Indiana’s Performance
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Explore the key policy levers below to learn more about how Indiana is implementing Teacher Evaluation policies. (NCTQ does not assign rankings to states for this policy area.)
See how Indiana performs across policy levers to support Teacher Evaluation
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Why focus on Teacher Evaluation?
Research shows that evaluation, done well, can improve teacher practice, ultimately leading to better student outcomes.1 States should consider how they can support high-quality systems and district-level implementation to provide teachers with quality feedback, identify the best teachers, and foster ongoing professional growth.
Recommendations for Indiana for Teacher Evaluation
Measures of Performance
- The state should incorporate student growth into teacher evaluations as one of the multiple measures
Observations and Feedback
- Incorporate a process to certify the reliability of evaluators beyond attending training
Professional Growth and Support
- Require that non-tenured teachers or teachers within their first three years receive observation and feedback early in the school year
- Revise state policy to ensure that professional development for teachers is based on evaluation results
References
- Bleiberg, J., Brunner, E., Harbatkin, E., Kraft, M. A., & Springer, M. (2021). The Effect of Teacher Evaluation on Achievement and Attainment: Evidence from Statewide Reforms. (EdWorkingPaper: 21-496). Retrieved from Annenberg Institute at Brown University: https://doi.org/10.26300/b1ak-r251.