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Teacher: __________________________________ School/Location: __________________________

Observer: __________________________ Date: __________________________

Beginning Time: _____________________ Ending Time: ______________________________

All items must be marked with Met or Not Met. The only items marked with N/A are listed with an asterisk*.

An indicator of MET should not be marked unless every item in the observation component is observed or met.

|Observation Component |Met |Not Met |N/A* |Notes |

|All Students and adults actively engaged in learning activities. (EX: Students are not wandering aimlessly about| | | | |

|the classroom or sitting for long periods of time).Activities may be in the form of whole group, small group, or| | | | |

|learning centers. | | | | |

|The following learning centers are available for student self selection and use: art, blocks, music, | | | | |

|book/literacy, creative/dramatic play, science, math, sand/water table, computer, other | | | | |

|Children with disabilities are integrated into the group and participate in classroom activities. | | | | |

|Early literacy activities are emphasized throughout the environment and daily schedule. (May list examples | | | | |

|observed) | | | | |

|Incorporates a variety of hands-on teaching activities with the use of concrete materials / manipulatives. | | | | |

|Language modeling is evident. There are frequent conversations in the classroom. The staff asks many open-ended | | | | |

|questions and scaffolds for students who are having a hard time understanding concepts. | | | | |

|Planning the daily instruction: Lesson plans are complete for the current week. | | | | |

|Individual goals for students are complete and documented for the current week. | | | | |

|There is evidence of use of JCPS provided instructional tools including curriculum maps and pacing guides. The | | | | |

|use of district approved curriculum Big Day for Pre-K is evident i.e. Big day for Pre-K, Brigance Readiness | | | | |

|Activities, etc. and district required instructional timelines are followed. | | | | |

|The staff does not use dittos, worksheets, and videos with students that are not appropriate and should not be | | | | |

|utilized. | | | | |

|Observation Component |Met |Not Met |N/A* |Notes |

|Technology is used to actively engage students and not utilized as a passive instructional tool i.e. classroom | | | | |

|computers, Smart Boards, iPads, and all other technical devices. | | | | |

|Staff establishes and teaches clear and consistent behavior expectations and age appropriate consequences (time-| | | | |

|out should be limited or non-existent). | | | | |

|Staff uses positive feedback /encouragement with students and speaks with an appropriate volume and pleasing | | | | |

|tone. Staff supports students in a caring and nurturing manner. | | | | |

|Small group instruction is incorporated throughout the day. | | | | |

|The use of authentic formative assessment practices is evident i.e. Staff observed using anecdotal notes, | | | | |

|checklists, rubrics, student work samples and other assessment measures. | | | | |

|Staff positively redirects students when necessary. | | | | |

|Staff works collaboratively, respectfully, and cooperatively as a team. | | | | |

|Classroom is free of clutter and materials properly stored. | | | | |

|Shelving and materials are labeled with pictures / words. | | | | |

|Picture schedule and class rules are posted at children’s eye level. | | | | |

|Most of the classroom displays are of student work and the work is current. Work is posted at children’s eye | | | | |

|level. | | | | |

|Students are adequately supervised following federal/state ratios. (1 adult per 10 children) Supervision is | | | | |

|attentive to the needs of children. Staff refrains from the use of electronic communication devices. | | | | |

|Meals: Students and adults sitting together at meal time teaching nutrition, manners and modeling self- help | | | | |

|skills and language skills. | | | | |

|Rest time does not exceed 50 minutes (Full Day Classrooms). Time includes transition to and from rest.* | | | | |

|Observation Component |Met |Not Met |N/A* |Notes |

|Family Connections: Evidence of family engagement can be seen (parent area with current information, | | | | |

|newsletters, curriculum involvement form, Ready4K, home visit forms, Big Day for Pre-K Parent Portal, etc.) | | | | |

|Classroom records appear to be organized and complete i.e. student folders with proper documentation and bus | | | | |

|monitor transportation logs filled in with all required information and associated forms. | | | | |

|Staff follows proper health and hygiene procedures i.e. handwashing steps, table sanitizing, diapering, and | | | | |

|tooth brushing where applicable. | | | | |

|Health and Safety: Classroom is free of safety hazards. | | | | |

|Health and Safety: Playground is free of safety hazards. | | | | |

|Gross motor is used as a time to teach physical development and motor skills. Opportunities are provided | | | | |

|outdoors and indoors during inclement weather. Students are adequately supervised * | | | | |

Additional Observations and Notes

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Results of the electronic walk-through document should be shared with the building administrator, classroom staff, and Child Development and Education Specialist.

Revised 8/05/16 HM

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JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

EARLY CHILDHOOD E-Walk Tool Version 4

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