Adapted from: Kenneth D. Peterson (2002) Effective teacher hiring: A guide to getting the best. Alexandria, VA: ASCD
1. Kinds of evidence for teacher selection; data source information and limitations. Validity and reliability in teacher hiring data and decisions.
2. The role of expert, informed, subjective judgment in selection and hiring.
3. The sociology and politics of teacher hiring.
4. Forms and record keeping.
5. Legal and fairness issues and procedures.
6. The science and art of interviewing.
7. District organization for teacher hiring.
8. The role of district planning in teacher hiring.
9. Practice sessions, reliability determination, monitoring and evaluation procedures.