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O & F participants - y'all are doing this course in a pandemic! You are amazing. Please keep up the fight for racial justice and for quality observation, feedback, and evaluation practices in our schools - I will be with you in this fight. Thank you for engaging so fully in this work - your commitment will make a difference for our students. 

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O & F participants - y'all are doing this course in a pandemic! You are amazing. Please keep up the fight for racial justice and for quality observation, feedback, and evaluation practices in our schools - I will be with you in this fight. Thank you for engaging so fully in this work - your commitment will make a difference for our students. 

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Leslie - you have been my co-teaching buddy since 2013. I am so grateful to you for your passion and commitment to this work. I'm also grateful to you for always listening to me and for embracing me for who I am. I also appreciate you for being so fun to work with. Super grateful to have you as a friend and partner in this work, Jess

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Leslie - you have been my co-teaching buddy since 2013. I am so grateful to you for your passion and commitment to this work. I'm also grateful to you for always listening to me and for embracing me for who I am. I also appreciate you for being so fun to work with. Super grateful to have you as a friend and partner in this work, Jess

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Mark - Leslie and I missed teaching with you last year and are so glad to have the full O & F team together again! You make us laugh, and I always look forward to our team planning sessions. It's amazing to look back on the days when you had to try to get us to let go of our reliance on a paper binder of the readings! Super grateful to have you as a friend and part of our team! Jess

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Mark - Leslie and I missed teaching with you last year and are so glad to have the full O & F team together again! You make us laugh, and I always look forward to our team planning sessions. It's amazing to look back on the days when you had to try to get us to let go of our reliance on a paper binder of the readings! Super grateful to have you as a friend and part of our team! Jess

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That observers had it easy and now I think that it is a very difficult job to do well.

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I used to think that it didn't' require this much thought/work to write up evaluations and now I think _____ (about observation, feedback, and evaluation practices).

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I used to think that the observer did not have a form or strategy to follow when observing and now I think I feel more comfortable since there is a step-by-step format.

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Be objective. Add numbers to your notes. Be specific. Write only what you see and hear.

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 I used to think that observations were only for teachers who were doing poorly and now I think _____ (about observation, feedback, and evaluation practices). 

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 I used to think that observations were only for teachers who were doing poorly and now I think _____ (about observation, feedback, and evaluation practices). 

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I used to think  evaluations had a punitive connotation and now I think they can be designed with a specific focus on coaching and collaboration with a mutual goal om improved practice (unless this effort has been exhausted)

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someone in my group today mentioned using a pre-populated check list for look fors during an observation. I really liked this idea.

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I used to think observations and feedback would be easy! now I think it is much more complicated

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I used to think that my own bias didn't impact observations and feedback, and now I know that it is important to check WHY I'm thinking WHAT I'm thinking OFTEN.

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I used to think that my own bias didn't impact observations and feedback, and now I know that it is important to check WHY I'm thinking WHAT I'm thinking OFTEN.

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Focusing on what students are learning, staying close to the context of the classroom before objective observation notes.

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Focusing on what students are learning, staying close to the context of the classroom before objective observation notes.

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My favorite strategies are using literal notes and post- observation feedback handout.

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My favorite strategies are using literal notes and post- observation feedback handout.

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I used to think that I needed to write exhaustive evidence notes but now I think that those notes can be a little less specific as long as they are low inference.

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I used to think that I needed to write exhaustive evidence notes but now I think that those notes can be a little less specific as long as they are low inference.

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I used to think my new role as a coach and an evaluator was going to be very challenging and now I think there will be challenges but with that comes growth and I'm more optimistic about the experience.  

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I used to think my new role as a coach and an evaluator was going to be very challenging and now I think there will be challenges but with that comes growth and I'm more optimistic about the experience.  

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I used to think I knew how to be specific and evidence based in my writing and now I think I have a lot of growth in this area and in ensuring I am specific to remove bias to give colleagues the best feedback I can!

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Thank you for hosting this PD and sharing your expertise.  I can't believe this is the last class.

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Thank you for hosting this PD and sharing your expertise.  I can't believe this is the last class.

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I used to think that practicing to evaluate a teacher wasn't necessary and I now think that I need more practice than ever.

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I used to think that practicing to evaluate a teacher wasn't necessary and I now think that I need more practice than ever.

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I love the coaching stems and the prep tools for debriefs.

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I love the coaching stems and the prep tools for debriefs.

