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First Year Implementation of a Structured Observation Program
-Sean Kelly
Perspective
Why?
Work with the end in mind• For us it is all about…
Doing what is best for students
Building trusting relationships
Step 1-Planning
1. ID and involve leaders in your building.
2. Explain goals of the observation program.
3. ID 3-5 things that have the greatest impact.
Step 2-Template
Step 2-Template
Step 2-Template
Step 2-Template
Step 2-Template• Personalize with a subject list.
• Focus on the 3-5 things that will have the greatest impact.
• Share template with observers.
Step 3-Protocols
Step 3-Protocols
“The quality of a leader is reflected in the standards they set for themselves.”
-Ray Kroc
Step 3-Protocols# of observations
Meaningful feedback
48-hour turn around
Dialogue
Step 4-Implementation
Step 4-ImplementationRemind teachers they will have visitors.
Revisit purpose and goals of observations.
Step 4-Implementation
Begin Observations
Step 4-Implementation
Week one analysis
Step 4-Implementation
Week two analysis
Step 4-Implementation
Revise if necessary
Step 4-Implementation• Allow time for your program to
mature.
• In the beginning, don’t be…
Step 4-Implementation
Step 4-Implementation
Rather
Step 4-Implementation
Be Positive
You were not preparedThe EQ was not a questionLecture was 49 minutesYou never left your deskStandard was referenced several timesClass was a little loud Focus Here
Step 5- Analysis and Intervention
Step 5- Analysis and Intervention
Step 5- Analysis and Intervention
• Dialogue and Conversations
• Comments that solicit reflection
• Non-invasive interventions (Suggestions)
• Be careful of DIRECTIVES
Step 6- Refine and Revise
End of the school year is an excellent time to refine and revise.
Step 6- Refine and Revise
Survey your teachers.
Step 6- Refine and Revise• Improve your program
• Improve your template
• Year 2
The end in mind• Doing what is best for students.
• Building trusting relationships.
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