Springdale Public Schools (SPS) consistently attracts a large teacher applicant pool, but to meet its commitment to help all students make academic gains, SPS must improve a teacher evaluation system that is not tied to student learning, does not give all teachers the regular, constructive feedback they need to improve, and allows poor performance to go unaddressed. Findings include:
- The current evaluation process fails to provide all teachers with the feedback and support they need to improve their instructional practice.
- The evaluation process fails to differentiate teachers based on their performance in the classroom and give principals information that helps them address poor instructional performance.
- Delayed hiring timelines prevent schools from consistently hiring the highest quality candidates.