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DoDEA School Health Services Manual 2942.0 Volume 1 Revised: 2016 DRAFT
D-8-9 Performance Elements
DoDEA recognizes the American Nursing Association, the American Academy of
Pediatrics, and the National Association of School Nurses and the NBCSN, as private
non-governmental organizations that prescribe professional functions and standards of
performance for their respective professional groups. These organizations are unique in
that their guidance is employed by states in establishing professional licensure
standards for their respective professional groups, and therefore, they prescribe the
standards of professionalism expected of all school nurses.
DoDEA is charged by Congress and the leadership at the Department of Defense
with evaluating the effectiveness of our instructional program. Although this is
accomplished by use of standardized test data, as educators, we understand that the
real evaluation must include the classroom and the work of our teachers. School nurses
are a part of the DoDEA Performance Appraisal System. The school nurse performance
elements help the school nurse and principal evaluate the school nurse in the
performance of school health services and the overall school health program. A copy of
the performance elements for school nurses is available from the school principal and
on DoDEA website. The school nurse should set aside time at the beginning of the
school year to meet with the principal to discuss expectations for the School Health
Services Program.
Reference:
Performance Elements for School Nurses:
DDESS: Performance Appraisal Program for Teachers and Other Professional
Bargaining Unit members:
See also See Section C: C-4 (Regulation of Nursing Practice) for more
information.
D-8-10 Professional Growth Plan (PGP)
The DoDDS Educator Performance Appraisal System provides a systematic
process for ensuring continuous professional growth. Adult learning theory stresses the
importance of relevant, job-related learning opportunities and individual involvement in
developing, implementing, and assessing professional development experiences.