Evaluation Nation

The mood changes if you say the word ‘evaluation’ around classroom teachers. The word evaluation has the stigma of a four-letter word, but it does not have to be that way. Depending on your district’s evaluation model, it can include so many components. It is not uncommon for teachers to feel anxiety about observations. Unlike the business world, you get a small chunk of time to show your incredible work with your students all year. There is an additional adult (or more) in the room, with a laptop or a notebook, taking notes, asking students questions, and watching your every move. IT’S STRESSFUL!!! Administrators and supervisors, this episode is for you!