1. TDES Think Tank September 25, Jill Cabe, Director of Performance Management Megan Scully, TDES Coordinator
Time: 1 Minute

2. Lesson Plan-Coaching Up Observation Look For.. Domain 4 Rubric
Agenda
FAO
Pre/Post Questions
Lesson Plan-Coaching Up
Observation Look For..
Domain 4
Rubric
Video Calibration
4/9/2019

3. Formal Announced Observation (1 of 2)
Evaluator schedules the FAO and pre-and post-conferences (teacher chooses class time)
Teacher submits lesson plan through the portal 48 hours prior to the pre-conference
Teacher and evaluator hold a pre-conference to discuss the lesson plan
Evaluator observes lesson for at least 30 minutes
Evaluator submits evidence with 24 hours

4. Formal Announced Observation (2 of 2)
Teacher has the option to add evidence
Teacher self-assesses on the rubric 24 hours prior to the post-conference
Evaluator marks areas of agreement on the rubric and shares with the teacher prior to the post conference
Teacher and evaluator meet for the post- conference to discuss and complete rubric
All must occur within 10 working days from pre-conference to post-conference.

5. Pre/Post Conference Questions
Focus should be professional growth for teachers and quality of learning environment for students
Use reflective questions to drive the pre/post conference keeping the focus in mind
Teachers should not be directed to answer the questions but questions should be used to guide the conversation
Also ask teachers areas they would like additional support in

6. TDES Component Look For-Evidence Collection
TDES Look For Handout-what to look and listen for when collecting evidence for the TDES process
These are suggestions and are not limited to this list

7. Teachers are encouraged to add evidence but are not required to
Domain 4
Teachers are encouraged to add evidence but are not required to
Evaluators should try to capture evidence during the observation if possible
If not evidence is provided the teacher and the evaluator should rate the component NA

8. Calibration Activity-shared with staff during 100 minutes
11th grade Math
7th grade ELA

9. Exit Ticket
The next Think Tank will be October 9 East Professional Center from 8-10 or 3:30-5:30 Please complete the exit ticket found on the TDES website Updates and Materials Thank you for coming!