RISE Indiana – Evaluation and Development System
(Text taken from www.riseindiana.org)
Created by Educators
RISE was developed over the course of a year by the Indiana Teacher Evaluation Cabinet, a diverse group of educators from around the state, more than half of whom have won awards for excellence in teaching. Their work was circulated widely to make sure that their efforts represented the best thinking from Indiana educators. The Cabinet continues to refine RISE based on feedback from the principals and teachers who use it every day.
A Comprehensive System of Instruction
RISE relies on multiple sources of information to paint a fair, accurate, and comprehensive picture of a teacher’s performance. Through classroom observations and conferences, RISE provides a clear picture of what teachers do in their classrooms and schools. Taken together, RISE provides information on the most important aspects of teaching: planning, instruction, leadership, and student learning. To learn more about the components of RISE, click here.
A Rigorous System of Support
All teachers deserve consistent, meaningful feedback on their practice. RISE identifies teachers’ strengths and development needs. RISE recognizes excellent teachers and encourages them to share their best practices. But more importantly, RISE encourages all teachers to improve their instruction and grow as professionals. RISE sets high expectations for principals as well, encouraging them to collaborate with teachers around a shared vision of quality instruction.