Framework for Effective Teaching

Adopting a detailed framework for effective teaching will be a strong step in the right direction toward better supports for Oakland teachers.

Based on Best Practices

There are districts and researchers that have spent millions of dollars developing frameworks. In turn, these frameworks have been tested by thousands of teachers in real-life observations.

Substance of the New System

This should not be a punitive system, but rather one that is focused on helping teachers identify strengths and weakness and getting the support they need to improve their practice on behalf of students.