Walkthroughs & Formative Assessments for

AMIE J BROWN
Evaluator: MARY C ALCORN
Modified Date: 09/08/2014

Observation Date: 09/08/2014

Planning

Rating

1. Professional Knowledge - The teacher

demonstrates an understanding of the curriculum,
subject content, pedagogical knowledge, and the
needs of students by providing relevant learning
experiences.

Unrated

Specific Comments

Sample Performance Indicators

Examples may include, but are not limited to:
2. Instructional Planning - The teacher plans using Unrated
state and local school district curricula and
standards, effective strategies, resources, and data
to address the differentiated needs of all students.
Sample Performance Indicators
Examples may include, but are not limited to:
Instructional Delivery

Rating

Specific Comments

3. Instructional Strategies - The teacher promotes Unrated

student learning by using research-based
instructional strategies relevant to the content to
engage students in active learning & to facilitate the
students' acquisition of key knowledge & skills.
Sample Performance Indicators
Examples may include, but are not limited to:
4. Differentiated Instruction - The teacher
challenges and supports each student's learning by
providing appropriate content and developing skills
which address individual learning differences.

Unrated

Sample Performance Indicators

Examples may include, but are not limited to:
Assessment of and for Learning

Rating

5. Assessment Strategies - The teacher

systematically chooses a variety of diagnostic,
formative, and summative assessment strategies
and instruments that are valid and appropriate for
the content and student population.

Unrated

Specific Comments

Sample Performance Indicators

Examples may include, but are not limited to:
6. Assessment Uses - The teacher systematically
gathers, analyzes, and uses relevant data to
measure student progress, to inform instructional
content and delivery methods, and to provide timely
and constructive feedback to both students &
parents.

Unrated

Sample Performance Indicators

Examples may include, but are not limited to:
Learning Environment

Rating

Specific Comments

7. Positive Learning Environment - The teacher

provides a well-managed, safe, and orderly
environment that is conducive to learning and
encourages respect for all.

Level III You have established clear expectations by reinforcing our Three R's,

routines, and procedures in your classes.

You've created a warm, inviting environment in your classroom that is
conducive to learning for all students.
Your enthusiasm for the content is contagious and excites the students
about what they are learning. I'm so excited about you being in 5th grade and
what you bring to the team!

Sample Performance Indicators

Examples may include, but are not limited to:
8. Academically Challenging Environment - The
Unrated
teacher creates a student-centered, academic
environment in which teaching and learning occur at
high levels and students are self-directed learners.
Sample Performance Indicators
Examples may include, but are not limited to:
Professionalism and Communication

Rating

9. Professionalism - The teacher exhibits a

commitment to professional ethics and the school's
mission, participates in professional growth
opportunities to support student learning, and
contributes to the profession.

Unrated

Specific Comments

Sample Performance Indicators

Examples may include, but are not limited to:
10. Communication - The teacher communicates
Level III
effectively with students, parents or guardians,
district and school personnel, and other stakeholders
in ways that enhance student learning.

I appeciate your efforts in keeping your parents well informed including the
memo you created for your team regarding the change in the schedule. 5th
grade is such a critical year and your efforts to keep parents involved and
informed is to be commended.
The use of Remind 101 has proven to be an effective way to let parents know
about upcoming projects, tests, etc.

Sample Performance Indicators

Examples may include, but are not limited to:

Walkthroughs & Formative Assessments for

AMIE J BROWN
Evaluator: TERI PENDLEY

Observation Date: 11/12/2014

Modified Date: 11/12/2014

Planning

Rating

1. Professional Knowledge - The teacher

demonstrates an understanding of the curriculum,
subject content, pedagogical knowledge, and the
needs of students by providing relevant learning
experiences.

Level III You are doing a great job of "diving in" to the 5th grade ELA standards and

Sample Performance Indicators

Examples may include, but are not limited to:

Specific Comments

the new Engage NY curriculum! You are facilitating the use of higher-level
thinking skills in your instruction by having students engage in project-based
performance tasks. (ex. informational posters/presentations)
Your experience teaching ELA at many different grade levels is extremely
beneficial and has enabled you to gain an understanding of the intellectual,
social, emotional, and physical development of the students you teach.

