The Institute for Standards-Based Learning
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37+ years of experience teaching and leading instruction across grades K–16, including school-wide curriculum design and teacher evaluation systems.
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Danielson-Aligned Walkthrough | Domains 2 & 3 | Teacher & Student Look-Fors
Product Description Danielson-Aligned Walkthrough | Domains 2 & 3 | Teacher & Student Look-ForsA Professionally Designed, Evidence-Based Classroom Walkthrough Tool for Instructional Coaches, Administrators & Teacher LeadersStop walking into classrooms with a vague checklist and leaving with nothing actionable to share. This rigorously designed, two-page walkthrough form gives observers a structured, evidence-based system for capturing what is actually happening in a classroom during a 5–10 minut
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Charlotte Danielson Formative Walkthrough
I have created this walkthrough template based on the Charlotte Danielson framework of teaching. The four domains and 22 elements of classroom teaching are matched with practical look-fors for every element. This tool can be used in conjunction with basic clinical teaching observation in the classroom.
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Math, Other (ELA)
Teacher Evaluation System | Charlotte Danielson Framework | 7 Forms + Rubrics
This system provides a complete set of evaluation tools designed to help you assess your teachers' performance and identify areas for improvement. The system includes a range of forms and samplers, including:Danielson Pre-Observation Conference Form-1Danielson Pre-Observation Conference Form-1 (Example Responses)Charlotte Danielson Classroom Observation Form-2Charlotte Danielson Classroom Observation Form-2 (Sampler)Charlotte Danielson Post-Observation Conference Form-3Charlotte Danielson Post-O
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Evaluation Form for School Paraprofessionals: A Path to Professional Growth
Title: "Comprehensive Evaluation Form for School Paraprofessionals: A Path to Professional Growth" Description: Empower your school or childcare facility with our thoughtfully designed "Comprehensive Evaluation Form for School Paraprofessionals." This all-inclusive evaluation tool is tailored to assess the performance of your dedicated paraprofessionals, helping them embrace a journey of continuous improvement and professional growth. With a user-friendly 4-Point Proficiency Scale, ranging from
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Zombie Lab, Alien Planet & 8 More! Science Escape Room Bundle - Middle School
Science Escape Room Bundle ⭐ 10 Story-Driven Rooms ⭐ Middle School STEM ActivityGrades 6–8 | No Prep | Print & Go | NGSS Aligned | 45–60 Min Each 📝 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 🧟 ZOMBIE OUTBREAKS. 👽 ALIEN PLANETS. 🌋 VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS. ☀️ SOLAR STORMS.Your students won't just be doing science — they'll be LIVING it. Get your middle schoolers out of their seats and into a world of story-driven science adventure with this premium bundle of 10 fully complete escape rooms. Every room
6th - 8th
Chemistry, Engineering, General Science
Summer STEM Challenges – 30 Engineering & Science Activities STEM Camp | K–8
☀️ Summer STEM Challenge Pack | 30 Hands-On Activities | Grades K–8 | Easy Materials | Full InstructionsLet's be honest — summer school and STEM camp are hard to plan.You need activities that actually work, don't require a science lab, won't break your budget, and keep kids genuinely engaged. This pack was built exactly for that. The Summer STEM Challenge Pack (Expanded Edition) gives you 30 hands-on STEM challenges for Grades K–8, each written out completely from start to finish. Not just a li
K - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
Science Escape Room Bundle | 10 STEM Missions for Middle School (NGSS)
Science Escape Room Bundle | 10 STEM Missions for Middle School (Grades 6–8)Turn your classroom into an exciting STEM adventure with this Middle School Science Escape Room Bundle!Students work in teams to solve science puzzles, decode clues, analyze data, and unlock the final mission before time runs out. Each escape room is designed to review important middle school science concepts while promoting critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. These activities are perfect fo
6th - 8th
Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment
Comprehensive Childcare Teacher Evaluation Form with 4-Point Efficiency Scale
Product Description: Childcare Teacher Evaluation Form with 4-Point Efficiency ScaleEnhance the quality of your childcare program with this comprehensive and user-friendly Childcare Teacher Evaluation Form. Designed for educators and administrators, this evaluation tool provides valuable insights into a teacher's performance and helps foster continuous professional growth. Key Features:Efficient Evaluation Scale: This evaluation form employs a 4-point proficiency scale, making it easy for evalua
