Title: A School Leader's Guide to Effective Teacher Evaluation
Headings: A School Administrator's Guide to Effective Teacher Evaluation
A School Administrator's Guide to Effective Teacher Evaluation
Know Your State's Teacher Evaluation Guidelines
Know Your District's Policies on Teacher Evaluations
Be Sure Your Teachers Understand All Expectations and Procedures
Schedule Pre and Post Evaluation Conferences
Understand the Teacher Evaluation Instrument
Do Not Be Afraid of Constructive Criticism
Mix It Up

Content: Know Your District's Policies on Teacher Evaluations
In addition to state policies, it is essential to understand your district's policies and procedures when it comes to teacher evaluation. Though many states restrict the evaluation instrument that you can use, some do not. In states where there are no restrictions, districts may require you to use a specific instrument while others may allow you to construct your own. Additionally, districts may have specific components that they want to be included in the evaluation that the state may not require. Be Sure Your Teachers Understand All Expectations and Procedures
Every teacher should be aware of the teacher evaluation procedures in your district. It is beneficial to give your teachers this information and to document that you have done so. The best way to do this is to conduct a teacher evaluation training workshop at the beginning of each year. Should you ever need to dismiss a teacher, you want to cover yourself in making sure that all the district’s expectations were provided to them in advance. There should not be any hidden elements for the teachers. They should be given access to what you are looking for, the instrument used, and any other pertinent information dealing with the evaluation process.