How should you prepare for the annual meeting with your supervisor? For decades, teachers were evaluated by a rather loose, low-stakes system. A supervisor may have visited your classroom once…
What should you do to supplement the data collected by the observer? Many teachers prefer announced observations. The advance notice provides an opportunity to plan an engaging lesson strategically…
Don't wait for the end of the year to consider your summative evaluation Sure it’s cold outside and the end of the year feels far, far away. But believe it…
Since you were there, you certainly have something valuable to say about your own instruction. At this point in the school year, you have probably been observed at least…
Because it’s impossible for an observer to catch everything, teachers should contribute to the data collected during an observation. Sweaty palms, tongue-tied, worried about every gesture, every word … that’s…
Preparation is the key to a successful summative evaluation Thanks to AchieveNJ, the 2013-14 school year has been a climb like no other. You’ve worked your way through teacher practice…
The job of teaching students is a complicated endeavor and, as educators, we need to constantly refine our craft. That is where your Professional Development Plan (PDP) comes into play.…