Join Ryan and Erich as they discuss the limitations of teacher evaluations and offer some suggestions for more effective teacher evaluation implementation.  The focus is on a growth model and not so much geared in a "gotcha manner."  We believe evaluations should be viewed as a formative tool to improve teaching rather than a summative approach to overall teaching ability.  

Links referenced in podcast:

https://www.frontlineeducation.com/blog/students-evaluating-teachers/

https://www.edutopia.org/article/tips-principals-better-teacher-evaluations

https://www.edutopia.org/article/5-ways-improve-teacher-evaluation-systems

Please share with us your outside the box ideas or ways that you have witnessed teacher evaluation systems work effectively in your own building.

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Erich and Ryan briefly talk about the current state of professional development and why it isn't working.  Showing trust in staff members and offering opportunity for staff to lead professional development is offered as a solution.  

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Join Erich and Ryan as they discuss Remote Learning and how it fits into the the current state of education.  Today's synchronous model of education certainly imposes limits on Remote Learning, but there are some things that can be done to blend an asynchronous remote model within the existing system.

Co Hosts Ryan Bartel and Erich Stephen give a brief overview of the concept of the show.  Check back often to follow us as we discuss our frustrations with the current state of education and introduce possible solutions.