There are several different models, frameworks, and rubrics for teacher evaluations. While somewhat similar in nature, they each go about defining and measuring teacher effectiveness in different ways.
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Once you are ready to make the change to digital observations and evaluations, or if you are unhappy your current system, there are many questions for you to consider.
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The findings from the project were compiled independently by the Rand Corporation and came to 3 startling conclusions: 1) teacher evaluations did not lead to improved student achievement and 2) teacher evaluations did not lead to improved teacher effectiveness and 3) teacher evaluations did not improve the retention rate of effective teachers.
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All content is offered through the iAspire Assistant and is curated, research-based, and actionable. Teachers can start implementing the coaching immediately, and various types of media, including videos, articles, and websites, are used to help the teacher gain the skillet, mindset, and heartset to make an even bigger impact in their classroom.
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The iAspire assistant knows what you are typing, gives suggestions that others have typed specific to what you have typed already, and will auto-suggest indicator tags.
How much time do you think this would save you during a single observation, let alone all observations you are completing throughout the school year?
Your eDNA shows you a lot of who you are as a school or organization. It helps you understand what you value, what you measure, and ultimately will help drive personnel decisions and individualized coaching that’s offered to your teachers.
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It does take purpose, planning, practice, and time to provide meaningful feedback. However, there are very few things that make as big or bigger of an impact on teaching, and therefore student learning, than helping teachers grow.
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Trust is the foundation upon which all teacher observations and classroom walkthroughs are built. If you stick with these core best practices for classroom walkthroughs, your school will build a cycle of trust and continuous improvement.
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