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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT * 1 HOUR * LEVEL 2
A Director's Guide to Evaluations

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Evaluation FAQs
Question:
​How many observations should I do per teacher?
The number of observations you do will depend upon the framework of your evaluation model and the needs of your teachers. Some evaluation models recommend quarterly observations while others have more frequent observations. Do what works best for your center, ultimately, but you should do several throughout the year.
Question:
​What if I don’t have time for all of these meetings and observations?
​Evaluations are important for teachers and the center itself. It also gives you concrete data about your staff which will assist in things such as training, promotions, staff cuts, and what is actually going on during the day. Simply put, you should make time for this as it is a priority.
Question:
​My teachers hate evaluations and avoid scheduling meetings with me. How do I fix this?
​Take a long hard look at your evaluation system, your disposition, and the results of your work. Often the issue here is not with the teacher but with one of the previously mentioned things. Get some honest feedback from your staff if you need help fixing these things and strive to make it a positive experience.
Question:
​How can we get the most out of evaluations?
​Communicate! Keep the lines of communication open, honest, and respectful. Even teachers that you don’t typically see eye to eye with will benefit from communicating about their evaluations. Discussing the observations and having a goal for moving forward will be the most beneficial.