Who typically conducts formal performance evaluations?

Formal performance evaluations are typically conducted by supervisory personnel, as they have the authority and responsibility to assess the performance of their staff or instructors. Supervisory personnel include individuals in managerial or leadership roles who can provide a comprehensive evaluation based on established performance criteria and organizational goals.

These evaluations usually focus on various aspects of job performance, such as teaching effectiveness, adherence to standards, and contributions to the educational environment. Supervisory personnel are trained to provide constructive feedback, which can be instrumental in professional development and improvement.

While peers, students, and school committees may offer valuable insights or informal feedback, they generally do not have the same level of authority or structured process for conducting formal evaluations. Peers may provide perspective from a collaborative standpoint, students may bring feedback from a learner's perspective, and committees might help with broader policy considerations, but supervisory personnel are specifically tasked with these evaluations.