Informal
Observations
in KEEP by
Evaluators
and
Observers
October 16, 2013
Adobe Connect Webinar
Bill Bagshaw, Kayeri Akweks KSDE
WAIVER - Principle 3
Supporting Effective
Instruction and
Leadership
Implement teacher and
principal evaluations and
support systems that:
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Are used for continual
improvement of instruction
Use at least 3 performance
levels
Use multiple measures including
student growth as significant
factor
Are used to evaluate on a
regular basis
Provide clear, timely, and useful
feedback
Are used to inform personnel
decisions
The Evaluation Process
1. Learner and Learning
Components:
1.1 The teacher plans instruction
based on learning and
developmental levels of all
students.
1.2 The teacher recognizes and
fosters individual differences to
establish a positive classroom
culture.
1.3 The teacher establishes a
classroom environment
conducive to learning.
4. Content Knowledge
Components:
4.1 The teacher engages in
reflection and continuous
growth.
4.2 The teacher participates in
collaboration and leadership
opportunities.
TEACHER
The constructs to be
measured in the
evaluation instrument:
Construct 1:
Learner and
Learning
Construct 4:
Professional
Responsibility
Construct 2:
Content
Knowledge
Construct 3:
Instructional
Practice
2. Content Knowledge
Components:
2.1 The teacher demonstrates a
thorough knowledge of the
content.
2.2 The teacher provides a
variety of innovative
applications of knowledge.
3. Instructional Practice
Components:
3.1 The teacher uses methods
and techniques that are
effective in meeting student
needs.
3.2 The teacher uses varied
assessments to measure learner
progress.
3.3 The teacher delivers
comprehensive instruction for
students.
Evaluation Process
Evaluating the Teacher
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Thinking through and
discussing the Process
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Discuss Rubrics
Discuss Observations
Discuss Artifacts
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Goals Selected
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Multiple Measures
selected
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Timeline for
Evaluation
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1 Cycle
2 Cycles
Teacher Process
 Required
Steps
 Implementation
Ideas
Informal Observations
First Example of Possible
Informal Observation Checklist
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The lesson plans show evidence of the Curriculum and Instructional Framework.
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Evidence of differentiation of instruction is present.
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Students work and collaborate in pairs or groups.
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When asked, students can tell the purpose of what they are doing.
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Hands-on materials, manipulatives used.
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Evidence of higher level questioning is present.
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All students are actively involved in the lesson.
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Student work is displayed, current and linked to Curriculum and Instructional Framework.
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Students are not typically completing worksheets.
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Evidence of assessment/feedback is present.
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Classroom is organized for instruction and is free of clutter.
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Overall, the classroom climate is positive.
Informal Observations
Second
Example of
Informal
Observations
Checklist
KEEP Repository
Informal Observations – Teachers Can Have
Multiple Observers, Including Their Evaluator
KEEP Repository
Informal Observations – per Construct and
Component with Date
KEEP Repository
Designated Observers Enter
Informal Observations
Full Name
Educator ID
Evaluation Type
Observer(s)
Evaluator(s)
Mark Fidiam
xxxxxxxxx
Teacher
Evaluation
Robert C Glitt
Brian McNeal
John Hendricks
xxxxxxxxx
Teacher
Evaluation
Robert C Glitt
Jessica Pagineaue
Diane Gobdens
xxxxxxxxx
Teacher
Evaluation
Parris Jill Wickman
Kimberley Voss
KEEP Repository
Building Leaders and
Observers Enter Informal
Observations
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All Informal Observations are made through
the Observations link on the left side menu.
The Evaluator or Observer select their District,
their Building and can enter the first or last
name of the Evaluatee.
Then enter the Observation under the
appropriate Construct and Component.
Use the Informal Observations during the
Cycle Conferences and while completing the
Summary Rate Sheet.
KEEP Guided Practice
NEW !! KEEP Guided Practice
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http://training.ksde.org/keep/t
rainingportal/web/index.htm
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New Online Training – open
24/7
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Individualized and Repeatable
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Includes multiple forms of
Learning
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Available from links on the
KEEP Webpage
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KEEP Webpage
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=4400
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Questions??
Contacts:
Bill Bagshaw,
Assistant Director
Teacher Licensure
& Accreditation
bbagshaw@ksde.org
785.296.2198
Kayeri Akweks,
Education Program Consultant
Teacher Education and Licensure
kakweks@ksde.org
785.296.5140
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