Connecticut could learn from Bay State reform plan; education plan in Massachusetts achieved results while avoiding union turmoil- The Register Citizen:
Malloy has now made clear that the evaluation process will be piloted next year in 10 districts, representing different geographic areas. Full implementation would come after that, which some feel is still ambitious given the necessary guidelines and training involved.
Tenure is due process protection, which teachers get in Connecticut after four years. Up to that point, their contracts are year-to-year. Once attained, tenure entitles them to an arbitration hearing if a school system wants to dismiss them for cause or incompetence.
The findings of the arbitrators, however, are only a recommendation, and the school system can still dismiss a teacher. It is not lifetime protection, like tenure for college professors.
The unions have agreed to shorten the timeframe for the arbitration process and Malloy is willing to put off the final decision on this until next year.
In Massachusetts, after three years, teachers earn Professional Teacher Status. If a principal and superintendent agree to fire a PTS, the PTS can go to arbitration to try to win back their job, with the decision of the arbitrator final and binding.
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