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Hi! You run the best meetings ever. Never has two hours passed so quickly. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

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I used to think that some feedback sessions would be better off freeform and now I think that a protocol/structure is beneficial, regardless of degree of criticism.

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I used to think that some feedback sessions would be better off freeform and now I think that a protocol/structure is beneficial, regardless of degree of criticism.

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 I used to think taking literal notes was easy and now I think it is really hard to take note and observe at the same time.  

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 I used to think taking literal notes was easy and now I think it is really hard to take note and observe at the same time.  

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I used to think that evaluations were punitive (sink or swim)  but now I see them as opportunities to grow.

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Thank you so much for the guidance and expereince you offered me at the conclusion of last class before my first TeachPoints were due! I was able to do a good job with inputting my CSIs and I felt confident because of this course. Thank you!

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I use to think CSI's were difficult but now I learned that if you follow the format it is helpful and not so dificult

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I use to think CSI's were difficult but now I learned that if you follow the format it is helpful and not so dificult

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I used to think that observers didn't have a rubric or form to follow and now realize that there are multiple tools to use.

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I used to think that observers didn't have a rubric or form to follow and now realize that there are multiple tools to use.

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I really like the coaching stems  and will chose one strategy to get proficient in, and continue to master them all.

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I really like the coaching stems  and will chose one strategy to get proficient in, and continue to master them all.

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I used to think I was writing literal notes, not I realize I was inputing my opinions. I will practice writing literal notes to capture data.

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I used to think I was writing literal notes, not I realize I was inputing my opinions. I will practice writing literal notes to capture data.

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Thanks team! Everyone was full of positive energy and passion for this course! I really appreciate how supportive the team was!  : ) 

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Thanks team! Everyone was full of positive energy and passion for this course! I really appreciate how supportive the team was!  : ) 

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I used to think that literal notes were just to help me remember what happened in class, but now I think they are an important tool in making sure I'm using evidence, not bias, in my observations.

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I used to think that literal notes were just to help me remember what happened in class, but now I think they are an important tool in making sure I'm using evidence, not bias, in my observations.

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One of my favorite ideas/strategies from this class are:   Writing "Mr. X plans to ___ " for next steps - giving the observed teacher ownership. 

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One of my favorite ideas/strategies from this class are:   Writing "Mr. X plans to ___ " for next steps - giving the observed teacher ownership. 

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Mark , Jess and I are so glad you are back facilitating this course.  We truly enjoy teaching with you.  I think we have a great energy and natural flow for the course.  I truly appreciate you!  - Leslie 

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Mark , Jess and I are so glad you are back facilitating this course.  We truly enjoy teaching with you.  I think we have a great energy and natural flow for the course.  I truly appreciate you!  - Leslie 

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Jess, I am always amazed and appreciative of your great ideas and listening stance.  You always help me to consider all perspectives and to find the humor in the moment.  I look forward to our continued collaboration.  You are truly a thought partner!

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Jess, I am always amazed and appreciative of your great ideas and listening stance.  You always help me to consider all perspectives and to find the humor in the moment.  I look forward to our continued collaboration.  You are truly a thought partner!

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Sharing best practices, hearing from my colleagues

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Sharing best practices, hearing from my colleagues

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My favorite things that I got from this course are all the great templates

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My favorite ideas/strategies from this course are consulting multiple evaluators, understanding bias, and that it is ok to have a "cheat sheet" with you during post-observation feedback.

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My favorite ideas/strategies from this course are consulting multiple evaluators, understanding bias, and that it is ok to have a "cheat sheet" with you during post-observation feedback.

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Thank you for having us outsiders from Everett!

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Thank you for having us outsiders from Everett!

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My favorite ideas/strategies from this course is the CSI strategy. It reminds my to think about the strategy and how it impacts the student and keep everything in the context of the lesson i am observing.

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My favorite ideas/strategies from this course is the CSI strategy. It reminds my to think about the strategy and how it impacts the student and keep everything in the context of the lesson i am observing.

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I used to think that observations were a lot of busy work and compliance tasks, and now I think that is still true but that it can also be informative and transformative.

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Questions and Intentionally Planned Debriefs

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Questions and Intentionally Planned Debriefs

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I still really need to work on my radical candor but I feel like I am on the right path.

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I love how open and honest  you all are and how well prepared you are for each class. 

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I love how open and honest  you all are and how well prepared you are for each class. 