PreK
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Summative Teacher Evaluation Form | Danielson Framework | Instructional Growth
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Stop using evaluation forms that measure teaching but never improve it.This professionally designed Summative Teacher Evaluation Form is built and structured as an Instructional Growth Model — so observation data actually leads to changed practice. Most evaluation forms check boxes and assign ratings. This one is engineered to drive real instructional improvement through six structured sections that take evaluators from pre-observation through follow-up accountability. ⭐ WH
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Middle School Science Fair Projects: Guide + 50 Experiment Ideas (Grades 6–8)
Middle School Science Fair Project Guide & 50 Project Ideas Bundle (Grades 6–8) Make your middle school science fair organized, meaningful, and stress-free with this complete Science Fair Project Guide and Idea Bundle designed for Grades 6–8. This resource walks students step-by-step through the entire scientific investigation process—from choosing a research question to presenting results on science fair day. Instead of students struggling to figure out what to do, they will follow a clear
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
NGSS
MS-ESS3-3
SLLA Prep Guide | 56 Practice Questions + 4 Constructed Response | PSEL Standard
Product Description SLLA Complete Practice Exam & Study Guide | All 10 PSEL Standards | 56 MC + 4 Constructed Response ScenariosThe Most Comprehensive SLLA Prep Resource Available — Built for Aspiring Principals Who Want to Pass the First TimeYou have worked too hard to leave your principal licensure exam to chance. This comprehensive, professionally designed SLLA study guide gives you everything you need to walk into the exam with confidence — a full-length practice exam, scenario-based constru
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Back-to-School Secondary Teacher Bundle | Editable Syllabi, Warm-Ups & Planners
Back-to-School Secondary Teacher Bundle | Editable Syllabi, Warm-Ups & Planners Start strong with this comprehensive Back-to-School Bundle for Grades 6–10! Perfect for middle and high school teachers, this resource collection includes editable syllabi, engaging warm-ups, classroom expectations, planners, and teacher organization tools — all aligned with Common Core standards. What’s Included: ✅ Editable Course Syllabi (Algebra 1 + Grade 9 ELA) ✅ Week 1 Warm-Ups (Figurative Language & Logic
6th - 10th
Algebra, Other (ELA), Writing
CCSS
HSA-APR.A.1
, HSA-APR.D.6
, CCRA.L.1
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Pre-school Teacher Evaluation Process Forms: A Tools for Educator Growth-Editble
TPT Product Description: Pre-school Evaluation Process and FormsProduct Title: Pre-school Teacher Evaluation PackAre you responsible for evaluating the performance of pre-school teachers? Make the process structured and effective with this comprehensive Pre-school Teacher Evaluation Pack! The pack includes a step-by-step guide to the Danielson evaluation process tailored for pre-school educators and ready-to-use forms to streamline the evaluation process. What's Included:1. Step-by-Step Guide:Ex
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The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind– Lesson Plans, Assessments and Answers
What You Are BuyingThe Boy Who Harnessed the Wind — Complete Teacher's Guide Grades 6–8 | 18 Chapter Lesson Plans | 18 Chapter Assessments | End-of-Book Assessments | Vocabulary Guides | Scoring Rubrics | Essay PromptsOverviewThis is a fully comprehensive, classroom-ready teacher's guide for The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer. Every component has been built from the ground up using the Understanding by Design (UbD) framework and aligned to the Common Core St
6th - 8th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS
RL.6.1
, RL.6.2
, RL.6.3
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Teacher Summative Evaluation Form
This comprehensive Classroom Summative Evaluation form is designed to provide educators and administrators with a detailed assessment of a teacher's performance across various domains, components, and indicators. The evaluation covers planning and preparation, classroom environment, instruction, and professional responsibilities. Each component is scored across four levels, allowing for a nuanced evaluation of the teacher's performance. Additionally, the form includes space for the teacher's co
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Instructional Technology
Summer Camp SEL Activity Guide | 20 CASEL Activities | PreK–Grade 8
