Classroom Observation Etiquette

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Peer Observations with a Purpose

Dana Murphy

Dana Murphy works with teachers to design a peer-observation checklist to ensure everyone shares the same expectations and understanding.

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Observing Colleagues: Leading Successful Classroom Visits

Cathy Mere

Cathy Mere finds that what comes before and after classroom observations may be more important than the actual visit. She details the coach’s role in maximizing reflection and benefits from group observations.

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Reading Specialists: Using a Common Observation Form

Kathy Provost Heather Fisher

Kathy Provost and Heather Fisher work with reading specialists who are observing individual students to study the transition of skills from targeted support to work in the classroom. The observation form everyone uses includes an engagement inventory and key questions.