Work Type
Teacher Development & Evaluation
System Type
Traditional Public School District
2013
Summary
Developed several teacher observation rubric options for the state based on national best practice research, state law and teacher feedback.
Outcome
Implementation of the rubric in 10 charter schools to assess validity, impact on teacher practice, ease of implementation and impact on inter-rater reliability.
2015
Summary
Led the research, design and implementation of a new evaluator certification assessment for administrators statewide who complete classroom observations as part of the Delaware Performance Appraisal System (DPAS II). In order to ensure that all students have a great teacher, the new credentialing process included authentic assessment opportunities designed to support high-quality teacher development.
Outcome
Credentialed more than 60 new evaluators across the state.
2018 - 2022
Summary
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.
2023 - Present
Summary
Coach and support for the State Department of Education leader responsible for the ongoing implementation and continuous improvement of the system. Conduct comprehensive reviews of a sampling of teacher evaluation reports from selected districts, and create data reports district leaders can use to drive improvements in their schools.
Outcome
Hendy generated 8 district-wide reports evaluating over 175 teacher observations against quality criteria set by the state. These reports are being used by district leaders to drive teacher and administrator PD.