Common use of Unannounced Observations Clause in Contracts

Unannounced Observations. a. Unannounced observations may be in the form of partial or full-period classroom visitations, instructional rounds, walkthroughs, learning walks, or any other means deemed useful by the evaluator. b. In case of an observation that raises questions or concerns, the evaluator shall request an in-person conference with the educator within five (5) school days of the observation. c. The educator will be provided with at least brief written feedback from the evaluator within five to seven (5 to 7) school days of the observation. The written feedback shall be delivered to the educator in person, electronically, placed in the educator’s school mailbox in a sealed envelope or, in the event that, after good faith efforts, other options are unsuccessful or unavailable, mailed to the educator’s home. d. Any observation or series of observations resulting in one (1) or more standards judged to be unsatisfactory or needs improvement for the first time must be followed by at least one (1) observation of at least thirty (30) minutes in duration within thirty (30) school days.

Unannounced Observations. a. i.) Unannounced observations may be in the form of partial or full-period classroom visitations, instructional roundsInstructional Rounds, walkthroughsWalkthroughs, learning walksLearning Walks, or any other means deemed useful by the evaluatorEvaluator. b. ii.) In case of an observation that raises questions or concerns, the evaluator Evaluator shall request an in-person conference with the educator Educator within five two (52) school days of the observation. c. iii.) The educator Educator will be provided with at least brief written feedback from the evaluator Evaluator within five to seven (3 – 5 to 7) school days of the observation. The written feedback shall be delivered to the educator Educator in person, electronically, placed in the educatorEducator’s school mailbox in a sealed envelope or, in the event that, after good faith efforts, other options are unsuccessful or unavailable, mailed to the educatorEducator’s home. d. iv.) Any observation or series of observations resulting in one (1) or more standards judged to be unsatisfactory or needs improvement for the first time must be followed by at least one (1) observation of at least thirty (30) 30 minutes in duration within thirty (30) 30 school days.