Chicago Teachers Union Directions for Candidate Evaluation Completion ‘Thank you for your interest in an endorsement from the Chicago Teachers Union. We look forward to assessing your candidacy and potentially working together in the future. ‘The CTU’s Framework for Candidate Evaluation (attached) differs from a traditional endorsement questionnaire in that we do not actually ask any questions. Instead, we evaluate evidence that you provide. We believe this approach gives us a more complete understanding of a candidate and ‘campaign. Our evaluation is broken into three domains with components in each. To complete the evaluation, please provide evidence for each area in the chart below. There is no particular requirement on the type of evidence required. For instance, a strong bill or ordinance for which you were the chief sponsor is powerful evidence for an incumbent. Written responses that point to specific initiatives or experience are also very effective. Generally speaking, the more specific the evidence, the more we value it. Written responses do not have to be long, however; a paragraph is usually sufficient. Media about your work (TV, newspaper articles, blog posts, etc.) are very helpful as well. Please refer to the rubric for more detailed explanations of how we assess the evidence. Domain 4: Planning and ‘Domain 2: Legislation and Preparation Issue Positions 7a: Demonstrating a 2a: Legislative vision and 3a: Positional perseverance commitment to CTU's vision | implementation for school and workplace ‘3b: Professional relationships justice. 2b: Pensions ‘ib: Demonstrating connections | 2c: Education reform position with key organizations and people 2d: Revenue 1c: Clearly developed 2e: Public service cuts campaign infrastructure ‘1d: Fundraising 4e: Communications, While the process may seem confusing or cumbersome initially, we have found that it greatly assists Us in the process of endorsing the best candidate for each office. We are happy to help if you have any questions about completing the candidate evaluation, Please al/email Ne at (31 3227 or 1.com, ‘Thanks again for your interest in an endorsement. We look forward to your response. KH:oteg-743-gpeTo the candidate: Thank you for your interest in an endorsement from the Chicago Teachers Union. Attached is our new Framework for Candidate Evaluation. This framework is different from most candidate questionnaires in that there are no specific questions to be answered. Rather, there are three domains and within each domain there are various components. The three domains are: ¢ Domain 1: Planning and preparation © Domain 2: Legistation and issue positions © Domain 3: Professional ethics ‘As you read the framework, look tothe description of each component and the detailed explanations within each ofthe ‘our different rating categories to guide your response. We will use this framework to evaluate the evidence of your alignment with ur issues, such as your own public statements, sponsored legislation, public actions, and detailed responses fo components of the: ubric, statements of support from others, news articles about your work, efc. We understand that this is a new process and expect that you will have some questions. To help quell some of the anxiety associated with this new evaluation, we have included below ‘some examples of how to address the frst component. Please look closely at the sample answers and use them as a guide for your responses, You do not need to have @ writen response to each individual component, but you can and should reference evidence that spans multiple components within @ domain. If you have additional questions about how to complete the framework, please contact Kurt Hilgendor (kurthilgendorf@ctulocalf.com) or Brandon Johnson (brandoniohnson@ctulocalt.com). We're ‘teachers, and we are aware that complex work does not always neatly fi into a particular category. In Domain 1: Planning and Preparation Component 1a: Demonstrating a commitment to CTU's vision for school and workplace justice * Knowledge of CTUs mission and key issues in Chicago Schools: the elimination of Article 4.5 of the school code, reducing class size, wrap-around services + Track record in support of working people Jn order fo complete the evaluation a candidate would have to elaborate on their knowledge of CTUs mission and key ‘ssues. And finally, the candidate would have to provide evidence of their record of support for working people. Example #1 Answer The Chicago Teachers Union's mission isto ensure that publicly funded education in Chicago responds appropriately tothe needs of each stakeholder: students, educators, and parents. The CTU works to ensure that the classroom which doubles as their workplace is appropriately resourced and addresses the needs of their students in order to properiy educate them. | have a firm track record in support of working people. When the CTU went on strike | walked the picket line with educators in my district. | have worked tirelessly pushing legislation that protects collective bargaining. | sponsored SB87 which protects collective bargaining for home healthcare workers in Illinois Example #2 Answer The Chicago Teachers Union mission s fo ensure thatthe educators and students in the Chicago Public Schools have fully resourced school communities, The CTU has demonstrated their commitment tothe entre community by supporting issues lke a ling wage. The CTU understands that their students’ parents have to be able to provide a stable home environment in order to ensure that their students have the best chance at school success. The CTU suppor a progressive agenda statewide. | have a fim commitment to working people. In my practice, | have represented union members in arbitration proceedings, | have upheld the rights of workers because itis essential for our society to succeed. Labor has played a very important function of advancing the rights and eaming power of women and people of color. 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