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What do your post-observation meetings look like with your teachers? What scores do you show them? How do you handle a teacher who disagrees with the score you have given them and is not very open to feedback? 

Hello @Gretchen Driesenga

The goal is to support growth, not to focus on the score itself, but rather on how to improve teaching practices to better meet the needs of the children.

For a more detailed and structured approach to post-observation meetings, I recommend referring back to the CLASS Manual. The manual provides specific guidelines on how to conduct observations, score the dimensions, and facilitate productive feedback sessions with teachers. It also offers strategies for handling challenging conversations and ensuring the teacher feels supported, even when there is disagreement about scores.

The CLASS Manual can help ensure that the feedback you provide aligns with the framework's expectations and is presented in a way that promotes growth and positive outcomes.

If you're looking for specific excerpts or more guidance, the manual will be a great resource!

Anna A.

What do your post-observation meetings look like with your teachers? What scores do you show them? How do you handle a teacher who disagrees with the score you have given them and is not very open to feedback? 

What do your post-observation meetings look like with your teachers? What scores do you show them? How do you handle a teacher who disagrees with the score you have given them and is not very open to feedback? 

I am an observer for our agency and we have drastically shifted our approach. We do not share exact scores with staff but share the range, 'low', 'mid' or 'high'. Staff are provided strengths and areas of improvement for each dimension to focus on improving practice to gain more strengths rather than 'he said/she said'. An example would be, Positive Climate - Strengths: There were some positive interactions including smiles and hugs. Areas of Improvement: Communicate positive encouragement and acknowledge children doing things well.

What do your post-observation meetings look like with your teachers? What scores do you show them? How do you handle a teacher who disagrees with the score you have given them and is not very open to feedback? 

I am an observer for our agency and we have drastically shifted our approach. We do not share exact scores with staff but share the range, 'low', 'mid' or 'high'. Staff are provided strengths and areas of improvement for each dimension to focus on improving practice to gain more strengths rather than 'he said/she said'. An example would be, Positive Climate - Strengths: There were some positive interactions including smiles and hugs. Areas of Improvement: Communicate positive encouragement and acknowledge children doing things well.

What do your post-observation meetings look like with your teachers? What scores do you show them? How do you handle a teacher who disagrees with the score you have given them and is not very open to feedback?