Writing Meaningful Teacher Evaluations-Right Now!!

Cornelius L. Barker is a much sought-after lecturer for school and community groups on the subject of current cognitive and behavioral trends exhibited by today's youth. His career in education has spanned more than 25 years in the capacity of classroom teacher and administrator on both the elementary and secondary levels. Claudette J. Searchwell is a retired elementary school principal whose career spanned has 34 years in the public schools. Her service in the field of education includes posts as classroom teacher, assistant principal and principal, assistant director of a federal basic skills program, and coordinator of citywide afterschool and summer programs. Her post-retirement position was that of adjunct professor at Kean University in Union, New Jersey, where she served as supervisor of pre-certification students engaged in their senior internship. Claudette is currently an education contributor to a charter school.

Preface by Claudette J. Searchwell About the Authors Introduction I. Writing the Evaluation: Performance Statements, Suggested "Pats on the Back," and Vocabulary Aids 1. Professional Acumen Performance Statements A. Personal and Professional Attributes B. Professional Ability C. Professional Development D. Reflections on Performance E. Adherence to Mandates F. The Professional Learning Community/Collaboration Vocabulary Aids Suggested "Pats on the Back" 2. The Positive Learning Environment Performance Statements A. Rapport With Students B. Nurturing Student Self-Esteem C. Providing Emotional Support/Building Emotional Strength D. Classroom Climate/Culture E. Student Management/Discipline F. Promoting Student Safety and Well-Being (in class/school) G. Promoting Student Safety and Well-Being (off-site) H. Collaborating With Parents to Support Student Achievement and Well-Being Vocabulary Aids Suggested "Pats on the Back" 3. Preparation and Organization Performance Statements A. Lesson Planning B. Record Keeping/Reports C. Visuals, Displays, Collections D. Physical Plant, Equipment and Supplies Vocabulary Aids Suggested "Pats on the Back" 4. Delivery of Instruction Performance Statements A. Motivating Students to Learn B. Promoting Student Academic Growth C. Clarity of Presentation D. Instructional Practices E. Technology As a Teaching Tool F. Differentiated Instruction G. Multiple Intelligences H. Cooperative Learning/Student Collaboration I. Critical/Higher-Order Thinking J. Problem-Based Learning (PBL) K. Special Education L. Sex/Family Life Education M. Environmental Education Vocabulary Aids Suggested "Pats on the Back" 5. Measuring Student Growth Performance Statements A. Empowering Students to Succeed B. Conducting Ongoing Assessments C. Strategies Employed to Evaluate Students D. Utilizing Evaluation Data Vocabulary Aids Suggested "Pats on the Back" II. Other Helpful Resources for Writing Performance Evaluations 6. Planbook Notations 7. The Evaluation Organizer 8. Sample Written Evaluations, With Commentary 9. Record of Evaluations Form 10. A Checklist of Basic Documentation and/or Conditions 11. Conference Forms 12. Informal Observation Form 13. Clinical Observation Data Form 14. Using Technology in Teaching/Learning 15. Common Areas of Concern, With Suggested Remedies 16. Chronology of Evaluation Activities 17. Cross-Reference of Key Terms

"The authors go beyond the general concept of evaluating to emphasize that supervision must promote lifelong learning skills for our teachers. This book and time-saving CD-ROM truly define the aim of instructional supervision to promote teacher growth and development." -- Chester Kaminski, Elementary School Principal "This practical guidebook thoroughly covers the process of evaluation and gives me a time-saving process for formal and qualitative evaluations. As an evaluator-it is a must!" -- Nino Falcone, Adjunct Professor "Evaluating teachers is one of the most difficult duties in any school district. The authors cover teacher evaluations by incorporating it into an in-depth, wide-ranging technological approach. Evaluation systems must include real opportunities for teachers to improve their performance, but must weed out those who ultimately can't meet the required standards. This book helps me identify the professional standards and expectations needed to effectively improve teachers' accountability and productivity." -- Ellen Ruane, Associate Superintendent "The book's user-friendly content aids in improving the new or underperforming teacher's instructional skills by offering a myriad of editable statements and concepts that identify professional strengths and weaknesses. I highly recommend this guide to all administrative and supervisory personnel." -- Jeanette Braswell, Principal "This book is a great resource for teacher evaluations, helping the busy evaluator chronicle the influences made by teachers on the academic, social, and emotional growth of the students placed in their rooms." -- Bob Buck, Assistant Principal