Building a Better Teacher: Understanding Value-Added Models in the Law of Teacher Evaluation

Mark A. Paige

ISBN 10: 1475807295 / ISBN 13: 9781475807295

Published by Rowman & Littlefield, 2016

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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. Num Pages: 142 pages. BIC Classification: JNF; JNKD; JNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 158 x 17. Weight in Grams: 390. . 2016. Hardcover. . . . .

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Building a Better Teacher: Understanding Value-Added Models in the Law of Teacher Evaluation
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1475807295
• ISBN 13: 9781475807295
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Mark Paige takes an in-depth look at the interaction of Value Added Models (VAMs) and the law of teacher evaluation. It notes that the hasty adoption of VAMs in evaluation and employment law actually complicates efforts to improve teacher quality, especially at the local level. In brief, VAMs’ costs vastly outweigh their benefits. 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.

About the Author

Mark A. Paige, is a professor of public policy at the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth. He has represented school districts in a variety of education law matters in various state and federal jurisdictions, including the New Hampshire Supreme Court. He holds a law degree and Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.