Common use of Informal Observation/Classroom Walkthrough Procedure Clause in Contracts

Informal Observation/Classroom Walkthrough Procedure. A walkthrough/informal observation is a formative assessment process that focuses on one (1) or more of the following components and results in brief written notes or a summary using the approved Walkthrough/Informal Observation Form - General Form with checklist in Appendix B. The walkthrough/informal observation shall consist of at least five (5) consecutive minutes, but not more than ten (10) consecutive minutes in duration for teachers on the full evaluation cycle in accordance with Ohio Revised Code 3319.111 and 3319.112. The classroom walkthrough/informal observation is a: • tool that provides the opportunity to gather evidence of instruction over a series of short classroom visits. • process for giving targeted evidenced-based feedback to teachers, and; • means for evaluators to visit the classroom more frequently and more purposefully. A classroom walkthrough/informal observation is not a(n): • formal observation • “gotcha” opportunity for supervisors or evaluators; • isolated event; or • shortcut to the observation protocol required as part of the teacher evaluation process • unreasonable disruption and/or interruption of the learning environment. The teacher shall be provided access to the Walkthrough/Informal Observation Form. Data gathered from the walkthrough/informal observation must be placed on the form designated in Appendix B and provided to the teacher within two (2) working days of the completion of the walkthrough/informal observation in paper or electronic form. The teacher and/or administrator may request a face to face meeting to discuss the walkthrough feedback.