Kentucky Overall Professional Growth and Effectiveness System (OPGES)
Kentucky's statewide teacher evaluation framework based on the Danielson Framework for Teaching. OPGES evaluates teachers across four domains using a four-level performance rubric, integrating student growth data, professional growth planning, and observation evidence into an overall effectiveness rating.
Mandated statewide in Kentucky for all public school districts.
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- Organizes observation notes by the four OPGES domains and components
- Generates evidence-based feedback aligned to the Kentucky performance rubric
- Suggests ratings across the four OPGES levels based on observed evidence
- Creates targeted next steps tied to specific OPGES components
- Reduces post-observation write-up time for Kentucky principals
Framework Domains
Kentucky OPGES at a Glance
Domain 1
Demonstrating knowledge of content and pedagogy, knowing students, setting instructional outcomes, and designing coherent instruction and assessments.
Domain 2
Creating an environment of respect and rapport, establishing a culture for learning, managing classroom procedures and student behavior.
Domain 3
Communicating with students, using questioning and discussion techniques, engaging students in learning, and providing feedback.
Domain 4
Reflecting on teaching, maintaining accurate records, communicating with families, growing professionally, and showing professionalism.
Rating Scale
Kentucky OPGES Rating Levels
Used In
States Using Kentucky OPGES
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