Teacher Development and Evaluation Course K-12
Trainer: Engy Hammam
Duration: 12 Hours
Target Audience: K–12 School Administrators
Objectives
By the end of this professional development course, participants will be able to:
1. Understand the principles and practices of effective teacher development.
2. Explore and apply frameworks for teacher evaluation that promote growth and accountability.
3. Distinguish between formative and summative evaluation processes.
4. Implement observation and feedback strategies that support professional learning.
5. Use data to inform teacher development plans and instructional improvement.
6. Design and support individualized professional development plans for teachers.
7. Foster a school culture that promotes reflective practice and continuous improvement.
Outline
Module 1: Foundations of Teacher Development and Evaluation
Objectives:
• Define teacher development and its role in improving student outcomes.
• Examine the purpose of teacher evaluation in the school improvement process.
Content:
• Overview of teacher growth and evaluation
• Historical and policy background (e.g., standards-based reforms)
• Balancing support and accountability
• Key professional standards for teachers (e.g., InTASC, Danielson, Marzano)
Module 2: Effective Teacher Evaluation Frameworks
Objectives:
• Analyze common teacher evaluation models and their components.
• Understand indicators of effective teaching.
Content:
• Overview of widely used frameworks (e.g., Danielson, Marzano, Charlotte
Danielson’s Four Domains)
• Criteria: Planning, Instruction, Classroom Environment, and Professionalism
• Aligning evaluation to teaching standards
Module 3: Observation and Evidence Collection
Objectives:
• Conduct classroom observations using evidence-based tools.
• Identify effective note-taking and scripting strategies.
Content:
• Types of observations: informal, formal, walkthroughs
• Tools for observation and evidence collection
• Avoiding bias in observation
• Inter-rater reliability and calibration
Module 4: Providing Constructive Feedback
Objectives:
• Deliver timely, clear, and growth-focused feedback to teachers.
• Conduct reflective post-observation conferences.
Content:
• Elements of high-quality feedback
• Feedback protocols (e.g., reflective questioning, non-evaluative language)
• Coaching vs. evaluation conversations
• Building trust in feedback cycles
Module 5: Using Evaluation Data to Drive Development
Objectives:
• Use evaluation data to support instructional improvement.
• Connect evaluation outcomes to professional development planning.
Content:
• Types of data: observation scores, student learning data, self-assessments
• Identifying trends and growth areas
• Supporting differentiated teacher learning
• Setting SMART professional goals
Module 6: Building a School Culture of Growth and Excellence
Objectives:
• Lead a culture that values continuous learning.
• Empower teachers to own their professional growth.
Content:
• Characteristics of growth-oriented school cultures
• Professional learning communities (PLCs)
• Recognition and support for teacher leadership
• Aligning evaluation with school vision and mission