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Educational Leadership

Loyola University Chicago

2014

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The Perceived Impact Of Teacher Performance Ratings On The Teacher Evaluation Process: Voices From The Field, Brian B. Bullis Jan 2014

The Perceived Impact Of Teacher Performance Ratings On The Teacher Evaluation Process: Voices From The Field, Brian B. Bullis

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The purpose of this study was focused on the various perceived impacts created by the expansion to a four-tier teacher performance evaluation rating model which would inform educational leaders in the State of Illinois. By studying the experiences of principals in two other states who previously underwent the same change, Florida and Massachusetts, a number of insights were found that can serve to inform Illinois.

The intended impacts found from expanding the performance ratings included the promotion of teacher growth, recognition of teacher excellence, promotion of teacher remediation, and support in dismissing ineffective teachers. The unintended impacts that were found …