CARE: CLASSROOM OBSERVATION TOOL
A better way to observe, coach, and improve instruction
Connecting observation to action.
Instructional leaders are expected to observe classrooms frequently, provide meaningful feedback, and show instructional progress over time. Most observation tools make that work harder than it needs to be. In many systems:
- Observation data lives in spreadsheets or outdated platforms.
- Feedback gets documented, but not consistently followed up on.
- Patterns across classrooms, schools, or time are difficult to see.
These approaches not only slow down observation - they fail to surface the meaningful instructional data leaders need to thoughtfully inform coaching and ultimately improve student outcomes.
Use your own rubrics, or pick from our research-based bank of key indicators.
Leaders can use their existing rubrics and instructional frameworks or access CARE’s built-in, research-based bank of key classroom observation indicators. This flexibility supports alignment to curriculum and local priorities, while maintaining consistency across classrooms and schools.
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Create focused walkthrough templates for different needs.
CARE allows leaders to create different observation templates for different schools, roles, grade levels, or times of year. This helps keep walkthroughs focused on a small number of priorities, rather than trying to observe everything at once.
Capture classroom evidence efficiently.
Observers use simple, intuitive in-class forms to collect classroom evidence during walkthroughs. Multiple response types and optional narrative fields make it easy to capture meaningful data without slowing down the observation.
Keep observation, feedback, and goals connected.
Observation evidence in CARE connects directly to feedback, teacher goals, and action steps. At the end of an observation, you can simply email a teacher their feedback and action steps. All information is hosted in the same spot to reflect on at the next observation. This makes it easier for leaders to follow up on feedback and for teachers to see how observations connect to their growth over time.
View all observation data in one dashboard.
CARE organizes observation data in a single dashboard, where leaders can filter and view data by teacher, grade level, subject, school, observer, or time period. This makes patterns and trends easier to see without relying on spreadsheets or manual analysis.
Track instructional progress over time.
Leaders can compare observation data across multiple walkthroughs and time periods to monitor instructional growth. This supports progress monitoring and helps leaders understand whether coaching and professional learning efforts are changing practice.
Give teachers visibility into their own data.
Teachers can access their own observation data, goals, and action steps in one place. This supports transparency, reflection, and shared responsibility for instructional improvement.
