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Implementation, Monitoring, and Support

Informal Observations

Providing teachers with specific, actionable feedback is critically important to supporting strong instruction and individual growth. While informal

observations are a familiar structure for teachers in a traditional setting, it is also a valuable necessary practice with digital learning. No matter
the method of delivery for instruction, we are committed to providing teachers the informal observations and feedback during the 2020-2021

school year.

While the specific tools used will be shared with teachers by their school leaders, informal observations in a digital learning environment focus

on the key experiences we expect to see in daily instruction: consistent opportunities to work on grade-appropriate assignments, strong
instruction where students do most of the thinking, deep engagement in what they’re learning, and high expectations for students.

What can this look like with virtual or remote instruction?
• Your school leader joining your Google Classroom/Meets lesson to observe whole or small group instruction
• Your school leader reviewing student work and lesson plans from your Google Classroom/Meets lesson
• Your school leader joining your Google Meets collaborative planning session
• Your school leader will provide you with specific, actionable feedback
*Informal Observations will also be conducted by Central Office instructional support and leadership staff.

Professional Development

Professional learning sessions during 2020-2021 will focus on teacher fluency with digital curriculum and meeting students’ needs, with a specific
emphasis on providing teachers with the knowledge and strategies they need to provide “just in time” scaffolds to ensure daily instruction builds
the expected knowledge and standards mastery while incorporating digital learning, and preparing and customizing lessons

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