Cover Letter for Classroom Observations

APPENDIX F
COVER LETTER FOR CLASSROOM
OBSERVATIONS

MEMORANDUM

P.O. Box 2393
Princeton, NJ 08543-2393
Telephone (609) 799-3535
Fax (609) 799-0005
www.mathematica-mpr.com

TO:

[INSERT TEACHER NAME]
[INSERT SCHOOL NAME]

FROM:

[INSERT MPR SITE COORDINATOR NAME]

SUBJECT:

Classroom Observations

[DATE]
[MPR ID#]
DATE:

Thank you again for your participation in the national evaluation of teacher induction
programs. Mathematica will observe a [INDICATE READING OR MATH] unit in your
classroom on:
• [INSERT DAY] [INSERT DATE] [INSERT TIME OR TIMES]
We will observe a [INDICATE READING OR MATH] unit in your classroom on:
[INSERT SECOND DAY, DATE AND TIME]
We’ll arrive in time to speak with you for about 10 minutes prior to the scheduled
observation. Our goal is not to disrupt the normal routine of your class any more than is
necessary.
Please do not do anything beyond your ordinary plans for these observations. Our intent is
to record what normally takes place in your classroom. All this information is kept completely
confidential and will not be shared with anyone outside the study staff. Our observers have been
extensively trained and are familiar with the many variables that teachers confront during any
given 50-minute block of time.
We look forward to seeing you again.

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