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Strengths-Spotting: Adding a Strength-Based Approach to Teacher Evaluation

The strength-based growth concept originated with social work. It focuses on using an individual’s self-determination and character strengths to support them in accomplishing change or growth. When used with teachers,

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MSIP-6 Is Here: What Schools Need to Know and How NEE Can Help

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) recently released its draft MSIP-6 Comprehensive Guide. With the release of this guide, MSIP-6 suddenly moves from something abstract happening soon

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#NEETurns10: 10 Evaluation ‘Sides’ to Go with Your Classroom Observations

In the spirit of summertime, let’s imagine that the NEE menu of evaluation processes is a backyard barbecue. Classroom observations are the “main course” – the meat (or veggie burger),

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#NEETurns10: 10 NEE Things To Do This Summer

Summer ushers in a much-deserved break for educators. With students out of the building, school leaders can take a breath and ease into a slower pace of planning and preparation

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NEE’s Monthly Implementation Timeline for Teacher Evaluation

Teacher evaluation is a major process within every school district, requiring a significant portion of administrators’ time and attention. With the Network for Educator Effectiveness teacher evaluation system, school leaders

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NEE Data Tool Reports Support Evaluation of Social-Emotional Learning

The Network for Educator Effectiveness helps schools evaluate the effectiveness of their social-emotional learning efforts through the use of high-quality educator evaluation processes. Comprehensive evaluation of social-emotional learning initiatives might

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Using NEE’s Four Feedback Paths for Peer Observations

Peer observation is a technique for teachers to observe other teachers’ lessons and offer feedback for the purpose of growth. Because peer observations are separate from the teacher evaluation process,

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#NEETurns10: 10 Common Questions Answered by the NEE Help Desk

Throughout our 10 years of providing service to schools, the Network for Educator Effectiveness has held top-notch customer service as a core value. NEE is not your typical “vendor” for

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#NEETurns10: 10 of our Favorite BBQ Spots Along the NEE Trail

Some longtime participants in the Network for Educator Effectiveness know I happen to frequent local BBQ establishments while making my way to NEE schools. I’m not ashamed to admit my

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Educators, Never Underestimate the Impact of Showing Up

The Network for Educator Effectiveness hosted a webinar with Dr. Melissa Maras on Feb. 9, 2022, titled “Self Care? Don’t Care.” This blog is the second in a series of