This book is based on the author's 20-plus years of consulting with school districts and other educational organizations in designing, piloting, and training educators in the use of teacher-performance evaluation systems. Its primary purpose is to help both teachers and their evaluators collect more comprehensive and accurate assessment data for judging teacher effectiveness. The author provides field-tested teacher-evaluation systems based on performance standards which include data collection tools and performance appraisal rubrics. Contents include: (1) How to Assess Teacher Quality; (2) Professional Knowledge; (3) Data-Driven Planning; (4) Instructional Delivery; (5) Assessment for Learning; (6) Learning Environment; (7) Communication and Advocacy; (8) Professionalism; (9) Student Progress; (10) Concluding Thoughts on Evaluating Teacher Effectiveness; and (11) Teacher Performance Standards. Informal Classroom Observation Form, Formal Classroom Observation Form and References are also included.