Results of evaluations not being used to further teacher development. For many teachers, the evaluation process can be a dead end. The results do not figure into salary increases, promotions, or any meaningful program for professional development. Fe w districts have established a clear link between teacher evaluation and teacher development. Formative evaluation is a tool used t o improve instruction.
Summative evaluation is a tool used to make personnel decisions.
O bviously there is a need for both types of evaluation in schools. Administrators are responsible for recruiting and retaining effective staff as well as providing opportunities for staff development. Research wou ld indicate, however, that two separate instruments need to be developed. One instrument for Formative evaluation and one instrument for Summative. D isagreement in the literature centres on whether one evaluation program can serve both to improve performance and to help in personnel decisions.