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2.14 Evaluation Process The district/school provides a clearly defined evaluation process and focuses directly on increasing student achievement. 
Suggested Evidence
Related Resources Tools AIMS Website This website provides Arizona teachers, administrators, students, and parents access to the AIMS Hotline phone number for tutoring help, an overview of the AIMS test, sample tests, study guides, and information about tuition waivers. Publisher: Arizona Department of Education Fairbanks North Star Borough School District This evaluation plan includes the following components: (1) General Administrative Procedures and Guidelines for Teacher Evaluations *(tenured and non tenured), (2) Plan of Improvement, (3) General Procedures and Guidelines for the Professional Goal Setting Evaluation Instrument, and (4) Flow Charts. Trumbull Public Schools Plan for Teacher Evaluation/Professional Development This comprehensive evaluation plan includes the following components: (1) Evaluation – Supervision and the Improvement of Instruction, (2) The Common Core of Teaching, (3) Self-Evaluation, (4) Written Record, (5) Confidentiality, (6) Job Description, (7) Goals and Objectives, (8) Educational Program-Curriculum, (9) Support System, (10) Key Elements of the Plan, (11) Supervisory Procedure, (12) Evaluation Procedure, (13)Timeline, and (14) Forms. Publication Date: 2001, May Articles Educational Leadership – Evaluating Educators This issue of Educational Leadership contains 11 articles that provide a comprehensive look at educator evaluation. Informative articles include: (1) "New Trends in Teacher Evaluation" by Charlotte Danielson discusses elements that should be included in an effective evaluation system. (2) "Using Teaching Portfolios" by Bryan Painter describes portfolios as evaluative and professional development tools that enhance professional practice and improve student learning. (3) "Revamping a Teacher Evaluation System" by Lynn Sawyer describes how a school district revamped its teacher evaluation system to reflect teacher performance standards and use rubrics to describe different levels of performance. Note: The full-text article may be read for free on the ASCD Web site. Use the URL above to locate the article by date in the Archived Issues section of the Educational Leadership area. Publication Date: 2001, February Publisher: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) Gaining Traction, Gaining Ground: How Some High Schools Accelerate Learning for Struggling Students This report investigates four high-impact high schools where previously underperforming students made unusually large achievement gains, and notes 21 differences between the orientation and practices of high impact schools compared to average schools. Publication Date: 2005 Publisher: Ed Trust Improving Teacher Evaluations This article describes an effective teacher evaluation system as one that gives teachers useful feedback on classroom needs, the opportunity to learn new teaching techniques, and counsel from principals and other teachers on how to make changes in their classroom. The system must include specific procedures and standards. Author: Ronald T. C. Boyd Publisher: Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) New Directions in Teacher Evaluation This article discusses participatory and reflective ways of evaluating teachers, while still ensuring high quality forms of teacher assessment. Author: Eileen Mary Weiss Publication Date: 1998 Publisher: Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) Teachers Learn How To Improve Instruction: Lesson Study This article discusses the seven steps to effectively create a lesson study team. Author: Joan Richardson Publication Date: 2004, March Publisher: National Staff Development Council (NSDC) Turning Weakness into Strength: Strategies to Help Struggling Teachers Succeed This article discusses ways that principals can help struggling teachers become quality educators. Author: Peter Magnuson Publication Date: 2001, February Publisher: National Association of Elementary School Principals Using Scientifically Based Research to Guide Educational Decisions The No Child Left Behind Act requires educational practices to be based on scientifically based research. This research brief spotlights how educators can use scientifically based research to guide teaching practices, curriculum, and school-wide programs. Author: Jonathan Margolin and Beth Buchler Publication Date: 2004 Publisher: North Central Regional Educational Laboratory (NCREL) Using Student-Involved Classroom Assessment to Close Achievement Gaps The authors argue that in order to reduce achievement score gaps, we must advocate rebalancing