Best Practices for Evaluating ELL Educators: Lessons Learned in Syracuse, NY

In Syracuse, a unique peer evaluator program is changing the conversation around teacher evaluation and shifting the focus to professional growth. In partnership with the AFT, Colorín Colorado had the opportunity to film a new video showcasing a full observation cycle featuring elementary teacher Jesus Ortiz and Areli Schermerhorn, Syracuse’s peer evaluator for bilingual and English as a New Language (ENL) educators. The video highlights some unique considerations related to evaluating educators of English language learners.

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