Teacher rating plan unveiled

Los Angeles Unified officials released a detailed proposal Wednesday for overhauling the district's teacher evaluation system, including the broader use of student test data and establishing incentive pay programs.Connie Llanios in the Daily News,

The documents represent the district's initial bargaining position with unions, which are wary of potential changes they fear may be unfair to teachers.

Under the proposal, employee attendance, classroom observations and student test scores would be among the measures used to evaluate teachers and administrators. The system would also include a self-assessment from every educator.