Teacher Evaluation Washington Case Study

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1. Overview

It is important to note, from the onset, that growth in every sector is often preceded by an assessment of current performance, appraisal of desired performance, and formulation of the measures to be taken to close any existing gap. This evaluation model for Washington High School is inclusive of the subsystems meant to not only assess, but also gauge teaching, administration, and programs. Teacher evaluation, according to Darling-Hammond et al. (as cited in Razik and Swanson, 2009), “generally addresses four purposes: individual improvement, school improvement, individual accountability, and organizational accountability” (p. 195).

2. Practice and Performance

2.1 Observation

There will be two observation schedules – formal and informal. At least one formal observation (in a class setting) shall be undertaken every two years. With regard to the informal schedule, two such observations (in a class setting) will be completed annually. Feedback is designed to facilitate the growth of the teacher as an educator. In that regard, therefore, comments presented by evaluators will not only be direct, but also clear and concise. Their content will be largely supportive and will be inclusive of ratings evidence, actions recommended, and follow-up timeline.

2.2 Other Practice Reviews

The goal of evaluations should be the provision of feedback that is largely comprehensive. In that regard, therefore, all engagements of relevance to not only the professional conduct, but also instructional competence of teachers ought to be included in evaluations.
Such engagements could be inclusive of records of attendance to activities of a professional nature, evidence of mentorship, parent-teacher meeting/engagement notes, etc.

3. Feedback

3.1 Parent Feedback

Parent feedback will be a score component on the indicator of teacher practice.

3.1.1 Parent surveys will be anonymous and they will be formulated and administered in a way that guarantees both reliability and fairness. The surveys will be undertaken every spring and their coverage will be all-inclusive.

3.1.2 The results of the survey will be reviewed by the school’s management with an aim of discerning points that require attention. It is on the basis of this review that parent engagement objectives will be set.

3.1.3 Next, school-wide consultations will be held to identify and agree upon goals to be followed upon. Examples here could include the enhancement of parent-teacher engagements, strategies to be implemented in ensuring that parents become more interested in the academic progress of their children, etc.

3.1.4 Progress measurement parameters will be formulated

3.2 Student Feedback

3.2.1 Whole-school student feedback will also be gathered. Just as is the case with parent surveys, the student surveys will remain anonymous and deliberate steps….....

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