who is charlotte danielson

Charlotte Danielson is an educational consultant and author best known for creating the widely used “Framework for Teaching,” a model for defining and evaluating effective teaching practice in schools.

Who she is

Charlotte Danielson is an internationally recognized expert on teacher effectiveness and teacher evaluation systems, with a background as a former economist and long-time educator. She has advised state education departments and national ministries of education in the United States and abroad, and is frequently invited as a keynote speaker and policy consultant.

Career and background

She has taught at multiple levels from kindergarten through university and has also served as a curriculum director and staff development director. Danielson studied history at Cornell University, philosophy, politics and economics at Oxford University, and educational administration and supervision at Rutgers University.

The Danielson Framework for Teaching

Danielson created the Framework for Teaching to clarify what good teaching looks like and to support professional conversations about practice. This framework has become one of the most widely used definitions of teaching in the United States and has been adopted as an approved evaluation model in more than 20 states.

Publications and organization

She is the founder of The Danielson Group, which supports schools and systems in implementing her Framework for Teaching. Her books include “Enhancing Professional Practice: A Framework for Teaching,” “Enhancing Student Achievement: A Framework for School Improvement,” and works on teacher leadership and professional conversations.

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