Kim Marshall Teacher Evaluation Rubric
The Kim Marshall Teacher Evaluation Rubric is designed for use with frequent, short "mini-observations" rather than infrequent formal visits. It organizes teacher performance into six domains with a four-level rubric, emphasizing timely, actionable feedback that drives continuous improvement.
The Marshall is organized into 6 domains, 54 criteria, and a 4-level rating scale.
Used by districts across the United States, particularly those emphasizing frequent mini-observations and rapid feedback cycles.
Domains and Criteria
The Marshall domains and criteria
A. Planning and Preparation for Learning
- Expertise
- Goals
- Units
- Assessments
- Anticipation
- Lessons
- Materials
- Differentiation
- Environment
B. Classroom Management
- Expectations
- Relationships
- Social-emotional
- Routines
- Responsibility
- Repertoire
- Efficiency
- Prevention
- Incentives
C. Delivery of Instruction
- Expectations
- Mindset
- Framing
- Connections
- Clarity
- Repertoire
- Engagement
- Differentiation
- Nimbleness
D. Monitoring, Assessment, and Follow-Up
- Criteria
- Diagnosis
- Goals
- Feedback
- Recognition
- Analysis
- Tenacity
- Support
- Reflection
E. Family and Community Outreach
- Respect
- Belief
- Expectations
- Communication
- Involving
- Responsiveness
- Reporting
- Outreach
- Resources
F. Professional Responsibilities
- Language
- Reliability
- Professionalism
- Judgment
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Openness
- Collaboration
- Growth
Rating Levels
Marshall rating levels
Giving feedback on the Marshall
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- Organizes mini-observation notes by the six Marshall domains
- Generates concise, actionable feedback designed for short observation cycles
- Suggests rubric levels based on observed evidence across the four-point scale
- Creates targeted next steps tied to specific Marshall domains
- Speeds up the feedback loop so principals can observe more classrooms more often
Frequently Asked Questions
Marshall FAQ
- What is the Kim Marshall teacher evaluation rubric?
- A teacher evaluation rubric designed for use with frequent, short mini-observations rather than infrequent formal visits. It organizes teacher performance into 6 domains rated on a 4-level scale.
- What are the domains of the Kim Marshall rubric?
- The rubric has 6 domains: A. Planning and Preparation for Learning, B. Classroom Management, C. Delivery of Instruction, D. Monitoring, Assessment, and Follow-Up, E. Family and Community Outreach, and F. Professional Responsibilities.
- What are the Kim Marshall rating levels?
- Practice is rated on a 4-level scale: Highly Effective, Effective, Improvement Necessary, and Does Not Meet Standards.
- What is the Kim Marshall rubric designed for?
- It is built for frequent, short mini-observations and rapid feedback cycles, so principals can observe more classrooms more often instead of relying on infrequent formal evaluations.
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