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Overhauling Indiana Teacher Evaluation Systems

Author : Cassandra M. Cole
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 16 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book Overhauling Indiana Teacher Evaluation Systems written by Cassandra M. Cole and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As one part of a broad reform package, the 2011 Indiana General Assembly passed Senate Enrolled Act 001 (Public Law 90), a bill that significantly changed the way Indiana teachers will be evaluated and compensated. An earlier Center for Evaluation & Education Policy (CEEP) policy brief, "Revamping the Teacher Evaluation Process" (Whiteman, Shi, & Plucker, 2011), provides an extensive review of this law and the various evaluation models available to school districts to use. School districts throughout Indiana worked extensively during the 2011-12 school year, with guidance from the Indiana Department of Education, to put together evaluation plans that align with the legislation. This brief is the first of a two-part series that will explore how Senate Enrolled Act 001 is being operationalized across Indiana school districts. In February 2012, a survey was sent to Indiana superintendents to gauge their attitudes and beliefs about the legislation. The findings, which are discussed in this brief, found that superintendents (a) agreed that the evaluation process in Indiana needed to change, (b) believed that student achievement and growth can be measured, (c) agreed that evaluations should be linked to student learning, (d) were less sure that teacher evaluations should be linked to compensation, (e) believed that evaluations should inform professional development, and (f) were concerned about the implementation of the new system/models and needed professional development. This brief also discusses the features of quality evaluation plans and introduces essential elements of a planning process that ensures equitable, effective, and efficient plans for evaluating educators. The second brief, which will be released in fall 2012, will present challenges and implications of Public Law 90 for professional development, policy, and teacher education programs. (Contains 8 tables and 8 web resources.).

Indiana's Teacher Evaluation Legislation

Author : Sandi Cole
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 18 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book Indiana's Teacher Evaluation Legislation written by Sandi Cole and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2011, the Indiana General Assembly passed a broad and ambitious reform package that significantly altered how teachers and principals are evaluated. Senate Enrolled Act 001 (SEA 1) requires: (1) annual evaluation for all certificated employees; (2) objective measures of student achievement and growth; (3) rigorous measures of effectiveness; (4) annual designation of each certificated employee in four rating categories; (5) explanation of the evaluator's recommendation for improvement and the time in which improvement is expected; and (6) a provision that a teacher who negatively affects student achievement and growth cannot receive a rating of "effective" or "highly effective." Nearly all school corporations in Indiana are either implementing a new evaluation system for teachers and principals or are in the midst of developing their evaluation systems. From those school corporations that are currently implementing a system, much is being learned about the impact of the new system, as well as areas that will require refinement or change in the coming years. Initial findings include that the role of the principal must change in order to ensure the time and skills necessary to provide quality feedback to teachers, and that there is a great need for professional growth on assessment literacy. Evaluator training and re-training is critical; the development of assessments and student growth measures for the non-ISTEP+/ECA teachers has been a challenge; and transparency and collaboration in the development and implementation of evaluation systems is imperative. This brief is the second in a two-part series on the new era of teacher evaluation in Indiana. The first brief, "Overhauling Indiana Teacher Evaluation Systems: Examining Planning and Implementation Issues of School Districts. Education Policy Brief, Volume 10, Number 4, Summer 2012," discusses the results of a survey of attitudes and beliefs of school corporation superintendents, the features of quality evaluation plans, and the essential elements of a planning process that ensures equitable, effective, and efficient plans for evaluating educators. The objectives of this second brief are: (1) to provide information and discussion on the implications of the Indiana legislation on teacher and administrator preparation programs; (2) to provide information and discussion on the implications for educational policy and the procedural challenges that the state, superintendents, and boards should formally address to limit the possibilities for legal challenges, and to ensure high-quality plans; and (3) to provide information and discussion on the implications for professional development as it relates to teacher and evaluator training and the use of teacher evaluation data to determine the focus of professional development. This brief includes the following Policy Perspective Letters: (1) Implementing Indiana's Teacher Evaluation System (Brenda Pike); (2) A New Era of Accountability is Forthcoming for Educator Preparation (Bradley V. Balch and Steve Gruenert); and (3) School Boards and Public Education Accountability (Frank A. Bush). Also included is a Policy Perspective: "Implementing Indiana's Teacher Evaluation System (Brenda Pike). A list of Web Resources is provided. [For "Overhauling Indiana Teacher Evaluation Systems: Examining Planning and Implementation Issues of School Districts. Education Policy Brief, Volume 10, Number 4, Summer 2012," see ED535616.].

