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Considerations for Teacher Summative Evaluations in 2021

Over the summer of 2020, NEE released guidance and recommendations on evaluating effective teaching for the 2020-2021 school year. Hybrid learning, remote learning, in-person learning, and all the shifts back

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Examples of Evidence to Collect for 4 Types of PIPs

We have previously discussed several steps and considerations for beginning and implementing a teacher performance improvement plan (PIP): When is it Time to Write a Teacher Performance Improvement Plan? How

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Four Research-Based Solutions to Alleviate Teacher Burnout

In previous blogs, I’ve discussed the importance of social-emotional learning (SEL) of students and developing positive teacher-student relationships. (See Practical Applications from Research on Social-Emotional Learning; Four Approaches to Create

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Positive Teacher-Student Relationships Have Cascading Benefits

Healthy, positive teacher-student relationships are the foundation of great teaching. When students have a positive relationship with their teacher, they not only develop better social-emotional skills but also learn more

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Action Research Develops Powerful Insights for Teachers

We often hear principals say it is difficult to know what to say or do to support highly effective teachers. In an earlier blog post, we offered one idea for

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Reviewing NEE’s 2020 Year One Training

As part of our continuous improvement cycle at the Network for Educator Effectiveness, we review what happened during the year’s training to inform decisions about future training. We have completed an initial analysis of the NEE Year One training sessions that occurred during the summer of 2020.  Here’s a breakdown of what we’ve learned

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3 Phases of the PIP Action Plan Keep Teachers (and Principals) Accountable

The purpose of any teacher performance improvement plan (PIP) is to improve the performance of the teacher through professional development that ultimately improves the productivity of the school district. A

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NEE Gives Thanks

In the spirit of this month of Thanksgiving, the NEE team would like to take the opportunity to practice gratitude. 2020 has been immensely challenging, and we cannot diminish the hardships that have been

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Reviewing NEE’s 2020 Recertification Training

As part of our continuous improvement cycle at NEE, we look at data from previous years training to inform decisions about future training. We have completed an initial analysis of

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How to Introduce a Teacher Performance Improvement Plan to Set Up a Process for Growth

You have identified a specific teacher behavior that needs to change and your concern has elevated to the point you believe a teacher performance improvement plan (PIP) will be beneficial