Week 11

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End of Year Evaluations
Remote Access Clarence Fisher

I really liked the perspective that Clarence Fisher had on “End of Year Evaluations.” I do agree that evaluations are a way to cover yourself. At work we have a great way to document reading and math progress through Star Reading and Star Math we administer three times a year. I do agree with Fisher, that if you have ongoing documentation of assessments, it is available to pull and show to administers or concerned parents. With the Star Reading and Star Math running records, there is always data available in reading and math, to pull and show to my administrator or concerned parents. There is so much emphasis put on evaluating data and analyzing data for new teachers, that it is overwhelming. My KTIP portfolio was completely stuffed, with data analysis in two monstrous binders. I had to choose two identified students and keep running records on them of their progress, as well as work on presenting and evaluating 3 lessons for my administrator, 3 lessons for my KTIP teacher, and 3 lessons for my college representative. There were several other things to complete for my portfolio including a project to create and manage school wide, that would enhance the school learning environment. I do agree with Fisher, that end of year evaluations are essential. Without them, you do not have documentation to cover yourself.