First Year Implementation of a Structured Observation Program

-Sean Kelly

Perspective

Why?

Work with the end in mind

Work with the end in mind• For us it is all about…

Doing what is best for students

Building trusting relationships

Step 1-Planning

1. ID and involve leaders in your building.

2. Explain goals of the observation program.

3. ID 3-5 things that have the greatest impact.

Step 2-Template

Step 2-Template

Step 2-Template

Step 2-Template

Step 2-Template• Personalize with a subject list.

• Focus on the 3-5 things that will have the greatest impact.

• Share template with observers.

Step 3-Protocols

Step 3-Protocols

“The quality of a leader is reflected in the standards they set for themselves.”

-Ray Kroc

Step 3-Protocols# of observations

Meaningful feedback

48-hour turn around

Dialogue

Step 4-Implementation

Step 4-ImplementationRemind teachers they will have visitors.

Revisit purpose and goals of observations.

Step 4-Implementation

Begin Observations

Step 4-Implementation

Week one analysis

Step 4-Implementation

Week two analysis

Step 4-Implementation

Revise if necessary

Step 4-Implementation• Allow time for your program to

mature.

• In the beginning, don’t be…

Step 4-Implementation

Step 4-Implementation

Rather

Step 4-Implementation

Be Positive

You were not preparedThe EQ was not a questionLecture was 49 minutesYou never left your deskStandard was referenced several timesClass was a little loud Focus Here

Step 5- Analysis and Intervention

Step 5- Analysis and Intervention

Step 5- Analysis and Intervention

• Dialogue and Conversations

• Comments that solicit reflection

• Non-invasive interventions (Suggestions)

• Be careful of DIRECTIVES

Step 6- Refine and Revise

End of the school year is an excellent time to refine and revise.

Step 6- Refine and Revise

Survey your teachers.

Step 6- Refine and Revise• Improve your program

• Improve your template

• Year 2

The end in mind• Doing what is best for students.

• Building trusting relationships.

Thank You

Sean.kelly@douglas.k12.ga.us