Resources for Observers

Pre-Observation Conference Guide

The Pre-Observation Conference Guide is intended to foster conversation between special education teachers and the administrators who evaluate them. Administrators may not have experience teaching students with disabilities and might benefit from better understanding the classroom context. This guide can help: it can be completed jointly during a conference or prepared by the special education teacher in advance.

Observation Guide

The Observation Guide is a summary of the five key practices and provides observers with a reference sheet to guide the evaluation of special education teachers.

Research Library

Want to learn more about key instructional practices for students with disabilities?

Browse the Research Library for self-directed professional development on key instructional practices for students with disabilities. Included are links to publications and resources from local and special education organizations, education policy centers, and universities.

Video Library

The Video Library contains examples of the five key instructional practices from practitioners in a variety of settings.