Overhauling Indiana Teacher Evaluation Systems
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Overhauling Indiana Teacher Evaluation Systems
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Author : Cassandra M. Cole
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012
Overhauling Indiana Teacher Evaluation Systems written by Cassandra M. Cole and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with categories.
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
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Author : Sandi Cole
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013
Indiana S Teacher Evaluation Legislation written by Sandi Cole and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with categories.
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.].
Designing Teacher Evaluation Systems
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Author : Thomas Kane
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2014-06-03
Designing Teacher Evaluation Systems written by Thomas Kane and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-06-03 with Education categories.
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
Improving Teacher Evaluation Systems
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Author : Jason A. Grissom
language : en
Publisher: Teachers College Press
Release Date : 2016
Improving Teacher Evaluation Systems written by Jason A. Grissom and has been published by Teachers College Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with Education categories.
This is the first book to pull together what we have learned about the impacts and challenges of data-intensive teacher evaluation systemsa defining characteristic of the current education policy landscape. Expert researchers and practitioners speak to what we know (and what remains to be known) about evaluation measures themselves, the implementation of evaluation systems, and the use of evaluation data. The authors argue that rigorous teacher evaluation systems have the potential to promote school improvement but only if the systems are carefully designed and implemented and the data they generate are interpreted and used appropriately. This timely and important volume will be relevant and useful to school and district administrators, policymakers, researchers, and teacher education institutions grappling with issues of teacher accountability and school leadership.
Getting Teacher Evaluation Right
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Author : Linda Darling-Hammond
language : en
Publisher: Teachers College Press
Release Date : 2015-04-28
Getting Teacher Evaluation Right written by Linda Darling-Hammond and has been published by Teachers College Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-04-28 with Education categories.
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.
Who Controls The Preparation Of Education Administrators
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Author : Arnold B. Danzig
language : en
Publisher: IAP
Release Date : 2019-09-01
Who Controls The Preparation Of Education Administrators written by Arnold B. Danzig and has been published by IAP this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-09-01 with Education categories.
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.
Teacher Evaluation As A Growth Process
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Author : Dianna Whitlock Ed.D.
language : en
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Release Date : 2020-05-17
Teacher Evaluation As A Growth Process written by Dianna Whitlock Ed.D. and has been published by AuthorHouse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-05-17 with Education categories.
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.
The Indiana Evaluation Pilot
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Author : TNTP.
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012
The Indiana Evaluation Pilot written by TNTP. and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with categories.
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.
Teacher Evaluation To Enhance Professional Practice
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Author : Charlotte Danielson
language : en
Publisher: ASCD
Release Date : 2000-07-15
Teacher Evaluation To Enhance Professional Practice written by Charlotte Danielson and has been published by ASCD this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-07-15 with Education categories.
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.
Everyone At The Table
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Author : Ellen Behrstock-Sherratt
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2013-05-01
Everyone At The Table written by Ellen Behrstock-Sherratt and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-05-01 with Education categories.
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.