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Illinois Has Eliminated the School Code’s Mandate That Teacher and Principal Evaluations Include Student Growth as a Factor in...

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On June 30, 2025, Governor Pritzker signed into law Public Act 104-0020 which amends Article 24A of the Illinois School Code and upends a major component of the Performance Evaluation Reform Act (“PERA”) that governs teacher...more

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Guidance for Developing Appeals Process of Unsatisfactory Ratings Under Public Act 101-0591

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On August 27, 2019, Governor Pritzker signed into law Public Act 101-0591, which added Section 24A-5.5 to the School Code. Section 24A-5.5 requires school districts to create an appeals process for teachers who receive...more

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[Webinar] The Short- and Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 on Teacher Evaluation, Non-Renewal and RIF - April 22nd, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm...

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The COVID-19 pandemic has both immediate and long-term effects on teacher evaluations. However, the implications extend to non-renewal and reductions in force (RIF) this year, as well as in the future. Join several Bricker...more

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IL Court Clarifies RIF Rules When Tenured Teacher Evaluated Twice in One School Year

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Decisions on reductions in force in school districts are not common in Illinois, so a recent opinion from the Fourth District Appellate Court warrants brief mention. The issue in a recent case, Nafziger v. Board of Education...more

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