Offers 20 recommendations for administrators to follow in preparing for teacher evaluation conferences. (Author/WD)

Offers six guidelines for the building principal to follow in evaluating teachers. The guidelines include keeping evaluation criteria in mind when hiring teachers, focusing on evaluation during inservice training, establishing a regular pattern of classroom visits, and providing teachers with opportunities for self-evaluation. (IRT)

Provides an evaluation model and outlines steps to take in planning for the evaluation process. Such planning and organizing ensures that the evaluation process is achieved systematically. (IRT)

A typology of evaluation techniques intended to help school personnel to compare and contrast various approaches. (Author/MLF)

Summarizes the National Council of Teachers of English Task Force assessment of four issues regarding teacher competency: (1) who defines competency; (2) the nature of teacher competency tests; (3) the impact of current tests on minority teachers; and (4) the quality and standards of the teaching profession. Includes a bibliography of materials…

Madeline Hunter replies to the criticism in the previous article. She feels that the current teacher decision-making model is effective. (MD)

Considers the similarities between teaching and directing and offers suggestions for evaluating play directors. (PD)

Discusses the difficulties inherent in evaluating the director's work since it combines teaching and artistic aspects. (PD)

Lists 10 teacher evaluation guidelines culled from 10 years of "Bulletin" articles. (MD)

This report provides guidance on conducting tenure evaluations that are thoughtful and just. Practical suggestions for the tenure evaluation process fall into four themes. The first is that of the need for clarity in standards and procedures for evaluation. Institutions should ensure that their stated criteria for tenure match the criteria that,…

This guide to effective teacher evaluation is organized around the core issues of professional standards, a guide for applying the Joint Committee's "Standards," 10 alternative models for the evaluation of teacher performance, and an analysis of these 10 models. The chapters are: (1) "Historical Perspectives of Teacher Evaluation"; (2) "Standards…

This book is an essential tool for facilitators of groups using protocols, or structured conversations, to collaboratively review student and teacher work. A follow-up to "Looking Together at Student Work" and "Assessing Student Learning," this resource considers the purposes for engaging in collaborative review and provides…

Contends that the typical substitute teacher program retains antiquated stop-gap measures of little value to a school. Offers suggestions for recruitment tactics, inservice training, and evaluation. (Author/WD)

A comprehensive three-year process for planning a system of teacher accountability can ensure discriminating and valid results. (Author)

Provides guidelines for meeting legal standards of fairness in teacher evaluation. (WD)