. Other research: What No technology is required unless the There is no technology required to iObservation is recommended for technology is district wishes to pursue online training implement the 5D+ teacher evaluation supporting teacher and instructional required, and and tools standard or customized. tool. There is an electronic management leader growth with the Marzano Model. – what are Information on infrastructure tool available that buildings or districts iObservation is web-based software and associated requirements and costs for online can purchase to support the process should work on any hardware with an costs? training are available through called the 5D+™ GoObserve™ App internet connection (wireless (hardware, Teachscape. 5D+GoObserve enables administrators to environment is ideal, but iObservation software, and conduct classroom observations, does work offline). Costs range from internet walkthroughs and summative $1,800 - $2,800 per school, depending on connectivity) evaluations in a totally mobile and the size of the school. iObservation paperless environment. 5D+GoObserve technical specifications can be found here: with GoCloud service generates reports at the teacher, department, grade, school and district levels. At this time it is available for iPad or Android tablets. The cost is $499.95 per evaluator the first year and $299.95 in subsequent years. This includes access for the evaluator and the teachers that evaluator supervises. The Danielson Group has not developed UW CEL elected not to develop a The Marzano School Leadership Principal a framework for evaluating the role of a principal evaluation tool instead, instead Evaluation Model, which includes five Evaluation principal that is analogous to the they developed a framework for domains with 24 elements, provides research-based Framework for Teaching. instructional leadership identifying principals and administrators with – those most salient, high leverage strategies and tools to empower their We will provide consultative services to leadership actions improve teacher teachers, so leaders and teachers can practice. They provide professional focus together on the ultimate objective of assist districts in developing their own development to help principals learn how improving student learning. descriptions of performance aligned to become stronger instructional with the specific expectations of leaders. There is also a comprehensive
. Other research: What technology is required, and what are associated costs? (hardware, software, and internet connectivity) No technology is required unless the district wishes to pursue online training and tools – standard or customized. Information on infrastructure requirements and costs for online training are available through Teachscape. There is no technology required to implement the 5D+ teacher evaluation tool. There is an electronic management tool available that buildings or districts can purchase to support the process called the 5D+™ GoObserve™ App 5D+GoObserve enables administrators to conduct classroom observations, walkthroughs and summative evaluations in a totally mobile and paperless environment. 5D+GoObserve with GoCloud service generates reports at the teacher, department, grade, school and district levels. At this time it is available for iPad or Android tablets. The cost is $499.95 per evaluator the first year and $299.95 in subsequent years. This includes access for the evaluator and the teachers that evaluator supervises. iObservation is recommended for supporting teacher and instructional leader growth with the Marzano Model. iObservation is web-based software and should work on any hardware with an internet connection (wireless environment is ideal, but iObservation does work offline). Costs range from $1,800 - $2,800 per school, depending on the size of the school. iObservation technical specifications can be found here: Principal Evaluation The Danielson Group has not developed a framework for evaluating the role of a principal that is analogous to the research-based Framework for Teaching. We will provide consultative services to assist districts in developing their own descriptions of performance aligned with the specific expectations of UW CEL elected not to develop a principal evaluation tool instead, instead they developed a framework for instructional leadership – identifying those most salient, high leverage leadership actions improve teacher practice. They provide professional development to help principals learn how to become stronger instructional leaders. There is also a comprehensive The Marzano School Leadership Evaluation Model, which includes five domains with 24 elements, provides principals and administrators with strategies and tools to empower their teachers, so leaders and teachers can focus together on the ultimate objective of improving student learning.
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