Tag: Teacher Evaluation
August 16, 2012
August 16th, 2012
National News Education Week Consortia provide preview of common assessments As teachers begin shaping lessons for the common core standards, many are wondering how to prepare their students for tests that won't be ready for at least two years. But sample items being drafted for those exams offer early ideas of what lies ahead. Experts suggest...VIEW ARTICLE
Keep “The Irreplaceables” In Our Classrooms
August 13th, 2012
This post was originally published on Town Square Delaware. The New Teacher Project’s (TNTP) recently released report, “The Irreplaceables: Understanding the Real Retention Crisis in America’s Urban Schools,” has parallels (albeit not perfect) to fantasy football league “can’t cut” lists. I know the idea of an education report...VIEW ARTICLE
August 7, 2012
August 7th, 2012
National News Salt Lake Tribune Utah drops out of consortium developing Common Core tests The Utah state school board decided to withdraw from the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium, which is developing tests based on the Common Core standards. The change doesn't necessarily mean Utah can't still adopt the tests if it wishes, but it will no...VIEW ARTICLE
August 3, 2012
August 3rd, 2012
Local News DFM News Delaware teacher evaluation plan in place for new school year Delaware’s Department of Education has finalized how teachers and professional staff across the state will be evaluated in the coming school year. This past school year Component 5 was only considered when it raised the rating of a teacher in DCAS-tested grades and...VIEW ARTICLE