TITLE 17. EDUCATION

CHAPTER 39. THE CHILDREN FIRST ACT

PART II. PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEE QUALITY DEVELOPMENT

SUBPART A. GENERAL PROVISIONS

17:3881      Purpose

A. It is the purpose of this Part to establish periodic evaluations of performance and effectiveness, based in part on growth in student achievement using a value-added assessment model as determined by the board, and continuous professional development as integral aspects of professional careers in education.

B. It is the purpose of the professional employee evaluation program to:

(1) Provide assurance to the citizens of the state that the quality of instruction and administrative performance in each public school system, building, and classroom is being evaluated and maintained at levels essential for effective schools in an attempt to ensure that every student is taught by an effective teacher and every school is managed by an effective school leader.

(2) Provide clear performance expectations and significant regular information on such performance to all teachers and administrators in the public schools while protecting their dignity and right to fair and equitable treatment.

(3) Provide a consistent means for teachers and administrators to obtain assistance in the development of essential teaching or administrative skills.

(4) Establish professional development as an integral and expected part of a professional career in education, including both the employee's commitment to participating and the employer's commitment to providing the time and resources necessary.

Acts 1994, 3rd Ex.Sess., No. 1, § 2, eff. June 22, 1994.  Amended by Acts 1997, No. 838, § 1, eff. Aug. 1, 1998;  Acts 2010, No. 54, § 1, eff. May 27, 2010.