Conference Formal Observation Classroom Sample Clauses

The 'Conference Formal Observation Classroom' clause establishes the procedures and requirements for conducting formal classroom observations as part of a conference or evaluation process. Typically, this clause outlines who may observe, the scheduling and notification process, and the standards or criteria to be used during the observation. For example, it may specify that an administrator must provide advance notice before observing a teacher's class and that feedback will be provided afterward. The core function of this clause is to ensure that classroom observations are conducted in a structured, fair, and transparent manner, supporting professional development and accountability.
Conference Formal Observation Classroom. Walkthroughs/ Informal Observations Post-Conference The teacher persists in using a particular strategy for responding to misunderstandings, even when data suggest the approach is not succeeding. The teacher gathers and uses student data from a few sources to choose appropriate instructional strategies for groups of students. The teacher gathers and uses student data from a variety of sources to choose and implement appropriate instructional strategies for groups of students. By using student data from a variety of sources, the teacher appropriately adapts instructional methods and materials and paces learning activities to meet the needs of individual students as well as the whole class. The teacher does not provide students with feedback about their learning. Students receive occasional or limited feedback about their performance from the teacher. The teacher provides substantive, specific, and timely feedback of student progress to students, families, and other school personnel while maintaining confidentiality. The teacher provides substantive, specific, and timely feedback to students, families, and other school personnel while maintaining confidentiality. The teacher provides the opportunity for students to engage in self-assessment and show awareness of their own strengths and weaknesses. The teacher uses student assessment results to reflect on his or her own teaching and to monitor teaching strategies and behaviors in relation to student success. Evidence
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Conference Formal Observation Classroom. Walkthroughs/ Informal Observations The teacher creates a learning environment that allows for little or no communication or engagement with families. The teacher welcomes communication from families and replies in a timely manner. The teacher engages in two-way communication and offers a variety of volunteer opportunities and activities for families to support student learning. The teacher engages in two-way, ongoing communication with families that results in active volunteer, community, and family partnerships which contribute to student learning and development. Expectations for behavior are not established or are inappropriate and/or no monitoring of behaviors occurs. The teacher responds to misbehavior inappropriately. Appropriate expectations for behavior are established, but some expectations are unclear or do not address the needs of individual students. The teacher inconsistently monitors behavior. A classroom management system has been implemented that is appropriate and responsive to classroom and individual needs of students. Clear expectations for student behavior are evident. Monitoring of student behavior is consistent, appropriate, and effective. A classroom management system has been designed, implemented, and adjusted with student input and is appropriate for the classroom and individual student needs. Students are actively encouraged to take responsibility for their behavior. The teacher uses research-based strategies to lessen disruptive behaviors and reinforce positive behaviors. Evidence INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT The teacher does not routinely use assessments to measure student mastery. The teacher uses assessments to measure student mastery, but may not differentiate instruction based on this information. The teacher uses assessment data to identify students’ strengths and needs, and modifies and differentiates instruction accordingly, although the teacher may not be able to anticipate learning obstacles. The teacher uses assessment data to identify students’ strengths and needs, and modifies and differentiates instruction accordingly, as well as examines classroom assessment results to reveal trends and patterns in individual and group progress and to anticipate learning obstacles. ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING (Standard 3: Assessment) The teacher rarely or never checks the students’ understanding of content. The teacher fails to make adjustments in response to student confusion. The teacher checks for student understanding and m...
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Conference Formal Observation Classroom. Walkthroughs/ Informal Observations The teacher creates a learning environment that allows for little or no communication or engagement with families. The teacher welcomes communication from families and replies in a timely manner. The teacher engages in two-way communication and offers a variety of volunteer opportunities and activities for families to support student learning. The teacher engages in two-way, ongoing communication with families that results in active volunteer, community, and family partnerships which contribute to student learning and development. Expectations for behavior are not established or are inappropriate and/or no monitoring of behaviors occurs. The teacher responds to misbehavior inappropriately. Appropriate expectations for behavior are established, but some expectations are unclear or do not address the needs of individual students. The teacher inconsistently monitors behavior. A classroom management system has been implemented that is appropriate and responsive to classroom and individual needs of students. Clear expectations for student behavior are evident. Monitoring of student behavior is consistent, appropriate, and effective. A classroom management system has been designed, implemented, and adjusted with student input and is appropriate for the classroom and individual student needs. Students are actively encouraged to take responsibility for their behavior. The teacher uses research-based strategies to lessen disruptive behaviors and reinforce positive behaviors. Evidence
