Formal Observation

1. Formal Observation • 2 per year (due by February 7th & May 6th) • Email all teacher formals (write up only) in a zip file to Melissa Kaplan, Ron Bauer, and Nicole Scott by due date • Completed by Assistant Director or Director • Director must be the final sign off • Use Teacher Formal Observation Evidence Tool form to collect evidence from classroom visit, and the Teacher Feedback Form to provide teachers with written feedback.

2. Formal Observation Process • Prior to Pre-Conference: Collect teacher lesson plan and record evidence for Domain 1 on Teacher Formal Observation Evidence Tool. • Pre-Conference (30 minutes): Discuss lesson plan, and gather and record evidence from Domain 1. • Observation (at least 45 minutes): Uses Teacher Formal Observation Evidence Tool to observe for Domains 2, 3, and 4. • Post Conference (45 minutes): Completed within three school days of classroom observation, discuss findings from evidence gathering, present and sign Formal Observation Feedback form.

3. Informal Observations • Complete 6 additional informal evaluations for each teacher by May 4. • Use the Classroom Check-In Sheet to observe for any single domain at a time • Informal observations last 15-20 minutes • Keep one copy of Classroom Check-In and make a copy for teacher

4. Additional Notes • Total yearly time commitment = 8 hours/teacher • Keep all copies in a teacher file • You may add additional steps to the process • e.g. self-evaluation, written reflection on feedback, peer observations • Complete first set of informal observations on Domain 2 by first Directors’ Breakfast