A Guide to Impactful Teacher Evaluations

Author : Joseph O. Rodgers
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 100035802X
Total Pages : 170 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (3 download)

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Download or read book A Guide to Impactful Teacher Evaluations written by Joseph O. Rodgers and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-03-10 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What if everything we thought we knew about effective teacher evaluations was wrong? A Guide to Impactful Teacher Evaluations walks educators through an important shift in thinking about how to evaluate teachers: from systems focused on individuals and results to solutions focused on collectives and processes. Disregarding older, ineffective models that rely on faulty assumptions, this book embraces new approaches for measuring teacher competency that achieve valid assessment of effective teaching, teacher professional growth, and student learning. Chapters explore teacher evaluation systems based on professional learning community principles, confront the current system of teacher evaluation that has led to frustration, criticism, and disrespect, provide strategies for delivering new skills and supporting teachers’ growth, and include "Tips and Talking Points" for schools and districts. Outlining best practice and sharing actionable tools grounded in collaboration and teamwork, this book helps K-12 school leaders explore teacher evaluation that has a real and lasting impact on the profession and student learning.

Getting Teacher Evaluation Right

Author : Linda Darling-Hammond
Publisher : Teachers College Press
ISBN 13 : 080777197X
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (77 download)

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Download or read book Getting Teacher Evaluation Right written by Linda Darling-Hammond and published by Teachers College Press. This book was released on 2015-04-28 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teacher evaluation systems are being overhauled by states and districts across the United States. And, while intentions are admirable, the result for many new systems is that goodoften excellentteachers are lost in the process. In the end, students are the losers. In her new book, Linda Darling-Hammond makes a compelling case for a research-based approach to teacher evaluation that supports collaborative models of teacher planning and learning. She outlines the most current research informing evaluation of teaching practice that incorporates evidence of what teachers do and what their students learn. In addition, she examines the harmful consequences of using any single student test as a basis for evaluating individual teachers. Finally, Darling-Hammond offers a vision of teacher evaluation as part of a teaching and learning system that supports continuous improvement, both for individual teachers and for the profession as a whole.

Teacher Evaluation as a Growth Process

Author : Dianna Whitlock Ed.D.
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 1728361397
Total Pages : 111 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (283 download)

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Download or read book Teacher Evaluation as a Growth Process written by Dianna Whitlock Ed.D. and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2020-05-17 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While this book focuses on evaluation of teachers, it is actually a book about fostering professional growth and improvement. In our writings, we provide support for teacher evaluation as a growth exercise, and show how creating a feedback rich culture in a school nurtures this process. The underlying theme is that evaluation data be utilized to drive professional development and growth, leading to reduction of teacher attrition and improved learning for students. At the heart of this feedback rich culture is the observation and evaluation process. For evaluation to be an exercise in professional growth, data must be collected and reviewed with the teacher so the administrator can provide support with transparency. This culture also places an urgency on the teacher evaluation process that has been historically absent. We include practical tips for creating this culture and maximizing opportunities for feedback, and examine traditional methods of evaluation and why these fell short in giving meaningful feedback to teachers. We will share innovative trends in teacher evaluation, and how these can be utilized to drive teacher growth, ultimately leading to improved student achievement. As our nation faces a teacher shortage and increasing teacher attrition rate, it is more vital than ever to retain and develop those currently practicing in the classroom. We highlight a research study by the author of teachers who have been evaluated consistently over a three-year period. This is more than a how to book, with a list of how to best implement the teacher evaluation process in your school. Instead, it is a how book, with best practices from experienced administrators and research from experts in the field such as Charlotte Danielson, Harvey Silver, and Robert Marzano, to guide educators to make informed decisions about implementing and improving their evaluation processes to meet their district's needs.

