MA Educators: Are You Asking These Questions?

It's a big year for MA educators, and these are some questions they may be asking:

• What's my evaluation system timeline?
• When will I meet with my evaluator to discuss my goals?
• How many pieces of evidence am I required to collect for my evaluation?
• What does my system require for evidence collection?
• When is my RETELL year?
• What are our system's DDM's?
• What, if any, curriculum changes are in place for this year?
• What local initiatives are in place for this year, and what are my expectations in this regard?
• What certification documents require administrative signature?
• What paperwork is required for recertification or certification?
• Does the system pay for my certification fee(s)?
• Is there course reimbursement money available? 
• Is there money available for professional development conferences or courses?
• What supports are in place to help me with recertification, the new evaluations system, RETELL, DDM's, new curriculum standards, and other initiatives?
• What is the timeline for this year's initiatives?
• Other questions?

Transparent, organized systems that support initiatives streamline these efforts leaving educators with the time they need to teach children well.