As full implementation of both the teacher and principal evaluation systems looms
for September 2013, it is imperative that boards of education, district leaders, and the DOE ensure that principals and teachers have a viable curriculum based on the Common Core Standards; valid and reliable assessment tools to measure
growth in every subject
area (tested and nontested); and time to work in professional teams to set
growth targets, analyze data, and provide the
appropriate instructional interventions
for every student.