Innovate Your Instruction & Practice With The Updated Framework

October 30, 2024

The Release of Enhancing Professional Practice (3rd Edition): Join Us in celebrating Over 25 years with the FFT

"Anyone involved in education should read this book and recognize the significance of what it offers us as a tool for driving toward instructional excellence. The authors successfully walk us through the adjustments and clarifications of the updated Framework and reinforce how essential it is to honor the different means towards the same goal and the significance of local context. Teachers, coaches, administrators, and professional learning curriculum developers should know and rely on this work."

Presenting the latest iteration of the Framework for Teaching—the most comprehensive tool yet for teacher self-assessment and reflection, observation and feedback, and collaborative inquiry. This streamlined third edition of Enhancing Professional Practice presents the latest evolution of the Framework for Teaching—one that is true to its constructivist roots, shaped by ongoing research, and informed by the experiences of educators in the field.

"The Framework for Teaching, since its inception in 1996, has evolved just as teachers' instructional practices should, from more teacher-centered to more student-centered. Danielson's Enhancing Professional Practice 3rd Edition accomplishes the ambitious and complex task of defining and illustrating these practices.

New to The 2022 Framework? Learn More About The Key Shifts From The DG Team

Dig into the Danielson Group’s Blog archive to deepen your knowledge and understanding of the updated Framework‘s structure, guiding principles, and roadmap. 

Reflecting On Feedback: Updates To The FFT And How They Apply To Your School

Over the last decade, new research has taught us more about how effective teaching can transform student learning and well-being, especially in a rapidly changing world. Throughout the process of updating the Framework for Teaching (FFT), we have worked hard to reflect this new research, so that today’s teachers can apply that knowledge in their classrooms and be more effective with students from all backgrounds.

The Updated FFT Is Teacher Appreciation

Last week marked 2022’s Teacher Appreciation Week, a time when we celebrate the incredible work that educators do day in and day out to nurture our nation’s children. It also marked the week that we, at the Danielson Group (DG), released an updated version of our most trusted resource, the Framework for Teaching (FFT). And while this overlap in timing may not have been intentional, it was exceedingly appropriate.

A Fresh Perspective: What Two DG Educators Want People To Know About The Updated FFT

After spending the last few months introducing people to the updated Framework for Teaching (FFT) and highlighting changes to language and content, we have a rather counterintuitive take away that we feel compelled to share: what is most important about the FFT 2022, isn’t actually anything new. Let us be clear: yes, there are new and important updates that were made to the FFT

"One challenge is building a positive community in which teachers and students co-create a classroom conducive to learning and growing. The updated FFT can help teachers support positive student behavior by reframing the conversations."

Take Your Learning To The Next Level: Framework Resources To Make Instruction A Success

As a professional learning organization, all of our work, resources, and transformative tools are grounded in our most popular resource, the Framework for Teaching. We believe in the power of our DG guides, companion tools, and online courses to help empower educators to develop deeper skills that support engaged learning and empowered students.

Get up to speed on the key changes within the latest version of the Framework for Teaching (FFT) using this handy summarized overview of the FFT’s Domains, Components, and Elements! Physical copies are also available for purchase.

Start exploring the updated Framework for Teaching using our interactive online tool to guide your efforts to expand your practice, learn new ways to engage with students, and more! Plus, don’t wait to order physical copies from ASCD!

This online course is designed for educators of any role who are either considering the Framework for implementation or have previous experience with earlier versions. Dive into asynchronous learning this school year to best support your team and practice.

"The 2022 evolution of the FFT includes adaptations that align well with our district's emphasis on equitable experiences for students and staff and for our work in addressing the effects of trauma on our learners. We are excited to see this new model in action in the coming years as we implement the new rubrics."