An Innovative Approach to Teacher Evaluation Using the TED Approach

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Hi. My name is Ashley, and today's lesson is titled An Innovative Approach to Teacher Evaluation Using the TED Approach. In this lesson, we will identify what you need to keep in mind when selecting a model. We'll also define the teacher evaluation and development model and identify the characteristics of the model.

What do you need to keep in mind when selecting a model? Teacher evaluation models are very similar across the United States. You may recall that many teacher evaluation models are based off of either Danielson or Marzano, which is the cause of the similarities. There are a few models that involve innovative approaches, with the exception of the New York Teacher Evaluation model. This tutorial would unify innovative approaches that have taken place in some teacher evaluation models. This information may help you be informed when improving and selecting your teacher evaluation model.

What is the Teacher Evaluation and Development model? Some schools and districts are looking for new and innovative ways to improve their teacher evaluation models. Most of the innovative approaches are geared to differentiating the process based on the teachers' current skills and demographics of the school. New York is currently using an innovative approach to their teacher evaluation, which is called the Teacher Evaluation and Development model, also known as TED. It's a differentiated teacher evaluation process with the purpose of improving teaching and learning.

It was designed with the idea in mind that teacher quality has the greatest impact on student growth and achievement through collaboration of the New York School for American Federation of Teachers Union, teachers, principals, and administrators. The project was led by six innovation teams-- Albany, Hempstead, Marlborough, North Syracuse, Plattsburgh, and Poughkeepsie.

What are the characteristics of the Teacher Evaluation and Development model? And what makes the TED model so innovative? This model was developed through collaboration of teachers and administrators, instead of taking a top-down approach that does not involve teachers. Since teachers have a voice in the process, they have greater ownership of the model and are more accepting of using the evaluation system.

The models are aligned to state standards, and the teacher practice rubric measures multiple components of teacher effectiveness. The model includes professional development that incorporates professional dialogue and personalized, differentiated teacher support. It also includes peer assistance and training for both teachers and evaluators. Documents and other materials are user friendly, and it includes teaching and learning environments. The focus of this model is to evaluate, fairly support teachers, increase retention, promote teacher and student growth, differentiate support, and produce and improve highly effective teachers.

Let's recap what we have discussed in today's lesson. Though many teacher evaluation models are similar, new innovative approaches are being used in New York, which is known as TED, the Teacher Evaluation and Development model. This model has incorporated feedback from teachers and administrators in its design. It's a system with increased retention with the focus of teacher and student growth and improvement.

Why choose the TED model over other commonly used models? The TED model is known for its inclusion of teacher voice in the design process. Teachers have a say. Therefore, teachers are more prone to using the model and benefiting from its resources. The TED model also offers easy-to-use documents and training materials, as well as online data management systems, which makes tracking progress more efficient.

So you can see how the information in this tutorial may impact your selection process when choosing a model for the district. For more information on how to apply what you've learned in this video, please view the Additional Resources section that accompanies this video presentation. The Additional Resources section includes hyperlinks useful for applications of the course material, including a brief description of each resource.