for Observation & Practice - NTP School Psychologist Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- Framework for Observation & Practice - NTP School Health Specialist Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- Framework for Observation & Practice - NTP School Counselor PK-12 Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- Framework for Observation & Practice - NTP Other Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- Framework for Observation & Practice - NTP Instructional Technology Specialist Opens up a PDF file in a new tab

Performance Templates

Student Performance Measure
- The SPMs below are samples from the field and include measures useful in assessing student achievement. PDE does not recommend any specific SPM goals; all curricular and instructional decisions are made at the local level.
- SPM - Elementary Teacher Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- SPM - Middle School Social Studies Teacher Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- SPM - Secondary English Teacher Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- SPM - CTE Teacher Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- SPM - Music Teacher Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- SPM - IEP Goals - Math Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- SPM - IEP Goals Progress - Organization Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- SPM - Child Development Teacher Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- SPM - Algebra I Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- SPM - High School Literature Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- SPM - High School Biology Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
Self-Reflection Guides
- The purpose of this guide is to scaffold and support the process of teacher self-reflection, while at the same time inform the identification and completion of the Act 13 LEA Selected Measure Student Performance (SPM) template.
- Teacher Self-Reflection Guide (Data Available Teacher) opens in new window
- Teacher Self-Reflection Guide (Non-Data Available Teacher) opens in new window
- Seminar - Teacher Self-Reflection SPM Presentation Downloads a PowerPoint file

Effectiveness Rating System (PEERS)
- Rating forms are now available to LEAs through the Pennsylvania Educator Effectiveness Rating System (PEERS) - a free, voluntary, web-based version of the Act 13 PA Educator Effectiveness semi-annual and annual rating tools (PDE 13-1, 13-2, 13-3, and 13-4). Additionally, PEERS includes evaluation metrics for Observation & Practice, Building-level Data, Student Performance Measures (SPMs), Teacher-specific Data, and PVAAS Teacher-level Data.
- Access PEERS opens in new window
- PEERS Frequently Asked Questions Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- PEERS Getting Started Guide Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- Employees Evaluated and the Weighted Rating Areas Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- PEERS Flyer Opens up a PDF file in a new tab

Act 13 and Educator Effectiveness: Beginning to End
- Act 13 and Educator Effectiveness: Beginning to End Downloads a PowerPoint file
Educator Effectiveness Annual Report Training
- Educator Effectiveness Annual Report Training Downloads a PowerPoint file
Frequently Asked Questions: TPE, IEP Goals Progress, and Employee Categories/Rating
- Act 13 Frequently Asked Questions Downloads a PowerPoint file
- Frequently Asked Questions: TPE, IEP Goals Progress, and Employee Categories/Rating (Recorded Webinar) opens in new window
Interactive Toolkit: A Deep Dive
- Act 13 Interactive Toolkit: A Deep Dive Downloads a PowerPoint file
PEERS
- Act 13 and PEERS opens in new window
- What Can PEERS Offer You? opens in new window
Rating Forms
- Act 13 Rating Forms Downloads a PowerPoint file
Recorded Office Hours
- Targeted Open Office Hours Downloads a PowerPoint file
Student Performance Measures/Performance Templates
- Act 13 Performance Measures & Performance Templates Downloads a PowerPoint file
- Student Performance Measures/Performance Templates opens in new window
Toolkit Overview/Rating Forms
- Act 13 Overview of Toolkit and Rating Forms Downloads a PowerPoint file

Act 13 Office Hours
- These sessions will address frequently asked questions as well as an opportunity for attendees to ask questions related to Act 13 Educator Effectiveness implementation and processes.
  
  For the months of July, August, and September an overview of Act 13 will be presented and there will be an opportunity for participants to ask questions.
  
  Sessions are held the fourth Thursday of the month from 12 to 1 p.m. virtually via TEAMS.
- To Access the Act 13 Office Hours Sessions (No registration is needed.):
  
  Join on your computer or mobile app
  
  Click here to join the meeting
  
  Meeting ID: 224 532 637 16
  
  Passcode: NoLP3t
  
  Download Teams | Join on the web
  
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  Phone Conference ID: 978 120 212#
  
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  Recording or transcription of this meeting may not occur without the consent of all participants, as required by law, and must adhere to Commonwealth policies. For more information click the legal link.
  
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- 2024 Dates:
  - May 23
  - June 27
  - July 25
  - August 22
  - September 26
  - October 24
  - November 21
  - December 19
  *Note that November and December dates shift due to the holidays
  
  2025 Dates:
  - January 23
  - February 27
  - March 27
  - April 24
  - May 22
  - June 26
Goal Setting & the Act 13 LEA-Selected Measure
- Audience: District Leaders, School Leaders, & K-12 Content Leaders
  
  Self-reflection is integral for personal growth. Goal setting (as part of the LEA-selected Measure) is a critical component of Act 13 evaluation. Self-reflection, when paired with goal setting, has the power to create meaningful connections between past practices and future actions. We’ll explore the importance of self-reflection, coaching, and feedback using the Teacher Self-Reflection resource to guide educators through the process of using available data to reflect on their past practices. We’ll discuss how each of the steps in the process can be used to complete the LEA Selected Measure (SPM) for use in Act 13’s Educator Effectiveness evaluations.
  - September 16 @11:00 am
  - October 2 @10:00am
  To Access the Goal Setting & Act 13 LEA-Selected Measure Sessions (No registration is needed.):
  
  Join on your computer or mobile app
  
  Click here to join the meeting
  
  Meeting ID: 224 532 637 16
  
  Passcode: NoLP3t
  
  Download Teams | Join on the web
  
  Or call in (audio only)
  
  +1 267-332-8737,,978120212#
  
  Phone Conference ID: 978 120 212#
  
  Find a local number | Reset PIN
  
  Recording or transcription of this meeting may not occur without the consent of all participants, as required by law, and must adhere to Commonwealth policies. For more information click the legal link.
  
  Learn More | Meeting options | Legal

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