Formal Observation Process. A predetermined procedure of observation consisting of either the District’s individual observation process including a post conference with a scheduled observation, or the District’s system of walk-through observations by an administrator that has been prescheduled at the request of the evaluator or the teacher. The post-observation conference will occur within fifteen (15) working days of the observation or series of observations.
Formal Observation Process. The formal observation process will be initiated by the evaluator with the scheduling of a pre-observation conference with the employee to be evaluated. The evaluator will review applicable observation instruments and the evaluator will establish the date and time of the formal observation. The employee will identify the topic of the lesson or activity which is scheduled to occur. The administrator and employee may agree to the employee’s demonstration of particular skills to be observed during the formal observation and schedule the observation for a time and date such will occur. During observations of the employee, the evaluator may use the data-collection method of choice. The evaluator shall endeavor to advise the employee of the data collection method at a pre-observation conference (if one is required). However, the evaluator may alter the data collection method, if in his or her discretion, the same is necessary or convenient for a meaningful observation. The evaluator will review data collected at a formal observation post-observation conference. Any data gathered during the formal observation shall be shared with the employee and reduced to writing on the observation report form. Data gathering notes shall be destroyed unless attached to the observation report form.
Formal Observation Process. A formal classroom evaluation shall be defined as one involving a classroom visitation of approximately thirty (30) minutes but not less than twenty (20) minutes and a written evaluation of the visitation followed by a conference between the evaluator and the teacher. Such conferences shall be scheduled within seven (7) school days of the visitation. Formal evaluations shall not take place during the following times: The first two weeks of school; five school days before and two school days after the Thanksgiving, Winter and Spring vacations; and, the last two weeks of school.
Formal Observation Process. A. Each school year Level 1 teachers will be formally observed for the purpose of evaluation at least twice in the performance of his/her assigned duties. Total observation time for each employee for each school year will not be less than sixty (60) minutes including a minimum of one (1) observation for a total observation time of thirty (30) minutes. The first evaluation of new employees will include an observation of at least thirty (30) minute duration.
Formal Observation Process. A formal observation cycle consists of a “Pre-Observation Conference”, “Observation” and a “Post- Observation Conference”. Pre-‐Observation Conference: Collaborative conversation focusing on the design and objectives of the lesson. Observation: Evaluator observes for at least 45 minutes or the length of the class period. Post-‐Observation Conference: Collaborative and constructive conversation regarding the observation rating, evidence, feedback and reflection.
Formal Observation Process. As part of the formative process, formal observations are an effective way of gathering information about the teacher’s practice:
