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Teacher Candidate's Name

Meghan Grandison
2. Endorsement Area

No Response
3. Age/Grade

No Response
4. Internship Start Date

No Response
5. Internship End Date

No Response
6. School

Point O'View Elementary

7. District

VBCPS
8. Evaluator's Name

Lisa Powers
9. Evaluator's Position

Teacher, Grade 4 (Inclusion class)

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1. Using the following scale, please rate the teacher candidate's performance in each of the areas below.

No Above Needs Outstandin Satisfactor Unsatisfactor Opportunit Averag Improvemen g (5) y (3) y (1) y to e (4) t (2) Observe (0) Uses formal and informal assessment data to make instructional decisions. Plans instruction based on objectives and core curriculum demands. Designs instruction that academically

addresses learning style and motivation, as well as behavioral and academic needs. Plans instruction based on diagnostic teaching. Designs instruction that includes review, teacher presentation, guided and independent practice, immediate feedback, and delayed testing. Designs and implements instruction that facilitates retention and transfer. Involves students with daily visual charting of academic and behavioral performance. Demonstrates effective use of instructional time.

Uses relevant example and demonstratio n to illustrate concepts and skills. Makes efficient transitions between instructional activities. Summarizes the main points at the end of the lesson. Incorporates all language modes in instructional planning and delivery. Uses signals, cues, and questioning appropriately. Conducts and uses task analysis. Integrates effective social skills, as well as career and vocational skills with academic curricula. Uses computer technology when

appropriate. Uses researchbased instructional approaches and techniques. Comments:

2. Please comment on the teacher candidate's overall effectiveness of instruction and the use of developmentally appropriate strategies.

Meghan is doing a fantastic job in my class. Being the inclusion class, we have a very diverse group with a variety of skill levels, learning styles, and behaviors. Meghan has been working hard on differentiating the execution of her lesson plans by using guided groups in most subjects. She is also working on recognizing and remediating students who need additional help with certain skills.
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1. Using the following scale, please rate the teacher candidate's performance in each of the areas below.

No Above Needs Outstandin Satisfactor Unsatisfactor Opportunit Averag Improvemen g (5) y (3) y (1) y to e (4) t (2) Observe (0) Utilizes a predetermine d set of behavior management rules and procedures. Anticipates behavior problems (signals, behavioral indicators) and responds accordingly. Designs and implements appropriate behavior intervention plans.

Designs and implements strategies for social skills instruction. Uses knowledge about students to prevent behavior problems. Comments:

2. Please comment on the teacher candidate's impact on student discipline.

Meghan and I have discussed the importance of classroom management and how it can be one of the most difficult aspects of teaching. She does, in fact, follows the guidelines that we set up at the beginning of the school year. The struggles occur (once again) with the diverse group of students we have and some of the special circumstances that have an impact on their behaviors. Meghan strives to improve each day, though.
3. Please comment on the teacher candidate's ability to lead the class.

Meghan is fun, energetic, and engaging with the students. She does a great job of reviewing previous day's lessons before jumping into a new lesson. If she doesn't feel they are ready to move on, she does remediating before moving on.
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1. Using the following scale, please rate the teacher candidate's performance in each of the areas below.

No Above Needs Outstandin Satisfactor Unsatisfactor Opportunit Averag Improveme g (5) y (3) y (1) y to e (4) nt (2) Observe (0) Uses voice tone and facial expressions for emphasis, management, and expression. Actively listens and appropriately responds to students, parents, teachers, administrators, and other school

personnel. Collaborates with parents, classroom teachers, and other school/communit y personnel. Communicates specific information on student performance to teachers, administrators, parents, and other school personnel. Chooses language appropriate to learner needs. Builds an interactive learning community with students. Demonstrates ability to problem solve as well as manage resistance and conflict in interactions with students and professionals. Writes appropriate goals and objectives. Understands and respects individual differences. X

Comments:
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1. Using the following scale, please rate the teacher candidate's performance in each of the areas below.

No Above Needs Outstandin Satisfactor Unsatisfactor Opportunit Averag Improvemen g (5) y (3) y (1) y to e (4) t (2) Observe (0) Examines student educational files and understands and utilizes assessment data. Conducts and analyzes functional assessment of behavior. Uses direct observation techniques to gather data and design behavioral interventions . Conducts diagnostic assessment for instructional purposes. Monitors daily academic progress. Provides immediate feedback. Sequences, X

implements, and evaluates individual learning objectives. Critiques daily performance. Keeps anecdotal record of student behavior. Comments:
2. Please comment on the teacher candidate's development and implementation of student assessments and evaluations.

Meghan uses pre-assessments, daily formative assessments, as well as whole group activites to guide her instruction. We have not given any summative assessments at this time.
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1. Using the following scale, please rate the teacher candidate's performance in each of the areas below.

No Above Needs Outstandin Satisfactor Unsatisfactor Opportunit Averag Improvemen g (5) y (3) y (1) y to e (4) t (2) Observe (0) Plans and directs activities of classroom assistants including paraprofessional s, volunteers, and tutor. Modifies performance based on personal and professional critiques. Demonstrates flexibility. Demonstrates initiative in

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planning, management, and professional interactions. Maintains confidentiality. Demonstrates effective collaboration in one-to-one and small group interactions. Fosters trust in relationships with students, families, and colleagues. Receives and responds to constructive feedback. Comments:
2. Please comment on the teacher candidate's professionalism, atttitudes, and demeanor throughout the period of observation.

Meghan has an outstanding attitude, dresses and behaves very professionally, and has great work ethic. My administrators have commented how impressed they are with her professionalism, as well. She is accepting of constructive feedback, and she adjusts her performance accordingly. In fact, when we meet weekly, she already knows what worked and what didn't work and comes prepared with possible solutions.