Susan Gonzales, Coordinator
susan.gonzales@esc20.net
(210) 370-5468

GOALS

• Develop walkthrough management techniques to provide instructional feedback.
• Learn how feedback complements the walkthrough process.
• Identify and develop an understanding of the best practices related to continuous improvement.
• Promote reflection on proven research-based practices and how they are used in the classroom.
• Reinforce attention to an instructional and learning focus.
• Increase student performance through the use of ongoing assessments.
• Enhance professional development of administrators and teachers.

BENEFITS

• Creates a framework for increasing student performance.
• Promotes reflective practices, dialogue and feedback with teachers.
• Reinforces focus on instruction and learning in the school's improvement plan.
• Deepens understandings and practices related to continuous improvement.
• Stimulates collegial conversation about teaching and learning.
• Provides individuals with developmental feedback.

COMPETENCIES

Upon completion of the 360⁰ Walkthrough training, participants will be able to:

• Conduct walkthroughs to assess teaching and learning in the school.
• Prepare a time management plan for conducting walkthroughs.
• Pose challenging questions to teachers based on what was observed in the classroom.
• Promote reflection on proven research-based practices and how they are used in the classroom.
• Gather data about instructional practice and student learning.
• Use questions to stimulate collegial conversation about teaching and learning.
• Determine student understanding and engagement.
• Determine alignment of text/materials.
• Pinpoint focus areas for teacher growth.

ONLINE DATABASE

• PDA compatible
• Report-building capacity
• Web-based

Fee: $250 per participant