Jeri is away this week, so Krista sat down with REA Recorder, Becky Petersen, to talk about TPEP. Becky provided her tips and advice for how to survive your TPEP evaluation. Becky also talks more about how she got involved in Union work! 

This week, Krista and Jeri tackle a scary subject, probation. The good news is that there are laws in place, as well as contract language to support you through the process if you are ever faced with being put on probation. Your Union is here to help!

This week, Krista and Jeri continue to delve into the world of Teacher/Principal Evaluation Program (TPEP). If you are a classroom teacher at a public school in Washington, you are on TPEP and should give this a listen. Here is a link to the OSPI website for the TPEP Frequently Asked Questions: https://ospi.k12.wa.us/educator-support/teacherprincipal-evaluation-program/policy-and-resources/tpep-frequently-asked-questions. 

This week, Krista and Jeri delve into the world of Teacher/Principal Evaluation Program (TPEP). If you are a classroom teacher at a public school in Washington, you are on TPEP and should give this a listen. Here is a link to the OSPI website for the TPEP Frequently Asked Questions: https://ospi.k12.wa.us/educator-support/teacherprincipal-evaluation-program/policy-and-resources/tpep-frequently-asked-questions. 

Krista and Jeri finish Article 4 with a delightful conversation about probation. The good news is if you are listening to this after February 1st and you have not received written notification that you are being put on probation, you are good to go. However, you should still do your best to show your administrator that you are an accomplished and highly capable educator by continuing with the evaluation process in a positive and productive manner

Jeri was unable to record this week, so Krista talks with special guest, ESA School Nurse and Itinerant REA Executive Board member, Danielle Harvey. Danielle shares why she got involved in the Union, as well as her passion for government and politics. Since Danielle is a non-TPEP employee, she also provided tips and tricks for surging your non-TPEP evaluation.

Krista and Jeri continue to explain the evaluation process for certificated employees other than teachers. In addition to listening, you may want to read Article IV which starts on page 18 of the REA-RSD Contract.

Krista and Jeri do their best to help members not on TPEP understand the different evaluation formats. For two teachers on TPEP, they muddle through the best they can. 

Krista and Jeri round out Article III by letting members know about liability insurance that may be available if personal items get damaged. They also discuss what to do if you are threatened while carrying out your duties as a certificated educator. Here’s a hint. Let your administrator know immediately and make sure you are included in the plan to keep you safe. 

Krista and Jeri are joined by REA Lead Bargainer, Sara Flores-Anderson. Sara’s union origin story is fascinating and educational. Makes sense, considering we are all teachers. One correction, though, the Triangle Fire that is referred to happened in 1911. Here is a link if you want more information: https://aflcio.org/about/history/labor-history-events/triangle-shirtwaist-fire