Community Network Lead Agencies (CNLAs) must submit an appeal form on behalf of the individual or site requesting the appeal. Appeals submitted by individuals other than Community Network Lead Agency staff will not be considered, and the individual will be instructed to work with the Community Network Lead Agency to re-submit the appeal.
Appeals must be submitted no later than 11:59pm on June 30 of the academic year in which the observation occurred. Community Network Lead Agencies are strongly encouraged to submit appeals within 30 days of the contested observation to allow for a thorough review of the appeal.
Submitting an appeal form does NOT guarantee that the appeal will be approved. Appeals of scores based on the quality of the classroom or teacher not reflected in the score received may not be approved. Please review the Early Childhood CLASS® Observation Error Correction and Appeal Guidelines to assist in determining if an observation should be appealed.
In order for an appeal to be considered, all components of this form must be completed and supporting documentation included (score sheets, schedules, documentation of support, summary statements, etc.) by the CNLA.