Effective Teacher Evaluation Implementation

A brief by 2012-2013 Chicago Teaching Policy Fellows that describes recommendations from current teachers to support year 1 implementation of REACH Students.

It’s About Time: Empower Teachers to Effectively Collaborate

A brief by 2011-2012 Chicago Teaching Policy Fellows that includes recommendations to dedicate time for teacher collaboration and job-embedded professional development in Chicago Public Schools.

Closing the Gap: Progress Over Two Years in T3 Schools

Students in lowest-performing Boston schools are closing the achievement gap compared to their peers in the district and statewide.

The Memphis Teacher Effectiveness Measure: Teachers Ensuring Effective Year One Implementation

The Teacher Effectiveness Measure (TEM) was first implemented in Memphis City Schools in 2011-2012. During that year, 1,000+ teachers shared their feedback with Teach Plus to shape TEM 2.0 for 2012-2013. This newly released case study details how that feedback allowed teachers to shape effective TEM implementation.

 

Great Expectations: Teachers' Views on Elevating the Teaching Profession

A Teach Plus National survey finds growing support among teachers for policies that place performance ahead of seniority.
 

The Six Principles of Teacher Evaluation

A report by the 2011-2012 Indianapolis Teaching Policy Fellows directed to district leaders that establishes six principles for school corporations to consider when implementing new evaluation systems and emphasizes the need for clear and open communication with teachers about the process and outcomes.

Academic Growth Over Time

A report by the 2011-2012 Los Angeles Teaching Policy Fellows that includes recommendations for how the new evaluation system could be implemented to improve teaching and learning in the Los Angeles United School District.

“Why Are My Teachers Leaving?"  Retaining Public Charter Teachers for Student Success

A report by a national working group of public charter school teachers that makes recommendations to school leaders and charter management organizations to help improve the retention of teachers in public charter schools.

A Great Evaluator for Every Teacher: 5 Recommendations to Ensure that Teacher Evaluations are Fair, Reliable, and Effective

A report by the 2011-2012 Boston Teaching Policy Fellows that makes five recommendations for policymakers seeking to focus on the implementation of teacher evaluation systems with a focus on ensuring quality evaluators.

Peer Assistance and Review (PAR) Implementation Teachers Will Support

A report by the 2010-2012 Memphis Teaching Policy Fellows outlining ten recommendations for the effective design and implementation of PAR in Memphis City Schools.

Improving Teacher Evaluation in California

This joint report by Teach Plus Los Angeles and the Education Trust--West presents new teacher evaluation processes being developed and implemented in forward-thinking districts and charter schools in California.

Teachers at the Table: Teach Plus Amplifies Educator Voice in the Creation of Memphis’ New Teacher Effectiveness Measurement

A report detailing the process of writing the new Teacher Effectiveness Measurement in Memphis.

Building a Teaching Profession that Recognizes Excellence: Reimagining the Step-and-Lane Pay Scale

A report exploring possible changes to the step-and-lane compensation structure by members of the Boston Teaching Policy Fellows 2009-2011 cohort

Our Own Best Resource: Utilizing the Collective Talents of Boston Teachers and Schools

A brief on charter-district collaboration by the Boston Teaching Policy Fellows 2009-2011 cohort

Assessments Teachers Can Believe In: Ten Recommendations from Greater Boston Teachers

A brief by the Boston Teaching Policy Fellows 2009-2011 cohort

Fifteen Ideas for Promoting Effective Teaching in MCS with Master Teachers

A memo by the Memphis Teaching Policy Fellows 2010-2012 cohort

Guidelines for Observing Teacher Practice in Chicago

A policy brief outlining best practices in teacher observation and feedback.
by the Chicago Teaching Policy Fellows 2010-2012 cohort

The Domino Effect: How Seniority-Based Reassignment Impacts Teachers and Students

A report calling for more equitable hiring and layoff decisions in the Indianapolis Public Schools.
by the Indianapolis Teaching Policy Fellows 2009-2011 cohort

Teacher Evaluation Reform in Massachusetts: Recommendations from Greater Boston Teachers

A policy brief calling for reform of the teacher evaluation system in Massachusetts.
by the Boston Teaching Policy Fellows 2009-2011 cohort

Teachers’ Views on Measuring Effectiveness: Principles for Implementation of State and District Reforms

A report commissioned by the Aspen Institute and New Leaders for New Schools
by Christina Porter, Boston Teaching Policy Fellow, and Jim Larson, Indianapolis Teaching Policy Fellow

The Cost of Loyalty: Teachers' Stay-or-Leave Decision in the Indianapolis Public Schools

A policy brief on the disincentives for building a teaching career in the Indianapolis Public Schools
by the Indianapolis Teaching Policy Fellows 2009-2011 cohort and Teach Plus Staff

Ready for the Next Challenge: Improving the Retention and Distribution of Excellent Teachers in Urban Schools

A report proposing a cohort model for staffing underperforming schools. The proposal was later implemented as T3: Turnaround Teacher Teams.
by the Boston Teaching Policy Fellows 2007-2009 cohort