Provide guidance to districts on implementing the statewide ToR definition¶

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Description¶

The brief lists among its key findings that states should provide guidance to districts on how to implement the statewide teacher of record definition. Guidance is positioned as a state-level support that helps districts apply the definition consistently, complementing district autonomy and roster verification practices.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• A statewide ToR definition must first be developed.

Constraints¶

Target Learners¶

• K-12 students in state accountability systems

Target Learning Goals¶

• Valid teacher-student data links for evaluation

Related Strategies¶

• Pilot statewide roster verification systems before full implementation
• Provide clear guidance to coaches when implementing a districtwide coaching program

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• Cassie Pickens Jewell, Kristin Hallgren. (2015). The Importance of a Teacher of Record: Definition and Roster Verification for High-Stakes Decision Making. Issue Brief, Mathematica Policy Research. https://www.mathematica.org/publications/the-importance-of-a-teacher-of-record-definition-and-roster-verification-for-highstakes-decision