When and How to Give Written Feedback to Teachers

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When and How to Give Written Feedback to Teachers

Feedback from school administrators is a critical component of instructional leadership that drives teachers’ professional growth. Since its inception, the Network for Educator Effectiveness has trained school leaders to deliver

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Questions for Feedback Conversations with Highly Effective Teachers

The Network for Educator Effectiveness has developed the Four Paths to Effective Feedback to help school leaders provide effective feedback to teachers after classroom observations. As a principal, I always

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Using Motivation Strategies to Retain Great Teachers

Across our nation, the need to retain our most effective teachers has become a crucial priority for school districts. A teacher shortage is forcing school districts to fill many classrooms

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Incorporating Video and Peer Observations Supports Continued Growth of Highly Effective Teachers

To support the continued professional growth of your highly effective teachers, we have previously shared two suggestions: Communities of Practice and Action Research. In a continuing series on supporting highly effective teachers, we share a few more suggestions

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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

Highly Effective Teachers Take the Reins on Professional Learning

Exceptional teachers are found in every school district. These are the teachers who inspire us to think creatively, who encourage us in our dreams, and who teach difficult subjects and