Performance Evaluation and Professional Growth (PEPG)

MSAD 15’s Performance Evaluation and Professional Growth (PEPG) system outlines the district’s implementation of Maine statutes governing how we support teacher growth and measure teacher effectiveness. This plan applies to all staff employed within the teacher collective bargaining unit. More information about the State of Maine’s and Maine Department of Education’s requirements and guidance on educator evaluation and growth can be found here.

MSAD 15 maintains an active PEPG Committee, with representatives from each school, that regularly reviews the plan, monitors related professional development, and makes adjustments as needed in response to updates in state law.

The district’s PEPG Plan was most recently updated during the 2023–2024 school year for implementation in 2024–2025. This update included:

  • a multi-year process of review and revision by the MSAD 15 PEPG Steering Committee,
  • unanimous approval by an ad hoc group of PEPG Teacher Leaders, Administrators, and GNG Teachers Association–appointed representatives (with teacher contract staff comprising the majority of voting members),
  • unanimous approval by the MSAD 15 Board of Directors, and
  • submission to the Maine Department of Education.

 

Current Plan (February 7, 2024)

Original Plan (June 2, 2021)

 

 

Teachers in MSAD 15 are evaluated using the Danielson Framework for Teaching, a nationally recognized, research-based model designed to promote effective instructional practice. The Danielson model outlines clear expectations across four key domains, planning and preparation, classroom environment, instruction, and professional responsibilities. By using this framework, MSAD 15 ensures that teacher evaluation is consistent, fair, and focused on professional growth, ultimately supporting high-quality teaching and learning for all students.

Updated December 15, 2025