Step-by-Step Guide for the PACE Evaluation System

Performance Assessment of Contributions and Effectiveness (PACE)

This step-by-step guide outlines the process for the SLP and the evaluator to complete the Performance Assessment of Contributions and Effectiveness (PACE) evaluation system. The specific timelines can be adjusted depending on the school district's evaluation process.

Time of School Year	Action	Who?
Late Summer/August	Conduct discussion on roles and responsibilities of SLP Review PACE Implementation Guide Review PACE Matrix Discuss developing a portfolio (SLP) Discuss informal vs. formal observation Observations: 2 informal & 1 formal, 1 per quarter Discuss PACE Self-Reflection Tool Discuss development of Professional Plan Determine criteria for selecting approximately 5 case files for review during the upcoming school year	SLP Evaluator & SLP Evaluator & SLP SLP Evaluator& SLP Evaluator Evaluator & SLP Evaluator & SLP Evaluator &SLP
Fall, 1st Quarter	Conduct formal or informal observation (#1) using PACE Observation Form	Evaluator & SLP
Fall, 1st Quarter	Initiate portfolio compilation, update throughout the year	SLP
November/December	Complete PACE Self-Reflection ToolCreate professional development plan	SLP
November/December	Discuss professional development plan created based on self-reflection	Evaluator & SLP
Winter, 2nd Quarter	Complete formal or informal observation (#2) using PACE Observation Form	Evaluator
Spring, 3rd Quarter	Complete formal or informal observation (#3) the PACE Observation Form	Evaluator
May	Complete PACE MatrixDevelop new professional development plan for the upcoming school year	Evaluator & SLP
Summer and upcoming school year	Execute new professional development plan	SLP with resources provided by Administrator/LEA
Repeat evaluation process annually.