Bill Dobbs

1. Learning objectives are consistently clear, focusing on student achievement of standards, resulting in a complete and coherent end product; directions, tasks, and content align with grade level standards.
2. Utilizes student achievement data accurately and considers prior knowledge when making instructional decisions.
3. Designs high-quality classroom tasks, questions, and assessments to measure student learning accurately and reflect the rigor of content standards.
4. Aligns unit objectives and tasks with grade level standards, embedding them within the unit and requiring a performance component for student demonstration.
5. Consistently meets student safety needs and maintains a comfortable, safe, and organized learning environment.
6. Establishes an environment where students take responsibility for protecting instructional time and hold themselves accountable for learning.
7. Addresses individual student needs through highly organized time, space, and resource management to maximize learning.
8. Monitors student behavior closely and manages conduct effectively, with clear and reasonable consequences for inappropriate behavior.
9. Demonstrates genuine respect and care for students in interactions, fostering a classroom environment where students show care for each other.
10. Provides clear directions, procedures, and feedback to anticipate possible misunderstandings, using standard English and enriching vocabulary in lessons.
11. Engages all students in problem-solving inquiry-based activities.