2. Instructional Planning - The teacher plans using Unrated

state and local school district curricula and
standards, effective strategies, resources, and data
to address the differentiated needs of all students.
Sample Performance Indicators
Examples may include, but are not limited to:
Instructional Delivery

Rating

Specific Comments

3. Instructional Strategies - The teacher promotes Unrated

student learning by using research-based
instructional strategies relevant to the content to
engage students in active learning & to facilitate the
students' acquisition of key knowledge & skills.
Sample Performance Indicators
Examples may include, but are not limited to:
4. Differentiated Instruction - The teacher
challenges and supports each student's learning by
providing appropriate content and developing skills
which address individual learning differences.

Unrated

Sample Performance Indicators

Examples may include, but are not limited to:
Assessment of and for Learning

Rating

5. Assessment Strategies - The teacher

systematically chooses a variety of diagnostic,
formative, and summative assessment strategies
and instruments that are valid and appropriate for
the content and student population.

Unrated

Specific Comments

Sample Performance Indicators

Examples may include, but are not limited to:
6. Assessment Uses - The teacher systematically
gathers, analyzes, and uses relevant data to
measure student progress, to inform instructional
content and delivery methods, and to provide timely
and constructive feedback to both students &
parents.

Unrated

Sample Performance Indicators

Examples may include, but are not limited to:
Learning Environment

Rating

7. Positive Learning Environment - The teacher

provides a well-managed, safe, and orderly
environment that is conducive to learning and
encourages respect for all.

Unrated

Specific Comments

Sample Performance Indicators

Examples may include, but are not limited to:
8. Academically Challenging Environment - The
Unrated
teacher creates a student-centered, academic
environment in which teaching and learning occur at
high levels and students are self-directed learners.
Sample Performance Indicators
Examples may include, but are not limited to:
Professionalism and Communication

Rating

Specific Comments

9. Professionalism - The teacher exhibits a

commitment to professional ethics and the school's
mission, participates in professional growth
opportunities to support student learning, and
contributes to the profession.

Level III You continually maintain a professional demeanor and behavior. You work

well with your colleagues and play a valuable role in your grade level team.
You are always willing to try new things and adapt well to school change. You
are continually engaging in activities and research outside of the classroom
to improve your instruction and increase student achievement.

Sample Performance Indicators

Examples may include, but are not limited to:
10. Communication - The teacher communicates
Unrated
effectively with students, parents or guardians,
district and school personnel, and other stakeholders
in ways that enhance student learning.
Sample Performance Indicators
Examples may include, but are not limited to:

Walkthroughs & Formative Assessments for

AMIE J BROWN
Evaluator: MARY C ALCORN

Observation Date: 12/03/2014

Modified Date: 12/03/2014

Planning

Rating Specific Comments

1. Professional Knowledge - The teacher

demonstrates an understanding of the curriculum,
subject content, pedagogical knowledge, and the
needs of students by providing relevant learning
experiences.

Level You are to be commended for your efforts in learning a new set of standards
III
this year in your move to 5th grade. Not only learning the standards, but also

constantly researching curriculum and resources needed.

In today's lesson you related the content to real world experiences which
allowed the students to relate (ie. choral reading/music class, Red Box
rental/renting toys)
You use your expertise from years of teaching at the middle school level to
guide instruction and help prepare your students.

Sample Performance Indicators

Examples may include, but are not limited to:
2. Instructional Planning - The teacher plans using Level It is evident that you have well developed lessons focused on CCGPS. Learning
state and local school district curricula and
III
targets are posted and referenced throughout the lesson.
standards, effective strategies, resources, and data
The lesson used a non-fiction article of high interest. Your lessons are
to address the differentiated needs of all students.

developed to meet the needs of all levels of learners and ensures their
success.
During the transition you had students reading, organizing materials, signing
up for a contest you introduced, etc. I loved the way you called birthday months
to have the class line up for lunch. No waste of time!

