From Classroom Observations to Culture Shift – Part 2

Teacher observations can often feel transactional, compliance-driven, and quickly fall to the bottom of the busy leader’s to-do list. Instead, when properly utilized, observations are a vital tool to ensure the promise you make to students and parents in your mission is actually delivered in every classroom, every day.

Hosted by Mary Nell Anthony, From Classroom Observations to Culture Shift is a three-part webinar series designed for school and instructional leaders ready to move beyond the checklist to foster real instructional growth.

Participants will walk away with practical strategies to gather meaningful data to support student success, proven coaching techniques that empower teachers to reflect on their practice, and systematic approaches that ensure instructional shifts stick.

Session One  – Purposeful Observations – September 30

• Align observational tools with their school’s core mission and values.
• Select the observation type best suited to target their specific school goals.
• Utilize time-blocking and data collection strategies that fit into a demanding schedule.

Session Two – Intentional Coaching – October 21

By the end of this session, participants will be able to

• Connect post-observation coaching conversations about classroom practice to their school’s mission and culture.
• Use Cognitive Coaching strategies to empower teachers to evaluate their practice and identify actionable next steps for their growth.
• Analyze aggregated observation data to pinpoint trends and target school-wide professional development.

Session Three – Sustainable Shifts – November 18

By the end of this session, participants will be able to

• Collect targeted evidence to confirm coaching commitments are turning into daily classroom practice.
• Leverage PLCs and teacher leaders to instill successful strategies school-wide and celebrate progress.
• Diagnose root causes and pivot when a shift isn’t happening in classroom practice.