The ELN houses 31 calibration video exercises designed to provide teacher evaluators and observers with opportunities to calibrate their perceptions of (1) effective instructional practice related to the Charlotte Danielson Framework for Teaching Domains and Components and (2) high-quality, written feedback. A further goal of the exercises is to increase inter-rater reliability as well as build a common understanding of high-quality practice and feedback grounded in evidence collected during observations. Participants will watch classroom teaching videos while utilizing an observation tool to assist them in recording indicators of performance which will assist them in rating a teacher’s performance. Participants will then be able to compare their ratings with those of expert state evaluators. The video exercises further allow evaluators to consider how constructive, actionable feedback can help teachers improve their instructional practice.

The calibration video collection is an appropriate practice for individuals planning to take the two-day ISBE #2001 Illinois Performance Evaluation – Teacher Evaluation training. It is also appropriate for novice principals as well as veteran principals, district administrators and teachers who wish to better understand and utilize the Danielson Framework for Teaching.

Clicking on the courses listed below will allow you to directly enroll in the course on the Ed Leaders Network. Please contact support@ilprincipals.org if you have trouble accessing the calibration videos.