Teachers of all children usually receive an evaluation of some sort at one point of another. In my state, teachers are observed and evaluated during their first three years of teaching. The evaluation then helps determine if the teacher receives tenure. After a teacher has tenure, they are formally evaluated every five or so years. However, informal evaluations should be taking place by the principal every year. Each time that I have been evaluated, the principal or administrator has notified me of the time and date. This I feel can be an advantage and a disadvantage. When a teacher knows … Continue reading →