Administrator Walkthrough Form (ASL/English): Direct Instruction

Use this walkthrough form to observe an itinerant teacher of the deaf during direct instruction, the one-on-one or small-group teaching they provide to deaf and hard of hearing students. It focuses on ASL/English bilingual teaching, building American Sign Language and English on purpose. It prompts you to look for clear, fluent ASL, explicit links between ASL and English, teaching that builds understanding rather than just finishing work, instruction tied to the goals in the student's IEP (their individualized education program), and students advocating for themselves. Use it to guide observations and give specific, supportive feedback.