Schedule of Observation a. A minimum of two (2) formal observations shall be conducted to support each performance assessment. A formal observation shall last a minimum of thirty (30) minutes.
Schedule of Observation. All observations shall be consistent with the terms of this Agreement. A minimum of two (2) formal observations shall be conducted to support each performance assessment. A formal observation shall last a minimum of thirty (30) consecutive minutes. There shall be at least six (6) weeks between formal observations. If after the first formal observation, a teacher's performance is found deficient to the extent that adverse personnel action may result, a minimum of one additional observation shall be conducted. The evaluator involved shall make written recommendations at the post- observation conference or formal debriefing and otherwise assist the teacher for the purpose of remediation of identified deficiencies. The evaluator and teacher shall develop a plan for remediation of identified deficiencies at the post-observation conference or formal debriefing and such plan shall be reduced to writing and provided to the teacher within three (3) working days following the post-observation conference or formal debriefing. The first observation will be conducted by January 15 with the post conference being conducted with the teacher no later than 10 school days after the observation but no later than January 25. The second observation will be conducted by May 1 with the post conference conducted with the teacher no later than 10 school days after the observation but no later than May 10. Walkthroughs—A walkthrough is an informal observation that is a tool to inform evaluation that provides the opportunity to gather evidence of instruction over a series of short classroom visits. The teacher shall be provided a copy of the walkthrough from no later than two (2) workdays following the walkthrough. At the request of the teacher, a formal debriefing shall occur no later than two (2) workdays after the walkthrough to discuss observations noted. No more than two (2) walkthroughs shall be conducted in each evaluation cycle. Walkthroughs shall not disrupt and/or interrupt the learning environment in the classroom.