Improving Teacher Evaluation Systems

Author : Jason A. Grissom
Publisher : Teachers College Press
ISBN 13 : 0807774502
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (77 download)

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Download or read book Improving Teacher Evaluation Systems written by Jason A. Grissom and published by Teachers College Press. This book was released on 2016 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first book to gather and address what we have learned about the impacts and challenges of data-intensive teacher evaluation systems—a defining characteristic of the current education policy landscape. Book Features: Contributions by scholars working at the cutting edge of research and pioneering leaders directly involved in the implementation of teacher evaluation systems.Examination of the challenges and impact multiple measures-based evaluations are having on teaching and learning. Empirical research on the reliability and validity of evaluation measures, including classroom observation instruments, value-added measures, student surveys, and teacher portfolios. Contributors include: Ryan Balch, Marisa Cannata, Casey D. Cobb, Julie Cohen, Sean P. Corcoran, Morgaen L. Donaldson, Tim Drake, Dan Goldhaber, Ellen Goldring, Bridget K. Hamre, Gary T. Henry, Nathan D. Jones, Venessa A. Keesler, Susanna Loeb, Robert C. Pianta, Min Sun, Andrea Whittaker “Grissom and Youngs collect our best research-based knowledge on the topic in a smart, accessible volume that sets the standard in the field.” —John Tyler, Brown University “An insightful guide to new teacher evaluation systems. The contributions from individual authors couple what we know about measurement quality in these systems with a valuable first look at on-the-ground implementation.” —Heather Hill, Harvard Graduate School of Education “One of the most significant recent changes in school district administration has been the widespread development and implementation of teacher evaluation systems based on pupil performance and other measures. This book brings together top scholars who identify key issues, providing insights into possible benefits and perils.” —Robert E. Floden, Michigan State University

Everyone at the Table

Author : Ellen Behrstock-Sherratt
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118540158
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (185 download)

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Download or read book Everyone at the Table written by Ellen Behrstock-Sherratt and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-05-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A proven method for working with teachers to design better evaluations There is no magic formula for successfully designing a teacher evaluation system. However there is abundant evidence that suggests involving teachers in the process will reduce the likelihood of opposition, gridlock, and reform failure. Everyone at the Table provides materials to genuinely engage teachers in the evaluation process. The book is a research-based and field-tested practical guide for school leaders. With this resource, educators will have the tools they need to develop meaningful teacher evaluations. Offers a collaborative approach to designing teacher evaluations Includes a companion web-based resource, with video This research-based program outlines a solid plan for improving teacher effectiveness through evaluation reform.

Designing Teacher Evaluation Systems

Author : Thomas Kane
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118837185
Total Pages : 604 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (188 download)

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Download or read book Designing Teacher Evaluation Systems written by Thomas Kane and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-06-03 with total page 604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WHAT IS EFFECTIVE TEACHING? It’s not enough to say “I know it when I see it” – not when we’re expecting so much more from students and teachers than in the past. To help teachers achieve greater success with their students we need new and better ways to identify and develop effective teaching. The Measures of Effective Teaching (MET) project represents a groundbreaking effort to find out what works in the classroom. With funding by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the MET project brought together leading academics, education groups, and 3,000 teachers to study teaching and learning from every angle. Its reports on student surveys, observations, and other measures have shaped policy and practice at multiple levels. This book shares the latest lessons from the MET project. With 15 original studies, some of the field’s most preeminent experts tap the MET project’s unprecedented collection of data to offer new insights on evaluation methods and the current state of teaching in our schools. As feedback and evaluation methods evolve rapidly across the country, Designing Teacher Evaluation Systems is a must read and timely resource for those working on this critical task. PRAISE FOR DESIGNING TEACHER EVALUATION SYSTEMS “This book brings together an all-star team to provide true data-driven, policy-relevant guidance for improving teaching and learning. From student achievement to student perceptions, from teacher knowledge to teacher practices, the authors address key issues surrounding the elements of a comprehensive teacher evaluation and improvement system. Highly recommended for anyone seriously interested in reform.” —PETE GOLDSCHMIDT, Assistant Secretary, New Mexico Public Education Department “This book is an invaluable resource for district and state leaders who are looking to develop growth and performance systems that capture the complexity of teaching and provide educators with the feedback needed to develop in their profession.” —TOM BOASBERG, Superintendent, Denver Public Schools “A rare example of practical questions driving top quality research and a must read for anyone interested in improving the quality of teaching.” —ROBERT C. GRANGER, Former President (Ret.), The William T. Grant Foundation “This will be the ‘go to’ source in years to come for those involved in rethinking how teachers will be evaluated and how evaluation can and should be used to increase teacher effectiveness. The superb panel of contributors to this book presents work that is incisive, informative, and accessible, providing a real service to the national efforts around teacher evaluation reform.” —JOHN H. TYLER, Professor of Education, Brown University

