Walkthroughs

So far, walkthroughs have been conducted in many classrooms.  If you are wondering what a walkthrough might look like throughout the year, here are some examples: 

• one or two administrators - from VE, another school or central office - we do this to gain multiple perspectives while also calibrating our ratings district wide.  
• walkthough will typically last 10-20 minutes
• you will receive feedback within 48 hours from the administrator(s)
• you can request additional or follow-up walkthroughs

Each administrator addresses their write up a little differently.  Some put direct correlations to the rubric letters and numbers, others use rubric language embedded in their walk through, while others track and monitor the rubrics in a seperate location.  Regardless of how the walkthrough is written, you walways have the option to stop in and talk with an administrator about your walkthrough to gain more information, discuss the rubric, follow-up on what was documented, etc... 

Some sections of the rubric, primarily domains one and four (Planning & Preparation and Professional Responsibilities), are difficult to see in a walkthrough.  You will talk with your supervisor at goals meetings and other times to learn what evidence may be needed to complete certain portions of the rubric.  

This is a pilot year with the new APPR process and we are all growing and learning together.