Teacher Evaluation Law Also Changing How Administrators Do Their Jobs
State-mandated teacher evaluations have changed the jobs of principals and other building-level administrators in Indiana schools.
State-mandated teacher evaluations have changed the jobs of principals and other building-level administrators in Indiana schools.
Wayne Township uses the state’s RISE rubric. But it doesn’t calculate final scores the same way. That’s because in the district’s formula, student test score data isn’t given as much weight.
Administrators in Wayne Township use “walk-through” evaluations to identify problems before a teacher’s final evaluation.
State law requires school districts evaluate teachers annually and tie those assessments to pay.
Few districts applied for state help with their finances — even though evidence suggests many have budget needs.
A reconstituted state panel held its first meeting Thursday to look at the budgets of three financially-troubled school districts.
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