For the first time, school districts around the country are being required to adopt formal accountability measures to assess teacher effectiveness. In a radical shift, teacher quality will be based on outputs (student achievement; teacher observations) rather than inputs (years of service; degrees attained). This change in school culture and practice is an attempt to improve everything from individual student learning to national economic competitiveness. It also requires that administrators implement new and rigorous teacher evaluation programs that align with state and federal guidelines. Busy administrators lack the training and experience necessary to quickly and efficiently craft a teacher evaluation system that successfully meets the needs of their district. Questions like "What is the best program for my district?" or "How do I get the teachers on-board?" are being asked by school leaders across the country. This book provides real-world answers by highlighting 10 diverse model programs from around the country.

About the Author
Dr. David Silverberg is a Telego Center Fellow with Ashland University's Founders School of Continuing Education. He has his doctorate in Educational Leadership, Administration & Policy from Pepperdine University (CA) and his undergraduate degree from Wesleyan University (CT). David spent 6 years as a full-time professor in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction in the Dwight Schar College of Education at Ashland University (OH), teaching courses in Methods and Contemporary Issues. David's career also includes experience as a teacher and as an administrator. Linda D. Jungwirth, EdD, an adjunct professor for the Pepperdine University Educational Leadership, Administration, and Policy doctoral program, was recently recognized as the California 2013 Education Professor of the Year. Dr. Jungwirth's experience includes service as a high school science teacher and district and county education administrator. Currently she provides consulting and professional development in transformational leadership for educators throughout the country. She is nationally and internationally known for her work in promoting equity and diversity through the lens of Cultural Proficiency. As president of Convening Conversations, Inc., Dr. Jungwirth provides consulting and training in Cognitive Coaching, Adaptive Schools, and Culturally Proficient Leadership that is focused on building trusting, inclusive, collaborative communities.

Reviews
10 Models of Teacher Evaluation provokes deep reflection on the leadership and policies that lead to inclusive, collaborative teacher evaluation systems. Jungwirth and Silverberg examine how ten districts developed systems that valued and honored the craft of teaching and leading within the context of professional accountability. These district stories relate hopes for the future of teacher evaluation and lessons learned on their journey of design and implementation, leaving the reader with new insights into the creation of a culture of reflection, collaboration, continuous learning, self-directedness, and leadership. Breakthrough questions, grounded in each districts' experiences, bring heightened awareness to readers who would prepare cutting-edge appraisal systems for teachers and administrators. The timing was never better for this remarkable text. -- Linda Lambert, Ed.D., professor emeritus, California State University, East Bay. author of "The Constructivist Leader" and "Leadership Capacity for Lasting School Improvement"
Dr. Silverberg and Dr. Jungwirth's work is as timely as it is comprehensive, covering all the major facets of teacher evaluation. 10 Models of Teacher Evaluation will soon become the seminal reference point to build an assessment and evaluation program for faculty and staff. -- Michael A. Rossi, Ph.D., superintendent, Madison Public Schools, Madison, New Jersey
Teacher evaluation is one of those topics where there is often more heat than information. Dr. Silverberg and Dr. Jungwirth have provided a resource that is of inestimable value to those of us who need and want accurate information. The case studies are presented honestly and with clear focus. I have already made note of those to whom I will recommend this valuable volume. -- Ann Converse Shelly, executive secretary of the World Federation of Associations for Teacher Education; professor emerita, Ashland University



Book Information
ISBN 9781475801552
Author David Silverberg
Format Hardback
Page Count 264
Imprint Rowman & Littlefield Education
Publisher Rowman & Littlefield
Weight(grams) 535g
Dimensions(mm) 236mm * 162mm * 25mm