Note to NEA RA. Judging teachers on test scores is like doing piece work.
Later this week the NEA RA will consider a policy statement on teacher evaluation and accountability.
It’s not a great policy statement anyway. But the part that is causing the most concern is where it supports local affiliates negotiating teacher evaluation plans that use student test scores as a part of the teacher’s performance review.
Catalyst reports that although student test scores have improved dramatically in Chicago, CEO JC Brizard and
NEA RA. Policy statement on teacher evaluation and accountability.
Aside from the proposal by NEA President Dennis Van Roekel that the RA should give the Obama administration an early no strings endorsement, an extra issue of concern for many members is the Policy Statement on Teacher Evaluation and Accountability.
While the policy statement probably doesn’t go far enough for IEA lame duck President Ken Swanson and IEA Executive Director Audrey Soglin, the IEA leadership has already endorsed it as it is written.
This is the section that is of primary concern:
Indicators of Contribution to Student Learning and Growth
demonstrating a teacher’s impact on student learning and growth. Such