<p>Set a course for teacher effectiveness</p><p>Organization iObservation Learning Sciences International</p><p>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</p><p> 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</p><p>What is their message? Supervising and supporting effective teachers in every classroom</p><p>What is the promise? The only web-based learning and performance management system for schools and districts that links teacher evaluation to student achievement</p><p>Ability to adopt an expert framework from Charlotte Danielson, Dr. Robert Marzano or Dr. Douglas Reeves</p><p>School systems will be well positioned to meet several key priorities of the Race to the Top initiative</p><p>What are the tech features?  Wireless, offline or mobile access  Classroom videos that identify effective practices  Compatible with handheld devices: iPhone, iPad, iTouch, Blackberry</p><p>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</p><p>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</p><p> More about training on how to do observations and the authors’ philosophies</p><p>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</p><p>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</p>