ROI – Return on Investment. In business, the term “return on investment” (ROI) is used to measure the “rate of return” on money invested in a commercial venture that will decide whether or not to continue down that particular road. … Continue reading
I honestly do not know. When I started teaching, the idea of being “evaluated” was a foreign – almost bizarre – concept. As a doctor who had completed my studies and subsequent internship I was deemed “qualified” to treat patients. … Continue reading
Change a report card in Photoshop? How do I hide my report card?/How to change grades How to change a bad report card (14 Steps w/ pictures) WikiHow How to make a perfect fake report card (7 Steps w/ pictures) … Continue reading
Don’t tell me it is because they are working with children who require their attention all day long. Having two professional careers under my belt, I am both blessed – and a little cursed. Blessed, because without my career as … Continue reading
So often the discussion revolves around “teacher expectations,” and that is important. But since it is all about the student, then why aren’t we focusing more on “student” expectations first? Here are a few that should top any list. These … Continue reading
As a doctor in private practice during the 80’s and 90’s, computers were just beginning to make a change in how offices were run. The term “paperless office” was just words as most doctors could never envision how such a … Continue reading
I am not referring to curriculum consultants, or technology consultants, or any other “specialized” consultant, but to the “independent educational consultant” or IEC. I have had the opportunity to speak with a few IEC’s and have reservations regarding their role … Continue reading
Provide plenty of opportunities for assessment. This will avoid unnecessary pressure and allow for some mistakes. When did grading become a bad thing? How do I grade fairly and accurately? (From TEP – the Teacher Effectiveness Program) Consider … Continue reading
The only New York seminar – Saturday July 26 – at the Adria Hotel in Queens, New York Ace the Evaluation Seminar Summer 2014 If you are tired of hearing the same old stuff from your school PD’s and want … Continue reading
I recently heard the following said by a character in an episode of “Law and Order”: “Why are teachers being pushed out. Is it because they are being micromanaged by the DOE. Is it because they are being given all … Continue reading