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Conference Formal Observation Classroom. Walkthroughs/ Information Observations • There is little or no evidence of a positive rapport between the teacher and students. For example, the teacher may respond disrespectfully to students or ignore their questions or comments. • There are no evident routines or procedures; students seem unclear about what they should be doing or are idle. • Transitions are inefficient with considerable instructional time lost. Lessons progress too slowly or quickly so students are frequently disengaged. • The teacher creates a learning environment that allows for little or no communication or engagement with families. • Expectations for behavior are not established or are inappropriate and/or no monitoring of behaviors occurs. The teacher responds to misbehavior inappropriately. • The teacher is fair in the treatment of students and establishes a basic rapport with them. For example, the teacher addresses students’ questions or comments but does not inquire about their overall well-being. • Routines and procedures are in place, but the teacher may inappropriately prompt or direct students when they are unclear or idle. • The teacher transitions between learning activities, but occasionally loses some instructional time in the process. • The teacher welcomes communication from families and replies in a timely manner. • Appropriate expectations for behavior are established, but some expectations are unclear or do not address the needs of individual students. The teacher inconsistently monitors behavior. • The teacher has positive rapport with students and demonstrates respect for an interest in all students. For example, the teacher makes eye contact and connects with individual students. • Routines and procedures run smoothly throughout the lesson, and students assume age-appropriate levels of responsibility for the efficient operation of the classroom. • Transitions are efficient and occur smoothly. There is evidence of varied learning situations (whole class, cooperative learning, small group, and independent work). • The teacher engages in two-way communication and offers a variety of volunteer opportunities and activities for families to support student learning. • A classroom management system has been implemented that is appropriate and responsive to classroom and individual needs of students. Clear expectations for student behavior are evident. Monitoring of student behavior is consistent, appropriate, and effective. • The teacher has positive rapport with stude...
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Conference Formal Observation Classroom. Walkthroughs/ Informal Observations • The teacher does not attempt to make the lesson accessible and challenging for most students, or attempts are developmentally inappropriate. • The teacher relies on a single strategy or alternate set of materials to make the lesson accessible to most students through some students may not be able to access certain parts of the lesson and/or some may not be challenged. • The teacher supports the learning needs of students through a variety of strategies, materials, and/or pacing that make learning accessible and challenging for the group. • The teacher matches strategies, materials, and/or pacing to students’ individual needs, to make learning accessible and challenging for all students in the classroom. • The teacher effectively uses independent, collaborative, and whole-class instruction to support individual learning goals and provides varied options for how students will demonstrate mastery. I N S T R U C T I O N A N D A S S E S S M E N T EVIDENCE Rating (circle one) Ineffective = 1 Developing = 2 Skilled = 3 Accomplished = 4 SCORE FOR SECTION 6 = INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT Ineffective Developing Skilled Accomplished 7 RESOURCES (Standards 2: Content; Standard 4: Instruction) Sources of Evidence: Pre-Conference Formal Observation Classroom Walkthroughs/ Informal Observations • Instructional materials and resources used for instruction are not relevant to the lesson or are inappropriate for students. • The teacher uses appropriate instructional materials to support learning goals, but may not meet individual students’ learning styles/ needs or actively engage them in learning. • Instructional materials and resources are aligned to the instructional purposes and are appropriate for students’ learning styles and needs, actively engaging students. • Instructional materials and resources are aligned to instructional purposes. • Instructional materials are varied and appropriate to ability levels of students. • Instructional materials actively engage students in ownership of their learning. I N S T R U C T I O N A N D A S S E S S M E N T EVIDENCE Rating (circle one) Ineffective = 1 Developing = 2 Skilled = 3 Accomplished = 4 SCORE FOR SECTION 7 = INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT Ineffective Developing Skilled Accomplished
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Conference Formal Observation Classroom. Walkthroughs/ Informal Observations The teacher creates a learning environment that allows for little or no communication or engagement with families. Expectations for behavior are not established or are inappropriate and/or no monitoring of behaviors occurs. The teacher responds to misbehavior inappropriately. The teacher welcomes communication from families and replies in a timely manner. Appropriate expectations for behavior are established, but some expectations are unclear or do not address the needs of individual students. The teacher inconsistently monitors behavior. The teacher engages in two-way communication and offers a variety of volunteer opportunities and activities for families to support student learning. A classroom management system has been implemented that is appropriate and responsive to classroom and individual needs of students. Clear expectations for student behavior are evident. Monitoring of student behavior is consistent, appropriate, and effective. The teacher engages in two-way, ongoing communication with families that results in active volunteer, community, and family partnerships which contribute to student learning and development. A classroom management system has been designed, implemented, and adjusted with student input and is appropriate for the classroom and individual student needs. Students are actively encouraged to take responsibility for their behavior. The teacher uses research-based strategies to lessen disruptive behaviors and reinforce positive behaviors. Evidence Instruction and Assessment Ineffective Developing Skilled Accomplished
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Related to Conference Formal Observation Classroom

