Introduction

In the pursuit of academic excellence and student success, Managing Teacher Performance and Development has emerged as a cornerstone of effective educational leadership. Beyond traditional evaluation, this critical function involves creating a supportive yet accountable environment where educators are continuously empowered to refine their skills, adapt to evolving pedagogical demands, and maximize their impact in the classroom. Investing in robust systems for performance management and professional growth is paramount for attracting and retaining high-quality teachers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ultimately, ensuring every student receives the best possible instruction. Without strategic approaches to nurturing teacher talent, schools risk instructional stagnation, diminished morale, and a compromised ability to achieve their educational objectives. This essential training course focuses on equipping educational professionals with the expertise to master Managing Teacher Performance and Development.

This intensive training course is meticulously designed to empower school principals, department heads, instructional coaches, human resource professionals in education, and aspiring school leaders with the theoretical understanding and practical tools necessary to implement and champion effective teacher performance management and development systems. Participants will gain a deep understanding of performance standards, explore strategies for conducting meaningful evaluations, learn how to provide constructive feedback, and acquire techniques for designing impactful professional learning opportunities. The course will delve into topics such as goal setting, differentiated professional development, coaching and mentoring, managing underperformance, recognizing excellence, fostering teacher well-being, and leveraging data to inform performance conversations. By mastering the principles and methodologies of Managing Teacher Performance and Development, participants will be prepared to cultivate a high-performing teaching force, inspire professional growth, and drive sustained improvements in student learning outcomes.

Duration: 5 Days

Target Audience

• School Principals and Vice Principals
• Department Heads and Subject Leaders
• Instructional Coaches and Academic Leads
• Human Resources Managers in Education
• Teacher Evaluation and Professional Development Coordinators
• Aspiring School Leaders
• Experienced Teachers looking to mentor or coach
• School Board Members (for strategic oversight of HR)
• Education Consultants
• Quality Assurance Officers in Education

Objectives

• Understand the principles of effective teacher performance management.
• Learn to develop clear performance standards and expectations for educators.
• Acquire skills in conducting fair and constructive teacher evaluations.
• Comprehend strategies for providing actionable feedback and coaching for professional growth.
• Explore methodologies for designing and implementing differentiated professional development.
• Understand the processes for addressing underperformance and recognizing excellence.
• Gain insights into fostering teacher well-being and a supportive work environment.
• Develop a framework for integrating performance management with overall school improvement.

Course Content

Module 1: Foundations of Teacher Performance Management

• Defining teacher performance management and its link to student achievement.
• The purpose and benefits of a robust performance management system.
• Key components: goal setting, observation, feedback, professional development, evaluation.
• Building a culture of growth, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ethical considerations in teacher evaluation and development.

Module 2: Setting Clear Performance Standards and Goals

• Identifying effective teaching practices and professional standards.
• Collaborative goal setting with teachers: aligning individual goals with school priorities.
• Developing SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) professional goals.
• Differentiating goals based on teacher experience and roles.
• Using data to inform goal setting.

Module 3: Effective Teacher Evaluation Methodologies

• Different approaches to teacher evaluation: formal observations, informal walk-throughs, portfolios.
• Developing reliable and valid rubrics for performance assessment.
• Gathering evidence of practice: student work, lesson plans, peer feedback.
• Conducting pre-observation and post-observation conferences.
• Legal and ethical guidelines in the evaluation process.

Module 4: Providing Constructive Feedback and Coaching

• Principles of effective feedback: specific, timely, actionable, balanced.
• Strategies for delivering difficult feedback effectively.
• The role of coaching in teacher development: instructional coaching models.
• Mentoring relationships: establishing, nurturing, and evaluating their impact.
• Facilitating reflective practice among educators.

Module 5: Differentiated Professional Development

• Assessing individual and collective professional learning needs.
• Designing varied professional development formats: workshops, PLCs, online courses, peer coaching.
• Aligning professional development with school-wide goals and teacher goals.
• Measuring the impact of professional development on teacher practice and student learning.
• Budgeting and resourcing professional development initiatives.

Module 6: Addressing Underperformance and Recognizing Excellence

• Identifying patterns of underperformance and root causes.
• Developing individualized support plans and performance improvement plans (PIPs).
• Strategies for constructive conversations about underperformance.
• Legal and HR considerations in managing unsatisfactory performance.
• Strategies for recognizing, celebrating, and rewarding excellent teaching.

Module 7: Fostering Teacher Well-being and Retention

• Understanding teacher burnout and stress factors.
• Strategies for promoting work-life balance and mental well-being.
• Building a supportive school climate and professional community.
• Retention strategies: professional growth opportunities, recognition, fair compensation.
• The leader's role in advocating for teacher needs.

Module 8: Integrating Performance Management with School Improvement

• Aligning teacher performance goals with overall school improvement priorities.
• Using performance data to inform school-wide professional learning needs.
• Developing a continuous feedback loop between performance management and strategic planning.
• Building a culture of shared responsibility for student outcomes.
• Reflecting on leadership practices for maximizing teacher potential.

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 7 working days before commencement of the training