Common use of Announced Observations Clause in Contracts

Announced Observations. All announced observations shall be conducted according to the following: i. The Evaluator and Educator shall select the date and time of the lesson or activity to be observed and discuss with the Educator any specific goal(s) for the observation. The observation shall be at least the length of the average class period. At the elementary level, evaluators are encouraged to remain through transition to the next lesson. ii. Prior to the scheduled observation, the Evaluator and Educator shall meet for a pre- observation conference. The Educator shall inform the Evaluator as to the content of the lesson, student conference, IEP plan or activity. iii. The Educator will be notified as soon as possible if the Evaluator will not be able to attend the scheduled observation. The observation will be rescheduled with the Educator as soon as reasonably practical. iv. Within five (5) school days of the observation, the Evaluator and Educator shall meet for a post-observation conference. This time frame may be extended due to unavailability on the part of either the Evaluator or the Educator, but shall be rescheduled and held within 48 hours if at all possible. v. The Evaluator shall provide the Educator with written feedback within ten (10) school days of the post conference. For any standard where the Educator’s practice was found to be unsatisfactory or needs improvement, the feedback must: ○ Describe the basis for the Evaluator’s judgment. ○ Describe actions the Educator should take to improve his/her performance. ○ Identify support and/or resources the Educator may use in his/her improvement. ○ State that the Educator is responsible for addressing the need for improvement. vi. The Educator may request that an additional meeting be held to discuss the written feedback within ten (10) school days of receipt of that feedback or may opt to just sign and return the observation. The educator’s signature on the observation indicates receipt only and does not indicate agreement with the contents of the observation. vii. The Educator may request and shall be provided with an additional observation and/or an additional observer when s/he feels his/her professional practice has been misrepresented in the written feedback provided.

Announced Observations. i. All announced observations non-PTS Educators in their first three years in the school, PTS Educators on Improvement Plans and other educators at the discretion of the evaluator shall be conducted according to the following:have at least one Announced Observation. i. a. The Evaluator and Educator shall select the date and time of the lesson or activity to be observed and discuss with the Educator any specific goal(s) for the observation. The observation shall be at least the length of the average class period. At the elementary level, evaluators are encouraged to remain through transition to the next lesson. ii. Prior to b. Within 5 school days of the scheduled observation, the Evaluator and Educator shall meet for a pre- pre-observation conference. The Educator shall may inform the Evaluator as to in writing, but must review the content following in the pre- observation conference: the nature of the lesson, the student conferencepopulation served, IEP plan or activityand any other information that will assist the Evaluator to assess performance. iii. a. The Educator will be notified as soon as possible if the Evaluator will not be able to attend the scheduled observation. The observation will be rescheduled with the Educator as soon as reasonably practical. iv. c. Within five (5) 5 to 7 school days of the observation, the Evaluator and Educator shall meet for a post-observation conference. This time frame timeframe may be extended due to unavailability on the part of either the Evaluator or the Educator, but shall be rescheduled and held within 48 hours 2-3 school days if at all possible. v. d. The Evaluator shall provide the Educator with written feedback within ten (10) 5 to 7 school days of the post post-observation conference. For any standard where the Educator’s practice was found to be unsatisfactory or needs improvement, the feedback must: ○ : a. Describe the basis for the Evaluator’s judgment. ○ . b. Describe actions the Educator should take to improve his/her performance. ○ . c. Identify support and/or resources the Educator may use in his/her improvement. ○ . d. State that the Educator is responsible for addressing the need for improvement. vi. The Educator may request that an additional meeting be held to discuss the written feedback within ten (10) school days of receipt of that feedback or may opt to just sign and return the observation. The educator’s signature on the observation indicates receipt only and does not indicate agreement with the contents of the observation. vii. The Educator may request and shall be provided with an additional observation and/or an additional observer when s/he feels his/her professional practice has been misrepresented in the written feedback provided.

