Palm Beach Model of Instruction

  • Background Information

    The Palm Beach Model of Instruction is based on the work of Dr. Robert J. Marzano and Learning Science International. It embraces the premise that all instructional personnel are capable of improving their practice regardless of their level of performance.  It was selected by the Joint Evaluation Negotiations Committee (JENC).  JENC is comprised of representatives from both the School District of Palm Beach County and the Classroom Teachers Association.  JENC is empowered to make amendments to the Classroom Teacher Evaluation System Handbook and to communicate those amendments via the JENC Newsletter.

  • Classroom Teachers

    This process includes performance indicators that focus on four domains that define a knowledge base for teaching and a framework for the systematic development of expertise.  The Four Domains of the Palm Beach Model of Instruction contain 22 total elements and build on each other to support teacher growth, development and performance. Unlike other evaluation models, this is a coaching model that has been shown in causal studies to have the most direct effect on student performance.  

  • Non-Classroom Teachers

    The process for observing non-classroom teachers includes performance indicators that focus on four domains that define a knowledge base for educational support and a framework for the systematic development of expertise.  The Four Domains of the Palm Beach Model of Instruction contain 16 total elements and build on each other to support growth, development, and performance.