How will OPEs accountability system be implemented?
The OPE system contains a multi-year implementation schedule. Because of the data requirements to ensure accuracy and fairness, it will take three years of new data before value-added results can be used as part of teacher and administrator evaluations. This is because states and districts must first allow teachers the benefit of using data to help inform their instruction before holding them accountable through this approach. In practical terms, a district might want to extend the timeline for implementation to give educators an opportunity to grow comfortable with value-added and confident in its fairness.