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I used to think that administrators were well-trained in evaluation and now I think they either are not or do not have the time to do it well.

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I used to think that administrators were well-trained in evaluation and now I think they either are not or do not have the time to do it well.

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My favorite strategy from this course is radical candor

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My favorite strategy from this course is radical candor

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I like the structures you provided for having conversations about observations.

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I like the structures you provided for having conversations about observations.

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I love the strategies for reducing the impact of bias and the strategies for critical CSI writing. 

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I love the strategies for reducing the impact of bias and the strategies for critical CSI writing. 

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Leslie, Mark, Jess- Thank you all for taking the time to give us these courses and refreshers. It's another way to hold ourselves accountable and extend our range when it comes to having multiple strategies to do this job effectively. Thank you all again!

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Leslie, Mark, Jess- Thank you all for taking the time to give us these courses and refreshers. It's another way to hold ourselves accountable and extend our range when it comes to having multiple strategies to do this job effectively. Thank you all again!

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I used to think that observations and feedback were a waste of time but now I think that when done well, they can be very impactful.

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I used to think that observations and feedback were a waste of time but now I think that when done well, they can be very impactful.

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I used to think that the rating was the goal, now I think that the coaching conversation is the goal.

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I used to think that the rating was the goal, now I think that the coaching conversation is the goal.

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Thank you all so much for giving your expertise and knowledge. This will support me in doing my job better. Hope to work with you all again soon. 

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Thank you all so much for giving your expertise and knowledge. This will support me in doing my job better. Hope to work with you all again soon. 

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Observation Discussion Preparation tool from the Tynan school

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Sharing best practices and using the criteria for success and literal notes

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Sharing best practices and using the criteria for success and literal notes

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I used to think that literal notes were just a transcription of events, but now I know that there's more-- context, timing, groupings, etc

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I used to think that literal notes were just a transcription of events, but now I know that there's more-- context, timing, groupings, etc

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I used to think that I wasn't going to have enough time to write observational notes now I think that using the CSI has helped shape how I write the observation.

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I used to think that I wasn't going to have enough time to write observational notes now I think that using the CSI has helped shape how I write the observation.

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This is by far one of the most constructive learning experiences I have had in my career. I love how  practical the learning experiences and activities are. 

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This is by far one of the most constructive learning experiences I have had in my career. I love how  practical the learning experiences and activities are. 

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My favorite ideas/strategies from this course are is focusing on what students learn instead of bringing in my own opinion or judgement.

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My favorite ideas/strategies from this course are the post-observation template and the sentence frames to review before meeting with a staff member. 

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My favorite ideas/strategies from this course are the post-observation template and the sentence frames to review before meeting with a staff member. 

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Structured feedback with CSI and sentence stems; radical candor

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Structured feedback with CSI and sentence stems; radical candor

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Thanks for being terrific and fun co-facilitators. As I said on the first day, this course is for me a chance to combine three things that I'm so passionate about: quality teaching, quality coaching, and quality professional learning. Thanks for making this such powerful learning experience for participants and for co-facilitators. --ML

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thank you for taking them time to meet with me on friday even though you knew if I did my homework I would know the answers! You could have told me to do my homework!

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thank you for running a very professional and well organized PD

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My favorite strategy is radical candor

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My favorite idea/ strategies from this course are, using the coaching stems and the post observation conference discussion from Leslie

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My favorite idea/ strategies from this course are, using the coaching stems and the post observation conference discussion from Leslie

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My favorite ideas/strategies from this course are  ICF; CSI, and clear distinction of objective vs subjective when taking literal notes and mindfulness of the impact bias can hold on this process and the post observation feedback process as well.

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I love that you respected everyone's time both during the Zoom class and with assignments. Also, hearing 3 different voices and perspectives during instruction, as well as the opportunity to work with the groups was impactful.

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I love that you respected everyone's time both during the Zoom class and with assignments. Also, hearing 3 different voices and perspectives during instruction, as well as the opportunity to work with the groups was impactful.

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Using a cheat sheet for post observation feedback sessions. 

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Using a cheat sheet for post observation feedback sessions. 

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Thank you for making this time  valuable. It was well organized and had real substance.

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Thank you for making this time  valuable. It was well organized and had real substance.

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Mark, Jess, and Leslie- Thank you so much for your time and patience. I loved the format of the course and I appreciate having different facilitators. As a woman of color, I am inspired by Leslie. Thank you so much for your observation materials and creating a very practical course.

