Frequently Asked Questions
Coaching Cycle
Here are some common questions about coaching cycles. If you have any suggestions please submit a message on the contact page.
Yes, we made the resources so they would be helpful for anyone supporting teachers, you could be an administrator, a peer, or a mentor. The tool could even be used to tag student behavior.
We recommend that observations be no more than 15 minutes to target specific teacher behaviors rather than providing feedback on the entire lesson. The amount of time is a decision between you and the teacher you are observing.
All of our tools are meant to be used either standalone or as a package. If you already have an Observational tool and/or the resources you need to support teachers, you can still employ the Coaching cycle as the structure for your support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Observation Dashboard
Here are some common questions about observation dashboard. If you have any suggestions please submit a message on the contact page.
No, the files will remain on your computer and are not accessible by anyone other than you.
No the tool runs on the web, so no download is required.
As part of our maintenance and development of the tool, we are hoping to keep track of usage so that we can provide the best tool possible. Your information will not be shared with anyone. This login simply tracks unique or new users to the site.
Yes, within the Dashboard a tab at the top that says “Instructions.” This links to a Google Doc that contains step-by-step, screenshot supported instructions
You can upload biometric data from any smart watch (in a .fit file or an image) or any other data that can be contained in a .csv file or image
Absolutely! If you want to do some self-reflection, you can videotape your own practice and tag it for your own targeted area. This tool also could provide feedback to anyone as part of a performance assessment. The possibilities are endless!
Frequently Asked Questions
Teacher Resources
Here are some common questions about teacher resources. If you have any suggestions please submit a message on the contact page.
No, we have searched for only high quality, freely available resources. There may be some that request a login to access but no payment.
You can let us know by filling out the Contact form at the bottom of the main page. A member of our team will do our best to find you a resource.
Short means that the resource is less than 10 minutes, Medium means 10-30 minutes, and Long means that it may take more than 30 minutes to watch or read the resource. We wanted to provide a variety of resources based on your needs and availability.
There are 22 High Leverage Practices in Special Education that research has shown makes meaningful differences in the quality of instruction, assessment, and behavior management of students with disabilities. For more information, you can click on the CEC link at the bottom of the Teacher Resources page.
Nothing, all resources and tools on this site are free to use and reuse. Please share with your colleagues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Biometrics
Here are some common questions about biometrics. If you have any suggestions please submit a message on the contact page.
Yes, while some are easier to use than others, if you can download your health data into a CSV file, it can be uploaded into the tagging system.
No, the biometric data is completely optional. Our research seeks to support teachers and reduce their stress, so we included the option for biometrics as part of the data collection so teachers can see if changes in their practice also change their stress levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Search Bot
Here are some common questions about the DS Search Bot. If you have any suggestions please submit a message on the contact page.
If you are not sure what you are looking for, DS Helper has been programmed to ask questions and narrow down the search results for you.
