The NGA Center hosted a meeting for states interested in state policy strategies for improving state policies that address teacher evaluation. The state team members learned from experts and researchers and shared information across states.

PRESENTATIONS:

• The Role of Data in Teacher Evaluation Systems
  • Laura Sonn, Data Quality Campaign
• What Research Tells Us About Multiple Measures
  • Doug Harris, University of Wisconsin
  • Steven Glazerman, Mathematica Policy Research
  • Lisa Lachlan-Hache, American Institutes for Research
• Models to Consider for Evaluating Teachers
  • Steven Farr, Teach for America
  • Robin Gelinas, Education Counsel
  • Dan Weisberg, The New Teacher Project
• Creating Support Systems for Teachers
  • Dan Jamison, ChalkBoard Project
  • Sara Heyburn, Office of the Governor, State of Tennessee