Ask ERMa

This resource connects teachers and administrators using the SERVE Teacher Growth and Assessment process to an electronic version of the assessment matrix. Each dimension of the matrix is linked to carefully screened websites, PDFs, and other web-based resources selected to provide teachers with new ideas and recent findings to support their continued growth.

Consortium for Research on Educational Accountability and Teacher Evaluation (CREATE)

CREATE is an organization that provides a forum for educators in the area of evaluations, including student, program, and personnel. Its annual conference draws a wide range of practitioners and researchers from around the nation.

Council of Chief State School Officers

Among its many issues, this consortium of state superintendents supports standards of practice for new teachers through the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC) and for school administrators through the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC).

The Joint Committee on Standards for Educational Evaluation

This site provides access to the Personnel Evaluation Standards (published by Sage, a division of Corwin Press) that guide best practices in all personnel evaluations in educational settings.

The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

Established in the late 1980's, the National Board set standards for accomplished teachers. Guided by the Five Core Propositions, each set of standards reflects the content (subject matter) and age of student (early child, middle childhood, early adolescent, etc.) thus recognizing the deep knowledge of both pedagogy and child development required for accomplished teaching.

On-site Coaching for New Principals

This PowerPoint builds a foundation for a productive series of school visits between the mentor and new principal throughout the first crucial year of practice. The primary skills addressed are communication and active listening.

An Overview of Teacher Growth and Assessment

This document provides an overview of the SERVE model of teacher evaluation, Teacher Growth and Assessment, for administrators, teachers, and others interested in a more in-depth discussion of the process.

Review of Standards

An understanding of Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) and National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) can provide a solid foundation for understanding current demands of educational leadership. This PowerPoint provides information and standards-based support for both novice principals and mentors and leverages the expertise of the mentor and the learning needs of the new principal.

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