1. Maximizing the Classroom Observation Opportunity
Jon Wiebers – Cedar Heights Elementary

2. Relationships
Classroom visits
Walkthroughs
Classroom Observation
Peer Review
Career Development Plans

3. Relationships All starts with relationships
Talk about what good instruction is
Have a framework
Characteristics of Effective Instruction
Charlotte Danielson’s Framework

4. Classroom visits Build relationships with students
See what is happening
Get a feel of the classroom
Make mental notes – then write them down

5. Walkthroughs Provide feedback Schedule in your calendar
Form
Written notes
Schedule in your calendar
Don’t have to think equal number for all

6. Classroom Observation
Preobservation
Classroom observation
Collect data – question level, student engagement, wait time, teacher/student interaction
Post observation - Coaching conversation - reflective

7. Peer Review
Part of code now
District process
ISEA
Cedar Falls Process

8. Career Development Plan
Links everything together
Individualized
What do they want to become – not make

9. Questions/Comments Twitter: @JonWiebers