VAMs : what are they good for? -- A complete circle : teacher evaluation, VAMs, and employment decisions -- VAMs under the law : unfair but rational? -- Pre-existing conditions : legal deference to school administrators judgment of teacher performance -- VAMs, collective bargaining, and arbitration : more legal headaches for administrators? -- Collective bargaining : exploring local mechanisms to mitigate VAMs collateral damage -- The appropriate role of courts in creating for fair evaluations -- Lessons learned : what policymakers can learn from education professionals
Summary
The book advocates for a complete removal of VAMs in high-stakes decisions. It sets forth numerous recommendations for administrators and policymakers to enable them to effectively deal with the complications created by VAMs
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes
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