Tag: professional development
Singapore: A North Star in the Great Teacher Debate
December 19th, 2011
As Delaware policymakers and teachers struggle with the complexities of introducing student growth measures into the state's revised teacher evaluation system, DPAS II, I hope we don't lose sight of the larger goal. As a state, we are on a journey to create a great teaching profession so that every child in Delaware has an inspired teacher in...VIEW ARTICLE
Delaware Wins Early Learning Challenge Grant!
Early Childhood Education, News
December 16th, 2011
We are pleased to announce that Delaware was selected as a recipient of the federal Race to the Top – Early Learning Challenge grant! Delaware is one of nine states to be awarded a grant out of 37 total applicants. The U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Health and Human Services (HHS) jointly announced the winning applications on...VIEW ARTICLE
Delaware Has the Data Capacity – Now the Tough Work Begins
December 12th, 2011
Delaware, like many states, has built the necessary data infrastructure to track students throughout their academic careers; however, tough work remains for all stakeholders, from policymakers to teachers, to successfully understand and act upon the information, according to Data Quality Campaign’s Data for Action 2011. The report highlights...VIEW ARTICLE
Evaluations Aim to Build Great Teachers – and Delaware is a National Leader
November 1st, 2011
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...VIEW ARTICLE