This teacher observation form is designed to assess a teacher's ability to plan and deliver effective instruction. It includes sections on long-range planning, short-range planning, assessment and data analysis, establishing high expectations for learners, using instructional strategies, providing content, monitoring and enhancing learning, maintaining a positive learning environment, managing the classroom, fulfilling professional responsibilities, and additional notes or comments. The form includes specific questions related to each section, such as analyzing student information, setting appropriate goals, sequencing instructional units, developing evaluation processes, and using student performance data to guide planning. The form is intended to provide a comprehensive evaluation of a teacher's instructional practices. Sections: APS 1 Long-Range Planning APS 2 Short-Range Planning of Instruction APS 3 Planning Assessments and Using Data APS 4 Establishing and Maintaining High Expectations for Learners APS 5 Using Instructional Strategies to Facilitate Learning APS 6 Providing Content for Learners APS 7 Monitoring Assessing and Enhancing Learning APS 8 Maintaining an Environment That Promotes Learning APS 9 Managing the Classroom APS 10 Fulfilling Professional Responsibilities Additional Notes/Comments