AI-Powered Observations for Delaware Principals

Education in Delaware

Education Landscape

Delaware serves approximately 124,000 students across 19 school districts and 23 charter schools, with roughly 9,000 teachers statewide. The Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) oversees educator evaluation policy, and principals are responsible for conducting multiple classroom observations per teacher each year under the DTGSS framework.

Observation Requirements

Under DTGSS, every Delaware teacher must receive a minimum of 3 classroom observations per year, each at least 15 minutes long. In most cases, observations are unannounced. Pre-scheduled observations may be used for novice teachers or teachers new to the building. Teachers who have earned three or more consecutive Highly Effective or Effective ratings may qualify for a reduced observation cycle with a summative evaluation at least once every two years.

Framework Spotlight

Supported Frameworks in Delaware

Delaware transitioned from DPAS II to the Delaware Teacher Growth and Support System (DTGSS) for classroom teachers beginning in the 2023-2024 school year. DTGSS uses the Delaware Teacher Classroom Observation Framework, which evaluates three observable performance areas - Learning Environment, Engagement in Learning, and Maximizing Learning - plus a fourth area covering professional growth and student learning goals. While DPAS II was based on the Danielson Framework for Teaching, DTGSS uses a Delaware-specific rubric. Observation Copilot supports Danielson FFT and can adapt to the DTGSS observation structure, helping principals organize evidence by performance area.

Why Observation Copilot

Built for Delaware School Leaders

How Observation Copilot Helps

AI-powered observations for Delaware

• Organizes observation notes by DTGSS performance areas and indicators
• Generates evidence-based feedback with specific classroom examples from your scripting
• Suggests performance levels based on observed teacher and student behaviors
• Creates targeted next steps tied to DTGSS core teacher skills
• Reduces post-observation write-up time from 45 minutes to under 10

What Educators Say

Trusted Nationwide

Principals across the country describe Observation Copilot as a game changer for their observation workflow. From Texas to Maine, school leaders are saving hours every week and delivering faster, more specific teacher feedback.