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It has been really nice learning from all of you. It is clear that this work and supporting teacher's growth is a passion of yours.

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It has been really nice learning from all of you. It is clear that this work and supporting teacher's growth is a passion of yours.

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I used to think that it didn't' require this much thought/work  to write up evaluations  and now I think  that it requires a lot and should be looked at with lots more consideration .

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My favorite idea from this course is the CSI and Observation protocol. This definitely helps center it on the teacher and not evaluator.

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My favorite idea from this course is the CSI and Observation protocol. This definitely helps center it on the teacher and not evaluator.

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I used to think that everything had to be totally formal and now I know that there has to be a little bit of informal addressing to make sure that personal coaching and feedback relationships stay in tact.

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I used to think that everything had to be totally formal and now I know that there has to be a little bit of informal addressing to make sure that personal coaching and feedback relationships stay in tact.

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I really appreciate the coaching stems and having prompts for each category of coaching language. I love the document shared by Leslie for staff to review (a road map for the conversation) to help support increasing understanding and support of staff. I also really appreciate and will continue to use strategies to minimize bias (being specific and evidence based), getting to know those I am evaluating and using perspective taking and listening for understanding techniques

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This was so great! Can more administrators take it?

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This was so great! Can more administrators take it?

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Jess, Mark & Leslie- thank you for sharing your experiences, knowledge and expertise. Thank you for being organized! I heard from colleagues that this was a great PD and it exceeded my expectations. I have a lot more to learn but I'm so glad I participated in this PD. 

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Jess, Mark & Leslie- thank you for sharing your experiences, knowledge and expertise. Thank you for being organized! I heard from colleagues that this was a great PD and it exceeded my expectations. I have a lot more to learn but I'm so glad I participated in this PD. 

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I used to think that I have to always write detail information when giving feedback and now I think it will be less stressful.

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I used to think that I have to always write detail information when giving feedback and now I think it will be less stressful.

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I appreciate the idea of coding terms before starting an observation --also creating a template that works for you

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They you guys for your intentional work and addressing some many important issues in such a short period of time. Its been very thought out, engaging , and purposeful! Keep up the great job!

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Thank you all for your guidance and support.  You helped shape how I am beginning to write my CSIs.  You grounded your ideas in this work, and appreciate your time.

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Thank you all for your guidance and support.  You helped shape how I am beginning to write my CSIs.  You grounded your ideas in this work, and appreciate your time.

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I learned a lot in this course. It's helping me ask the right questions to my observers/evaluators . I also am learning to use this way of giving feedback with my students. Also thank you for introducing me to the podcast..i've been listening regularly

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I learned a lot in this course. It's helping me ask the right questions to my observers/evaluators . I also am learning to use this way of giving feedback with my students. Also thank you for introducing me to the podcast..i've been listening regularly

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Thank you for this course. I learned a lot BOTH at the content level on how to give feedback and the evaluation process more effectively AND how to structure meaningful staff PDs through zoom functions. Very valuable and well worth the time spent in the dark on cold December evenings.

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I believe that Leslie, Mark, and Jess covered a lot in six hours worth of class and I learned a lot of strategies when observing in the classroom and also for when I get observed by others too.

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I really loved this course. In a short time it felt like I was able to connect with individuals from other schools and to have meaningful conversation. I appreciate the constructive and specific feedback on my CSIs and areas I can continue to grow. I appreciate the meaningful conversation when discussing bias self-awareness

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I see evaluations as an opportunity to develop/strengthen relationships and genuinely support staff/classrooms! 

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I see evaluations as an opportunity to develop/strengthen relationships and genuinely support staff/classrooms! 

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: “I used to think _____ and now I think _____” about observation, feedback, and evaluation practices. Write one sticky note to fill in the stem: My favorite ideas/strategies from this course are _____. Write one sticky note to share some love and appreciation for colleagues and facilitators.

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: “I used to think _____ and now I think _____” about observation, feedback, and evaluation practices. Write one sticky note to fill in the stem: My favorite ideas/strategies from this course are _____. Write one sticky note to share some love and appreciation for colleagues and facilitators.

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Thank you Leslie, Jess and Mark for modeling such great facilitation and PD planning!

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Thank you Leslie, Jess and Mark for modeling such great facilitation and PD planning!

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That it was impossible to take literal notes and now feel more capable.

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pre notes and templates.

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Thank you all for your support and ideas to make me a better eval leader.