Unannounced Observations Sample Clauses

Unannounced Observations a. Unannounced observations may be in the form of partial or full-period classroom visitations. The Evaluator shall observe the Educator for at least five (5) minutes. The Educator may request that the Evaluator stay longer. b. The Educator will be provided with at least brief written feedback from the Evaluator within 5 school days of the observation. The written feedback shall be delivered to the Educator in person, placed in the Educator’s mailbox or mailed to the Educator’s home. c. Any observation or series of observations resulting in one or more standards judged to be unsatisfactory or needs improvement for the first time must be followed by at least one observation of at least 30 minutes in duration within 30 school days. The Educator shall be given a written document that summarizes the issues, action(s) to be taken to correct it, and a time frame for the subsequent observation to demonstrate the completion of such action(s).

Unannounced Observations a. Unannounced observations may be in the form of partial or full-period classroom visitations, instructional rounds, walkthroughs, learning walks, or any other means deemed useful by the evaluator. b. In case of an observation that raises questions or concerns, the evaluator shall request an in-person conference with the educator within five (5) school days of the observation. c. The educator will be provided with at least brief written feedback from the evaluator within five to seven (5 to 7) school days of the observation. The written feedback shall be delivered to the educator in person, electronically, placed in the educator’s school mailbox in a sealed envelope or, in the event that, after good faith efforts, other options are unsuccessful or unavailable, mailed to the educator’s home. d. Any observation or series of observations resulting in one (1) or more standards judged to be unsatisfactory or needs improvement for the first time must be followed by at least one (1) observation of at least thirty (30) minutes in duration within thirty (30) school days.

Unannounced Observations i) Unannounced observations may be in the form of a school site or work site visitation or any other means deemed useful by the Evaluator. Visitations may include, but are not limited to: staff meetings, team meetings, classroom visits with supervising evaluator, walkabouts within the school or department, or individual conferences with students or parents. ii) The Administrator will be provided with at least brief written feedback from the Evaluator within 3-5 school days of the observation. The written feedback shall be delivered to the Administrator in person, placed in the Administrator's mailbox or mailed to the Administrator's home. iii) Any observation or series of observations resulting in one or more standards judged to be unsatisfactory or needs improvement for the first time must be followed by at least one observation of a similar administrative activity within 30 school days.

Unannounced Observations. Unannounced observations may be in the form of partial or full-period classroom visitations, Instructional Rounds, Walkthroughs, Learning Walks, or any other means deemed useful by the evaluator, director, executive director or other administrator.

Unannounced Observations. All unannounced observations shall be conducted according to the following: i. The Evaluator shall observe the Educator for a minimum of ten (10) minutes. ii. Upon entering the room for purposes of an unannounced observation, the Evaluator will attempt to verbally inform the Educator the purpose of the visit is for an unannounced observation. iii. The Educator will be provided with written feedback from the Evaluator within five (5) school days of the observation. The written feedback shall be provided to the Educator. If either the Educator or the Evaluator requests a meeting to discuss the observation, such a meeting will take place within five (5) school days. iv. Any observation or series of observations resulting in one or more standards judged to be unsatisfactory or needs improvement must be followed by at least one announced observation of at least thirty (30) minutes in duration within twenty (20) school days. The Educator shall be given a written document that summarizes the issues, the action(s) to be taken to correct it, and a time frame for the subsequent observation to demonstrate the completion of such action(s). v. Any unannounced observation, which raises a serious performance concern, shall be brought to the attention of the Educator within two school days at a post-observation conference where both the Educator and the Evaluator can be present.

Unannounced Observations. All unannounced observations shall be conducted according to the following: i. The Evaluator shall observe the Educator between 5 and 15 minutes. ii. Upon entering the room for purposes of an unannounced observation, the Evaluator will verbally inform the Educator the purpose of the visit is for an unannounced observation. iii. The Educator will be provided with written feedback from the Evaluator within 5 school days of the observation. If either the Educator or the Evaluator requests a meeting to discuss the observation, such a meeting will take place within 5 school days. iv. Any observation or series of observations resulting in one or more standards judged to be unsatisfactory or needs improvement must be followed by at least one announced observation of at least 30 minutes in duration within 20 school days. Before the announced observation, the Educator shall be given a written document that summarizes the issue, the action(s) to be taken to correct it, and a time frame for the subsequent observation to demonstrate the completion of such action(s). v. Any unannounced observation which may result in disciplinary action shall be brought to the attention of the Educator within 48 hours at a post-observation conference where both the Educator and the Evaluator can be present.

Unannounced Observations i. Unannounced observations may be in the form of partial or full period classroom visitations, Instructional Rounds, Walkthroughs, Learning Walks, or any other means deemed useful by the Evaluator, Principal, Superintendent, or other administrator. ii. The Educator will be provided with at least brief written feedback from the Evaluator within five (5) school days of the observation. iii. Any observation or series of observations resulting in one or more standards judged to be unsatisfactory or needs improvement for the first time must be followed by at least one observation of at least 30 minutes in duration within 20 school days. iv. No other observations may take place until the day after the feedback has been provided. The teacher and administrator are encouraged to have conversations on feedback.

Unannounced Observations. 1. Unannounced observations may be in the form of partial or full-period classroom visitations but the majority of unannounced observations completed with an individual Educator will be at least ten (10) minutes. a. Administrators will drop in on classes and other activities as part of normal supervisory responsibilities. 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 Agreement. These visits may take the form of Instructional Rounds, Walkthroughs, Learning Walks, or any other means deemed useful by the Evaluator, principal, Superintendent or other administrator. b. An unannounced observation must start with a predetermined signal to the Educator. c. The Evaluator will then provide written feedback after being in the classroom, and the Educator can expect feedback as described below. 2. Targeted and constructive feedback for an unannounced observation shall start with an in-person conversation between the Educator and the Evaluator. The Evaluator shall then provide a brief written summary of this conversation and his or her observations. a. Feedback in this form must be given within five (5) school days of the observation. This time frame may be extended due to unavailability on the part of either the Evaluator or the Educator, but shall be rescheduled within 24 hours whenever possible. For K12 Curriculum Coordinators or those who travel between buildings, meetings may be arranged over the phone if scheduling a face-to-face meeting is found to be too difficult. All meetings, whether face-to-face or by phone, are expected to be done during contractual hours. b. The conversation, when possible, should take place in the Educator’s classroom or office, or in a private space. c. This brief written feedback shall be delivered to the Educator face-to-face, by email or to the Educator’s school mailbox or home. The written feedback explicitly considers the perspective on the class or lesson that the Educator presents during the conversation. If the Evaluator has an concerns, s/he shall provide evidence of the practices in need of improvement so that the Educator has concrete ideas for what to improve. 3. Any series of observations resulting in one or more standards judged to be Unsatisfactory or Needs Improvement for the first time must be followed by at least one full class observation within thirty (30) school days.

Unannounced Observations i. Unannounced observations may be in the form of full-period classroom visitations or partial visits lasting at least ten minutes. This excludes Instructional Rounds, Walkthroughs, Learning Walks, or any other similar group activities. Educators will be provided advance notice if these excluded visits have three or more participants visiting classrooms. ii. The Educator will be provided with written feedback from the Evaluator within five school days of the observation. The written feedback shall be delivered to the Educator in person, by email, sent electronically, placed in the Educator’s mailbox, or mailed to the Educator’s home. In addition, Educators on a Directed Growth or Improvement Plan will be provided with the opportunity to meet with the Evaluator after the observation.