Sample Performance Indicators

Examples may include, but are not limited to:
Instructional Delivery

Rating Specific Comments

3. Instructional Strategies - The teacher promotes Level I appreciate your initiative to roll out the Engage NY ELA modules.
student learning by using research-based
IV
You use a variety of strategies to meet the needs of all of your students.
instructional strategies relevant to the content to
engage students in active learning & to facilitate the
Students are motivated to read 1 million words this year.
students' acquisition of key knowledge & skills.

Your enthusiasm for learning is contagious! Students get excited about

learning in your class through your use of high interest topics, songs, charts,
articles, etc.
Sample Performance Indicators
Examples may include, but are not limited to:
4. Differentiated Instruction - The teacher
challenges and supports each student's learning by
providing appropriate content and developing skills
which address individual learning differences.

Level The room is set up for students to work in groups as needed.

III

Lexile levels for each student or DIBELS results might be used to group
students.

Sample Performance Indicators

Examples may include, but are not limited to:
Assessment of and for Learning

Rating Specific Comments

5. Assessment Strategies - The teacher

systematically chooses a variety of diagnostic,
formative, and summative assessment strategies
and instruments that are valid and appropriate for
the content and student population.

Level
III

Sample Performance Indicators

Examples may include, but are not limited to:
6. Assessment Uses - The teacher systematically
gathers, analyzes, and uses relevant data to
measure student progress, to inform instructional
content and delivery methods, and to provide timely
and constructive feedback to both students &
parents.

Level
III

Sample Performance Indicators

Examples may include, but are not limited to:
Learning Environment

Rating Specific Comments

7. Positive Learning Environment - The teacher

provides a well-managed, safe, and orderly
environment that is conducive to learning and
encourages respect for all.

Level You have created a cheerful, warm, welcoming learning environment in your
III
classroom. You work hard to build relationships with your students which

Sample Performance Indicators

Examples may include, but are not limited to:
8. Academically Challenging Environment - The
Level
teacher creates a student-centered, academic
III
environment in which teaching and learning occur at
high levels and students are self-directed learners.
Sample Performance Indicators
Examples may include, but are not limited to:

develops a rapport that allows them to feel free to take risks.

Students in your class are encouraged to do their best. Your students know
you have high expectations for them to show growth each day, but at the same
time know you are here to offer support to get there.
The classroom is set up in pods so students can work in groups when
appropriate.
Your efforts in promoting our system goal of Destination Graduation are
appreciated. Having your students write about their goals allowed them to set
the tone for the year.

Professionalism and Communication

Rating Specific Comments

9. Professionalism - The teacher exhibits a

commitment to professional ethics and the school's
mission, participates in professional growth
opportunities to support student learning, and
contributes to the profession.

Level
III

Sample Performance Indicators

Examples may include, but are not limited to:
10. Communication - The teacher communicates
Level I appreciate your efforts to communicate with your parents to keep them
effectively with students, parents or guardians,
III
informed and involved in the learning process.
district and school personnel, and other stakeholders
in ways that enhance student learning.
Sample Performance Indicators
Examples may include, but are not limited to:

Walkthroughs & Formative Assessments for

AMIE J BROWN
Evaluator: TERI PENDLEY
Modified Date: 02/23/2015

Observation Date: 02/23/2015

Planning

Rating

1. Professional Knowledge - The teacher

demonstrates an understanding of the curriculum,
subject content, pedagogical knowledge, and the
needs of students by providing relevant learning
experiences.

Unrated

Specific Comments

Sample Performance Indicators

Examples may include, but are not limited to:
2. Instructional Planning - The teacher plans using Level III The close reading lesson using an oreo, was a great way to help students
state and local school district curricula and
understand what close reading is all about. Students were able to write many
standards, effective strategies, resources, and data
descriptive details and understand an oreo in a whole new way.
to address the differentiated needs of all students.

Your lesson plans are aligned to the CCGPS standards. You are doing a great
job of integrating technology into your lessons and making use of the
Chrome Lab.

