Self-Assessment on Supervisory Skills—June 2008



"It’s hard to get to where you want to be if you don’t know where you are and/or what your destination looks like."

Please help define "where we are" so that we can determine what we need to do to work together within HCPS.
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  1. Which LEVEL of student/school are you assigned to within HCPS? 


  1. Supervision and Professional Growth

    I understand the continuum of supervisory styles from directive to facilitative in relation to observations as a mechanism for professional growth.

    1= Need additional practice
    2= Novice
    3= Practitioner
    4= Expert
    1 2 3 4


  1. Pre-observation Conferencing

    I understand that the pre-observation conference focuses the observation and helps determine the type of observation tools to be used.

    1= Need additional practice
    2= Novice
    3= Practitioner
    4= Expert
    1 2 3 4


  1. Pre-observation Conferencing

    I am skilled at using the Professional Qualities and Responsibilities (PQR) to focus the pre-observation conference discussion.

    1= Need additional practice
    2= Novice
    3= Practitioner
    4= Expert
    1 2 3 4


  1. Pre-observation Conferencing

    I am skilled at building/locating observation tools to collect data around the PQR focus.

    1= Need additional practice
    2= Novice
    3= Practitioner
    4= Expert
    1 2 3 4


  1. Observations

    I am skilled at using the PQR to frame classroom observations.

    1= Need additional practice
    2= Novice
    3= Practitioner
    4= Expert
    1 2 3 4


  1. Observations

    I am skilled at using data tools to collect information about the area(s) of focus for the observation.

    1= Need additional practice
    2= Novice
    3= Practitioner
    4= Expert
    1 2 3 4


  1. Observations

    I am skilled at using selective scripting as a form of data to provide evidence of classroom practices.

    1= Need additional practice
    2= Novice
    3= Practitioner
    4= Expert
    1 2 3 4


  1. Post-observation Conferencing

    I am skilled at using coaching language to get teachers to reflect on their practice and determine next steps.

    1= Need additional practice
    2= Novice
    3= Practitioner
    4= Expert
    1 2 3 4


  1. Post-observation Conferencing

    I always begin the conference by asking the teacher to reflect on their practice and share evidence of their success BEFORE giving my feedback.

    1= Need additional practice
    2= Novice
    3= Practitioner
    4= Expert
    1 2 3 4


  1. Post-observation Conferencing

    I base my feedback on observable evidence from the observation.

    1= Need additional practice
    2= Novice
    3= Practitioner
    4= Expert
    1 2 3 4


  1. Post-observation Conferencing

    I am careful to address the area of focus requested by the teacher in the pre-observation conference by sharing data collected to help their reflection on practice.

    1= Need additional practice
    2= Novice
    3= Practitioner
    4= Expert
    1 2 3 4


  1. Post-observation Conferencing

    I consistently share specific evidence of success from the observation before introducing areas for improvement.

    1= Need additional practice
    2= Novice
    3= Practitioner
    4= Expert
    1 2 3 4


  1. Post-observation Conferencing

    I am careful to avoid using evaluative language when providing feedback in order to allow the teacher the opportunity to evaluate their own effectiveness.

    1= Need additional practice
    2= Novice
    3= Practitioner
    4= Expert
    1 2 3 4


  1. Post-observation Conferencing

    I understand how to be more directive when the teacher is not responding to my efforts to create an atmosphere of reflective practice.

    1= Need additional practice
    2= Novice
    3= Practitioner
    4= Expert
    1 2 3 4


  1. Post-observation Conferencing

    I consistently help teachers determine their next steps in order to continue their professional growth.

    1= Need additional practice
    2= Novice
    3= Practitioner
    4= Expert
    1 2 3 4


  1. Post-observation Conference Report

    I consistently wait until after the post-observation conference to present the summary report to the teacher.

    1= Need additional practice
    2= Novice
    3= Practitioner
    4= Expert
    1 2 3 4


  1. Post-observation Conference Report

    I include an objective summary of what was observed before delineating commendations and recommendations.

    1= Need additional practice
    2= Novice
    3= Practitioner
    4= Expert
    1 2 3 4


  1. Post-observation Conference Report

    I am careful to be specific when writing commendations and recommendations by including data collected during the observation.

    1= Need additional practice
    2= Novice
    3= Practitioner
    4= Expert
    1 2 3 4


  1. Post-observation Conference Report

    I am careful to give only a manageable number of recommendations.

    1= Need additional practice
    2= Novice
    3= Practitioner
    4= Expert
    1 2 3 4


  1. Post-observation Conference Report

    I provide support and resources to assist the teacher in the implementation of any recommendations.

    1= Need additional practice
    2= Novice
    3= Practitioner
    4= Expert
    1 2 3 4


  1. Post-observation Conference Report

    When needed, I am very specific about next steps as part of the recommendations and include a specific action plan.

    1= Need additional practice
    2= Novice
    3= Practitioner
    4= Expert
    1 2 3 4


  1. Follow-up to the Observation and Conference

    I follow-up by providing resources to help teachers implement their next steps.

    1= Need additional practice
    2= Novice
    3= Practitioner
    4= Expert
    1 2 3 4


  1. Follow-up to the Observation and Conference

    I consistently follow-up by providing feedback on the area(s) of focus through quick walk-through observations and follow-up full classroom observations.

    1= Need additional practice
    2= Novice
    3= Practitioner
    4= Expert
    1 2 3 4


  1. Please feel free to add additional comments/suggestions for the training session on August 7.