The CEC is a 21-item observation tool. The CEC captures the presence and quality level of important areas of the classroom.
It is designed to:
It will evaluate the 4 main delivery observation areas:
The CEC uses a 3-point rating scale:
Each rating has a description.
The marked rating indicates that every part of the description is visible in the classroom.
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Teachers, Principals/Directors, School Specialists, Coaches/Mentors, TSR Comprehensive Participants
Login to CLI Engage. Locate the Green Banner labeled: QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND INNOVATION
Locate the Classroom Environment Checklist Tab
Use the search feature to find your Teacher.
Click the “Search in existing CEC” to locate a completed CEC.
Use the Play Icon to start a new CEC or click on the date to load an existing one.
When starting a new CEC indicate the Assessment date and if it is BOY MOY or EOY.
Even if a Teacher starts mid-year, a BOY assessment must be completed first.
Be sure to remember that the CEC uses a 3-point scale rating.
Also, each rating has a description and example photographs.
The marked rating indicates that every part of the description is visible in the classroom.
The example links provide photographs of “level 3 – high item” ratings.
Each line item must be rated to complete the form.
Additional comments may also be noted at the bottom of the page.
After completing all of the line items, click on “Go to CEC Report” and then “Generate CEC Report PDF file”
Be sure to save the file to your computer, as you may use the file for your records or for distribution to the Teacher.
This document was last modified on: May 23, 2022