Educator Effectiveness

Retaining and Supporting Educators

At the annual contract level, the system includes valuable training, support, evaluation, and feedback to teachers to facilitate their advancement to a professional teaching certificate and/or continuing contract. This support is crucial for retaining talented educators by ensuring they have the necessary tools and guidance to succeed.

For continuing contract teachers, the focus of the evaluation system is individual professional growth and development, informed by observations of professional performance and student learning growth data. Student learning objectives (SLOs) and other student performance data are monitored regularly. Professional performance is monitored by formal observations and artifacts during the teacher’s recertification year and by informal observations during other years.

Ensuring Educator Effectiveness

The evaluation system ensures the highest level of educator effectiveness in the Fort Mill Schools by providing ongoing support and professional development for all teachers. This data-informed continuous improvement model of teacher development is integral to the district’s ongoing strategic planning and firmly aligns with our core value of putting Children First…Every Day.

By focusing on talent management, including strategic recruiting and retention practices, building relationships with college students, fostering a culture of lifelong learning, supporting alternative licensure, and expanding partnerships and professional development, the Fort Mill Schools Office of Talent Management strives to maintain a robust and effective teaching workforce dedicated to the success and growth of our students.