Sample Performance Indicators

Examples may include, but are not limited to:
Instructional Delivery

Rating

Specific Comments

3. Instructional Strategies - The teacher promotes Unrated

student learning by using research-based
instructional strategies relevant to the content to
engage students in active learning & to facilitate the
students' acquisition of key knowledge & skills.
Sample Performance Indicators
Examples may include, but are not limited to:
4. Differentiated Instruction - The teacher
challenges and supports each student's learning by
providing appropriate content and developing skills
which address individual learning differences.

Unrated

Sample Performance Indicators

Examples may include, but are not limited to:
Assessment of and for Learning

Rating

Specific Comments

5. Assessment Strategies - The teacher

systematically chooses a variety of diagnostic,
formative, and summative assessment strategies
and instruments that are valid and appropriate for
the content and student population.

Unrated

Sample Performance Indicators

Examples may include, but are not limited to:
6. Assessment Uses - The teacher systematically
gathers, analyzes, and uses relevant data to
measure student progress, to inform instructional
content and delivery methods, and to provide timely
and constructive feedback to both students &
parents.

Unrated

Sample Performance Indicators

Examples may include, but are not limited to:
Learning Environment

Rating

7. Positive Learning Environment - The teacher

provides a well-managed, safe, and orderly
environment that is conducive to learning and
encourages respect for all.

Unrated

Specific Comments

Sample Performance Indicators

Examples may include, but are not limited to:
8. Academically Challenging Environment - The
Level IV You have embraced the ELA Engage NY curriculum and are incorporating
teacher creates a student-centered, academic
many best practices in your lessons, such as close reading strategies. You
environment in which teaching and learning occur at
have high expectations for your students and maximize instructional time.
high levels and students are self-directed learners.

You encourage productivity from your students by using a variety of projects,

performance tasks, and writing assignments. Your use of technology has
enhanced your lessons and is preparing students to be college and career
ready. These include google classroom, google forms and other programs.
You do a great job of encouraging students to explore new ideas and take
academic risks.
Sample Performance Indicators
Examples may include, but are not limited to:
Professionalism and Communication

Rating

9. Professionalism - The teacher exhibits a

commitment to professional ethics and the school's
mission, participates in professional growth
opportunities to support student learning, and
contributes to the profession.

Unrated

Specific Comments

Sample Performance Indicators

Examples may include, but are not limited to:
10. Communication - The teacher communicates
Unrated
effectively with students, parents or guardians,
district and school personnel, and other stakeholders
in ways that enhance student learning.
Sample Performance Indicators
Examples may include, but are not limited to:

Walkthroughs & Formative Assessments for

AMIE J BROWN
Evaluator: MARY C ALCORN
Modified Date: 03/20/2015
Planning

Observation Date: 03/20/2015

Rating

Specific Comments

1. Professional Knowledge - The teacher

demonstrates an understanding of the curriculum,
subject content, pedagogical knowledge, and the
needs of students by providing relevant learning
experiences.

Unrated

Sample Performance Indicators

Examples may include, but are not limited to:
2. Instructional Planning - The teacher plans using Unrated
state and local school district curricula and
standards, effective strategies, resources, and data
to address the differentiated needs of all students.
Sample Performance Indicators
Examples may include, but are not limited to:
Instructional Delivery

Rating

3. Instructional Strategies - The teacher promotes Level III

student learning by using research-based
instructional strategies relevant to the content to
engage students in active learning & to facilitate the
students' acquisition of key knowledge & skills.

Specific Comments

You are to be commended for the strategies you are utilizing to prepare your
students for the GA Milestones The use of fiction and non-fiction along with
the variety of activities you plan allows students to be active learners and
maintains their interest.

Sample Performance Indicators

Examples may include, but are not limited to:
4. Differentiated Instruction - The teacher
challenges and supports each student's learning by
providing appropriate content and developing skills
which address individual learning differences.

Unrated

Sample Performance Indicators

Examples may include, but are not limited to:
Assessment of and for Learning

Rating

Specific Comments

5. Assessment Strategies - The teacher

systematically chooses a variety of diagnostic,
formative, and summative assessment strategies
and instruments that are valid and appropriate for
the content and student population.

