Instructional Practice
This component of the appraisal reflects expectations that drive teaching and learning in all Austin ISD classrooms. The goal of the PPfT Appraisal is to encourage professional growth, provide more frequent, timely, formative feedback, and to incorporate multiple indicators of both teacher and student success. Ultimately, teacher growth should align with student growth.
IP Components
Formal Observation(s) - Scored
Teacher chooses 1 or 2
May be done in Observation #1 Window, Observation #2 Window, or both
Required pre- and post-conferences
45 minutes
Informal Walkthroughs - Unscored
Two required per semester for all teachers
Differentiated by teacher role
Corresponding District Walkthrough Form
Timeline, Appraisal Guide, Overview & Rubric
24-25 PPfT Timeline and Prohibited Dates.docx.pdf2024-2025 PPfT Appraisal Timeline
DRAFT 24-25 PPfT Appraisal Guide 5.17.242024-2025 PPfT Appraisal Guide
24-25 PPfT Appraisal Overview.pdf2024-2025 PPfT Appraisal Overview
24-25 PPfT IP Rubric (1).pdf2024-2025 Instructional Practice Rubric
Formal Observation Resources
Pre or Post-Conference Reflection Template.pdfPre-/Post-Conference Reflection
Teacher IP Self-Assessment Rating Template.pdfTeacher IP Self-Assessment
PPfT Conferencing Protocols for Teachers.pdfTeacher Conference Considerations
Teacher Sample Pre-Observation Conference Protocol and Checklist.pdfTeacher Pre-Conference Checklist
24-25 PPfT Appraisal HCP Guide for Teachers .pdf24-25 PPfT Appraisal HCP Step-by-Step Guide for Teachers
PPfT Appraisal HCP Performance Improvement Plan - Teachers.pdfPPfT Appraisal HCP Performance Improvement Plan Step-by-Step- Teachers
What This Might Look Like: Instructional Practice
The Instructional Practice Rubric has 5 strands related to instructional practice where teachers can earn a score of 1-5 on each indicator, with a score of 3 being the minimum district expectation. On the What This Might Look Likes, each of the strands and indicators are highlighted in depth focusing on the score of 3 and above areas of the rubric. Examples of what this might look like in the classroom are also included. Please note that these are only examples and that there are numerous other ways that these scores can be achieved. In the provided examples, clicking on a linked strategy or technique will lead you to a more thorough description on the resource website.
Click on the image to the left to access the IP What This Might Look Like (Requires Portal Log In)
What This Might Look Likes for Non-Traditional Classroom Settings
Informal Walkthrough Resources
Informal Walkthroughs provide a process for targeted, evidence-based feedback delivered to teachers on a regular basis. This component of the PPfT Appraisal will provide teachers with frequent, timely feedback on day-to-day teaching.
Teacher Resources
Teacher Walkthroughs in Perform.pdfPerform Informal Walkthrough Step-by-Step for Teachers
The AISD Instructional Playbook is a tool designed to provide instructional strategies to support teachers, campus administrators, and instructional coaches by:
Promoting student success
Implementing AISD curriculum resources
Improving instructional practice through the AISD PPfT
The AISD Instructional Playbook includes:
Research-based strategies that can be implemented on a daily basis
Strategies are directly aligned to the PPfT Instructional Practice Rubric
Supports for effective teaching and learning
Appraiser Resources
24-25 PPfT Appraisal HCP Guide for Appraisers .pdfPPfT Appraisal HCP Step-by-Step - Appraisers
PPfT Appraisal HCP Performance Improvement Plan - Appraisers.pdfPPfT Appraisal Performance Improvement Plan Step-by-Step - Appraisers
2024-2025 Classroom Walkthrough Requirements.pdfInformal Walkthrough Requirements