Summer Camp SEL Activity Guide | 20 CASEL-Aligned Social-Emotional Learning Activities | PreK–8 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION⭐ Stop planning from scratch. This complete, CASEL-aligned SEL program gives summer camp facilitators 20 ready-to-run activities, 7 visual teaching tools, and everything in between — for every age from PreK to Grade 8. FULL DESCRIPTION Are you running a summer camp, enrichment program, or after-school SEL curriculum and need activities that are actually ready to use — not just idea
1st - 8th
Social Emotional Learning
The Ultimate "A Long Walk to Water" Teacher, Parent, and Student Resource Guide
The 86-page "A Long Walk to Water" teacher and parent resource guide is a comprehensive tool that provides Grade 7 CCSS-aligned materials for teaching the novel. This guide includes: Chapter vocabulary, definitions, and activities that help students understand and master key concepts and terms in the text. Mid-unit assessments with answers, End-of-unit assessments with answers, and Final assessment that measures student understanding and progress throughout the entire book.In addition to asses
6th - 8th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS
RL.7.1
, RL.7.2
, RL.7.3
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Lesson Plan - Classroom Culture: Establishing Expectations & Procedures
Title: Establishing a Positive Learning Environment: Classroom Expectations & ProceduresDescription: Create a positive learning environment by implementing this comprehensive lesson plan. Students will understand and adhere to classroom expectations, rules, and procedures, fostering respect, responsibility, and cooperation. Interactive modeling engages students, while a classroom procedures handout reinforces understanding. Facilitate class discussions to ensure clarity and encourage student inp
4th - 9th
Character Education, Classroom Community
CCSS-Based Classroom Teacher Observation/Evaluation Form- Editable
Product Title: CCSS-Based Classroom Teacher Observation/Evaluation Form Product Description:Are you responsible for evaluating classroom instruction in accordance with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS)? Our CCSS-Based Classroom Teacher Observation/Evaluation Form is here to simplify the process, providing a structured and comprehensive framework for assessing teacher performance and ensuring alignment with CCSS objectives. Key Features:Teacher Information: Easily record essential details, i
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Teacher Self-Reflection: Marzano Model Self-Assessment Form-Editable
Marzano Teacher Self-Assessment FormEnhance your teaching effectiveness with our comprehensive Marzano Teacher Self-Assessment Form! This meticulously crafted form provides prompts and questions for educators to reflect on their instructional practices and behaviors across all domains of the Marzano model. Product Features:Structured Reflection: Dive deep into each domain, including Classroom Strategies and Behaviors, Planning and Preparation, Reflecting on Teaching, and Collegiality and Profess
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About the store
Experience
37+ years of experience teaching and leading instruction across grades K–16, including school-wide curriculum design and teacher evaluation systems.
Teaching style
Standards-Based Systems for Teachers and School Leaders
Built and Used by a Practicing Principal
Built and used by a practicing principal managing real classrooms, instruction, and evaluation systems across multiple grade levels.
My resources are designed to be plug-and-play, reducing teacher workload while maintaining rigor, alignment, and clarity. Whether you are a classroom teacher or a school leader, each resource is part of a larger, structured system that supports real implementation—not just isolated activities.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Developed and implemented standards-based instructional and evaluation systems across multiple school settings.
Led curriculum alignment, teacher development, and assessment design to support student achievement and instructional consistency.
Classroom-tested resources used in real school environments to support both teachers and administrators.
My own education history
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
Focus on curriculum, instruction, and standards-based learning systems.
Additional biographical information
These resources were not created for theory—they were developed to solve real challenges in classrooms and schools.
Every product reflects practical experience in:
Lesson design and student engagement
Standards-based instruction
Teacher evaluation and professional growth
The goal is simple: provide educators with clear, effective systems they can implement immediately.
Standards-Based Systems for Teachers and School Leaders
Built and Used by a Practicing Principal
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