Set a course for teacher effectiveness

Organization iObservation Learning Sciences International

What do they offer? A data collection and management system that reports real-time data from classroom walkthroughs, teacher observations, self-assessments, instructional rounds, and evaluations

 The Danielson Collection – Framework, Observation Forms, Efficiency Tools, PD Plans, Teaching Rubrics, Online Resource Library, Workshops  The Marzano Suite – Marzano Protocol, Leaders of Learning Program, Online Library of PD Resources, Online Courses for Teachers, MSEd: Art and Science of Teaching  Dr. Douglas Reeve’s Leadership Performance Matrix - an educational leadership assessment tool

What is their message? Supervising and supporting effective teachers in every classroom

What is the promise? The only web-based learning and performance management system for schools and districts that links teacher evaluation to student achievement

Ability to adopt an expert framework from Charlotte Danielson, Dr. Robert Marzano or Dr. Douglas Reeves

School systems will be well positioned to meet several key priorities of the Race to the Top initiative

What are the tech features?  Wireless, offline or mobile access  Classroom videos that identify effective practices  Compatible with handheld devices: iPhone, iPad, iTouch, Blackberry

What features would a district supervisor find attractive?  Saves time and money by implementing professional development programs  Web-based program accessible on any computer with an Internet connection  Feedback can be sent to teachers immediately after classroom visit

What are their perceived weaknesses?  HR technology company that put education gurus materials in place  Must schedule a live demo for more info Set a course for teacher effectiveness

 More about training on how to do observations and the authors’ philosophies

Why is Teacher Compass™ Suite stronger?  You don’t have to learn a lot of other things  More than a tool to document walkthroughs  Affordable and not celebrity driven

What are three questions to highlight their weaknesses?  Doesn’t Bob Marzano work with McCrel? http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=vFu2HMQxzOk&playnext=1&list=PL48E0C26D9E3E0C36  Isn’t the Danileson Collection part of the ASCD Teacher Effectiveness Suite?  What is the source of content for PD and how can teachers access it? Set a course for teacher effectiveness