My DioErie: Administrator resources
Catholic Schools Office
Education Center Administrator ResourcesCode of Ethics
Read the 2-page code of ethics from the National Catholic Education Association.
Contracts
Parish Based Schools
Teacher Contract
Principal Contract
System Schools
Teacher Contract
Principal Contract
Evaluation and Observation Forms - Teachers
The Diocese of Erie Catholic schools follow the formal evaluation schedule set by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The forms that are to be used to document the evaluations of teachers are the forms designed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education in alignment with the Danielson Framework. An additional Catholic domain has been added by the Catholic Schools Office.
The documents for observation and evaluation are found at Tools for Teacher Evaluation.
The documents for differentiated supervision are:
Please keep an original copy in the school personnel file. The teacher is to receive a copy.
Federal Criminal History Record Information
To receive the results of an applicant's criminal history record, please complete the top half of the Request for Federal Criminal History and save the document. Attach the document to an e-mail and send to lblake@eriercd.org.
Questions may be directed to Assistant Superintendent 814-824-1247 or 800-374-3724, Ext. 247.
This document lists the offenses that restrict an applicant from being hired.
Grade Retention and Social Promotion Best Practices 1-2022
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Hiring - Teachers and Substitutes
Please review the Teacher Hiring Checklist to be sure that all necessary documentation is in the personnel files.
The Pastor Recommendation Form is to be received for each teacher hired to teach religion at any grade level. It is recommended that this form be received for all Catholic teachers. This document is to be kept in the school's personnel files.
Character Reference Form for applicants that are not Catholic. This document is to be kept in the school's personnel files.
Catholic Identity Acknowledgement
The “Interview Sign Off” is a required document that is to be presented to all candidates as they report for an interview. The individuals should be afforded time at the beginning of the interview to read, complete, and sign the document.
The “Upon Hire Sign Off" is another required document that is to be presented at the time of hire. The candidate should be afforded time to read, complete, and sign the document prior to being offered the employment contract.
Each document should be maintained in the personnel file.
Important Dates to Remember
Calendar for 2023-2024
Incident Report
Please use this report for all situations that require documentation. A sample report is also provided.
Instructional Hours
Please use Verification of Instructional Hours form (fillable Excel doc)
PA-ETEP Teacher Evaluation App Training Sessions
PAETEP Basics Training Video
Overview of PAETEP for Principals/Supervisors
Revised Framework for Leadership - PDE SAS Portal
Slide Show Overview of PAETEP for Teachers and NTPEs
Overview of PAETEP for Teachers
Revised Framework for Teaching - PDE SAS Portal
Adding a New Principal
Adding a New NTPE Supervisor
Assigning Users to Buildings
Overview Tutorials
Performance Appraisal Process - The following fillable forms have electronic signature fields. Please use a different browser (e.g., Firefox) if the signature fields are not fillable.
Parish-Based Principal Appraisal Process
Parish-Based Goal Setting and Evaluation Form
PBS Principal Self-Appraisal and Performance
Parish-Based Principal Appraisal Process (PowerPoint)
System Performance Appraisal Process
System President Goal Setting and Evaluation Form
System President PA Form
System Elem Goal Setting and Evaluation Form
System Elem Principal PA Form
System M.H Goal Setting and Evaluation Form
System M.H. Administrator PA Form
System President and Principal Appraisal Process (PowerPoint)
Policy Receipt Acknowledgements
Administrators are to sign the administrator policy receipt form and return to Laura Blake.
All employees are to sign the policy receipt form and have the form placed in their personnel files.
Religion Textbooks for Elementary / Middle School – Approved List
Smart Snacks - Guidelines
Effective July 1, 2014, guidelines titled "Smart Snacks" were to be implemented in all elementary, middle, and high schools that participate in the National School / Breakfast program. A series of slides gives an overview of the Smart Snacks guidelines. To request an exemption for a fundraiser, please complete the approval form.
Spiritual Journey and Catechist Certification
Spiritual Journey Day Overview
Catechist Certification Opportunities