Certified Evaluation Tips David Baird, KSBA. Effective evaluation may be the most crucial element in improving the performance of certified personnel.

Certified Evaluation TipsCertified Evaluation Tips

David Baird, KSBA

Key PointsKey Points

Administrator’s RoleAdministrator’s Role

New AdministratorsNew Administrators

Pre-Evaluation PeriodPre-Evaluation Period

Pre-observation:Pre-observation:

When meeting with the teacher, make sure that you are prepared to conduct the meeting:

ObservationObservation

Post-observationPost-observation

ConferenceConference

Conference SpecificsConference Specifics

Elicit perceptions. Ask for specifics. Watch for non-verbal signs. Ask open-ended questions. Ask about ideas/options for doing things

differently. Rephrase an issue or question if needed. Probe for full understanding. Give specific feedback. Communicate and document. Find something to praise.

Conference ClosingConference Closing

Post-conferencePost-conference

Top 10 General TipsTop 10 General Tips

10. Share your growth plan with your staff. 9. Allow new teachers to evaluate you teaching a

lesson. 8. Allow teachers to observe other teachers. 7. Classroom management issues need examples. 6. You don’t have to know specific content to ask

questions. 5. Be proactive. 4. Enhance the positive and reduce the negative. 3. You are never too old to receive praise. 2. Evaluation is not an event; it is a process. 1. GET IN THE CLASSROOM

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