Professional Evaluation and Growth
Every professional staff member in the Portsmouth School Department receives written feedback on their practice every year. That commitment comes from Focus Area 2 of the district Strategic Plan, and it is required by School Board Policy GCO, re-approved June 9, 2026.
Better and more frequent feedback builds educator quality, and educator quality is how the Portrait of a Graduate becomes real for students. This section holds the evaluation and growth resources for each staff group.
Find Your Role Group
| Staff Group | Resources |
|---|---|
| Teachers and professional staff | Teacher Effectiveness Plan |
Additional role groups will be added to this section as their materials are completed. If your group is not yet listed, your supervisor will review with you what annual written feedback looks like in your role.
What Applies to Everyone
- You receive a written evaluation every year.
- Every evaluation is signed, and you keep a copy. Your signature indicates receipt, not agreement.
The observation activity, timelines, and comment periods that go with your evaluation are set by the plan for your group and by the collective bargaining agreement that covers you. Follow the link for your group above for those specifics.
Questions
Start with your principal or supervisor. Questions that cannot be resolved at the building level can be directed to the Office of the Superintendent at 603-610-4471.