Spelling it Out: A tutorial on teacher evaluations
Idaho administrators are required to evaluate all teachers every year. These evaluations matter because they are tied to tax dollars – teachers must earn a proficient or distinguished rating to be eligible for raises. And the more teachers who score high marks, the more money the state gives a district for salaries. Historically, nearly all …
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Performance makes almost no impact on pay
Evaluations and bonus initiatives intended to reward high-performing teachers ended up being overly-complicated, feeble, and/or short-lived
Administrators wish they had more flexibility
It’s currently a streamlined system that’s consistent statewide, but isn't always the best or most appropriate measuring stick.
The history, context and conflicts of teacher evaluations
They were supposed to be a golden ticket to strengthen education, attract teachers and boost morale. But more often, they are tedious checklists that have minimal impact on teacher pay.