Lays out a framework for the "next generation" of teacher evaluation: a model focused primarily on helping educators develop and improve their practice. By taking into account multiple accurate, data-rich measure of teacher performance and student growth, the method ensures that all teachers receive fair, meaningful and reliable evaluations.

The changing landscape of teacher evaluation -- Multiple measures of student growth -- Measuring teachers' classroom skills -- The precursors of effective teaching : domains 2, 3, and 4 -- Computing and reporting status and growth -- Supporting teacher growth -- Hierarchical evaluation -- Planning for and implementing an effective evaluation system.