Observation Conference. a. Formal observations shall be preceded by a pre-observation conference between the evaluator and the teacher within four (4) working days if requested by either the teacher or the evaluator. At the pre-observation conference teachers shall provide evidence for the work situation, including information about the students, the learning environment, and the objectives of the lesson, to be observed on the pre-observation form (Appendix K). It is understood that the teacher need not answer all of the questions on the form in Appendix J, but should be prepared to discuss not more than four (4) questions identified in advance by the evaluator. b. A post-observation conference (see Appendix K-6) shall be held after each formal observation. The post observation conference shall take place within four (4) working days following the formal observation. At the post-observation conference teachers shall be provided at least one (1) area of reinforcement and at least one (1) area of refinement through evidence, in alignment with the education standards. Teachers shall be given the opportunity to provide evidence to support the areas of reinforcement and refinement during this post-observation conference. c. During the conference, the evaluator shall provide the teacher with copies of all written documentation including but not limited to notes, scripts, artifacts, and evidence collected during formal observations and walkthroughs. Such documents will be redacted as necessary. d. Formal observations shall not unnecessarily disrupt and/or interrupt the classroom learning environment. e. All formal observations shall be scheduled between the teacher and the evaluator.
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