Observation Checklists
Announced Shorts And Longs
**Lesson Plans are an ongoing working document. Observer will check them prior to coming
to observe. Lesson plans change at times depending upon student understanding and
unforeseen circumstances. In this event, please make sure your lessons plans have been
modified by the beginning of the instructional day.
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Pre-Observation Conference and Planning Form
o Observer will contact you for a preconference time.
 You must then complete the pre-observation and planning form
 Optional: Upload any planning artifacts (ex. Lesson plans, any
class worksheet, etc.)
o Complete pre-observation conference form
Pre-Conference
o You and the observer will meet and discuss pre-observation form, the lesson
and the observation.
Observation
o Observer will come in to observe at scheduled time.
o Once observation is complete, observer will submit observation.
 At this point you must go in Teachscape and self- score in the observation.
(score all domains)
Post Observation Conference and Reflection Form
o Observer will schedule post conference meeting.
o Complete post-observation conference form.
 Make sure to reflect on all components of the lesson. In the last question,
you must provide a reflection of your overall lesson and what you would
do differently in regards to instructional strategies.
 Optional: Upload any post observation artifacts.
Post Conference
o You and the observer will meet and discuss post conference form, the lesson
and the observation.
Observation Response and Acknowledgement
o Observer will schedule Observations Response and Acknowledgement Form Sign
off
 You will complete four brief questions
o Observer will acknowledge and sign off
Completed
*** Make sure all fields on the Pre, Post and Acknowledgement forms are complete***
Unannounced Shorts
**Lesson Plans are an ongoing working document. Observer will check them prior to coming
to observe. Lesson plans change at times depending upon student understanding and
unforeseen circumstances. In this event, please make sure your lessons plans have been
modified by the beginning of the instructional day.
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No Pre-Observation Conference and Planning Form
No pre-conference
Observation
o Observer will come in to observe at any given time.
o Once the observer leaves the observation, you will need to complete the Post
Observation Conference and Reflection Form prior to receiving your scores
 You do not need to score yourself.
 Make sure to reflect on all components of the lesson. In the last question,
you must provide a reflection of your overall lesson and what you would
do differently in regards to instructional strategies.
 Optional: Upload any post observation artifacts.
Post Observation Conference and Reflection Form
o Observer will schedule post conference meeting.
Post Conference
o You and the observer will meet and discuss post conference form, the lesson
and the observation.
Observation Response and Acknowledgement
o Observer will schedule Observations Response and Acknowledgement Form Sign
off
 You will complete four brief questions
o Observer will acknowledge and sign off
Completed
*** Make sure all fields on the Post and Acknowledgement forms are complete***