Announced Observations. All non-PTS educators in their first year in the school, PTS educators on improvement plans and other educators at the discretion of the evaluator shall have at least one (1) announced observations shall be conducted according to the following:observation. i. a. The Evaluator and Educator evaluator shall select the date and time of the lesson or activity to be observed and discuss with the Educator educator any specific goal(s) for the observation. The observation shall be at least the length of the average class period. At the elementary level, evaluators are encouraged to remain through transition to the next lesson. ii. Prior to b. Within five (5) school days of the scheduled observation, upon request of either the Evaluator evaluator or educator, the evaluator and Educator educator shall meet for a pre- pre-observation conference. The Educator shall In lieu of a meeting, the educator may inform the Evaluator as to evaluator in writing of the content nature of the lesson, the student conferencepopulation served, IEP plan or activityand any other information that will assist the evaluator to assess performance. iii1. The Educator educator shall provide the evaluator with a completed copy of the Pre-Observation Data Sheet. 2. The educator will be notified as soon as possible if the Evaluator evaluator will not be able to attend the scheduled observation. The observation will be rescheduled with the Educator educator as soon as reasonably practical. iv. c. Within five (5) school days of the observation, the Evaluator evaluator and Educator educator shall meet for a post-post- observation conference. This time frame timeframe may be extended due to unavailability on the part of either the Evaluator evaluator or the Educatoreducator, but shall be rescheduled and held within 48 twenty-four (24) hours if at all possible. v. d. The Evaluator evaluator shall provide the Educator educator with written feedback within ten five to seven (105-7) school days of the post post-observation conference. For any standard where the Educatoreducator’s practice was found to be unsatisfactory or needs improvement, the feedback must: ○ : 1. Describe the basis for the Evaluatorevaluator’s judgment. 2. ○ Describe actions the Educator educator should take to improve his/her performance. ○ Identify support and/or resources the Educator may use in his/her improvement. ○ State that the Educator is responsible for addressing the need for improvement. vi. The Educator may request that an additional meeting be held to discuss the written feedback within ten (10) school days of receipt of that feedback or may opt to just sign and return the observation. The educator’s signature on the observation indicates receipt only and does not indicate agreement with the contents of the observation. vii. The Educator may request and shall be provided with an additional observation and/or an additional observer when s/he feels his/her professional practice has been misrepresented in the written feedback provided.

Announced Observations. All non-PTS Educators in their first year, Educators working under a different area of licensure and PTS Educators on Directed or Improvement Plans shall have at least one (1) announced observations shall be observation(s) conducted according to the following: i. The Evaluator and Educator shall select the date and time of the lesson or activity to be observed and discuss with the Educator any specific goal(s) for the observation. The observation shall be at least the length of the average class period. At the elementary level, evaluators are encouraged to remain through transition to the next lessonthirty (30) minutes in duration. ii. Prior to Within five (5) school days of the scheduled observation, the Evaluator and Educator shall meet for a pre- pre-observation conference. In lieu of a meeting, the Educator may inform the Evaluator in writing of the nature of the lesson, the student population served, and any other information that will assist the Evaluator to assess the performance. iii. The Educator shall inform provide the Evaluator as to the content a draft of the lesson, student conference, IEP plan or activity. If the actual plan is different, the Educator will provide the Evaluator with a copy prior to the observation. iiiiv. The Educator will be notified as soon as possible if the Evaluator will not be able to attend the scheduled observation. The observation will be rescheduled with the Educator as soon as reasonably practical. iv. Within five (5) school days of the observation, the Evaluator and Educator shall meet for a post-observation conference. This time frame may be extended due to unavailability on the part of either the Evaluator or the Educator, but shall be rescheduled and held within 48 hours if at all possible. v. The Evaluator shall provide the Educator with written feedback within ten five (105) school days of the post conferenceobservation. For any standard where the Educator’s practice was found to be unsatisfactory or needs improvement, the feedback must: ○ : 1. Describe the basis for the Evaluator’s judgment. 2. ○ Describe actions the Educator should take to improve his/her performance. 3. ○ Identify support and/or resources the Educator may use in his/her improvement. 4. ○ State that the Educator is responsible for addressing the need for improvement. vi. The Educator may request that an additional meeting be held to discuss the written feedback within ten Within five (105) school days of the receipt of that feedback or the written feedback, the Evaluator and Educator shall meet for a post-observation conference. This timeframe may opt be extended due to just sign and return the observation. The educator’s signature unavailability on the observation indicates receipt only and does not indicate agreement with part of either the contents of Evaluator or the observation. vii. The Educator may request and but shall be provided with an additional observation and/or an additional observer when s/he feels his/her professional practice has been misrepresented in the written feedback providedrescheduled within twenty-four (24) hours if possible.

