800.962.4432

The Thoughtful Classroom

Teacher Effectiveness Framework

Thoughtful Classroom Teacher Effectiveness Framework (TCTEF)

NEW TCTEF Online Training for Michigan Evaluators

NEW USERS

Full TCTEF Training

Choose from May or August Sessions

CURRENT USERS

Refresher TCTEF Training

Choose from May or August Sessions

Overview

What Is the Thoughtful Classroom Teacher Effectiveness Framework?

The Thoughtful Classroom Teacher Effectiveness Framework (TCTEF) is a comprehensive system for observing, evaluating, and refining classroom practice. Designed in partnership with over 250 teachers and administrators, the ultimate goal of the Framework is to create a common language for talking about high-quality teaching and how classroom practice can be improved. Aligned with current standards, the Framework makes the work of aligning teacher evaluation with standards easier than ever before.

Our Thoughtful Classroom Framework has been fully updated to meet the new requirements of Michigan Public Act 0224 of 2023 (Senate Bill 0395), specifically with  . . .

  • New three-point rating scale and rubrics
  • Inter-rater reliability training for evaluators
  • Updated resources and materials

Published Articles By Our Team Members to Help You Improve Evaluation and Fuel Teacher Growth

Building a Successful Classroom Foundation

Harvey F. Silver | Thoughtful Classroom Blog

Making Lessons Memorable: Design From Two Perspectives

Harvey F. Silver & Susan Kreisman | ASCD EXPRESS

The Balancing Acts of Teacher Evaluation

Cindy Weber | ASCD Educational Leadership

Effective Communication Needs Common Language and Goals

Lindsay Vieira & Dean Auriemma | ASCD EXPRESS

Learn More About The Thoughtful Classroom Teacher Effectiveness Framework

Belcher

“These Thoughtful Classroom on-demand suites empower both instructional leaders and teachers to use tools and strategies to improve instruction, engage students in deeper learning, and customize each teacher’s own professional growth path.”

Mary Belcher

Instructional Lead and Learning Acceleration Specialist

Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative (KVEC) – Hazard, KY

Testimonial: Robert Wilson

“I have used the Thoughtful Classroom approach to turn around four different schools with various demographic challenges. The combination of the research and practical tools is a marriage made in heaven.”

Robert Wilson

Principal

Cherokee Bluff Middle School • Flowery Branch, Georgia

Testimonial: Casey Vier

“Our adoption and continuing partnership with the Thoughtful Classroom is the single most important element of our school design, facilitating our building a cohesive school culture.”

Casey Vier

Principal

Children’s Aid College Prep Charter School • Bronx, NY

Testimonial: Georgia Rhett

“The Thoughtful Classroom PD team has given our staff a common language for building lessons and units that truly engage students—and instructional tools that make it easier for teachers to see what students need and modify instruction accordingly.”

Georgia Rhett

Assistant Superintendent

Arvin Union School District • Arvin, California

Testimonial: Dr. Donna S. Leak

“We chose Silver Strong & Associates/Thoughtful Classroom because they were the professional development partners who were best able to ‘meet us where we were.’”

Dr. Donna S. Leak

Superintendent

Community Consolidated Schools District 168 • Illinois

Interested in Learning More?