Classroom Observations. 1. The only persons authorized to observe a professional staff member for the purpose of evaluation shall be the Superintendent, assistant principal, and the building principal of that particular staff member. These individuals may also observe classrooms for purposes other than to evaluate the teacher.
2. A teacher’s department head or subject matter specialist or county staff may observe a teacher and his/her classroom for the purpose of providing assistance. The teacher shall be informed prior to such visitations. This courtesy could be waived by mutual agreement.
3. Observations by persons other than those identified above shall be held only with the mutual consent of teacher and principal with a time schedule to be established. Any unresolved issues shall be referred to the CCEA Executive Committee.
Classroom Observations. By mutual agreement of the evaluator and the evaluatee, a range of dates for the classroom observation will be agreed upon prior to the observation taking place. Observations may occur in each class taught and will be performed by the evaluator within the scheduled dates. After performing the classroom observation(s), the evaluator will complete standards 7-20 of the Part- Time Faculty Evaluation Rating Form using the Part-Time Faculty Evaluation Rubric by the scheduled date. The evaluator will discuss the observation ratings with the evaluatee. Whether or not a formal evaluation process is occurring, classroom observations by an appropriate administrator or District designee may occur at any time.
Classroom Observations. 1. The evaluator shall be the person responsible for conducting at least one formal observation of the tenured teaching staff member. When possible, multiple observations that focus on different areas of responsibility are desirable.
2. The tenured teaching staff member shall receive a written report of the observation prepared by the evaluator at least one school day before the required conference to discuss same.
3. The conference regarding the observation shall be held within four (4) school days of the observation.
4. At the conference to discuss the observation report, the teacher shall sign the evaluator's copy as evidence that the report has been read and that a copy has been provided the teacher. The teacher's signature does not necessarily signify agreement. If both the teacher and observer agree that a specific change is warranted, a notation will be made by the observer and initialed by both parties.
5. The teacher shall have the right to put in writing and submit his comments concerning the observation report. Such comments will be attached to the evaluation form for the file.
6. A teacher and/or evaluator may request an observation by another appropriately certified evaluator when deemed to be in the best interest of the evaluation process.
7. No teacher shall be observed the day following a return from an absence.
8. A teacher shall not be negatively evaluated solely for not being on a given day’s plan when observed.
Classroom Observations. 12.3.2.1 During the course of the evaluation cycle, the evaluator will conduct classroom observations a minimum of two (2) times with at least one scheduled observation. Such observations shall be concluded by: February 1 for second-year probationary employees who are being considered for non-reelection April 1 for all other probationary employees April 15 for permanent and temporary employees
12.3.2.2 Each such formal observation will generally last 20 - 30 minutes. Additional brief visits as appropriate may be conducted.
12.3.2.3 During such observations, the evaluator will use only the criteria on the Planning and Observation Form (Form A1 or B1). Upon request, any notes taken by the evaluator during the observation shall be provided to the employee.
12.3.2.4 An employee may select a monitor, who shall be a member of the bargaining unit, to conduct an observation with the evaluator. If a monitor is used, any observation should be discussed with the employee and, with the employee's consent, the monitor. The District shall provide release time for the monitor to perform such duties.
Classroom Observations. Unauthorized personnel shall not be allowed to interrupt or otherwise disturb an employee during the performance of his/her professional responsibilities. Observations of an employee’s class by persons other than school personnel shall be allowed only after consent has been granted by the site administrator and the employee has either consented or been informed at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance excluding weekends and holidays. Such observations shall be no longer than one hour in length. Upon request, a building administrator or designee may be present in the employee’s classroom during the entire observation period.
Classroom Observations.
14.8.1 Because the evaluation process is to be continuous in nature, the evaluation shall consist of data collection, workplace observation, and classroom observation. Formal classroom observations shall meet the following requirements:
Classroom Observations. Any Chairperson who does a classroom observation shall follow the procedures in Section V (Observation Protocol) of FPS #46. Except in extenuating circumstances (e.g., complaints of a serious nature), any Xxxx who does a classroom observation shall inform the faculty member of his/her intent and shall arrange a mutually convenient time for the observation. The Xxxx shall provide the faculty member with a written summary of his/her assessment of the class by the end of the semester in which the observation takes place.
Classroom Observations. 1. The classroom observation shall be used as one important method of evaluating an employee in preparation for the formal evaluation.
2. Observations in the classroom shall be conducted openly and with full knowledge of the unit member.
3. Each observation or series of observations of a unit member shall be followed within five (5) days by a personal conference, if necessary, between the unit member and the evaluator concerning said observation(s).
a. Deficiencies and recommendations for improvement in the unit member's performance will be discussed and placed, when appropriate, in writing. An opportunity will be provided the unit member to discuss said deficiencies and recommendations. It shall be the unit member's responsibility to implement the suggestions for improvement.
4. In the event of disagreement with the report of the evaluator, the unit member may attach a written response to the observation report.
Classroom Observations. 14.5.1 Classroom observations used for formal written evaluation of unit members who are classroom teachers will be recorded on the Lesson Observation Form [Addendum I]. Prior to a formal classroom observation, the unit member shall complete the pre-formal observation plan [Addendum H] and shall conference with the evaluator. Members in the position(s) of: TSA:District Academic Coach will all be formally observed conducting a classroom lesson.
14.5.1.1 Informal observations may be conducted by site administration at any time. Areas of needed improvement identified by the administrator during the first semester of any given school year which could serve as a basis for an ineffective evaluation shall be shared with the affected unit member in writing prior to the end of the first semester. Informal classroom visits by site administration will be part of the formal evaluation of the unit member. The member will be provided feedback on [Addendum K1] within 5 school days of the informal visit and will not include any forms used for data collection.
14.5.2 The length of classroom observations will be as follows:
14.5.2.1 For probationary unit member’s, formal classroom observations shall last a minimum of either forty-five (45) minutes or one (1) full period per evaluation.
14.5.2.2 For permanent unit members, formal classroom observations shall last a minimum of either forty-
14.5.2.3 Informal classroom observations shall collectively calculate to a minimum of 60 minutes per evaluation cycle. A minimum of five (5) informal observations must be completed per evaluation cycle. Each informal observation must be no less than 10 minutes in length.
14.5.2.3.1 At least 45 of the 60 minutes of required informal observations must be competed by the assigned evaluator. (Addendum G signatory.)
Classroom Observations. 4.5.1 Each evaluation shall be based upon at least two peer observations and one observation by the direct manager, in the case of Contract, Regular, and Temporary Full-time faculty, and one peer observation and one observation by the direct manager in the case of Adjunct faculty, following the process and timeline detailed in the Faculty Peer Review Handbook.
4.5.2 If a faculty member’s assignment includes one or more online section(s), at least one team member will observe the online section. In the case of an online class observation, the evaluator(s) and the faculty member will mutually schedule at least one session during which the faculty member will navigate the online classroom in the presence of the evaluator(s) in order to provide access to the secured online classroom environment. In addition, each evaluator assigned to observe an online class will be added to the respective course shell as a student for a pre-agreed one-week period to allow the observation of instruction.
4.5.3 Data collection will include a pre-conference between evaluators and the instructor to obtain information which may include, but is not limited to; lesson plans, course syllabi, and course and class goals, or other information pertaining to the instructor’s assignment. In the case of online classes, data collection may include, but is not limited to, evidence of regular, effective, faculty-initiated student contact.