  • Formal Observation The instructional employee and the principal/administrator shall review using the mid-year Reflection Questions in the evaluation manual – Student Achievement Outcomes and make adjustments as needed to increase the likelihood of a positive goal outcome.

  • Post-Observation Conference 1. The post-observation conference between the evaluator and teacher will be held no later than five (5) days after the formal observation. 2. The purpose of the post-observation conference is to review the evaluator’s and teacher’s evidence related to the scoring criteria during the observation, and to discuss the teacher’s performance. 3. If there is an area of concern, the evaluator will identify specific concerns for the applicable criteria, collaboratively discuss and identify possible solutions to remedy the concern and summarize this in writing.

  • Formal Observations At least two (2) formal observations per year are required for ancillary staff members in Track I, at least sixty (60) days apart. In the case of a first-year or second-year Track I ancillary staff employee, at least one (1) observation shall be made prior to the ancillary staff employee’s mid- year progress report. Annual evaluations shall include in-room observations of all aspects of the ancillary staff employee’s instructional practice. Observations shall be conducted by the ancillary staff employee’s supervisor. An observation shall be at least one (1) complete lesson, based on the lesson plans provided by the ancillary staff employee. Observations shall be scheduled at least five (5) work days in advance for a three-day window in which the observation would take place. If an observation needs to be rescheduled, the ancillary staff employee shall be notified of the date of the rescheduled observation no later than one (1) day prior to the end of the week in which the observation should have taken place, so as to accommodate lesson planning. A pre-observation conference shall be held to review the ancillary staff employee’s IDP and those areas which might be observed. All monitoring or observation of the work of the teacher shall be conducted openly and with the knowledge of the ancillary staff employee. The parties agree that during an observation every effort will be made to maintain the normal teaching-learning process. An observation shall include assessment of the ancillary staff employee’s skill and ability in the observed domains of the “Framework for Professional Practice”. A post-observation conference shall be held within five (5) work days of the observation unless the ancillary staff employee agrees in writing to extend the time to conduct the conference, not to exceed thirty (30) days. In the event the meeting does not occur as a result of administrator unavailability within thirty-five (35) days of the observation, negative comments or concerns shall be excluded from the observation. The ancillary staff employee teacher shall bring a completed Post-Observation Reflection Form to this conference, and the administrator shall bring the completed Classroom Observation Form. The ancillary staff employee teacher and the administrator shall each retain copies of both forms. As a result of this post-observation conference, identified areas of concern, together with suggested ways in which the ancillary staff employee is to improve, and identification of assistance to be given, may be addressed in the teacher’s IDP.

  • Informal Observation Additional evaluation of employees may occur through informal observations by the Employer. It may not be necessary to reduce such evaluations to writing, and a verbal discussion between the Employer and the employee concerning the informal observations may suffice. If a written evaluation is deemed necessary, Procedures C and D as outlined above shall be followed.

  • Conference Telephone Meetings Directors or members of any committee of the Board may participate in a meeting of the Board or such committee by means of conference telephone or similar communications equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other, and such participation in a meeting shall constitute presence in person at such meeting.