The planning conversation when the teacher and principal/instructional coach/teaching peer collaborate and focus on the student-learning priorities established through the collective and individual learner needs, core curriculum, and school improvement goals. In this planning conversation, Ms Amy, the teacher, and Ms Apryl, the principal, collaboratively focus on priorities of the lesson that the principal will be observing (see Amy’s Classroom) and the unique goals that Ms Amy has for supporting the social and cognitive learning needs of her students.
Resources
- The Framework for Teaching Evaluation Instrument, 2013 Edition
- The Framework for Teaching: Six Clusters Supporting High Level Learning, 2017 Edition
- Framework Cluster 1: Clarity of Instructional Purpose and Accuracy of Content “Quick Notes” Observation Tool
- Framework Cluster 2: Safe, Respectful, Supportive, and Challenging Learning Environment & Cluster 3: Classroom Management “Quick Notes” Observation Tool
- Framework Cluster 4: Student Intellectual Engagement & Cluster 5: Successful Learning for ALL “Quick Notes” Observation Tool
- Framework Cluster 6: Professionalism “Quick Notes” Observation Tool
- Early Learning Planning Conversation Protocol
- Early Learning Reflection Conversation Protocol
- Ms Amy's Lesson Plans
- Student Learning Portfolio Look Fors Sheets
- Ms Amy's Data Charts from Centers
- Ms Amy's Data Charts from Small Groups