Outlines seven shortcomings of portfolios for purposes of teacher evaluation and discusses the advantages of teacher dossiers, which are easier to judge, demonstrably reliable, and cost effective. Dossiers are more compact, processed, and usable for judges of teacher quality. (SLD)

This study estimated the cost effectiveness of a teacher career ladder reform program. An innovative multiple data source teacher evaluation system was used. Teacher time and dollar costs ranged considerably for different data sources and individual teachers; the annual dollar cost of providing eight data sources was $44.70 per teacher. (JD)

The limits to increased teacher participation in their own evaluation are discussed, and steps are proposed to turn evaluation from an activity done to teachers to an activity done by teachers. A developmental approach is suggested to move from current practice to more sophisticated levels of evaluation. (SLD)

This handbook advocates a new approach to teacher evaluation as a cooperative effort undertaken by a group of professionals. Part 1 describes the need for changed teacher evaluation, and part 2 outlines ways to use multiple data sources, including student and parent reports, peer review of materials, student achievement results, teacher tests,…

This paper emphasizes that good teacher-evaluation systems must vary in the kinds of data sources that are used for each teacher within the same personnel-evaluation system. Presents a literature review that shows such variable data systems are technically defensible. The paper examines variable data sources in relation to the "Personnel…

In many schools and districts, teacher evaluation is poorly conducted, or even disparaged or ignored altogether. This handbook advocates a new approach to teacher evaluation--a cooperative effort undertaken by a group of professionals. Evaluation can reassure teachers that they are doing good and valued jobs, give security and status to…

Discusses issues concerning teacher evaluation and the evaluation of minority group teachers, in particular. Describes an alternative teacher evaluation strategy used in two Utah school district teacher career ladder evaluation systems. (FMW)

Effective teacher evaluation is at the core of improving the quality and value of education and principals bear the responsibility of implementing a teacher evaluation program that helps develop highly qualified teachers and promotes high academic standards. In this easy-to-use handbook, the authors offer a fresh, innovative look into teacher…