Galt elementary schools to use new evaluations for teachers

Frequent observations will replace scheduled yearly classroom visits

Beginning this fall, teachers in the Galt Joint Union Elementary School District will be evaluated under a new pilot program that will include ongoing mini-observations throughout the school year, instead of an annual or biannual review as is typical in most districts.

Teacher Susan Petersen feels the process will allow administrators to provide important and relevant feedback on a more consistent and continuous basis.

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