Performance Evaluation Resources

Performance Evaluation Domains

Domain 1: Planning and Preparation -- Domain 1 Training Module Video

Defines how a teacher organizes the content that the students are to learn – how the teacher designs instruction. All elements of the instructional design – learning activities, materials, assessments, and strategies – should be appropriate to both the content and the learners.

Domain 2: The Classroom Environment -- Domain 2 Training Module Video

Consists of the non-instructional interactions that occur in the classroom. Activities and tasks establish a respectful classroom environment and a culture for learning. The atmosphere is businesslike; routines and procedures are handled efficiently. Student behavior is cooperative and non-disruptive, and the physical environment supports instruction.

Domain 3: Instruction -- Domain 3 Training Module Video

Consists of the components that actually engage students in the content. These components represent distinct elements of instruction. Students are engaged in meaningful work that is important to students as well as teachers.

Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities -- Domain 4 Training Module Video

Encompasses the teacher’s role outside the classroom. These roles include professional responsibilities such as self-reflection and professional growth, in addition to contributions made to the schools, the district, and to the profession as a whole.