Arkansas § 6-17-2802 Legislative intent

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§ 6-17-2802 — Legislative intent

Arkansas § 6-17-2802

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Bluebook

Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-2802 (2026).

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It is the intent of the General Assembly to:

(1)Provide a program affording public school districts and public charter schools a transparent and consistent teacher evaluation system that ensures effective teaching and promotes professional learning;

(2)Provide an evaluation, feedback, and support system that will encourage teachers to improve their knowledge and instructional skills in order to improve student learning;

(3)Provide a basis for making teacher employment decisions;

(4)Provide an integrated system that links evaluation procedures with curricular standards, professional development activities, targeted support, and human capital decisions;

(5)Encourage highly effective teachers to undertake challenging assignments;

(6)Support teachers' roles in improving students' educati

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It is the intent of the General Assembly to: (1) Provide a program affording public school districts and public charter schools a transparent and consistent teacher evaluation system that ensures effective teaching and promotes professional learning; (2) Provide an evaluation, feedback, and support system that will encourage teachers to improve their knowledge and instructional skills in order to improve student learning; (3) Provide a basis for making teacher employment decisions; (4) Provide an integrated system that links evaluation procedures with curricular standards, professional development activities, targeted support, and human capital decisions; (5) Encourage highly effective teachers to undertake challenging assignments; (6) Support teachers' roles in improving students' educational achievements; (7) Inform policymakers regarding the benefits of a consistent evaluation and support system in regard to improving student achievement across the state; and (8) Increase the awareness of parents and guardians of public school students concerning the effectiveness of public school teachers.