assessment priorities to bring classroom assessment into the equation. Author: Rick Stiggins and Jan Chappuis Publication Date: 2005 Publisher: Theory into Practice Useful Links NEW! Academic Literacy Instruction for Adolescents This PowerPoint presentation discusses resources and areas of knowledge that can assist in successful academic literacy instruction. Author: Joseph Torgesen Publication Date: 2007 Publisher: Center on Instruction NEW! Tips from Teachers The COMP Resource Library contains “Tips from Teachers” where educators from around the country post helpful hints under the topics of Room and Materials Arrangement, Rules and Procedures, Managing Student Work and Accountability, Maintaining Good Student Behavior, Planning and Organizing Instruction, Conducting and Facilitating Instruction to Maintain Lesson Momentum, Getting the Year Off to a Good Start, Climate Communications and Self-Management. Publisher: COMP Classroom Organization and Mangement Program Arizona K-12 Center An effective evaluation process must include support for educators. The Arizona K-12 Center is a comprehensive resource for K-12 educators that should be considered as a support strategy. Meeting the Challenge: All Students Achieving Proficiency by 2014 The Southwest Comprehensive Center held a regional conference for SEA leadership teams on April 4-5, 2006. As the centerpiece of the conference, CC staff worked with Content Centers to identify research studies. This page contains the summaries of the findings. Publication Date: 2006 Publisher: Southwest Comprehensive Center Teacher Evaluation: New Directions and Practices This website was written by Kenneth D. Peterson, PH.D., Portland State University, Portland OR and is updated bimonthly. The site addresses a multitude of issues on teacher evaluation and contains sample forms, network links, articles, books & documents. Other Resources Evaluation and the Impact on School Improvement, Professional Development and Student Learning This presentation on a research study to determine “to what extent does the priority given to teacher evaluation at the district level impact school improvement, professional development, and student learning." It describes the research methodology and findings and conclusions. A significant implication of the study was that “without clear intent and direction at the district level, teacher evaluation holds little promise to impact school improvement, professional development and student learning in a meaningful way.” Author: Dr. Susan A. Colby, Dr. Lynn K. Bradley, Dr. Randy L. Joyner Publication Date: 2004 Teacher Evaluation This policy brief identifies two overriding purposes of teacher evaluation—accountability and professional development. A new evaluation system is developing based on (1) the dissatisfaction and deficiencies with the traditional evaluation system; (2) the research on evaluation practices and the effects of teacher quality on student achievement; and (3) the political era of education accountability. Common elements of new teacher evaluation systems include: a focus on student learning; examination of multiple criteria; defined standards, domains, and criteria; and a mandate to train administrators in teacher evaluation. The policy brief describes strategies for teacher evaluation, key research and publications on teacher evaluation, legal issues, and describes innovative practices in several states. Author: ElizaBeth McCay Publication Date: 2001 Publisher: Commonwealth Educational Policy Institute Teacher Evaluation to Enhance Professional Practice This webpage summarizes the key points in the book and includes lessons learned about evaluation: (1) evaluation should be linked to mission of school district, (2) evaluation should be viewed as continuing, (3) evaluation systems should emphasize student outcomes, and (4) adequate resources must be allocated for new systems to be successful. The complete book can be purchased for $24.95 online from ASCD at http://shop.ascd.org/ProductDisplay.cfm?ProductID=100219 Author: Charlotte Danielson & Thomas L. McGreal Publication Date: 2000 Publisher: Educational Testing Service Teacher Evaluation: A Comprehensive Guide to New Directions and Practices This book is a comprehensive guide to teacher evaluation. It describes new practices and procedures, the roles of the principal, and includes sample forms. A review of the book and an excerpt from each chapter can be accessed at this website. Note: The book is available for purchase from the Corwin Press Web site. Use the URL above to locate the book. Author: Kenneth D. Peterson Publication Date: 2000 Publisher: Corwin Press ©2005 WestEd. All rights reserved.  |
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