A Community Value Statement in Support of Public Education All schools must be quality schools, and the district should ensure:
- Every school is led by a principal who is an effective instructional leader and manager
- Every classroom is led by an effective teacher
- Every student is provided equitable access to core academics,enrichment opportunities and services as needed
- Every family is given the opportunity to work in collaboration with educators
Please click to read full statement and the supporting recommendations endorsed Jan. 2010 by SCPTSA [ download / view file ]
Value Statement: background and context Education advocates aren't leading a revolution so much as looking for best practices. A look at the background and context for developing A Community Value Statement. Council presentation for Jan. 21, 2010. [ download / view file ]
Principal evaluations, transfers: What's new in 6696 Our recommendation in the Community Value Statement:
- Define principal and teacher effectiveness using clear criteria and benchmarks.
- Evaluate principals and teachers using multiple measures that include student performance.
- Identify ineffective principals and teachers. If benchmarks are not met after appropriate support, develop a timely exit plan.
The state legislature established evaluation criteria for principals in 6696. It also granted authorization to transfer some principals to subordinate positions [ more... ]
Teacher evaluation criteria: What we have, and what's new in 6696 Our recommendation in Community Value Statement:
- Define principal and teacher effectiveness using clear criteria and benchmarks.
- Evaluate principals and teachers using multiple measures that include student performance.
The state legislature weighed in on evaluations this winter with its ed reform bill. Here's how what SPS has compares with what passed in that legislation. A new contract will be bargained this summer.
