This rule sets forth requirements for implementing Chapter
508 of Title 20-A of the Maine Revised Statutes. Chapter 508
requires school administrative units to develop, pilot and implement systems of
performance evaluation and professional growth for teachers and principals. The
purpose of Chapter 508 and this rule is to support educator professional growth
and development by clearly setting forth expectations for professional
practice, establishing opportunities for ongoing peer support and
collaboration, and student learning and growth, and providing actionable
feedback and support to help educators meet those expectations. The goal of
improving educator effectiveness is to improve student
achievement.
