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Team Chair: Once all of the observations have been submitted online, please send an e-mail with "COTA Complete" and the school name in the subject line to accreditation@acsi.org.

Accreditation Visit Information

Observer's Name*
Classroom Teacher's Name
Date of Observation*
Time In*
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Time Out*
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Portion of Lesson Observed (15-20 min. required)*

Section 1: Student Engagement/Instructional Practice

The portion of the lesson observed appears to fit into a well-designed lesson/unit plan (evident in written plan or verbal cues). (5.2)*
Instructional strategies are effective in keeping students actively engaged in learning. (5.5)*
Instruction is motivational, interactive, and multi-sensory. (5.5)*
Classroom activities and discussions promote higher order thinking skills. (5.5)*
Instruction focuses on essential knowledge and skill development. (5.5)*
Instructional time is used effectively, including transitions from one activity to another. (5.14)*

Section 2: Instructional Resources/Technology

Instructional resources are adequate in number, relevant, and appropriate for the learners and programs offered. (5.10, 5.11, 5.12)*
There is evidence of student use of technology for research, collaboration, or creation/presentation of new ideas. (5.10, 5.11, 5.12)*
Teachers use multi-media resources in ways that actively engage students in learning. (5.12)*

Section 3: Support for Learning

Students receive developmentally appropriate instruction needed to accomplish learning tasks. (2.6, 3.9)*
Needs of individual students are taken into consideration such as struggling learners, gifted, ELL, and International Students. (2.6, 3.9)*
All students have opportunities to engage in the instructional activities. (5.5)*
The social, emotional, spiritual, physical, and academic needs of the whole child are addressed (evidence in classroom or interactions). (1.5, 5.2, 5.5)*

Section 4: Classroom Management

Students know and cooperate with classroom rules and procedures. (5.13)*
Students know that classroom rules are fairly applied to all. (5.13)*
Students show respect when interacting with the teacher and other students. (7.2)*

Section 5: Teacher/Student Relationships

Student-to-student and student-to-staff relationships reflect the attitude of Christ in temperament, actions, and spoken words. (7.2, 7.4)*
Positive teacher-student relationships enhance the learning atmosphere in the classroom. (7.4)*
Students feel free to ask for help when needed. Help is given without criticism. (7.4)*

Section 6: Biblical Integration

Instructional activities and resources include a clear path for students to develop a biblical worldview. (5.1, 5.3, 5.10)*
Classroom discussions, interactions, and resources foster a greater understanding of God's truth in the subject being taught. (7.5)*
Instructional activities and resources promote personal application of biblical principles. (5.2, 5.3, 7.5)*

Section 7: Assessment Strategies

Assessment includes progress monitoring (formative assessment), feedback, and opportunities to improve performance. (5.6)*
Expectations for activities and/or assessments are clear, having been communicated appropriately in advance. (5.2)*
Multiple assessment measures or strategies are used. (5.6)*

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