The web Browser you are currently using is unsupported, and some features of this site may not work as intended. Please update to a modern browser such as Chrome, Firefox or Edge to experience all features Michigan.gov has to offer.
State Approved Tools: Administrator Evaluations
In November 2015, Public Act 173 was signed into law, providing important clarity to the ongoing policy discussions about the direction of educator administrator evaluations in Michigan. Implementing Michigan’s educator evaluation law with fidelity is a key strategy in our efforts to retain Michigan teachers.
For more information, please contact the Office of Educator Excellence (OEE) at MDE-EdEvals@michigan.gov.
State Approved Observation Tools for Administrators
The Michigan Department of Education recommends using one of the two administrative evaluation tools below when conducting administrator evaluations. School districts, intermediate school districts and public school academies are not limited to only using these evaluation tools.
State Approved Observation Tools for Administrators
Postings and Assurances for District Use
Law requires each school district, intermediate school district, or public school academy to post certain information on its public website about the evaluation tool(s) used.
Educator Evaluation Tool Application and Scoring Guide
The Michigan Educator Evaluation Tool Scoring Guide provides the framework and mechanism through which the applications for educator evaluation tools will be evaluated for potential inclusion on the list of state-approved tools.
Educator Evaluations for Employees Working Under Permits
Permits, Special Education Approvals, and Annual Career Authorizations are used by schools to provide staffing flexibilities when a certified educator is not available and/or they want to grow an individual into the profession. Full-year permits require observation and evaluation for renewal.