Learning Walks

The resources on this page are for schools that have completed the first year of PL work and are into their second year of building capacity. Currently, Wave 1 and 2 Schools are conducting ​school level or internal learning walks.  ​​

Scroll down to find...
  • Preparing for a Learning Walk
  • Conducting a Learning Walk
  • Resources

Did you know?

The District has 4 Basic Expectations for Learning Walks...​
  • Have Learning Walks regularly
  • Use the Learning Walk Tool
  • Use a consistent structure
  • Share a brief summary with images

Preparing for a Learning Walk in 5 Steps

1. Add it to the PL Calendar

All admins have access to add things to the PL calendar. In order to keep Learning Walks open for people to attend from across the district, it is important to keep the calendar updated. Either add it directly or email Amanda and she will!

2. Prepare your Staff

**NEW** On-Demand Learning Walks Protocols Workshop Available
Traditional version to Turn-Key the Learning Walks Protocols Workshop for your staff? ​Resources Here!

3. Identify & Prepare a Facilitator

Make sure that a facilitator is identified and prepared for leading the Learning Walk using the tools linked here to help you.

4. Make a Schedule

The Administrator or assigned PL Team member should arrange the schedule. Schedule Template here!

5. Print copies of the Printed Companion

Make sure that everyone on going on the Learning Walk has a copy for notes and focusing the discussion. Printed Companion Example here! (If you have one specific to your school, copy that!)
School Examples: (More Coming Soon!)

4 Steps of Conducting a Learning Walk

**Refer to the Learning Walk Facilitator's Guide for details on each step!**

1. Opening 

The Learning Walk Facilitator conducts introductions, explains objectives, established guidelines and walkthrough process.

2. Classroom Walkthroughs

​The Learning Walk Team observes classrooms and conducts a hallway debrief with the teacher. ​Facilitator records debrief summary using the District Tool located in your school's folder (Wave 1, Wave 2, Wave 3)

3. Debrief

The Learning Walk Facilitator leads discussion to share initial impressions, reflections, and discuss questions.

4. Summary

A brief summary of trends and highlights along with pictures should be shared out to the staff and the District. (Document template, Slides Template, Other examples coming soon!
Hover over each layer for details on HOW
​to observe a classroom!

Resources

District Tool linked in School Folders
Wave 1      Wave 2      Wave 3
Virtual Learning Walk Resources
Schedule Template