Grading Teachers (New) Larry Wilson on critical feedback and the value of teacher assessments. Read the Transcript  Documented Observation (New) A new principal describes her methods of helping struggling teachers. Read the Transcript  Changing Staff (New) Larry Wilson reflects on the importance of assembling a strong and motivated staff. Read the Transcript  A Teacher's Homework (New) Larry Wilson describes why teachers must plan ahead for their classes. Read the Transcript  Reflective Practice (New) For Rafaela Espinal-Pacheco, the best teachers are perpetual students of teaching. Read the Transcript  Time in the Classroom Alexandra Anormaliza discusses the principal's role in observing and supporting teachers. Read the Transcript  Observing Teachers An aspiring principal discusses observations from a teacher's perspective. Read the Transcript  Supporting Teachers Alexandra Anormaliza describes teachers' struggles and the principal supporting their needs. Read the Transcript  Evaluating Teachers Dr. Sandra J. Stein provides a focus for evaluating teacher performance. Read the Transcript  Professional Development Alexandra Anormaliza reflects on a professional development plan that meets the needs of teachers. Read the Transcript Overview As instructional leaders, principals focus on strengthening teaching and learning. "One of their main functions is to organize adult learning in the service of student learning," explains Dr. Sandra J. Stein, Academic Dean of New York City's Leadership Academy. Effective school leaders provide opportunities for teachers to collaborate and learn from one another, offer support and coaching as needed, and find time to observe teachers in the classroom. Principals also evaluate teacher performance and ensure that professional development opportunities meet teacher needs. See: Topic-related resources

©2004-2005 Educational Broadcasting Corporation. All Rights Reserved.