The Indiana Evaluation Pilot

Author : TNTP.
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 22 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book The Indiana Evaluation Pilot written by TNTP. and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If education in Indiana is to dramatically improve, the systems and policies that collectively shape the learning experiences for students must be re-imagined. In the spring of 2011, the Indiana legislature passed IC 20-28-11.5, a new law relating to the evaluation of all certified teaching staff and administrators. Prior to this legislation, evaluation systems around the state varied greatly in quality and consistency. The new law introduced three main requirements of all evaluation systems: (1) Every teacher must receive an evaluation annually; (2) Every evaluation system must include four performance categories: Highly Effective, Effective, Improvement Necessary, and Ineffective; and (3) Every evaluation system must incorporate measures of student growth and achievement as a "significant" portion of a teacher's evaluation. To support corporations in this work, the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) created a model teacher evaluation system. This system, named RISE, was developed over the course of two years by the Indiana Teacher Evaluation Cabinet. The Cabinet is composed of a diverse group of educators and administrators from around the state, more than half of whom have won awards for excellence in teaching. In school year 2011-2012, the DOE, with the support of TNTP, is piloting RISE and following the implementation of other locally developed or purchased evaluation systems in order to test and gather feedback to share statewide. The pilot project presents an opportunity for school corporations to gain hands-on experience with the new process, recognize their best educators, and make sure that every classroom is led by a great teacher. Additionally, it offers the IDOE a valuable opportunity to gain feedback and insight from the field, which can be used to sharpen and refine RISE for the following year. This report will summarize lessons from the pilot project thus far, with a particular focus on planning, design, and initial implementation. The findings and recommendations are intended to guide corporations in developing evaluation plans for implementation in 2012-2013. Appended are: (1) Pilot Corporation Profiles; (2) Descriptions of Pilot Evaluation Systems; (3) TAP System (Beech Grove); (4) Bremen Evaluation System, Bremen; (5) MSD Warren Evaluation System (MSD Warren); and (6) Comparison of Systems.

Who Controls the Preparation of Education Administrators?

Author : Arnold B. Danzig
Publisher : IAP
ISBN 13 : 1641136952
Total Pages : 431 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (411 download)

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Download or read book Who Controls the Preparation of Education Administrators? written by Arnold B. Danzig and published by IAP. This book was released on 2019-09-01 with total page 431 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first volume in the re-imagined series Research and Theory in Educational Administration. The volume includes a variety of perspectives written by university professors in the field of educational administration, which moves our thinking beyond the traditional scope of organizational theory and institutional analysis. It is this combination of theory, of new directions in leadership preparation and new narratives of participation that we hope will contribute to a more engaging volume for its readers—graduate students, researchers, and practitioners. The volume will provide evidence of and explanation for changing patterns of institution production explored through academic and epistemic drift. It also provides a deeper understanding of how state regulation is related to the school administrator pipeline or pathways. The concepts explained and illustrated in the volume hopes to provide a better framework for understanding how administrator preparation is unfolding across the U.S. and internationally, as well as the direction of the field of educational administration in the future.

