ESEA Waiver Presents Opportunity to Build Upon Delaware’s Reform Efforts
Delaware will join approximately 40 other states seeking a waiver from requirements under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) – providing us an unprecedented opportunity to build upon our current Race to the Top efforts around data use and teacher quality.
Based upon Delaware’s initial draft, we are proposing to:
Continue our...
State Board of Education Meeting Summary
This month, at the State Board of Education meeting, Delaware Department of Education officials provided updates and presentations on DCAS and the Partnership Zone, as well as a charter schools update; the board voted on the student growth measurement in DPAS II.
Dr. Mike Stetter, Director of Accountability Resources, discussed the status of DCAS...
Evaluations Aim to Build Great Teachers – and Delaware is a National Leader
Throughout my first year of teaching, I can unequivocally state that I floundered more than I flourished. However, with strong coaching and support, I was able to reflect on my classroom practice, identify areas of improvement, and, ultimately, improve my instruction for the benefit of my students. This idea – that great teachers aren’t...