Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Chapter 1: The Power of an Effective Teacher and Why We Should Assess It -- Chapter 2: How Can We Assess Teacher Quality? -- Chapter 3: Assessing Teacher Quality with Student Work: The Oregon Teacher Work Sample Methodology -- Chapter 4: Assessing Teacher Quality in a Standards-Based Environment: The Thompson, Colorado, School District -- Chapter 5: Assessing Teacher Quality Through Goal-Setting: The Alexandria, Virginia, School District -- Chapter 6: Assessing Teacher Quality Based on Student Gains: Value-Added Assessment System in Tennessee -- Chapter 7: Final Thoughts on Assessing Teacher Quality: Guidelines for Policy and Practice -- Appendix A: Qualities of Effective Teachers -- Appendix B: Testing and Assessment Methods -- Appendix C: Oregon Work Sample Methodology -- Appendix D: Thompson (Colorado) School District Teacher Standards, Tools, and Strategies -- Appendix E: Resources, Definitions, and Performance Responsibilities -- Appendix F: Tennessee Framework, Rubrics, and Forms for Evaluation -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index -- About the Authors -- Related ASCD Resources: Linking Teacher Evaluation and Student Achievement -- Search this Book.