IASB Journal

While schools in Illinois have been evaluating teacher performance for years, few teachers or administrators find the results of these evaluations to be particularly useful.

With the implementation of the Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA), districts have a unique opportunity to create a teacher evaluation system that works and leads to improvement in student outcomes. Teachers and administrators dedicate their time and energy to students, so operating an ineffective evaluation system is not just a waste of time – it is a wasted opportunity. Districts can leverage this moment to reform teacher evaluations and create an efficient evaluation system that provides meaningful feedback and helps schools improve instruction. School board members can play a significant role in this process and contribute to making their school a better place to learn...