Tools

Classroom Observation Protocols

Use these protocols for each subject area to assess the quality of instructional practice in classrooms you observe.

All students need regular opportunities to think critically and engage deeply with worthwhile content. Our classroom observation protocols help you assess the quality of instruction within and across classrooms, and whether students are in fact getting those opportunities.

These tools address classroom culture, content, and instructional delivery, with a focus on the quality of the students’ experiences. They can also help observers prioritize their feedback for teachers and guide the goal-setting process.

Reading Comprehension Observation Protocol

Reading Foundational Skills Observation Protocol

​Math Classroom Observation Protocol

​Science Classroom Observation Protocol

Social Studies Classroom Observation Protocol

CTE Observation Protocol

Imali Ariyarathne, seventh-grade teacher at Langston Hughes Academy, stands in front of her students while introducing them to the captivating world of science

Imali Ariyarathne, seventh-grade teacher at Langston Hughes Academy, introduces her students to the captivating world of science.

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