by Patti Bostwick | Jan 4, 2022 | Education, Teacher Evaluation, Teacher Evaluation as a Growth Process, Uncategorized
According to Elizabeth Heubeck in an article in Education Week titled, Mentors Matter for New Teachers. Advice on What Works and Doesn’t, having a mentor for first year teachers is essential for keeping them in the profession. Not only is having a mentor...
by Cheri Hume | Jan 2, 2022 | Education, Teacher Evaluation, Teacher Evaluation as a Growth Process, Teacher Evaluation Software, Uncategorized
During post-season, organizational leadership analyzes team performance to celebrate successes and identify areas to improve. Successful sports teams establish team and individual goals for each season, each game, each day. These goals are clearly communicated and...
by David Arroyo, Jr. | Dec 28, 2021 | Teacher Evaluation Software, Uncategorized
I’ve been a part of the Standard For Success team for almost three months, and what a ride it’s been so far. This is my first time in the educational software industry, and everything I’ve learned has taught me a lot about the constant day-to-day struggles our...
by Robbie Grimes | Nov 12, 2021 | Ed Technology, Education, eLearning, Uncategorized
Wow! As is sit here in downtown Indianapolis at the first day of the Hoosier Educational Computer Coordinators Conference (#HECC2021) listening to Kara Heichelbech from Indiana Online discuss how IOA has transformed educator evaluation in collaboration with SFS, I’m...
by Tammy Brothers | Nov 12, 2021 | Teacher Evaluation, Teacher Evaluation as a Growth Process, Uncategorized
In recent trainings the question asked over and over is, “Do we need to use artifacts as a part of our staff evaluation?” There are both pros and cons to using artifacts as part of evaluations. Read on to understand more. But first, what is an artifact? An artifact is...
by SFS Staff | Jul 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
As we enter a new school year with districts welcoming kids back this week, I think back to 10 years ago and the beginnings of Standard For Success. A group of educators looked for a solution that could help manage the more stringent educator effectiveness...
