MN SF1010

Requires school boards to develop written evaluation plans for probationary teachers that are consistent with the continuing contract teacher evaluation standards, with evaluation frequency based on days of service (minimum 1-3 times per year depending on days worked).

Establishes a three-year professional evaluation cycle for all teachers including individual growth plans, peer review, professional learning communities, and at least one summative evaluation by a trained administrator.

Makes peer coaching and mentoring processes mandatory rather than optional, with trained observers serving as mentors or coaches and time allocated during the school day for peer coaching and collaboration.

Requires evaluation processes to use longitudinal student data including academic growth, attendance, engagement, and other outcome measures aligned with curriculum for which teachers are responsible.

Provides that if school boards and teachers' representatives cannot agree on evaluation processes, the state Department of Education must create and publish a standard teacher evaluation process complying with the bill's requirements, effective after collective bargaining agreements are ratified.