Announced Observations. All non PTS on Developing Educator Plans will have announced observations shall be conducted according to the following:observations. i. The Evaluator and Educator shall select the date and time of the lesson or activity to be observed and discuss with the Educator any specific goal(s) for the observation. The observation shall be at least the length of the average class period. At the elementary level, evaluators are encouraged to remain through transition to the next lessonthirty minutes in duration. ii. Prior to Within 5 school days of the scheduled observation, the Evaluator and Educator shall meet for a pre- observation conference. The Educator shall inform the Evaluator as to the content of the lesson, student conference, IEP plan or activity. iii. The Educator will be notified as soon as possible if the Evaluator will not be able to attend the scheduled observation. The observation will be rescheduled with the Educator as soon as reasonably practical. iv. Within five (5) 5 school days of the receipt of the observation, the Evaluator and Educator shall meet for a post-post- observation conference. This time frame timeframe may be extended due to unavailability on the part of either the Evaluator or the Educator, but shall be rescheduled and held within 48 24 hours if at all possible. v. The Evaluator shall provide the Educator with written feedback within ten (10) 10 school days of the post conference. For any standard where the Educator’s practice was found to be unsatisfactory or needs improvement, the feedback must: ○ • Describe the basis for the Evaluator’s judgment. ○ • Describe actions the Educator should take to improve his/her performance. ○ • Identify support and/or resources the Educator may use in his/her improvement. ○ • State that the Educator is responsible for addressing the need for improvement. vi. The Educator may request that an additional a meeting be held to discuss the written feedback within ten (10) school days of receipt of that feedback or may opt to just sign and return the observation. The educator’s signature on the observation indicates receipt only and does not indicate agreement with the contents of the observationfeedback. vii. The Educator may request and shall be provided with an additional observation and/or an additional observer when s/he feels his/her professional practice has been misrepresented in the written feedback providedfor an additional observation.

Announced Observations. i. All announced observations non-PTS Educators in their first year in the school, PTS Educators on Improvement Plans and other educators at the discretion of the evaluator or at the request of the teacher, shall be conducted according to the following:have at least one Announced Observation. i. a. The Evaluator and Educator shall select the a mutually agreed upon date and time of the lesson or activity to be observed and discuss with the Educator any specific goal(s) for the observation. The observation shall be at least the length of the average class period. At the elementary level, evaluators are encouraged to remain through transition to the next lesson. ii. Prior to b. Within 5 school days of the scheduled observation, upon request of either the Evaluator or Educator, the Evaluator and Educator shall meet for a pre- observation conference. In lieu of a meeting, the Educator may inform the Evaluator in writing of the nature of the lesson, the student population served, and any other information that will assist the Evaluator to assess performance. 1st The Educator shall inform provide the Evaluator as to the content a draft of the lesson, student conference, IEP plan or activity. iii. If the actual plan is different, the Educator will provide the Evaluator with a copy prior to the observation. 2nd The Educator will be notified as soon as possible if the Evaluator will not be able to attend the scheduled observation. The observation will be rescheduled with the Educator as soon as reasonably practical. iv. c. Within five (5) 5 school days of the observation, the Evaluator and Educator shall meet for a post-observation conference. This time frame timeframe may be extended due to unavailability on the part of either the Evaluator or the Educator, but shall be rescheduled and held within 48 24 hours if at all possible. v. d. The Evaluator shall provide the Educator with written feedback within ten (10) 5 school days of the post post-observation conference. For any standard where the Educator’s practice was found to be unsatisfactory or needs improvement, the feedback must: ○ 1st Describe the basis for the Evaluator’s judgment. ○ 2nd Describe actions the Educator should take to improve his/her performance. ○ 3rd Identify support and/or resources the Educator may use in his/her improvement. ○ 4th State that the Educator is responsible for addressing the need for improvement. vi. The Educator may request that an additional meeting be held to discuss the written feedback within ten (10) school days of receipt of that feedback or may opt to just sign and return the observation. The educator’s signature on the observation indicates receipt only and does not indicate agreement with the contents of the observation. vii. The Educator may request and shall be provided with an additional observation and/or an additional observer when s/he feels his/her professional practice has been misrepresented in the written feedback provided.

