The teacher evaluation system in Georgia is broken down into four levels of teacher performance. Any teacher who does not meet the standard of proficient is not deemed adequate for the job. Since test scores are down in Georgia, thanks to the new Milestone Tests, some administrators across the state have been advised to rate more teachers in the category of
Needs Development.
From what I have learned recently, this is apparently true in Newton County. I have learned of teachers formerly rated
Proficient who are suddenly receiving ratings of
Needs Development on walk throughs.
We are now involved officially in the witch hunt, seeking out teachers so we can destroy careers, in the name of improving education. These evaluations will also be used to reduce the salaries of teachers who
"Need Development."
Teachers whose students do not improve enough on test scores will be beyond help. Teachers who are
"Proficient" will fall into the
"Needs Development" category. Those teachers who receive even one rating of
"Needs Development" on their walk throughs will be deemed
"Ineffective" because their student's test scores.
The reality is, most teachers are proficient. The real problem in schools is that teachers lack support when dealing with difficult students AND they are being blamed when students refuse to learn. Students are no longer being held accountable for the problems they create. Teachers really are doing their jobs.They deserve our praise and support. SUPPORT MEANS MAKING STUDENTS ACCOUNTABLE FOR THE PROBLEMS THEY GENERATE IN THE CLASSROOM. Teachers are asked to teach, they cannot LEARN for students.
"And let me clear one thing up right away: bad teachers are extremely rare, but if you’re in the presence of a truly bad teacher, as opposed to a good teacher on a bad day, you will have no doubt about what you are witnessing." Ellie Herman
Exemplary
The teacher continually
demonstrates extensive content and
pedagogical knowledge, enriches
the curriculum, and guides others in
enriching the curriculum. (Teachers
rated Exemplary continually seek
ways to serve as role models or
teacher leaders.)
Proficient
Proficient is the expected
level of performance.
The teacher consistently
demonstrates an
understanding of the
curriculum, subject content,
pedagogical knowledge, and
the needs of students by
providing relevant learning
experiences
Needs Development
The teacher inconsistently
demonstrates understanding
of curriculum, subject
content, pedagogical
knowledge, and student
needs, or lacks fluidity in
using the knowledge in
practice.
Inneffective
The teacher inadequately
demonstrates understanding
of curriculum, subject
content, pedagogical
knowledge and student
needs, or does not use the
knowledge in practice
