AI-Powered Observations for Delaware Principals
Delaware evaluates teachers using Delaware DPAS-II.
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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.
State policy facts verified 2026-06-01 against the official source. View the official policy
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
DTGSS Performance Areas Supported
Observation Copilot organizes your notes by the DTGSS performance areas - Learning Environment, Engagement in Learning, and Maximizing Learning - so your feedback maps to the rubric Delaware requires.
Same-Day Feedback for Teachers
Delaware principals using Copilot deliver structured, evidence-based feedback within hours instead of weeks, keeping post-observation conversations timely and actionable.
Built for Delaware's Observation Cycle
With a minimum of three observations per teacher each year, Copilot helps Delaware principals keep pace with DTGSS requirements without sacrificing feedback quality.
How Observation Copilot Helps
AI-powered observations for Delaware
Paste your observation notes. Copilot maps your evidence to Delaware's framework and drafts structured, rubric-aligned feedback - ready to review and share.
- 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
School leaders in Delaware and across the country use Observation Copilot to turn raw observation notes into Delaware DPAS-II-aligned feedback in minutes - saving hours every week and giving teachers faster, more specific next steps.
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Delaware observation FAQ
- What teacher evaluation system does Delaware use?
- Delaware uses the Delaware Teacher Growth and Support System (DTGSS), which replaced DPAS II for classroom teachers beginning in 2023-2024, with classroom observations conducted on the Delaware Teacher Classroom Observation Framework.
- How are teachers evaluated in Delaware?
- DTGSS evaluates three observable performance areas - Learning Environment, Engagement in Learning, and Maximizing Learning - plus a fourth area covering professional growth and student learning goals.
- How many classroom observations does Delaware require?
- Every Delaware teacher must receive a minimum of three classroom observations per year, each at least 15 minutes long. Most are unannounced, though pre-scheduled observations may be used for novice teachers or those new to the building.
- How is DTGSS different from DPAS II?
- DPAS II was based on the Danielson Framework for Teaching, while DTGSS uses a Delaware-specific rubric organized around three observable performance areas.
- Can Observation Copilot adapt to Delaware's DTGSS?
- Yes. Observation Copilot supports Danielson FFT and adapts to the DTGSS observation structure, helping principals organize evidence by performance area.
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Resources for Delaware Principals
50 Teacher Observation Feedback Examples (Organized by Framework Domain)
50 specific teacher observation feedback examples organized by framework domain, each tied to evidence and a next step principals can use.
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Planning the 2026-2027 Teacher Observation Cycle: A Summer Checklist
A principal's summer checklist for the 2026-2027 teacher observation cycle - calendars, calibration, policy updates, and the tools that hold up.
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Walkthroughs vs. Formal Observations: When Each One Helps and When It Hurts
Walkthroughs and formal observations serve different purposes. Here's how principals balance both in a coaching cycle that actually grows teachers.
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End-of-Year Teacher Evaluations: A Principal's Summative Review Guide
How principals can write fair, evidence-based end-of-year teacher evaluations - without the last-minute scramble or recency bias.
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