1. Formal Observation 2 per year (due by February 7 th & May 6th) Email all teacher formals (write up only) in a zip file to Melissa Kaplan, Ron Bauer, and Nicole Scott by due date Completed by Assistant Director or Director –Director must be the final sign off Use Teacher Formal Observation Evidence Tool form to collect evidence from classroom visit, and the Teacher Feedback Form to provide teachers with written feedback.

2. Formal Observation Process Prior to Pre-Conference: Collect teacher lesson plan and record evidence for Domain 1 on Teacher Formal Observation Evidence Tool. Pre-Conference (30 minutes): Discuss lesson plan, and gather and record evidence from Domain 1. Observation (at least 45 minutes): Uses Teacher Formal Observation Evidence Tool to observe for Domains 2, 3, and 4. Post Conference (45 minutes): Completed within three school days of classroom observation, discuss findings from evidence gathering, present and sign Formal Observation Feedback form.

3. Informal Observations Complete 6 additional informal evaluations for each teacher by May 4. Use the Classroom Check-In Sheet to observe for any single domain at a time Informal observations last 15-20 minutes Keep one copy of Classroom Check-In and make a copy for teacher

4. Additional Notes Total yearly time commitment = 8 hours/teacher Keep all copies in a teacher file You may add additional steps to the process –e.g. self-evaluation, written reflection on feedback, peer observations Complete first set of informal observations on Domain 2 by first Directors’ Breakfast