Conducting Walkthroughs with Purpose, Focus, and Meaning

This workshop equips administrators with the tools to make classroom walkthroughs more purposeful and impactful. Participants begin by reviewing the purpose and value of walkthroughs and identifying the hallmarks of rigorous, standards-aligned instruction. They then create a customized walkthrough checklist that reflects their instructional goals and leadership priorities. Through practice walkthroughs, reflection, and collaborative dialogue, administrators refine their checklists and develop strategies to provide meaningful feedback to teachers that drive instructional growth.

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• Walkthroughs that lack clear goals or alignment to standards, resulting in limited instructional value.
  
  
• Inconsistent or superficial observation practices that fail to identify key aspects of rigorous teaching.
  
  
• Missed opportunities for walkthroughs to serve as tools for dialogue and growth between administrators and teachers.

1. Developing Purposeful Walkthroughs
   Administrators will learn how to define the goals of walkthroughs and design processes that align with their school’s instructional priorities, ensuring observations are meaningful rather than perfunctory.
   
   
2. Creating and Refining Walkthrough Checklists
   Participants will gain hands-on experience creating, testing, and revising walkthrough checklists that emphasize rigor, standards alignment, and instructional goals, giving them a practical tool to use immediately in their schools.
   
   
3. Enhancing Feedback and Dialogue with Teachers
   Administrators will strengthen their ability to use walkthroughs as a foundation for constructive conversations, providing feedback that fosters teacher growth and improves instructional practice across classrooms.