207: How teachers want to be evaluated: An Ethical approach using the Model for Collaborative Evaluations.

High-stakes testing as the primary measure of teacher effectiveness has led to increased stress, decreased morale, and higher attrition rates among teachers. Even with raised salaries, attracting and retaining high-quality educators remains difficult. Teachers are leaving the profession for opportunities outside of education. Historically, evaluations included classroom observations and low-stakes assessments of student growth, but high-stakes testing has narrowed evaluations to student test scores, increasing pressure on teachers. The Model for Collaborative Evaluations (MCE) addresses these issues using an ethical approach, involving multiple collaboration members and those affected by the evaluation. Measures like classroom observations, student feedback, peer reviews, and self-assessments provide a nuanced picture of a teacher's performance. This approach ensures fair and reflective evaluations. By adopting the MCE, we can build teacher morale, support their development, and uphold the integrity of the teaching profession, ensuring evaluations serve as a tool for positive change.