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I use an observation protocol or checklist, focusing on specific teaching practices, use running records, take photos, and use anecdotal notes.

Refer to the Action Plans that teachers have.

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We follow up with a "glows and grows" type email to staff. For staff we observe not the formal TPOT observation, this is a nice way to recap what we observed.

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we use our goal setting/action plan forms as a base to lead observations, but will use recordings, tallies, etc.

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Observation form - what I saw on one side of the page, what I want to share about that, on the other side. Grounds me in staying objective and then sharing the research or theory next to it.

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Tina suggested I used a multicolored pen for TPOT observations. For example, I use blue ink for emotional literacy, red for directions, green for pos. desc. fdback, black for friendship skills, etc. It works very well!

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An open mind, my "teacher" glasses - what does it look like from their perspective.

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Greet and talk to all adults in the classroom

Try to be as no disruptive as possible

Write down direct words that teachers use so I can use them in feedback

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be really transparent with the teacher, ensuring they feel we are working in partnership

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Prior I review the TPOT or TPITOS observation booklet as a refresh. I bring many sharpened pencils and a lot of paper. I usually do running record of what I observe. I do some coding of marking things I wonder about and what was great that I want to highlight

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What is your system for taking notes?

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1. ABC charts for challenging behavior observations.

2. The classroom's goal or action plan to reference

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Visuals!

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Video Recording

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See, hear, feel Pyramid Model observation tool

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We utilize a Google Form as our observation/walkthrough tool. This allows us to collect the data in one place and it is easy to refer back to and use to set our goals for the year as a program, etc.