Announced Observations. All non-PTS educators in their first year in the school, PTS educators on improvement plans and other educators at the discretion of the evaluator shall have at least one (1) announced observations shall be conducted according to the following:observation. i. a. The Evaluator and Educator evaluator shall select the date and time of the lesson or activity to be observed and discuss with the Educator educator any specific goal(s) for the observation. The observation shall be at least the length of the average class period. At the elementary level, evaluators are encouraged to remain through transition to the next lesson. ii. Prior to b. Within five (5) school days of the scheduled observation, upon request of either the Evaluator evaluator or educator, the evaluator and Educator educator shall meet for a pre- pre-observation conference. The Educator shall In lieu of a meeting, the educator may inform the Evaluator as to evaluator in writing of the content nature of the lesson, the student conferencepopulation served, IEP plan or activityand any other information that will assist the evaluator to assess performance. iii1. The Educator educator shall provide the evaluator with a completed copy of the Pre-Observation Data Sheet. 2. The educator will be notified as soon as possible if the Evaluator evaluator will not be able to attend the scheduled observation. The observation will be rescheduled with the Educator educator as soon as reasonably practical. iv. c. Within five (5) school days of the observation, the Evaluator evaluator and Educator shall educator will meet for a post-post- observation conference. This time frame timeframe may be extended due to unavailability on the part of either the Evaluator evaluator or the Educatoreducator, but shall be rescheduled and held within 48 twenty-four (24) hours if at all possible. The meeting will be to clarify any questions regarding the therapeutic services observed. v. d. The Evaluator evaluator shall provide the Educator educator with written feedback within ten five to seven (105-7) school days of the post post-observation conference. For any standard where the Educatoreducator’s practice was found to be unsatisfactory or needs improvement, the feedback must: ○ : 1. Describe the basis for the Evaluatorevaluator’s judgment. 2. ○ Describe actions the Educator educator should take to improve his/her their performance. ○ Identify support and/or resources the Educator may use in his/her improvement. ○ State that the Educator is responsible for addressing the need for improvement. vi. The Educator may request that an additional meeting be held to discuss the written feedback within ten (10) school days of receipt of that feedback or may opt to just sign and return the observation. The educator’s signature on the observation indicates receipt only and does not indicate agreement with the contents of the observation. vii. The Educator may request and shall be provided with an additional observation and/or an additional observer when s/he feels his/her professional practice has been misrepresented in the written feedback provided.

Announced Observations. All non-PTS educators in their first year in the school, PTS educators on improvement plans and other educators at the discretion of the evaluator shall have at least one (1) announced observations shall be conducted according to the following:observation. i. a. The Evaluator and Educator evaluator shall select the date and time of the lesson or activity to be observed and discuss with the Educator educator any specific goal(s) for the observation. The observation shall be at least the length of the average class period. At the elementary level, evaluators are encouraged to remain through transition to the next lesson. ii. Prior to b. Within five (5) school days of the scheduled observation, upon request of either the Evaluator evaluator or educator, the evaluator and Educator educator shall meet for a pre- pre-observation conference. The Educator shall In lieu of a meeting, the educator may inform the Evaluator as to evaluator in writing of the content nature of the lesson, the student conferencepopulation served, IEP plan or activityand any other information that will assist the evaluator to assess performance. iii1. The Educator educator shall provide the evaluator with a completed copy of the Pre-Observation Data Sheet. 2. The educator will be notified as soon as possible if the Evaluator evaluator will not be able to attend the scheduled observation. The observation will be rescheduled with the Educator educator as soon as reasonably practical. iv. c. Within five (5) school days of the observation, the Evaluator evaluator and Educator educator shall meet for a post-post- observation conference. This time frame timeframe may be extended due to unavailability on the part of either the Evaluator evaluator or the Educatoreducator, but shall be rescheduled and held within 48 twenty-four (24) hours if at all possible. v. d. The Evaluator evaluator shall provide the Educator educator with written feedback within ten five to seven (105-7) school days of the post post-observation conference. For any standard where the Educatoreducator’s practice was found to be unsatisfactory or needs improvement, the feedback must: ○ : 1. Describe the basis for the Evaluatorevaluator’s judgment. 2. ○ Describe actions the Educator educator should take to improve his/her their performance. ○ Identify support and/or resources the Educator may use in his/her improvement. ○ State that the Educator is responsible for addressing the need for improvement. vi. The Educator may request that an additional meeting be held to discuss the written feedback within ten (10) school days of receipt of that feedback or may opt to just sign and return the observation. The educator’s signature on the observation indicates receipt only and does not indicate agreement with the contents of the observation. vii. The Educator may request and shall be provided with an additional observation and/or an additional observer when s/he feels his/her professional practice has been misrepresented in the written feedback provided.

