Formal and Informal Observations. A. School Counselors shall be evaluated based on at least two (2) formal observations of at least thirty (30) minutes each and informal observations each school year.
Formal and Informal Observations. All evaluations shall be by the qualified evaluator and shall be conducted with the knowledge of the teacher. The evaluator will conduct a minimum of two formal observations and one informal observation each school year for the non-tenured staff. The evaluator will conduct a minimum of one formal and one informal observation in the year of evaluation. Additional informal observations may be conducted for tenured staff during a non-evaluation year. For purposes of this plan, “formal observation” means a specific time that is scheduled with the teacher for the evaluator, to directly observe professional practices in the classroom or in the school. Formal observations will be for a minimum of 45 minutes at a time, or a complete lesson, or during an entire class period. Each formal observation will be preceded by a pre-observation conference. During the conference, the teacher submits in advance a written lesson or unit plan and /or other evidence of planning for instruction to be observed. Within ten (10) working days following a formal observation, the evaluator shall meet with the teacher to discuss the evidence collected and provide written feedback. The teacher may provide additional information or explanation about the lesson presented. For purposes of this plan, “informal observation” means observations of a teacher by the evaluator that are not announced in advance of observation. Evidence gathered during informal observations may be considered in determining the performance evaluation rating of the teacher, provided it is documented in writing and provided to the teacher within five (5) days of the informal evaluation. Feedback to the teacher from informal observations may be either oral or in writing.
Formal and Informal Observations. A. The administration shall evaluate each employee in writing, using an evaluation instrument designed in cooperation with the Association. All formal evaluations will be preceded by an in-class observation of the employee's classroom performance. One calendar week notice is required for a pre-conference before a formal observation. Formal observations will be conducted for a minimum of forty-five (45) minutes at a time, a complete lesson, or an entire class period.
Formal and Informal Observations a. No school counselor shall be evaluated more than once annually.
Formal and Informal Observations. Formal observations of a teacher shall be conducted with the full prior knowledge of the teacher and in accordance with the Lemont High School District 210 Instructional Improvement/Evaluation Plan. Informal observations are unannounced and evidence collected during an informal observation may be considered as part of the teachers’ evaluation provided that the teacher receives written feedback with an opportunity to have an in-person discussion with the qualified evaluator. This provision shall not be construed to limit the number of informal observations.
Formal and Informal Observations. 1. When applicable, each formal observation shall include an in-class observation of at least forty-five (45) minutes at a time, or an observation during a complete lesson, or an observation during a complete class period.
