Create a teacher evaluation / classroom observation module for administrators to provide feedback to instructors

This system should be designed to support professional growth, provide meaningful feedback, and enhance instructional effectiveness to improve student learning outcomes.

1. Danielson Framework for Teaching (used in PA)

• Focus: Instructional planning, classroom environment, professional responsibilities, and teaching strategies.

• Domains:

  • Planning and Preparation

  • The Classroom Environment

  • Instruction

  • Professional Responsibilities

• Strengths: Research-based; widely adopted; emphasizes teacher growth and reflection.

2. Marzano Teacher Evaluation Model (used in AZ)

• Focus: Classroom strategies and behaviors, planning and preparing, reflecting on teaching, and collegiality and professionalism.

• Components:

  • Domain 1: Classroom Strategies and Behaviors

  • Domain 2: Planning and Preparing

  • Domain 3: Reflecting on Teaching

  • Domain 4: Collegiality and Professionalism

• Strengths: Emphasizes student achievement; uses observation rubrics and scales.

3. Charlotte Danielson’s Framework + Student Learning Objectives (SLOs)

• Focus: Combines instructional practice with measurable student outcomes.

• Strengths: Good for states/districts emphasizing teacher impact on student growth.

4. Stronge Teacher Effectiveness Performance Evaluation System

• Focus: Teacher behaviors and performance standards, including student progress.

• Standards Include: Professional knowledge, instructional planning, instructional delivery, assessment, learning environment, professionalism, student progress.

5. McREL Teacher Evaluation System

• Focus: Based on research about effective teaching and leadership practices.

• Standards: Leadership, instructional planning, positive environment, professionalism, student growth.

6. State-Specific Models (e.g., Texas T-TESS, Georgia TKES, New York APPR)

• Some states have customized versions based on national models or have unique frameworks:

  • T-TESS (Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System)

  • TKES (Teacher Keys Effectiveness System – Georgia)

  • APPR (Annual Professional Performance Review – New York)

Suggested Software Features:

• Rubric Customization (to adapt to Danielson, Marzano, etc.)

• Observation Tools (checklists, rating scales, note capture)

• Progress Dashboards

• Student Growth Tracking (SLO alignment)

• Self-assessment & Reflection Modules

• Evidence Artifact Uploads

• Automated Reporting & Summaries