State-Funded PreK Policies on External Classroom Observations: Issues and Status State-Funded Pre-K Policies on External Classroom Observations: Issues and Status

Author(s):

Ackerman, Debra J.

Publication Year:

2014

Source:

ETS Policy Information Center Report

Document Type:

Report

Page Count:

32

Subject/Key Words:

Classroom Observation, Preschool Education, State Funding, Educational Policy, Educational Improvement, Educational Accountability, Young Children, Teaching, Teachers, Program Effectiveness, Decision Making

Abstract

This report examines the variety of state Pre-Kindergarten (PreK) classroom observation policies on program decisions that are informed by observation score data, the protocols being used, and how often such data are collected from classrooms. Just as important, the author reminds us of the particular validity and reliability challenges that are inherent in relying on classroom observation score data for a variety of low- and high-stakes decisions.

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