Work Summary
Teacher Development & Evaluation
2018-2023: Supported the multi-year, statewide initiative to improve Delaware’s current teacher observation and evaluation rubric and process. Worked closely with teachers, school leaders and other stakeholders to design and pilot a new teacher evaluation system that will support fair and accurate evaluations of teacher practice and will guide ongoing teacher development. Supported a multi-year pilot of the new teacher evaluation system through data and feedback collection and reporting.
Outcome
- Following the first year of the evaluation pilot in 2021-22, close to 70% of teachers find the new system to be fair and equitable.
- The state stayed on track to implement the full system in the 2023-24 school year state-wide, with all 19 LEAs meeting benchmarks for implementation.