CLASSROOM-LEVEL EVALUTION
In evaluating a co-teaching classroom, the principal should understand that there will be many
factors to consider. First, as in any classroom, there should be evidence of components of an
effective lesson. Differentiated instruction, clear objectives, formative assessment and evidencebased
practices should all be apparent in an effective lesson.
Beyond ensuring an effective lesson and instruction, decisions need to be made about
observing and evaluating a co-taught classroom. These decisions should be made well before
co-teaching is implemented, and co-teaching teams should be aware of any observation and
evaluation criteria. Some questions to help move toward an observation and evaluation protocol
are: