ASCD's publication spotlights the association's original 50 - state
analysis of educator evaluation systems as outlined in states» NCLB waiver applications and other resources, and it features a series of maps for easy comparison of key evaluation system components across the states.
When used in conjunction with principal observation and other measures of teacher performance, VAM increases the validity and reliability of the evaluation process and contributes to
improvement of educator evaluation systems, according to the report.
To help guide the discussion, ASCD has identified a series of subtopics related to educator effectiveness — including the roles and responsibilities of teacher preparation programs, the
purpose of educator evaluation systems, and using multiple measures to determine effectiveness.
The publication spotlights ASCD's original 50 - state
analysis of educator evaluation systems and features a series of maps so you can easily compare key evaluation system components across the states.