2012 Conference: September 13-14, 2012 Boston, MA
Evaluating the Evaluators: Evaluating Educator Evaluation System
The Reidy Interactive Lecture Series (RILS) 2012 focused on the critical issue of how to tell if new models of educator evaluation are fulfilling the intended policy goals or leading to negative unintended consequences. State and district leaders are racing to develop these new evaluation systems in order to meet promised policy requirements. Many practitioners and others are rightfully asking, “How will we know if the system is working?"
We were fortunate to have had national experts--Henry Braun, Courtney Bell, Heather Hill, and others--along with leaders from Denver Public Schools and Montgomery County lead robust discussions on key considerations for designing evaluations of the evaluation systems.
Ed Reidy, in whose memory this conference was named, was best known for his work in innovative assessment programs—notably in Kentucky—but was most interested in the applications of assessment in the service of improved teaching and learning. When Ed chose what turned out to be his final career area, it was in seeking ways to support improved teaching. We are proud that the 2012 presenters and attendees honored Ed’s memory.
Thursday, September 13
Scott Marion, Center for Assessment
Session 1
Henry Braun, Lynch School of Education, Boston College
Damian Betebenner, Center for Assessment
Session 2
Courtney Bell
Chris Domaleski, Center for Assessment
Henry Roman and Pamela Shamburg
David I. Steinberg, Ph.D.
Director, Department of Professional Growth Systems
Office of Human Resources and Development
Montgomery County Public Schools
Friday, September 14
Panel Discussion: Identifying the Highest Evaluation Priorities and Beginning the Work (How to Start Developing the Framework and Engaging in High Leverage Studies).
A personal response
Brian Gong,
Center for Assessment