Designing and Implementing the Next Generation of Teacher Evaluation Systems

Author : Bradford R. White
Publisher : Consortium on Chicago School Research
ISBN 13 : 9780985681944
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (819 download)

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Download or read book Designing and Implementing the Next Generation of Teacher Evaluation Systems written by Bradford R. White and published by Consortium on Chicago School Research. This book was released on 2012-11-15 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a very short period during the spring and summer of 2012, researchers at the University of Chicago Consortium on Chicago School Research (ccsr) and the Illinois Education Research Council (ierc) collected data from respondents in five districts across Illinois to examine how school districts in the state approach designing and implementing new teacher evaluation systems. Drawing on research in these districts, which are located in north, central, and southern Illinois, this report describes the challenges experienced across the districts. In addition, the authors present strategies the districts used to address these challenges as they occurred and their reflections on lessons learned: (1) Cultivating Buy-In and Understanding; (2) Using Evaluations for Instructional Improvement; (3) Reducing the Burden on Principals; and (4) Incorporating Student Growth into Teacher Evaluation Systems. For all that has been accomplished by these case study districts, teacher evaluation, in all cases, remains a work in progress. Many in their interview sample described ongoing issues and some complicated problems. The report synthesizes these issues and raises some key questions for districts to consider around three common themes: teacher and principal support, communication, and buy-in; ensuring that ratings are accurate and consistent; and developing high-quality student assessments. Appended are: (1) Matrix of Teacher Evaluation Program Characteristics; and (2) Methodological Notes and Protocols. (Contains 2 tables and 3 endnotes.) [Funding for this paper was provided by the Grand Victoria Foundation.].

Building Trust in Teacher Evaluations

Author : Shelly M. Arneson
Publisher : Corwin Press
ISBN 13 : 1483384667
Total Pages : 122 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (833 download)

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Download or read book Building Trust in Teacher Evaluations written by Shelly M. Arneson and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2014-09-15 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your breakthrough approach to top-notch teacher evaluations! This hands-on professional development guide provides concrete, proactive teacher evaluation strategies to help school leaders: Create and sustain a supportive, honest, and collaborative school culture Foster effective communication and build teacher-principal trust Conduct evidence-based teacher observations and evaluations Hold effective follow-up conversations that nurture teacher growth Promote teacher self-assessment and reflection Includes absorbing real world vignettes, reflection questions, and ample modeling examples for quick success. You’ll find quick nuggets of wisdom you can reference again and again. Use this informative guide to transform the teacher evaluation process today!

Teacher Evaluation

Author : Kenneth D. Peterson
Publisher : Corwin Press
ISBN 13 : 9780803968837
Total Pages : 442 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (688 download)

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Download or read book Teacher Evaluation written by Kenneth D. Peterson and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2000-05-19 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook advocates a new approach to teacher evaluation as a cooperative effort undertaken by a group of professionals. Part 1 describes the need for changed teacher evaluation, and part 2 outlines ways to use multiple data sources, including student and parent reports, peer review of materials, student achievement results, teacher tests, documentation of professional activity, systematic observation, and administrator reports, as well as discussions of the teacher as curriculum designer and data sources to avoid. Part 3 describes tools for improved teacher evaluation, and the evaluation of other educators is outlined in part 4. School district responsibilities and activities are described in part 5. This edition adds new chapters on: (1) the role of the principal in changed teacher evaluation; (2) how districts can transform current practice; (3) use of national standards; (4) developments in using student achievement data; and (5) the development of sociologically sophisticated teacher evaluation systems. Emphasis is placed on the use of the Internet as a resource and other new resources for local development. A list of legal cases cited is included. (Contains 343 references.) (SLD)

Teacher Evaluation to Enhance Professional Practice

Author : Charlotte Danielson
Publisher : ASCD
ISBN 13 : 1416615822
Total Pages : 166 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (166 download)

