Making evaluation meaningful : transforming the conversation to transform schools

Re-evaluate your perspective on teacher evaluation to truly transform school performance! The tools, strategies, and reflections in this book provide realistic solutions to the problem faced by many schools: meaningless evaluation. A considerable amount of time, energy, and money is spent on the teacher evaluation process, yet the question remains whether it is truly transforming the learning of teachers and, therefore, students. This practical guide shows how evaluation can become the tie that binds all school improvement activities together to:*; Bring clarity and purpose to all educators making their roles more effective*; Improve teacher practice since they receive better support*; Increase student achievement and overall school culture