The new emphasis on teacher effectiveness is changing the K-12 education landscape. What does the latest research suggest about the impact of teacher effectiveness on student achievement? What are the best strategies for enhancing teacher effectiveness? And how do district leaders assess the impact of this new emphasis on teacher effectiveness on professional development and higher education? Join our panel of education leaders and experts as they explore these issues.

This event takes place on Thursday, July 12, 2012, 2 to 3p.m. ET.

Presenters:

Dr. Jack Parish, executive director, Georgia Association of Educational Leaders

Kirk Vandersall, founder and managing director, Arroyo Research Services

Christina Mills, 2010 Wyoming Teacher of the Year

Dr. Becky L. Shermis, executive director of program design, Product Development Group, Laureate Education, Inc.


Moderator:

Dr. Christine Jax, associate dean of Ph.D., Ed.D., and Ed.S. programs, The Riley College of Education and Leadership

The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership at Walden University, a National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)-accredited college, is dedicated to enhancing educator effectiveness and improving student achievement.