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Measuring Teacher Effectiveness

by Ellen Moir on Tue, 08/31/2010 - 11:25am
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At NTC, we’re focused on increased effectiveness of new teachers as measured
by teacher practice and student learning, coupled with a heightened policy awareness of the need for high impact induction programs on a national scale.

Multiple Measures of Student Learning

by Ellen Moir on Mon, 07/12/2010 - 8:32am
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We know good teaching makes a measurable difference in student learning throughout the year. 

We at the New Teacher Center are curious what you think are some of the more valid and scalable approaches to collecting multiple measures of student learning throughout the year. 

How do you know when your students are learning?"
 

ESEA Reauthorization - Senate Testimony

by Ellen Moir on Sat, 06/19/2010 - 2:17pm
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My recent testimony before the U.S. Senate was a tremendous opportunity to represent new teachers. I was one voice among many pushing our public policy in a direction that supports new teachers and builds a teaching force that provides our kids with the best education possible.

Click on this link for an exerpt of the U.S. Senate testimony-- blip.tv/file/3519159 *

What are your thoughts about the reauthorization of ESEA?

Ellen

 

Reflection on Student Achievement

by Ellen Moir on Sat, 06/19/2010 - 2:10pm
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As we conclude the current school year, its a time to reflect upon all of the planning, events, etc. that have occurred over the past year.  

Its also a good time to think and reflect about student growth. 

  • Share how your year  went in terms of student growth? 
  • In what ways did student grow and learn? 
  • What ways do you measure student growth and learning?
  • How do you use that information to create an action plan for the next year?

I look forward to your thoughts and ideas.