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Download or read book Teacher Evaluation to Enhance Professional Practice written by Charlotte Danielson and published by ASCD. This book was released on 2000-07-15 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teacher evaluation--a term that brings fear, anticipation, stress, anxiety, or even boredom to the hearts of teachers and administrators everywhere. How can we reinvent teacher evaluation so that it really makes a difference--so that everyone in school benefits from it, so that teachers and administrators learn from it, so that students succeed as a result of it? The bad news is that many schools and districts seem to be stuck in old ruts, involving The Observation, The Behavior Checklist, and The Conference. The good news is that many districts have paved the way for teacher evaluation to actually become professional development, by using a three-track evaluation system: * Track I, for beginning teachers, promotes growth and new learning through mentoring, frequent observations, and support systems. * Track II, for tenured teachers--that is, most teachers in the system--promotes professional learning experiences through self-assessment, goal setting, data collection, formative evaluations, study groups, action plans, and evaluation in which teachers play an active role. * Track III, for tenured teachers needing assistance, focuses on remediating difficulties and recommending further action. More good news: Through concrete examples, useful forms, and assessment tools, this book provides a clear roadmap to effective teacher evaluation systems that combine quality assurance with professional development for all teachers. Note: This product listing is for the Adobe Acrobat (PDF) version of the book.

Teacher Evaluation Systems

Author : Olivia Little
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 30 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (867 download)

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Download or read book Teacher Evaluation Systems written by Olivia Little and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Rethinking Teacher Evaluation in Chicago

Author : Lauren Sartain
Publisher : Consortium on Chicago School Research
ISBN 13 : 9780984507672
Total Pages : 68 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (76 download)

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Download or read book Rethinking Teacher Evaluation in Chicago written by Lauren Sartain and published by Consortium on Chicago School Research. This book was released on 2011-11-18 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teacher evaluation is arguably the hottest issue in education right now. Because of Race to the Top, many states and districts around the country are designing and implementing new teacher evaluation systems that--for the first time ever--evaluate teachers based on how much their students learn. However, there is limited research on how to build an evaluation system centered on classroom observations that can distinguish between effective and ineffective teaching. This report from the University of Chicago Consortium on School Research focuses on Chicago, but the lessons learned have significant applicability to districts across the country. The report is one of the first to provide research-based evidence showing that new teacher observation tools, when accompanied by thoughtful evaluation systems and professional development, can effectively measure teacher effectiveness and provide teachers with feedback on the factors that matter for improving student learning. This is especially relevant for those districts that are implementing the Charlotte Danielson Framework for Teaching, including Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, South Dakota, Washington, Los Angeles, and Pittsburgh.

Teacher Evaluation in Practice

Author : Susan E. Sporte
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789856819820
Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (198 download)

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Download or read book Teacher Evaluation in Practice written by Susan E. Sporte and published by . This book was released on 2013-10-24 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report finds that the overwhelming majority of teachers and principals in Chicago Public Schools (CPS) believe the overhaul of the district's teacher evaluation system has promoted teacher growth and instructional improvement; however, teachers also voiced concerns about some elements of the evaluation system, particularly the use of student test scores as a factor in teacher ratings. "Challenges clearly remain for CPS, which must improve communication and training around teacher evaluation and also grapple with teacher's concerns around the fairness of their ratings," said Sue Sporte, the lead author of the report. "Nevertheless, it is promising that teachers and administrators believe the system has the potential to improve instruction, particularly considering that the 2012-13 school year began with the first teacher strike in CPS in over 25 years, and teacher evaluation was a major point of contention." The report is part of a joint study by UChicago CCSR in collaboration with CPS and the Chicago Teachers Union of REACH (Recognizing Educators Advancing CHicago) Students - CPS's teacher evaluation system implemented during the 2012-2013 school year. Chicago, the largest district in the nation to put in place a rigorous new system for measuring teacher effectiveness, has become a national test case for revamping teacher evaluation. More than 40 states, including Illinois, have passed legislation in the last few years mandating the evaluation of teachers based on a combination of student performance and the close examination of teacher practice. States and districts have adopted these new systems in response to a number of factors, including a growing body of research on the importance of teacher quality and incentives from the U.S. Department of Education. This report, the first in a series of reports about REACH, uses survey data and interviews to focus on the perceptions and experiences of teachers and administrators during the first year of REACH implementation. These experiences can be helpful to CPS and to other districts across the country as they work to restructure and transform teacher evaluation. The study of REACH was generously funded by the Joyce Foundation, which supports the development of policies that both improve the quality of life for people in the Great Lakes region and serve as models for the rest of the country.