Marzano Focused Teacher Evaluation Model (2017)
Robert Marzano's Focused Teacher Evaluation Model concentrates on the instructional elements that research shows have the greatest impact on student achievement. The focused model simplifies evaluation by prioritizing the highest-impact strategies within four domains.
Used in districts across Florida, Arizona, Oklahoma, Colorado, and many other states.
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- Organizes observation notes by Marzano domains and elements
- Identifies the dominant Marzano elements observed in your notes
- Generates structured feedback focused on high-leverage strategies
- Provides next steps aligned to specific Marzano design questions
- Saves principals 30-40 minutes of post-observation analysis time per teacher
Framework Domains
Marzano at a Glance
Standards-Based Planning
Planning standards-based lessons and units, aligning resources to standards, and using data to plan instruction that closes the achievement gap.
Standards-Based Instruction
Identifying critical content, previewing and processing new content, using questioning strategies, reviewing content, helping students practice and examine their reasoning, and engaging students in cognitively complex tasks.
Conditions for Learning
Using formative assessment to track progress, providing feedback, organizing student interaction, establishing rules and procedures, using engagement strategies, building relationships, and communicating high expectations.
Professional Responsibilities
Adhering to school and district policies, maintaining expertise in content and pedagogy, and promoting teacher leadership and collaboration.
Rating Scale
Marzano Rating Levels
Used In
States Using Marzano
Alaska
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Arizona
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California
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Florida
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Kansas
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Maine
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Michigan
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Minnesota
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Missouri
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Nebraska
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New York
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North Dakota
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Oklahoma
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Oregon
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Vermont
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Washington
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Wyoming
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