Formal Observation Administrator schedules and conducts one Formal Observation (50 Minutes).

1. Formal Observation Administrator schedules and conducts one Formal Observation (50 Minutes). Administrator uses the Formative Classroom Analysis form to provide feedback on many of the elements. 9/10/2008 CLASS Keys

2. Post-Observation Feedback Written post-observation feedback should be provided to the teacher for all formal (and informal observations) within five working days of the observation. All feedback should be related to the teacher’s performance on the twenty-six elements of the CLASS Keys and the GTDR. Post-Observation Conferences are required for the formal observation. 9/10/2008 CLASS Keys

3. TIMELINE 9/10/2008 CLASS Keys

4. CLASS Keys Triangulation with an Array of Evidence over Time Multiple Sources of Data Multiple Performances Multiple People 12/4/2008 CLASS Keys 9/10/2008

5. In the CLASS Keys Evaluation System, the collection of evidence for the 26 elements could be viewed as a “filling of buckets” over time. The Annual Evaluation Conference addresses how full each “bucket” has become during the entire year. 12/4/2008 CLASS Keys 9/10/2008

6. The Annual Evaluation The evaluation of performance occurs at the ELEMENT level. Elements scores are aggregated to form STRANDS rating. To be Satisfactory, ALL STRANDS must be “Emerging” or higher. 12/4/2008 9/10/2008 CLASS Keys

7. 7 9/10/2008

8. ASSESSMENT for LEARNING STRAND 0 pts 1 pts 2 pts 3 pts

9. 6 Total Points for the entire Assessment Strand

10. 9/10/2008 CLASS Keys 10

11. 9/10/2008 CLASS Keys 11

13. MUST BE SATISFACTORY CLASS Keys 13

14. CLASS Keys will leverage other changes. • Greater understanding of standards-based practices • More feedback for teachers • Greater focus on instruction by administrators • Better direction for professional learning • Better direction for school improvement • Better teacher-administrator relationships • Frequent common assessments 9/10/2008 CLASS Keys 14

15. Is our school ready for the CLASS Keys? • A common understanding of key concepts (such as differentiation and formative assessment) is shared by our leaders and instructional staff. • Our school has adopted/developed an assessment infrastructure that can be used for periodic monitoring of student achievement and teacher accountability. • A culture of high expectations and collegiality exists in which adults collaborate and model continuous learning. CLASS Keys

16. Am I ready for the CLASS Keys? • I have an understanding of the School Keys. • I understand effective instructional practices. • I have experience using rubrics. • I have experience observing and assessing staff. • I have experience giving feedback to teachers. • I have effective conferencing skills. CLASS Keys

17. How some are preparing for the CLASS Keys • Reviewing/Studying the elements to come to a common understanding of what they look like in practice. • Using the elements as “LOOK-FORs” during walkthroughs. • Using the elements for peer observations. • Developing common assessments. CLASS Keys

18. Susan McGlohon Beth Johnston Karen Wyler Lois Landy Bobby Smith

19. Contact Information Region 1 Beth Johnston sajohnst@doe.k12.ga.us Region 2 Lois Landy llandy@doe.k12.ga.us Region 3 Karen Wyler kwyler@doe.k12.ga.us Region 4 Bobby Smith bosmith@doe.k12.ga.us Region 5 Susan McGlohon smcgloho@doe.k12.ga.us Veta New Director Teacher Quality vnew@doe.k12.ga.us Diane Bradford, Ed.D. Deputy Superintendent Education Support and Improvement dbradfor@doe.k12.ga.us 9/10/2008 CLASS Keys