Teachers
Board of Education Teacher Performance Standards & Evaluation Criteria
- Guidelines for Uniform Performance Standards and Evaluation Criteria for Teachers-This is a Word document. - Approved by the Virginia Board of Education on March 18, 2021
Standards for the Professional Practice of Teachers
Teaching standards provide a conceptual model for effective teaching and establish a foundation upon which all aspects of teacher development from teacher education to induction and ongoing profession development can be aligned. The standards also can assist teachers in reflecting on their teaching practice and its impact on student learning. The document serves as a resource for school divisions in the implementation of the Board of Education’s performance standards and evaluation criteria for teachers and for colleges and universities in teacher preparation.
- 2011 Virginia Standards for the Professional Practice of Teachers (PDF) – Effective July 1, 2012 (school divisions may implement prior to this date)
- 2008 Virginia Standards for the Professional Practice of Teachers (PDF)
Teacher Evaluation Training Materials
The training materials are intended to provide support to central office supervisory personnel, principals, and teachers in the implementation of the 2011 Guidelines for Uniform Performance Standards and Evaluation Criteria for Teachers.
- Phase I Training Materials
These training materials were developed for the 2011-2012 performance pay pilot schools. - Phase II Training Materials
These training materials were developed for the 2012 Summer Teacher Evaluation Institutes with specific assistance provided in the evaluation of Standard 7 – Academic Progress. Teacher Evaluation Training Modules
- Phase III Training Materials
These materials were developed for the teacher evaluation institutes held during spring and summer 2013 with specific assistance provided in the evaluation of Standard 7 – Academic Progress.