Cohort B Observation Cycle for © 2007 by the Oregon Reading First Center Center on Teaching and Learning

Cohort B Observation Cycle Fall to Winter –Non-Observations –Summary due December 15th Winter to Spring –Targeted Observations –Summary due May 25th

Non-Observations: Fall to Winter 2006 End of September to Mid October- All coaches begin with a round of 5- minute observations focusing on the Nine General Features of Instruction (posted on website). The goal of the observations is to prioritize areas of focus for “non-observations.” Mid October through December- All coaches conduct one “non- observation” for each K-3 classroom teacher. Coaches will use the same form as last year to document non-observations. (Due on December 15th.) Enhancement Coaches: –Conduct a “Core Enhancement Internship” –First, focus non-observations on teachers using the core enhancements (or discuss possibility of using the enhancement observation tool.) Next, conduct non-observations with teachers not using the core enhancements.

Targeted Observations: Winter to Spring 2007 In preparation for the targeted observations, coaches will receive training on the LPR system and strategies for observing student response to instruction. Step 1. After each LPR data collection, the coach will target 4 instructional groups that are not making adequate progress. Step 2. Coach will observe each of the 4 groups, recording segments of the lesson, time involved, tasks, and students’ responses (i.e., student success rate). Step 3. Coach and teacher will review the lesson data together to identify the problems students are having and collaboratively determine a remedy that focuses on one of the general features of instruction. Together, the coach and teacher will identify and carry out next steps..

Examples of “Next Step” Coaching Activities: Co-Teaching Practice Sessions Whisper Coaching Peer Observations Program Enhancement Student Assessment Regrouping Other examples?___________________ _________________________________

Targeted Observation Documentation Coaches will complete targeted observation cycle 2 times-- once following each LPR data collection (e.g., February, March). Coaches will turn in documentation of targeted observations after each cycle. By May 25th, both documentation cycles should be submitted to the ORFC. The observation process will be documented on a form similar to the one below: