The teacher observation form is a tool used by K-12 instructional leaders to assess and evaluate teachers' performance in various areas of instruction. It is designed to provide a comprehensive view of the teacher's practices and effectiveness in engaging, communicating, empowering, and launching instructional targets. The form consists of several sections, each focusing on specific aspects of the teacher's performance. The form begins with a section for basic information, such as the teacher's name and the date of the observation. This helps in identifying and organizing the observation data. The next sections of the form are dedicated to assessing the teacher's ability to engage, explore, communicate, empower, and launch instructional targets. These sections contain a series of questions that prompt the observer to evaluate the dominant activities of both the teacher and the students during the lesson. The questions also assess the teacher's ability to establish a positive and inclusive classroom environment, set clear learning objectives, and effectively engage students in the lesson. The form also includes a section for assessing common areas that are important for effective instruction. This section evaluates the teacher's use of procedures, non-verbal signals for attention, and the consistency in addressing misbehavior. It also assesses the visibility and effectiveness of the social contract, a set of agreed-upon rules and expectations for behavior in the classroom. Overall, the teacher observation form provides a structured framework for instructional leaders to objectively evaluate teachers' performance in various areas of instruction. It helps identify areas of strength and areas that may require improvement, ultimately supporting the professional growth and development of teachers. Sections: Beginning Information Engage Targets X-plore Targets Communicate Targets Empower Targets Launch Targets Common Areas