This study evaluated the performance of beginning teachers who graduated from an urban regional state university. The strengths and weaknesses of the beginning teachers are compared across groups of individuals and through the use of different types of data-gathering procedures. The results of the performance of a sample of beginning teachers on the Florida Performance Measurement System was compared with principals' perceptions of beginning teachers' strengths and weaknesses and with the beginning teachers' own perceptions. The ratings on the generic teaching competencies by principals and beginning teachers were also compared. A congruence was found across groups and types of instruments identifying management of conduct as a problem area. There was shared agreement on the major strengths of the beginning teachers, with communication and human relation skills listed as strengths by both groups. (Author)