AI-Powered Observations for Florida Principals
Florida evaluates teachers using Marzano, Danielson FFT (2013), and Marzano Focused Non-Classroom.
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Education in Florida
Education Landscape
Florida is one of the largest state education systems in the country, serving approximately 2.9 million students across 67 county-based school districts with approximately 164,000 teachers. The Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) requires all districts to implement evaluation systems aligned to the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPs), which define six core standards for effective teaching.
Observation Requirements
Under Florida Statute §1012.34, each instructional employee must receive a performance evaluation at least once per year. Classroom teachers newly hired by a district must be observed and evaluated at least twice in their first year. Districts select their own approved observation frameworks - the Marzano model is the most widely adopted - and all evaluation instruments must align to the FEAPs. Evaluation results factor into employment decisions, professional development planning, and compensation.
State policy facts verified 2026-06-01 against the official source. View the official policy
Framework Spotlight
Supported Frameworks in Florida
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 evaluatio...
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Danielson Framework for Teaching (2013)
Developed by Charlotte Danielson, the Framework for Teaching is one of the most widely used teacher observation frameworks in the United States. It defines effective teaching through four domains and ...
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Marzano Focused Non-Classroom Instructional Support Personnel Evaluation Model (2017)
Developed by Robert J. Marzano and adapted by Dr. Beverly Carbaugh, this model applies the Marzano Focused framework specifically to non-classroom instructional support personnel - coaches, specialist...
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Florida requires all teacher evaluations to align with the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPs). The Marzano model is the most widely adopted observation framework in the state, used by the majority of Florida's 67 school districts, while some districts use the Danielson Framework for Teaching or locally developed models. Observation Copilot supports both Marzano and Danielson, generating feedback that maps to FEAPs standards so your write-ups align with state requirements.
Why Observation Copilot
Built for Florida School Leaders
Marzano & FEAPs Aligned
Observation Copilot organizes your notes by Marzano domains and elements, mapping evidence to the FEAPs - the six accomplished practices that underpin every Florida teacher evaluation.
Same-Day Feedback for Teachers
Florida principals using Copilot deliver observation feedback within hours instead of weeks, keeping post-observation conferences timely and focused on instructional growth.
Built for Florida's Evaluation System
From large urban districts like Miami-Dade and Broward to smaller rural counties, Copilot adapts to the Marzano-based evaluation workflows Florida principals use every day.
How Observation Copilot Helps
AI-powered observations for Florida
Paste your observation notes. Copilot maps your evidence to Florida's framework and drafts structured, rubric-aligned feedback - ready to review and share.
- Maps your observation notes to Marzano domains and elements aligned with the FEAPs
- Generates rubric-aligned summaries with specific evidence from your scripting
- Suggests performance levels based on observed indicators across the Marzano scale
- Creates targeted next steps tied to specific FEAPs standards for post-conference discussions
- Reduces post-observation write-up time from 45 minutes to under 10
- Supports both formal Marzano observations and 5-15 minute walkthroughs
What Educators Say
Trusted Nationwide
School leaders in Florida and across the country use Observation Copilot to turn raw observation notes into Marzano, Danielson FFT (2013), and Marzano Focused Non-Classroom-aligned feedback in minutes - saving hours every week and giving teachers faster, more specific next steps.
Observation Copilot has helped me to streamline and speed up the teacher feedback process. I'm able to organize the notes that I take during the lesson into summaries about the different dimensions while I get straight to the work of rating the lesson on the rubric.
Jason Cunningham - Stockdale, TX
Principal, Stockdale Independent School District
Frequently Asked Questions
Florida observation FAQ
- What teacher evaluation framework does Florida use?
- Florida requires all teacher evaluations to align with the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPs). The Marzano model is the most widely adopted observation framework, while some districts use the Danielson Framework for Teaching or local models.
- How are teachers evaluated in Florida?
- Districts select their own approved observation framework - most use Marzano - and all instruments must align to the FEAPs. Results factor into employment decisions, professional development, and compensation.
- How many observations does Florida require?
- Under Florida Statute 1012.34, each instructional employee receives a performance evaluation at least once per year, and classroom teachers newly hired by a district must be observed and evaluated at least twice in their first year.
- What are the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPs)?
- The FEAPs are Florida's statewide standards for effective teaching that every district evaluation instrument must align to.
- Can Observation Copilot generate Marzano- or Danielson-aligned feedback for Florida?
- Yes. Observation Copilot supports both Marzano and Danielson and maps your evidence to FEAPs standards so your write-ups align with state requirements.
Related Reading
Resources for Florida 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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