Effective School Year Planning – 40 Important Documents You Need
School leaders must be prepared for the upcoming school year before it even begins, which means creating and reviewing numerous documents in advance. These documents
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Relationship Between Teacher Evaluations & Teacher Observations
Administrators often ask instructional support staff to conduct observations of teachers to provide feedback that can be used in teacher evaluations. However, there is often
Must have these 5 qualities of positive, actionable, and empowering teacher feedback
Much has been written about the importance of effective feedback. After all, what’s the point of going through the trouble of conducting observations and assessments
The Difference Between Observation Notes, Rationale, and Feedback
When providing written feedback to educators, it’s important to understand the difference between observation notes, rationale, and feedback. All three are important, but they serve
Lessons learned from my 10 years of giving teachers feedback as a principal
I’ve been in education for over two decades, and for the last 10 years, I’ve been doing regular classroom walkthroughs as a principal. In that
What School Board Members Should Know About Classroom Walkthroughs and Teacher Observations
If you’re a school board member, you know that part of your job is to ensure that students are receiving a quality education. One way
How the Ohio Teacher Evaluation System (OTES) Helps Teachers Ensure High-Quality Instruction
The Ohio Teacher Evaluation System (OTES) is a tool that provides feedback to teachers and schools to help them ensure high-quality teaching and learning. Principals,
What Every Teacher Wants their Principal to Know About Constructive Feedback
As a teacher, one of the most important things you can do to improve your practice is to seek out constructive feedback. But feedback is
Quality Teaching is the Key to Student Success
We all know that students are the future. They are our hope for a better tomorrow, and our responsibility is to ensure that they have
5 Biggest Challenges Facing School Leaders
As a school leader, you are tasked with many important responsibilities. Not only do you need to ensure that your students are receiving a high-quality
A Beginners Guide to Implementing Classroom Walkthroughs to Improve Teaching and Learning for Instructional Leaders and New Administrators
Introduction When it comes to improving teaching and learning, classroom walkthroughs are one of the most effective tools at your disposal. However, conducting a successful
How to Stay Organized as a Principal
As a first year principal, you are likely feeling overwhelmed with all of the deadlines, meetings, paperwork, and emails. It can be difficult to stay
