Educator Evaluation Resources
Read what research is saying about the best ways to evaluate teachers.
Researchers are examining educator evaluation systems and writing about what does and does not work. Below are resources for learning more about teacher evaluation.
A Practical Guide to Evaluating Teacher Effectiveness
How can "teacher effectiveness" be measured? Researchers from the National Comprehensive Center on Teacher Quality explain several methods that can be used, what research says about each, and what must be considered when using each method. The guide gives six recommendations for creating a comprehensive system for evaluating teacher effectiveness.
Problems with the Use of Student Test Scores to Evaluate Teachers
Many policymakers have been led to believe that the way to determine whether or not a teacher is "effective" is to look at students' scores on standardized tests. This report from the Economic Policy Institute outlines several reasons why a comprehensive system for teacher evaluation should be based on several factors, not just test scores.
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