A: The focus of the teacher and principal Effectiveness and Growth Systems is to increase growth and achievement for all students by ensuring that every 4J student has access to highly effective school leaders and teachers. More than two decades of research findings show that student growth is strongly linked to teacher and principal effectiveness; highly skilled teachers produce better student results. In order to promote, increase, and improve student performance, the District must recruit the best licensed professionals to the profession and prepare, develop and support both probationary and contract teachers. By implementing rigorous, transparent, and fair evaluations, the District aims to improve educator effectiveness and thus student outcomes.
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