teacher evaluations

Statehouse roundup, 3.7.17: Rural pilot program passes House, barely

In other news Tuesday, budget-writers approve $100,000 to replace Idaho’s reading test for kindergartners through third-graders.

New evaluation report outlines improvements — and ongoing confusion

Fewer than half of evaluations reviewed met all the criteria, according to a State Board of Education report issued Thursday. School leaders say they want better direction going forward. (INSIDE: short video clip of the “salient” point).

Superintendents applaud teacher raises but question the future of teacher evaluations

Education leaders share their thoughts and reactions to the education budgets proposed by Gov. Butch Otter and Superintendent Sherri Ybarra.

National group criticizes teacher evaluations — including Idaho’s

In 28 states — including Idaho — teachers can earn an evaluation score of “effective,” even if a teacher scores low on student growth measures.

Statehouse roundup, 1.24.17: State Board questioned on evaluations training plan

Gov. Butch Otter and some key legislators have tied the fate of teacher pay raises to an improved teacher evaluations process. The training carries a $2.5 million price tag.

House speaker will ensure teacher raises come with accountability

Speaker Scott Bedke: “If (accountability) is not up and in place, then the career ladder has a problem.”

State Board won’t hire McREL for teacher evaluations review

Trained Idaho-based teacher evaluators will review teacher evaluations from the 2015-16. An initial report is due by February.

Legislature’s education leaders back new raises for teachers

Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra has already called for spending $58 million next year on raises and increased benefits for teachers.

Confusion abounds in wake of teacher evaluations review

Some school districts destroy classroom observations, while others keep them and were able to give them to the state for review. A state spokesman said submitting the observations for review “wasn’t optional.”

Review team says it found no inaccuracies in teacher evaluations

But State Board President Emma Atchley said there are areas for improvement as the State Board prepares to audit 2015-16 teacher evaluations.