Building: Middle School

Monica Conners
10/23/2013 10/24/2013

Responsible: J. Glaze

TEACHER'S TLE OBSERVATION FORM

Observation Date Observation Conf. Date

Indicator Number: 1 Domain: Classroom Management Dimension: Preparation Teacher plans for delivery of the lesson relative to short-term and long-term objectives. 1 Comments / Details: What an exciting lesson - Full of content and learning experiences! There was no time lost due to lack of planning or preparation for lesson delivery. Indicator Number: 2 Domain: Classroom Management Dimension: Discipline Teacher clearly defines expected behavior. 1 Comments / Details: Students did an excellent job of demonstrating their understanding of expectations. They were well behaved and engaged throughout needing little or no redirection. Indicator Number: 3 Domain: Classroom Management Dimension: Building-Wide Climate Responsibilities Teacher assures a contribution to building-wide positive climate responsibilities. 1 Comments / Details: I appreciate your commitment to climate responsibilities and the way you work with your students (and others) to promote a positive and caring climate here at JMS. Indicator Number: 4 Domain: Classroom Management Dimension: Lesson Plans Teacher develops daily lesson plans designed to achieve the identified objectives. 1 Comments / Details: You are a thoughtful planner. I appreciate the way you wrap around learning experiences and connect them to background knowledge. I also enjoy how candid you are with students about the "why" piece when working through a lesson. 2 3 + 4 5 N/A N/O 2 3 + 4 5 N/A N/O 2 3 + 4 5 N/A N/O 2 3 + 4 5 N/A N/O

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Teacher's TLE Observation Form Indicator Number: 5 Domain: Classroom Management Dimension: Assessment Patterns

Monica Conners

Teacher utilizes assessments patterns that are fairly administered and based on identified criteria. 1 Comments / Details: Indicator Number: 6 Domain: Classroom Management Dimension: Student Relations Teacher optimizes the learning environment through respectful and appropriate interactions with students, conveying high expectations for students and an enthusiasm for the curriculum. 1 Comments / Details: I saw plenty of evidence of your enthusiasm in the classroom, and could sense a lot of trust between you and your students. It seems to be a very positive and productive learning environment. Indicator Number: 7 Domain: Instructional Effectiveness Dimension: Literacy Teacher embeds the components of literacy into all instructional content. 1 Comments / Details: I'm so excited to see how you're weaving your Literacy expertise in the content area. Your participation in Literacy Lab and your experience working as an ELD instructor will surely lend well to success in this area. Indicator Number: 8 Domain: Instructional Effectiveness Dimension: Common Core Standards Teacher understands and optimizes the delivery focus of Common Core State Standards and the expectations derived from same on student learning and achievement. 1 Comments / Details: Indicator Number: 9 Domain: Instructional Effectiveness Dimension: Involves All Learners Teacher uses active learning, questioning techniques and/or guided practices to involve all students. 1 Comments / Details: I appreciate your focus on peer and collaborative learning experiences and the use of an essential question to guide students' thinking about the unit. 2 3 + 4 5 N/A N/O 2 3 + 4 5 N/A N/O 2 3 + 4 5 N/A N/O 2 3 + 4 5 N/A N/O 2 3 + 4 5 N/A N/O

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Teacher's TLE Observation Form Indicator Number: 10 Domain: Instructional Effectiveness Dimension: Explains Content Teacher teaches the objectives through a variety of methods. 1 Comments / Details: 2 3 + 4 5 N/A

Monica Conners

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Wow - There were so many things that you were able to achieve today! I loved your use of analogy, imagery, music, brain-based research, technology, etc. I know it's difficult to prepare for and manage all of those things in a lesson, but you did it seamlessly and successfully! Indicator Number: 11 Domain: Instructional Effectiveness Dimension: Explains Directions Teacher gives directions that are clearly stated and relate to the learning objectives. 1 Comments / Details: Indicator Number: 12 Domain: Instructional Effectiveness Dimension: Models Teacher demonstrates / models the desired skill or process. 1 Comments / Details: Indicator Number: 13 Domain: Instructional Effectiveness Dimension: Monitors Teacher checks to determine if students are progressing toward stated objectives. 1 Comments / Details: I love your use of proximity in the classroom. I don't know that I've ever seen you tied to your desk, but always see you instead moving around your classroom interacting with students. Indicator Number: 14 Domain: Instructional Effectiveness Dimension: Adjusts Based Upon Monitoring Teacher changes instruction based on the results of monitoring. 1 Comments / Details: Indicator Number: 15 Domain: Instructional Effectiveness 2 3 + 4 5 N/A N/O 2 3 + 4 5 N/A N/O 2 3 + 4 5 N/A N/O 2 3 + 4 5 N/A N/O

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Teacher's TLE Observation Form Dimension: Establishes Closure Teacher summarizes and fits into context what has been taught. 1 Comments / Details: 2 3 + 4 5 N/A

Monica Conners

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I love that you began the day's learning with a snapshot overview of what you learned the previous day, and provided some opportunities for students to hook on to today's learning goals. Indicator Number: 16 Domain: Instructional Effectiveness Dimension: Student Achievement Effective development and use of modified assessments and curriculum for special education students and other students experiencing difficulties in learning. 1 Comments / Details: Indicator Number: 17 Domain: Professional Growth and Continuous Improvement Uses Professional Growth as a Continuous Improvement Strategy. 1 Comments / Details: You are always an excited learner looking for opportunities to better yourself in your craft. I appreciate your willingness to learn and grow as a professional. Indicator Number: 18 Domain: Professional Growth and Continuous Improvement Exhibits behaviors and efficiencies associated with professionalism. 1 Comments / Details: Indicator Number: 19 Domain: Interpersonal Skills Effective Interactions and Collaboration with Stakeholders. 1 Comments / Details: I've received a lot of positive feedback about your contributions in the 7th grade Geography department, and your thinking and input at collaborative meetings has been evident to me from the beginning of the year. Indicator Number: 20 Domain: Leadership Exhibits Positive Leadership through Varied Involvements. 2 3 + 4 5 N/A N/O 2 3 + 4 5 N/A N/O 2 3 + 4 5 N/A N/O 2 3 + 4 5 N/A N/O

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Teacher's TLE Observation Form 1 Comments / Details: General Comments: Attached Workflow Current Status Workflow Steps Signature Workflow Approved 1 2 Signed by Monica Conners on 10/25/2013 at 07:30 AM
Signature: Monica Conners

Monica Conners 3 + 4 5 N/A N/O

Teacher, ELD Assistant Principal

Signed by James Glaze on 10/25/2013 at 07:48 AM

Signature: J. Ryan Glaze

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