Teacher Evaluation

UTLA Teacher Evaluation Workgroup

UTLA Teacher Evaluation Workgroup
In August 2010, UTLA formed a teacher effectiveness workgroup to develop a set of recommendations on teacher evaluation. LAUSD teachers have long been critical of the current teacher evaluation system that seldom provides meaningful feedback on the quality of their teaching. In recent months, of course, teacher evaluation has taken center stage in the school reform debates.

UTLA Policy Statement and Background Information (Nov. 2010)

• Executive Summary (Ten Key Principles) Passed by House of Representatives on Nov. 17, 2010
• Full Plan "Supporting Better Teaching and Learning"

Other Background Information on Teacher Centered Evaluations

• Background Information and Research
• Problems with Value-Added models (VAM)
• Media coverage and nationwide support of our teachers
• Cancelling the LA Times and other member actions

LAUSD Teacher Effectiveness Task Force (TETF)

UTLA has concerns about the process relating to the LAUSD Teacher Effectiveness Task Force Report presented to the School Board on April 27, 2010. In addition, UTLA has serious issues with many of the report’s recommendations.
UTLA statement and response to the TETF recommendations (4/28/10)

• LAUSD Final Report (from LAUSD website)

• LAUSD chart showing the TETF recommendations and changes to Education Code, UTLA and AALA contract, and School Board policy. (draft)

• LAUSD Action Steps addressing the TETF recommendations