Announced Observations. i. All announced observations non-PTS Educators in their first three years in the school, PTS Educators on Improvement Plans and other educators at the discretion of the evaluator shall be conducted according to the following:have at least one Announced Observation. i. a. The Evaluator and Educator shall select the date and time of the lesson or activity to be observed and discuss with the Educator any specific goal(s) for the observation. The observation shall be at least the length of the average class period. At the elementary level, evaluators are encouraged to remain through transition to the next lesson. ii. Prior to b. Within 5 school days of the scheduled observation, the Evaluator and Educator shall meet for a pre- pre-observation conference. The Educator shall may inform the Evaluator as to in writing, but must review the content following in the pre- observation conference: the nature of the lesson, the student conferencepopulation served, IEP plan or activity. iiiand any other information that will assist the Evaluator to assess performance. The Educator will be notified as soon as possible if the Evaluator will not be able to attend the scheduled observation. The observation will be willbe rescheduled with the Educator as soon as reasonably practical. iv. c. Within five (5) 5 to 7 school days of the observation, the Evaluator and Educator shall meet for a post-observation conference. This time frame timeframe may be extended due to unavailability on the part of either the Evaluator or the Educator, but shall be rescheduled and held within 48 hours 2-3 school days if at all possible. v. d. The Evaluator shall provide the Educator with written feedback within ten (10) 5 to 7 school days of the post post-observation conference. For any standard where the Educator’s practice was found to be unsatisfactory or needs improvement, the feedback must: ○ : a. Describe the basis for the Evaluator’s judgment. ○ . b. Describe actions the Educator should take to improve his/her performance. ○ . c. Identify support and/or resources the Educator may use in his/her improvement. ○ . d. State that the Educator is responsible for addressing the need for improvement. vi. The Educator may request that an additional meeting be held to discuss the written feedback within ten (10) school days of receipt of that feedback or may opt to just sign and return the observation. The educator’s signature on the observation indicates receipt only and does not indicate agreement with the contents of the observation. vii. The Educator may request and shall be provided with an additional observation and/or an additional observer when s/he feels his/her professional practice has been misrepresented in the written feedback provided.

Announced Observations. All non PTS Educators in their first year, Educators working under a different area of licensure and PTS Educators on Directed or Improvement Plans shall have at least one (1) announced observations shall be observation(s) conducted according to the following: i. The Evaluator and Educator shall select the date and time of the lesson or activity to be observed and discuss with the Educator any specific goal(s) for the observation. The observation shall be at least the length of the average class period. At the elementary level, evaluators are encouraged to remain through transition to the next lessonthirty (30) minutes in duration. ii. Prior to Within five (5) school days of the scheduled observation, the Evaluator and Educator shall meet for a pre- pre-observation conference. In lieu of a meeting, the Educator may inform the Evaluator in writing of the nature of the lesson, the student population served, and any other information that will assist the Evaluator to assess the performance. iii. The Educator shall inform provide the Evaluator as to the content a draft of the lesson, student conference, IEP plan or activity. If the actual plan is different, the Educator will provide the Evaluator with a copy prior to the observation. iiiiv. The Educator will be notified as soon as possible if the Evaluator will not be able to attend the scheduled observation. The observation will be rescheduled with the Educator as soon as reasonably practical. iv. Within five (5) school days of the observation, the Evaluator and Educator shall meet for a post-observation conference. This time frame may be extended due to unavailability on the part of either the Evaluator or the Educator, but shall be rescheduled and held within 48 hours if at all possible. v. The Evaluator shall provide the Educator with written feedback within ten five (105) school days of the post conferenceobservation. For any standard where the Educator’s practice was found to be unsatisfactory or needs improvement, the feedback must: ○ o Describe the basis for the Evaluator’s judgment. ○ o Describe actions the Educator should take to improve his/her performance. ○ o Identify support and/or resources the Educator may use in his/her improvement. ○ o State that the Educator is responsible for addressing the need for improvement. vi. The Educator may request that an additional meeting be held to discuss the written feedback within ten Within five (105) school days of the receipt of that feedback or the written feedback, the Evaluator and Educator shall meet for a post-observation conference. This timeframe may opt be extended due to just sign and return the observation. The educator’s signature unavailability on the observation indicates receipt only and does not indicate agreement with part of either the contents of Evaluator or the observation. vii. The Educator may request and Educator, but shall be provided with an additional observation and/or an additional observer when s/he feels his/her professional practice has been misrepresented in the written feedback providedrescheduled within twenty four (24) hours if possible.