A practical walkthrough tool for instructional leaders and coaches who want clarity, consistency, and dignity-centered feedback.
 
Designed for:
Instructional coaches, principals and assistant principals, literacy specialists, teacher leaders, and faculty supervising field work.
 
Core idea:
Walkthroughs are most useful when they collect observable evidence, name a small next step, and protect teacher dignity while holding high expectations.
 
What you get:
• One-page walkthrough form (printable)
• Look-fors and evidence cues across core reading components
• Red flags and common misalignments to watch for
• Feedback stems (warm, neutral, and firm) that protect dignity
• A short post-walkthrough conversation structure
• Calibration rubric (0 to 3) to align leadership teams
• Observation-to-feedback mapping table
• Follow-up email template and next-step tracker
 
Note on language:
This resource is Science of Reading aligned. If your district uses a specific program or training, use this tool to observe practice and coach toward shared outcomes without copying program materials.