Form B1: Guidesheet for Teaching Pre-Observation Process/Conference

Teacher: Click here to enter text.	Evaluator: Click here to enter text.

School/Position: Choose an item. Choose an item.

Pre-Observation Conference Date: Click here to enter a date.	Observation Date: Click here to enter a date.

Pre-Observation Conversation Process:

Electronically submit evidence in the Form A: Indian Prairie Framework for Teaching – Domain 1 and Domain 4 sections no later than one (1) work day before the Pre-Observation Conference.

Upload or bring evidence of planning specific to the observation and any additional documents or artifacts that reflect professional practices to the Pre-Observation Conference.

Be prepared to discuss the Framework and questions below.

Conversation Components	Observable Components
Domain 1: Planning and Preparation	Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities	Domain 2: Classroom Environment	Domain 3: Instruction
1a - Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy 1b - Knowledge of Students 1c - Setting Instructional Outcomes* 1d - Designing Coherent Instruction with Appropriate Resources* 1e - Designing Student Assessments*	4a - Reflecting on Teaching 4b - Maintaining Accurate Records 4c - Communicating with Families 4d– Growing Individually and Collaboratively as a Professional 4e - Showing Professionalism	2a - Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport 2b - Establishing a Culture for Learning* 2c - Managing Classroom Procedures and Physical Space 2d - Managing Student Behavior	3a - Communicating with Students* 3b - Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques* 3c - Engaging Students in Learning* 3d - Using Assessment in Instruction* 3e - Demonstrating Flexibility and Responsiveness

*These components specifically align with implementation of the Common Core State Standards.

Common Themes: Equity, Cultural Competence, High Expectations, Developmental Appropriateness, Attention to Individual Students (including those with special needs), Appropriate Use of Technology, Student Assumption of Responsibility

What do you want your students to know and be able to do? (1a, 1b, 1c) What are some of the skills/knowledge students will need to bring to this lesson (unit) to be successful? (1a)Click here to enter text. What are some things about your students’ readiness (social skills, routines, self-management, etc.) that are influencing your lesson (unit) design? (1b)Click here to enter text. What are some special areas/student needs or issues you will need to address? (1b)Click here to enter text. As you think about what you know about your students and the content, what are some key learning goals? (1c)Click here to enter text.
How will you know when they have learned it? How will you respond if they don’t learn or already know it? (1d, 1e) Given these goals, how will you monitor student learning? How will you determine students’ learning success? (1e)Click here to enter text. What are some ways you will ensure high engagement for all students? (1d)Click here to enter text. What are some resources or materials you/your students will need to support and extend student learning? (1d)Click here to enter text.
What do you want me to specifically observe in this lesson? Click here to enter text.