Writing Meaningful Teacher Evaluations-Right Now!!

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