Walkthroughs provide a means to complete informal observations, documenting evidence around the four Domains.  

Walkthroughs are initiated and completed as desired by supervisors.  

Supervisors can add comments, attach documents, and provide feedback to teachers. If desired, teachers may respond to supervisors’ comments, engaging in an asynchronous dialogue to improve their practice.

Table Of Contents

• Tutorials
• Step-by-Step Guide
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Tutorials

Slideshow: Walkthroughs - Overview for Teachers/NTPEs 

Slideshow: Walkthrough - Overview for Principals/Supervisors 

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1 - Supervisor creates a walkthrough, enters evidence, and submits the completed walkthrough to the Teacher/NTPE.

Step 2 - Teacher/NTPE reviews the completed walkthrough and enters comments and additional evidence if appropriate.

Step 3 - Supervisor returns to completed walkthrough in the future, enters additional evidence, and resubmits to the Teacher/NTPE ... or... creates a new walkthrough.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Q: What is a Walkthrough used for?
• Q: Who initiates a Walkthrough?
• Q: What questions are included in a Walkthrough?
• Q: Why can't I submit my Walkthrough?
• Q: How can I view the Walkthrough's evidence when completing a 13 Form?
• Q: Can an employee see evidence submitted on a Walkthrough?

Q: What is a Walkthrough used for?

A Walkthrough is an informal observation tool that supervisors can use with their employees. It can serve as a place to document evidence gathered from an unscheduled or scheduled classroom visit that is not a part of the formal observation process.

Evidence from Walkthroughs should be used to inform the final Observation & Practice domain ratings on 13 rating forms. 

For more information on Act 13, see below:

• What Teachers Should Know about Act 13 and PAETEP 
  
• What Principals Should Know About Act 13 and PAETEP
  
• What NTPEs Should Know About Act 13 and PAETEP

Note that evidence from completed Walkthroughs can be easily accessed while working on a 13 rating form using the quick view panel on the right hand side of the screen.

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Q: Who initiates a Walkthrough?

Walkthroughs are initiated by supervisors. This can be done from an employee's User Summary Page. Once a Walkthrough is completed/submitted, the employee is notified via email.  The employee can then access the Walkthrough review comments and add comments if appropriate. This back and forth conversation and sharing of evidence can continue as needed. 

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Q: What questions are included in a Walkthrough?

The Walkthrough contains four categories in which a supervisor can add comments and evidence. The categories are labeled according to the four domains of the Danielson Educator Evaluation Framework. 

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Q: Why can't I submit my Walkthrough?

Please refer to our Step-by-Step Guide for details as to what steps must be taken in order to submit each portion of the Walkthrough. 

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Q: How can I view the Walkthrough's evidence when completing a 13 Form?

Evidence from Walkthroughs are easily accessible on 13 rating forms via the Observation Summary evidence panel on the right hand side of the form. Simply click on the Walkthrough section and view completed Walkthroughs as needed.  See image below for details.



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Q: Can an employee see evidence submitted on a Walkthrough?

Yes. Once a walkthrough is submitted, the employee will be notified via email. At this point, the employee will be able to open up the walkthrough, review the evidence, and submit comments/evidence of their own.

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