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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Stop using suspension, graduation and teacher retention rates as such a big part of administrators' evaluations.  It leads to major classroom disruption, low expectations for students and we are graduating kids that don't have basic skills to be successful in college.

Also stop pushing college as the only option.  Lots of kids spend money taking remedial classes in college, don't graduate and have debt for the rest of their lives.  Our low expectations are really harmful to students.[/quote]

I disagree with you about not using teacher retention in administrator evaluations. High turnover is usually a sign of bad leadership.[/quote]

I disagree with you because I’ve had an admin mark me way lower than deserved after telling them I planned to leave the district. I assumed it was because losing someone after one year would make them look bad unless that teacher were marked ineffective or needs improvement. I think it’s dangerous to do what you’re saying because admins will make sure their evaluations match what they want. If they think you want to switch schools or districts then you’re no good. Even if you’re only okay they’ll mark you up if they think they’ll retain you if they have trouble retaining teachers. That way it looks like they’re good at keeping the “good” teachers and losing the “bad” ones. It’s really messed up because who is going to come double check how accurate their evaluations are? No one from outside the school. [/quote]

Some schools always have high turnover because the student population has needs that are difficult for a teacher to meet year after year.  You need a recommendation from your principal or AP to get a new job.  They could make it really tough to leave or be vindictive.  And you could look at teacher turnover over a several year period to look for patterns.  One year is not indicative of anything.  One year at my school 10 teachers left for various reasons, only one of which was about admin.  The following year only one teacher left.[/quote]

I should have specified - I work at a charter. It’s a completely different world. High turnovers at charters are definitely a red flag.[/quote]

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