FORMAL OBSERVATIONS AND WALKTHROUGHS Clause Samples

FORMAL OBSERVATIONS AND WALKTHROUGHS. Except as noted herein, two (2) formal observations shall be completed annually by a qualified and credentialed building level administrator or by a qualified and credentialed evaluator as defined under 3319.111 D. (3). One formal holistic observation shall take place prior to December 31. A second formal focused observation shall take place no later than April 30. The member and the evaluator shall set a time for the formal observation to take place, and reset the scheduled date and time as necessary if the observation is not conducted as planned. Each formal observation shall be preceded by a pre-conference between the evaluator and the member at least two (2) working days prior to the observation. The purpose of the pre-conference is to allow the member and the evaluator to discuss what the evaluator will observe during the classroom visitation. A post- conference shall take place not later than ten (10) working days following each formal observation. Teachers may bring additional evidence that supports the lesson observed to share with the evaluator at the conference. The evaluator may consider this as evidence of student learning or evidence to support the teacher’s performance. The pre- and post-conference requirement(s) may be waived by mutual consent of the teacher and the evaluator, except for teachers on an improvement plan. The “Post-Observation Conference Rating Rubric Form” must be provided to the member. A member’s signature on the form indicates the member has received the form and not necessarily that he or she agrees with its content. In addition, a maximum of four (4) OTES walkthroughs may take place annually, not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes per walkthrough. Non-OTES walkthroughs are not used for evaluation purposes. It is best practice that evaluators offer members feedback following a non-OTES walkthrough. Members on limited contracts pursuant to ORC 3319.11 who are under consideration for nonrenewal, shall be formally observed not less than four times prior to May 15. The limitation of four (4) walkthroughs per year shall not apply to these members. Principals shall have the right to make classroom visits and review lesson plans during any classroom visit, and to discuss classroom performance with teachers any time during the teachers’ employment.
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FORMAL OBSERVATIONS AND WALKTHROUGHS. Except as noted herein, two (2) formal observations shall be completed annually by a qualified and credentialed building level administrator or by a qualified and credentialed evaluator as defined under 3319.111 D. (3). One formal observation shall take place prior to December 31. A second formal observation shall take place no later than April 30. Each formal observation shall be preceded by a pre-conference between the evaluator and the member at least two (2) working days prior to the observation. A post-conference shall take place not later than ten (10) working days following each formal observation. The pre- and post-conference requirement(s) may be waived by mutual consent of the teacher and the evaluator. Within ten (10) days following a formal observation, the credentialed evaluator shall furnish the member with a completed “Post-Observation Conference Rating Rubric Form” (Appendix C-3), regardless of whether a post-observation conference was or was not held. In addition, a maximum of four (4) OTES walkthroughs may take place annually, not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes per walkthrough. Non-OTES walkthroughs are not used for evaluation purposes. It is best practice that evaluators offer members feedback following a non-OTES walkthrough. Members on limited contracts pursuant to ORC 3319.11 who are under consideration for nonrenewal, shall be formally observed not less than four times prior to May 15. The limitation of four (4) walkthroughs per year shall not apply to these members. Principals shall have the right to make classroom visits and review lesson plans during any classroom visit, and to discuss classroom performance with teachers any time during the teachers’ employment.
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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Informal Observations A. An informal observation is an observation that is not required to be pre-scheduled. B. An evaluator may conduct any number of informal observations. C. Observations do not have to be in the classroom. For example, department or collegial meetings may be used for informal observations. D. Informal observations may serve as an opportunity for formative feedback. If there are concerns regarding the teacher’s/educator’s level of performance based upon informal observations, the evaluator will document the concern and schedule a time to discuss with the employee.

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