Brief Observation 1 for
Avery Jean Piperato
Evaluator: Penelope M Clavijo
Modified Date: 10/04/2015
Performance Standards
1. Professional Knowledge
2. Instructional Planning
3. Instructional Strategies
4. Differentiated Instruction
5. Assessment Strategies
6. Assessment Uses
Observation Date: 10/04/2015
Rating Strengths
Proficient Upon entering, your students were engaged in
/ L3 their workshop time. You were working with a
small group of students. Those who completed
their work began reading independently. You are
able to make connections across subject areas.
This is an effective way to engage students in
challenging, integrated, and exploratory learning
around personal and social concerns that appeal
to them. You addressed appropriate curriculum
standards and integrated key concepts.
Proficient You followed your plan while remaining open to
/ L3 making changes as needed based upon the
students’ responses and needs. The pacing of
the lesson was appropriate. You stretch beyond
using the textbook and other sources for
instruction and student work were evident.
Proficient Your students were motivated and engaged. You
/ L3 were involved with the lesson at all stages and
made adjustments based on feedback from the
students.
Proficient The lesson content was presented in incremental
/ L3 steps, resulting in a continuum of skill-building
tasks. Flexible grouping was evident that
encourages peer interaction and accommodates
learning needs and goals.
Proficient You use assessment data to check for
/ L3 understanding and adequacy of learning. You
give clear, timely, and informative feedback. You
record student data on your profile sheet and use
to guide discussions about grade level planning
and our LSPI.
Proficient You use diagnostic assessment data to develop
/ L3 learning goals for students, to differentiate
instruction, and to document learning. You share
student progress with parents and are preparing
for early release conferences this month to meet
 with parents to share their child’s academic
progress.

7. Positive Learning Proficient The activities have an academic focus,

Environment / L3 transitions were smooth, and the activities were
challenging and interesting to increase student
engagement and achievement. It is evident that
you have established a positive rapport with your
students. You are fair, caring, respectful, and
enthusiastic. I like how you walked and talked
with the student who was in time-out, and then
had him return to his group to work. He was there
long enough to understand he needed to change
his behavior. You talked with him quietly and with
dignity.

8. Academically Challenging Proficient You assume responsibility for student learning by

Environment / L3 setting high, but reasonable expectations. You
use effective questioning and interesting activities
to increase student achievement.

9. Professionalism Proficient You demonstrate a professional demeanor and

/ L3 positive interaction with others. You act in a
caring, supportive manner with your students and
understand the value of building positive
relationships with your students.

10. Communication Proficient You communicate effectively with your parents

/ L3 and students. You use a variety of
communication tools to ensure your parents and
students are aware of classroom assignments,
and school-wide information. You collaborate
effectively with colleagues and other personnel in
the school. Directions were explained in a logical,
sequential, and age-appropriate manner.