Level III Mobymax has really been a great addition to your curriculum. The students

are enthusiastic and engaged in the program. You providing prizes for those
working on lessons was a great incentive.

Sample Performance Indicators

Examples may include, but are not limited to:
6. Assessment Uses - The teacher systematically
gathers, analyzes, and uses relevant data to
measure student progress, to inform instructional
content and delivery methods, and to provide timely
and constructive feedback to both students &
parents.

Unrated

Sample Performance Indicators

Examples may include, but are not limited to:
Learning Environment

Rating

7. Positive Learning Environment - The teacher

provides a well-managed, safe, and orderly
environment that is conducive to learning and
encourages respect for all.

Unrated

Sample Performance Indicators

Examples may include, but are not limited to:
8. Academically Challenging Environment - The
Unrated
teacher creates a student-centered, academic
environment in which teaching and learning occur at
high levels and students are self-directed learners.

Specific Comments

Sample Performance Indicators

Examples may include, but are not limited to:
Professionalism and Communication

Rating

9. Professionalism - The teacher exhibits a

commitment to professional ethics and the school's
mission, participates in professional growth
opportunities to support student learning, and
contributes to the profession.

Unrated

Specific Comments

Sample Performance Indicators

Examples may include, but are not limited to:
10. Communication - The teacher communicates
Unrated
effectively with students, parents or guardians,
district and school personnel, and other stakeholders
in ways that enhance student learning.
Sample Performance Indicators
Examples may include, but are not limited to:

Walkthroughs & Formative Assessments for

AMIE J BROWN
Evaluator: TERI PENDLEY

Observation Date: 04/28/2015

Modified Date: 04/28/2015

Planning

Rating

1. Professional Knowledge - The teacher demonstrates an understanding of the curriculum, subject content, pedagogical knowledge,
and the needs of students by providing relevant learning experiences.

Level III

Sample Performance Indicators

Examples may include, but are not limited to:
2. Instructional Planning - The teacher plans using state and local school district curricula and standards, effective strategies,
resources, and data to address the differentiated needs of all students.

Level III

Sample Performance Indicators

Examples may include, but are not limited to:
Instructional Delivery

Rating

3. Instructional Strategies - The teacher promotes student learning by using research-based instructional strategies relevant to the
content to engage students in active learning & to facilitate the students' acquisition of key knowledge & skills.

Level III

Sample Performance Indicators

Examples may include, but are not limited to:
4. Differentiated Instruction - The teacher challenges and supports each student's learning by providing appropriate content and
developing skills which address individual learning differences.

Level III

Sample Performance Indicators

Examples may include, but are not limited to:
Assessment of and for Learning

Rating

5. Assessment Strategies - The teacher systematically chooses a variety of diagnostic, formative, and summative assessment
strategies and instruments that are valid and appropriate for the content and student population.

Level III

Sample Performance Indicators

Examples may include, but are not limited to:
6. Assessment Uses - The teacher systematically gathers, analyzes, and uses relevant data to measure student progress, to inform
instructional content and delivery methods, and to provide timely and constructive feedback to both students & parents.

Level III

Sample Performance Indicators

Examples may include, but are not limited to:
Learning Environment

Rating

7. Positive Learning Environment - The teacher provides a well-managed, safe, and orderly environment that is conducive to learning
and encourages respect for all.

Level III

Sample Performance Indicators

Examples may include, but are not limited to:
8. Academically Challenging Environment - The teacher creates a student-centered, academic environment in which teaching and
learning occur at high levels and students are self-directed learners.

Level III

Sample Performance Indicators

Examples may include, but are not limited to:
Professionalism and Communication

Rating

9. Professionalism - The teacher exhibits a commitment to professional ethics and the school's mission, participates in professional
growth opportunities to support student learning, and contributes to the profession.

Level III

Sample Performance Indicators

Examples may include, but are not limited to:
10. Communication - The teacher communicates effectively with students, parents or guardians, district and school personnel, and
other stakeholders in ways that enhance student learning.
Sample Performance Indicators
Examples may include, but are not limited to:

Level III