An Examination of Performance Based Teacher Evaluation Systems in Five States

Title:	An Examination of Performance Based Teacher Evaluation Systems in Five States
Description:	This study of performance-based teacher evaluation systems in the five states that had implemented statewide systems as of 2010/11 finds considerable variation among them. However, all five states' systems include observations, self- assessments, and multiple rating categories. In addition, the evaluation rubrics in each state reflect most of the teaching standards set out by the Inter-state Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium.
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Cover Date:	February 2012
Web Release:	February 29, 2012
Print Release:	February 29, 2012
Publication #:	REL 2012129 General Ordering Information
Center/Program:	REL
Associated Centers:	NCEE
Authors:	Karen Shakman, Kyle DeMeo Cook, Julie Riordan, Richard Fournier, María Teresa Sánchez, and Jessica Brett: Education Development Center, Inc
Type of Product:	Issues and Answers Report
Keywords:	Teachers • education/preparation • performance evaluations • professional development • public school • qualifications of
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