2. THE VISITATION MODEL
Select A if you agree with the statement and D if you
disagree with the statement.
_____ 1. There are three critical components to the
visitation model for teacher evaluation.
_____ 2. The visitation model is the easiest of the
three evaluation models.
_____ 3. In the visitation model professional growth
occurs when the administrator shares his or her
findings from the classroom visit.
3. OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome:
The FCPS system will develop a common
understanding regarding the Framework for Teaching
Rubric and the Teacher Evaluation System.
Objective
Participants will explore the three components of the
visitation model in order to gain an in-depth
understanding of each component, it’s purpose, and
it’s value.
4. THE VISITATION MODEL
The pre-visitation conference
The visitation event
The post-visitation conference
Not a “Gotcha!”
It’s all about GROWTH!
5. THE PRE-VISITATION CONFERENCE
As you watch the video, record key components that
create a meaningful collaborative pre-conference.
Example:
The principal and teacher identify data collection focus
areas.
Discuss with your table group what you saw and the
benefits of a pre-visitation conference.
6. THE VISITATION EVENT
Discuss at your table group:
From what you just observed, what would you expect to
happen during the visitation event?
7. THE VISITATION EVENT
Principal Teacher
The principal will collect The teacher will
data
about transition time conduct the class as
instructional time usual
classroom management
techniques
The principal will script
some student and
teacher comments
The principal will watch
the teacher for decision
making about “brain
breaks”
8. THE POST-VISITATION CONFERENCE
As you watch the video, record key components that will
support professional growth.
Example:
The teacher comes to this post-conference having
reflected on the visited lesson
Discuss with your table group what you saw and the
benefits of the post-visitation conference.
9. THE POST-VISITATION CONFERENCE
As you watch the video, record key components that will
support professional growth.
Example:
The teacher comes to this post-conference having
reflected on the visited lesson
Discuss with your table group what you saw and the
benefits of the post-visitation conference.
10. THE VISITATION MODEL
In the after column, select A if you agree with the
statement and D if you disagree with the statement.
_____ 1. There are three critical components to the
visitation model for teacher evaluation.
_____ 2. The visitation model is the easiest of the three
evaluation models.
_____ 3. In the visitation model professional growth
occurs when the administrator shares his or her findings
from the classroom visit.
11. REFLECTION:
How is each component of the teacher visitation
model (the pre-visitation conference, the visitation
event, the post-visitation conference) an integral part
of a teacher’s growth.
12. DEVELOPING A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING
Educational Impact is available for you to use for
further exploration of this or any other topic related
to the Teacher Evaluation System.
For more Visitation Model information you are
encouraged to use the Danielson Series:
Select Teacher Evaluation: Module 4
13. YOUR TURN
Please complete the survey to provide feedback
regarding the training.
The survey can be found at
http://tinyurl.com/fcpseval4
The address is also on the bottom of your Visitation
Model Note Sheet.
Editor's Notes
Open the session – all administrators and teachers should participate in this training. Distribute copies of the Evaluation FAQ November/December Feedback. Share that this information was garnered from the survey results of the November/December 2011 training. The results are being used in the planning of the subsequent training sessions. 1 minute
Distribute the Visitation Model Notes Sheet. Ask the participants to complete the Before column of the Anticipation Guide individually. 2 minutes Ask participants to either discuss in table groups or share out or share out as a whole group. 3 minutes
Review the outcomes and objectives, reminding the participants that this is a review year for the Teacher Evaluation System. We are in a review year to develop a common systemic understanding of the evaluation system. Today’s session will focus on exploring the three components of the visitation model. 1 minute
Share the information on the slide. Remind teachers that the Visitation Model is developed to enhance a teachers’ professional growth.Click to bring in the reminder that the visitation model is not a “gotcha” and that each component of this model has been designed to allow the teacher to engage in professional reflection which leads to…Click to bring in “It’s all about Growth!" 2 minutes
Direct participants to the Visitation Model Notes Sheet and share the directions for viewing. Pull up the Pre-Visitation Conference video and watch the entire segment. (Teacher Evaluation Using the Danielson Framework, Module 4: Effective Coaching Skills, Topic B: A Good Conference – 1: A pre-conference 7:20) After watching the video, ask the participants to discuss in their table groups. Encourage participants to share out. 12 minutes
Ask table groups to discuss what they believe, based on the pre-visitation conference shown, what will occur during the visit. Participants can record on their Visitation Model Notes Sheet. 5 minutes
Review the Visitation Event information found on this slide. Ask if participants have anything additional to share. 3 minutes
Teacher Evaluation Using the Danielson Framework, Module 4: Effective Coaching Skills, Topic B: A Good Conference – 2) The post-conference part 1 4:40Direct participants to the Visitation Model Notes Sheet and share the directions for viewing. Pull up the Pre-Visitation Conference video and watch the entire segment. (Teacher Evaluation Using the Danielson Framework, Module 4: Effective Coaching Skills, Topic B: A Good Conference – 2: The Post-Observation, part 1. 4:40) After watching the video, ask the participants to discuss in their table groups. Encourage participants to share out. 7 minutesDirect participants to the Visitation Model Notes Sheet and share the directions for viewing. Pull up the Pre-Visitation Conference video and watch the entire segment. (Teacher Evaluation Using the Danielson Framework, Module 4: Effective Coaching Skills, Topic B: A Good Conference – 2: The Post-Observation, part 1. 4:40) After watching the video, ask the participants to discuss in their table groups. Encourage participants to share out. 7 minutes
Teacher Evaluation Using the Danielson Framework, Module 4: Effective Coaching Skills, Topic B: A Good Conference – 2) The post-conference part 1 4:40Direct participants to the Visitation Model Notes Sheet and share the directions for viewing. Pull up the Pre-Visitation Conference video and watch the entire segment. (Teacher Evaluation Using the Danielson Framework, Module 4: Effective Coaching Skills, Topic B: A Good Conference – 2: The Post-Observation, part 1. 4:40) After watching the video, ask the participants to discuss in their table groups. Encourage participants to share out. 7 minutesDirect participants to the Visitation Model Notes Sheet and share the directions for viewing. Pull up the Pre-Visitation Conference video and watch the entire segment. (Teacher Evaluation Using the Danielson Framework, Module 4: Effective Coaching Skills, Topic B: A Good Conference – 2: The Post-Observation, part 1. 4:40) After watching the video, ask the participants to discuss in their table groups. Encourage participants to share out. 7 minutes
Ask participants to revisit their responses to the Anticipation Guide (After Column) and discuss any changes they made in their thinking. Share out if desired. 3 minutes
Ask participants to engage in quiet reflection regarding the question posed. Share out if desired. 4 minutes.
Share how participants can develop a deeper understanding to differentiate their learning needs. 1 minute 4 minutes.