The overall goal of Project ESTT is to implement a model of professional development that significantly improves teacher knowledge, skills, performance, and student achievement in the classroom. Evaluation of this goal requires both formative and summative assessments. Formative assessments constantly monitor project progress and provide regular feedback so that adjustments can be made on a continuing basis to improve the project.
Summative assessments determine what has been accomplished on an annual basis.
A number of guiding principles have been selected to assist the Project ESTT staff in designing an appropriate evaluation plan. Include a variety of measures that reflect the multiple facets of the project. Measure the impact of Project ESTT on both teachers and students. Be a learning experience for both Project ESTT evaluators and classroom teachers Model or reflect the authentic assessment practices we expect teachers to use in their classrooms. Inform Project ESTT staff with the type of data that can be used to improve the effectiveness of the project in the future.