Look For’s Co-Construction Protocol
Guide school leaders and teacher teams in defining three to five high-leverage, observable instructional Look For’s aligned with schoolwide expectations and PLC questions.
Instructional
Look For’s
Use these protocols to co-construct observable expectations, calibrate instructional evidence, strengthen feedback, and embed shared clarity across the learning system.
RECOMMENDED FIRST MOVE
Begin with Co-Construction.
Shared instructional clarity is strongest when teachers help define the observable practices and student evidence that will guide learning, observation, and feedback.
Build the Look For’s ->SEVEN COMPANION PROTOCOLS
Select the protocol that matches the evidence and the moment.
Instructional Alignment Audit Protocol
Help leadership teams analyze existing instructional practice and identify gaps between current evidence and agreed-upon Look For’s.
Observation to Calibration Protocol
Use real-time walkthroughs or instructional rounds to calibrate observers and create consistent interpretation of Look For’s across classrooms.
Feedback Loop Protocol
Provide teachers with timely, specific, and actionable feedback tied to Look For’s, turning observation evidence into a focused growth conversation.
PLT Planning Protocol Using Look For’s
Help Professional Learning Teams design lessons, tasks, and assessments that deliberately align with schoolwide Look For’s.
Teacher Self-Reflection Protocol
Support teachers in reflecting on their alignment with Look For’s using classroom evidence and student outcomes.
Look For’s Integration Map Protocol
Align each Look For with PLC questions, success criteria, instructional strategies, observation tools, feedback, and professional learning so instructional clarity is embedded systemically.