Teachers cannot become great unless they are given the time, support, and tools to grow in their professional practice. Written for teachers, coaches, and educational leaders, this resource offers a paradigm-shifting approach to teacher development and evaluation. The authors share research-backed steps for improvement, outline the principles for successful observation, and offer extensive protocols designed to help readers fully implement the book's recommendations. Use this resource to support teacher growth and reliably evaluate educator performance IntroductionPart Improving Teacher DevelopmentChapter 1: Understanding ExpertiseChapter 2: Reflecting on TeachingChapter 3: Coaching TeachingPart Improving Teacher EvaluationChapter 4: The Perils of Observing TeachingChapter 5: Principles for Successful Classroom ObservationsChapter 6: The New Paradigm for Teacher EvaluationAppendix Teacher Self-Rating Scales for the Forty-Three Elements of the NASOT ModelAppendix Design Area Observational ScalesAppendix Tracking Form for Teacher ReflectionAppendix Tracking Form for Design Areas, Observational Categories, and Elements