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.
A new study finds that using observational ratings
of beginning
teachers may be a
viable alternative — or a useful complement — to relying solely on controversial «value - added» modeling (VAM) in
evaluation of educator preparation providers (EPPs).