The evaluative process needs to focus on growth and learning.  It should not be an event, but instead an opportunity for teachers to set goals and focus on collaboration with others for deeper learning and change in practice.  Teacher inquiry is a great way to go.  

Why not?  My question:  is collaboration a "must"?

The Process:
First, the teachers generate pedagogy-related questions based on student needs. Then the facilitator creates coordinating prompts to jumpstart a team session. And the team collaboration evolves from there. 

Build your own learning seems to be where it's at!  Here is a nice collection of resources for educators to do just that!

Videos can be powerful tools for learning.  They allow the teacher to have a crystal clear picture of his/her reality.  They allow the teacher to learn FROM themselves and to set a well-defined goal that is student focused.  Read the article for six tips that will help you perfect your ability to learn from videotaping.  

The simple ideas in this book are helping me to think differently about moving pratitioners toward a change in practice.  

Teacher inquiry is a fabulous way for educators to take one passion use it to learn and grow.  

Standards for Professional Learning outline the characteristics of professional learning that leads to effective teaching practices, supportive leadership, and improved student results. 

BLOGGING ABOUT THE WEB 2.0 CONNECTED CLASSROOM offers some simple tips for educators seeking to gain much from a professional learning experience.  

Collaborative inquiry is a powerful design for professional learning that supports the notion of teacher leadership as it recognizes the role of teachers in on-going school improvement. It provides a systematic approach for teachers to explore issues and determine resolutions through shared inquiry, reflection, and dialogue. Rather than being merely consumers of research and the professional knowledge that accompanies it, teachers engaged in collaborative inquiry become producers and disseminators of knowledge. 

Teacher driven observation revolves around a single focus question and requires a focus meeting, and observation and a debriefing.  It is a powerful way to learn...........

A bevy of resources on professional learning.  

Honest read...........