The Teacher Quality Index

We know that teachers make a profound difference in the lives of students and are the single most important school-related influence on student achievement. When it comes to teacher selection, district and building-level administrators are challenged to predict what kind of teacher a candidate will be, based on information collected through an application and one or two interviews.

James H. Stronge is Heritage Professor in the Education Policy, Planning, and Leadership Area at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia

Acknowledgments

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Introduction

1

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Part I Foundations of the Teacher Quality Index

Teacher Quality and Teacher Selection

9

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Maximizing the Benefits of Face-to-Face Interviews

20

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Legal Considerations in Teacher Selection

32

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Part II Application of the Teacher Quality Index

Interviewing and Identifying the Best Applicants

45

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The Interview Protocol

64

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Rating Interview Responses

80

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Appendix A: Teacher Quality Index Technical Information

95

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Appendix B: The Survey: Perceptions of School Leaders on Qualities of Effective Teachers

121

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References

128

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Index

135

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About the Authors

137

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The Teacher Quality Index

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