1. First Year Implementation of a Structured Observation Program
-Sean Kelly

2. Perspective

3. Why?

4. Work with the end in mind

5. Work with the end in mind
For us it is all about…
Doing what is best for students
Building trusting relationships

6. Step 1-Planning ID and involve leaders in your building.
Explain goals of the observation program.
ID 3-5 things that have the greatest impact.

7. Step 2-Template

8. Step 2-Template

9. Step 2-Template

10. Step 2-Template

11. Step 2-Template Personalize with a subject list.
Focus on the 3-5 things that will have the greatest impact.
Share template with observers.

12. Step 3-Protocols

13. Step 3-Protocols
“The quality of a leader is reflected in the standards they set for themselves.” -Ray Kroc

14. Step 3-Protocols
# of observations Meaningful feedback 48-hour turn around Dialogue

15. Step 4-Implementation

16. Step 4-Implementation Remind teachers they will have visitors.
Revisit purpose and goals of observations.

17. Step 4-Implementation
Begin Observations

18. Step 4-Implementation
Week one analysis

19. Step 4-Implementation
Week two analysis

20. Step 4-Implementation
Revise if necessary

21. Step 4-Implementation Allow time for your program to mature.
In the beginning, don’t be…

22. Step 4-Implementation

23. Step 4-Implementation
Rather

24. Be Positive Step 4-Implementation Focus Here
You were not prepared
The EQ was not a question
Lecture was 49 minutes
You never left your desk
Standard was referenced several times
Class was a little loud
Focus Here
Be Positive

25. Step 5- Analysis and Intervention

26. Step 5- Analysis and Intervention

27. Step 5- Analysis and Intervention
Dialogue and Conversations
Comments that solicit reflection
Non-invasive interventions (Suggestions)
Be careful of DIRECTIVES

28. Step 6- Refine and Revise
End of the school year is an excellent time to refine and revise.

29. Step 6- Refine and Revise
Survey your teachers.

30. Step 6- Refine and Revise
Improve your program
Improve your template
Year 2

31. The end in mind Doing what is best for students.
Building trusting relationships.

32. Thank You