Week 2: Professional Expectations and Evaluation

In this activity you will investigate and summarize the connections between professional expectations of teachers, teacher evaluations, and the law.

Choose a current local, state, or national model for teacher evaluation and/or the assessment of teacher effectiveness.

Read the policies and resources connected with the model.

Respond to the following items of interest:

• What are the basic inclusions in the model regarding ethical and legal responsibilities for teachers?
• What rubrics or ratings are provided for the assessments within the model?
• What opportunities exist for growth within this model?
• What are the ramifications for not meeting the standards? Do these evolve or change year by year, according to the model?
• What professional development would be appropriate for utilizing this model with teachers?

Present your findings in a multimedia format on the College of Education Resources Technology Resource Library. You can use another creative tool of your choosing, including detailed graphic organizers, presentation boards, etc. Check with your instructor for format questions.

Prepare to share your specific findings with the class.

Format your work according to APA standards.