Unannounced Observation Clause Samples

Unannounced Observation. An observation by the evaluator of approximately ten (10) minutes. Targeted and constructive feedback for an unannounced observation shall take the form of a conversation between the educator and evaluator, after which the educator will complete the post observation form, the evaluator will complete the response form, and sign off on the observation cycle. The entire observation cycle should take place within three (3) business days. The timeframe may be extended due to the unavailability of the educator or evaluator and rescheduled within a reasonable period of time. (a) Normal supervisory responsibilities of department, building and district Administrators will cause Administrators to drop in on classes and other activities in the worksite at various times as deemed necessary by the Administrator. Carrying out these supervisory responsibilities, when they do not result in targeted and constructive feedback to the educator, are not observations as defined in this Article. (b) If the evaluator is actively engaged in note‐taking while in the classroom, the visit to the classroom shall be considered an unannounced observation pursuant to this definition and the educator can expect targeted and constructive feedback as described above.

Unannounced Observation. Observation without prior notice and post-observation conference Opportunity for one refusal that will be documented Observation with prior notice; Formal observation shall consist of pre-observation conference, observation, and post-observation conference Principal will video observation; Video observation will consist of Principal created video, video submission conference (meeting to discuss the video prior to the Principal viewing), and post-observation conference Brief announced or unannounced observation of principal’s leadership and management actions to gather evidence of proficiency in APPR components Pre-observation and post-observation forms attached as Exhibit A will be utilized to guide the discussion between the Superintendent and Principal of the collected evidence. Two observations o One unannounced observation o One formal observation; could substitute this observation through video Minimum of one walkthrough Not to exceed 60 minutes. One formal or unannounced observation per semester. Written observation reports will be written and provided to Principal within ten school days after observation (see format attached as Exhibit B).

Unannounced Observation. An observation of at least twenty minutes duration that is not announced or scheduled will be recorded on the designated form (Attachment 4) and is followed by a post conference. This observation shall not be the first observation.

Unannounced Observation. An observation by the evaluator, of any duration, recommended to be a minimum of 10 minutes. Targeted and constructive feedback for an unannounced observation shall take the form of brief written feedback and a conversation between the teacher and the evaluator. This oral and written feedback must be given within five (5) school days of the observation. This time frame may be extended due to the unavailability of the evaluator or the teacher, but shall be rescheduled within 24 hours whenever possible. a. Normal supervisory responsibilities of department, building and district administrators also will cause administrators to drop in on classes and other activities in the worksite at various times as deemed necessary by the administrator. Carrying out these supervisory responsibilities, when they do not result in targeted and constructive feedback to the teacher, are not observations as defined in this Article. b. If the evaluator provides some form of written feedback to the teacher based on a visit to the classroom, the visit to the classroom shall be considered an unannounced observation pursuant to this definition, and the teacher can expect targeted and constructive feedback as described above.

Unannounced Observation. An alternative APPR method includes having two unannounced observations instead of one announced observation. These observations are unannounced and brief (15 minute) visits by your evaluator. Each is followed by a post conference conversation and documented with a report using the pertinent parts of the rubrics.