The teacher observation form is a tool used by K-12 instructional leaders to evaluate and provide feedback on various aspects of a teacher's performance. The form is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different area of teaching, such as standards and objectives, motivating students, presenting instructional content, and managing student behavior. Within each section, there are specific questions that address key elements of effective teaching, such as clear communication, alignment with previous learning, high expectations, mastery of content, and use of evidence-based practices. The form also includes sections on student work, classroom environment, and respectful culture. Overall, the teacher observation form is designed to provide a comprehensive assessment of a teacher's performance and to support ongoing professional development. Sections: Standards & Objectives (S/O) Motivating Students (MS) Presenting Instructional Content (PIC) Lesson Structure & Pacing (LSP) Activities & Materials (AM) Questioning (Q) Academic Feedback (AF) Grouping (GRP) Teacher Content Knowledge (TCK) Teacher Knowledge of Students (TKS) Thinking (TH) Problem Solving (PS) Student Work (SW) Expectations (EXP) Managing Student Behavior (MSB) Environment (ENV) Respectful Culture (RC) PBIS Final Information