Danler Obs 3 1
Danler Obs 3 1
Supervisor: R. Hauser
School:
Fredonia
Subject:
ELA/Reading
Grade Level: 2
Observation: 1, 2, 3, __, __
Competence Professionals a) use reflective research models to improve professional practice and consistently apply professional standards for content and
pedagogy within their disciplines; b) use and incorporate a variety of tools and strategies, including technology and communication formats; c) demonstrate
professionalism in interactions, appearance, and behaviors; d) construct learning environments and experiences using data-driven decision making; and e)
demonstrate culturally-responsive practice.
Experience Professionals a) are accepting of feedback and engage in reflective practice; b) create learning environments based on research and best
practice; and c) work as an active part of a learning community.
Social Justice Professionals a) demonstrate respect for the diversity, dignity and worth of individuals, and b) create effective learning environments that
recognize commonalities while affirming diversity in all its forms.
Target
Acceptable
Unacceptable
2: Learning Environments
Beginning special education professionals create safe, inclusive,
culturally responsive learning environments so that individuals with
exceptionalities become active and effective learners and develop
emotional well - being, positive social interactions, and self determination.
Target
Acceptable
Good
Satisfactory
Unacceptable
Comments: Amy establishes a very supportive environment for all learners. They are willin got take risks because they know she cares about their success.
Target
Acceptable
Good
Unacceptable
Satisfactory
X
3.3 Beginning special education professionals modify general and
specialized curricula to make them accessible to individuals with
exceptionalities
Comments: Amy has very strong pedagogical content knowledge. She holds students to high standards and uses the principles of Universal Design for Learning to provide them
with the supports they need in order to be successful.
4: Assessment
Beginning special education professionals use multiple methods of
assessment and data-sources in making educational decisions.
Target
Acceptable
Good
Satisfactory
Unacceptable
Comments: Assessment data are used to group students and to determine learning target. Lesson assessment is clearly connected to objective and standard and will provide
information to inform instruction.
5: Instructional Planning and Strategies
Beginning special education professionals select, adapt, and use a
repertoire of evidence-based instructional strategies to advance
learning of individuals with exceptionalities.
Target
5.7 Beginning special education professionals teach crossdisciplinary knowledge and skills such as critical thinking and
problem solving to individuals with exceptionalities.
Acceptable
Good
Satisfactory
Unacceptable
Comments:
These young learners require high levels of scaffolding and a positive classroom environment. Amy provides both through using her deep understanding of student needs to create
engaging lessons that challenge learners to reach high standards. She provided genuine praise and encouragement for a student who was struggling and becoming defeated.
Target: Consistently and appropriately
practice. Demonstrates an understanding of
evidence-based practice. Works to support
others in a professional manner.
Good: Engages in professional and ethical
practice. May need support to engage in
professional activities or to use data and
research to facilitate work with learners with
ELN.
Satisfactory: Occasionally requires reminder to
engage in professional and ethical practice,
with no major violations of code of ethics.
Unacceptable: Major violation of code of
ethics or needs consistent reminders of
professional and ethical practice.
Target
Acceptable
Good
Satisfactory
Comments Amy advocates for the needs of all students and serves as a resource for the classroom teacher in meeting the needs of students with disabilities.
Unacceptable
7: Collaboration
Beginning special education professionals collaborate with families,
other educators, related service providers, individuals with
exceptionalities, and personnel from community agencies in
culturally responsive ways to address the needs of individuals with
exceptionalities across a range of learning experiences.
Target
Acceptable
Good
Unacceptable
Satisfactory
Comments Amy engages in co-teaching on a daily basis to meet the needs of all students. She also collaborates with other special education and grade level teachers as well as
families