Post Conference Conversation

Observation #:

Date

Observer:

First Name of Teacher Observed: XXXXXXXXXXXXX

Subject:

Grade Level:

#1 Context for Observation

#2 Pre-Conference

2a. Focus of pre-conference

Which criteria may be evident during the observation?

How can the instructional framework be used to support this teacher?

Focus

Criterion :

Standard

Learning Target

Students’ work samples that show current skill level and teacher explanation of progress to be made towards target.

Evidence that will show if students met learning target.

2b. Supervisory Behaviors during pre-conference (Indicate number of times used)

Listening

Clarifying

Encouraging

Reflecting

Presenting

Problem Solving

Negotiating

Directing

Standardizing

Reinforcing

2c. Insights from Pre-conference

#3 Environment for Observation

3a. Tools selected for use during observation

(attach observation tool)

Qualitative

Quantitative

3b. Evidence of students learning (or not learning):

Student work shows evidence of understanding, not just recall. Evidence?

Students are engaged in activities to develop understanding and create personal meaning through reflection. Evidence?

Students apply knowledge in real-world contexts. Evidence?

Students are engaged in active participation, exploration, and research. Evidence?

Teachers utilize the diverse experiences of students to build effective learning experiences. Evidence?

Assessment tasks allow students to exhibit higher-order thinking. Evidence?

Students are presented with a challenging curriculum designed to develop depth of understanding. Evidence?

3c. Describe the learning environment of the classroom

Diverse learners were accommodated? Evidence:

Students worked independently or collaboratively? Evidence:

Classroom was positive, “warm”, safe, and conducive to learning? Evidence:

Teacher used variety of questioning strategies?

Evidence

Teacher expected high performance from all students? Evidence:

3d. Insights from Observation

Did the lesson align with the Standard and support state goals (skills, knowledge, thinking, and applications)? Yes/No, Comments?

#4 Analysis of Data and Preparing for Post Conference: (must have data to support conference)

Data Analysis and Plan for Post Conference

4a. Type of Conference

Directive

Directive Informational

Collaborative

Nondirective

4b. “Pluses”

4b. “Areas of Focus”

4c. Plan for Post Conference

What are possible entry questions to a growth conversation?

#5 Post Conference

5a. Focus

Was target met? What evidence was there of student learning?

5b. Supervisory Behaviors used during Post Conference

Listening

Clarifying

Encouraging

Reflecting

Presenting

Problem Solving

Negotiating

Directing

Standardizing

Reinforcing

5c. Highlights of Post Conference

5d. Follow-up Plan (next steps)

Additional resources teacher will access:

#6 Reflection

6a. What did you learn? Reference the intent of TPEP, the essential beliefs that drive the process, relationships and roles, critically important elements of the process

6b. What will you do differently in the future?

6c. How did the instructional framework support growth conversations?

Discuss rater agreement between you and your mentor principal

Discuss the self-assessment of this teacher

Discuss the goal setting of this teacher

List types of artifacts/evidence used in this teacher’s evaluation

Reflect on the final evaluation conference with this teacher