Using students’ test scores to assess the efficacy of their teachers—a method known as the “value added” (VA) approach—has become increasingly prevalent in recent years. It has also become ...

How the assessment of individual teachers relates to the evaluation of schools and of broader education policies also needs careful thought since the conditions for effective teaching may vary a lot ...

Houston ISD's proposed evaluation system is largely in line with current research and practices, according to some experts, who raised some concerns about frequent classroom spot observations and ...

As part of the classroom observations, administrators must detail one focus area for improvement from among 19 instructional skills, including questioning, presenting content, behavior management, and ...