When Entering the Classroom:

Introduce yourself and give the project name (Texas Rising Star Assessor with Workforce Solutions).   

Tell the teacher that the observation will last 1 hour (up to an additional 30 minutes will be used to capture the indoor and outdoor environment and to ask any clarification questions); Inform the teacher they just need to do what they normally do on a regular day and that the Assessor will try to stay out of the way not to disrupt the activities,  The Assessor will move around the room to capture the interactions. The Assessor will be taking notes during the entire observation and will not be able to share any preliminary information until the day of the results meeting is conducted. During the observation, maintain a neutral facial expression (do not change your expression as you hear things happening in the classroom).