Power Walkthrough Teacher Observation Tool by McREL Institute at Region 13

McREL’s Power Walkthrough software helps educators from the classroom to the central office maximize their potential to improve professional practices and make a difference in student achievement. Designed for schools and districts that want a clearer, more consistent approach to classroom observation, Power Walkthrough supports instructional leaders in capturing walkthrough data, identifying trends, and using evidence to guide coaching, planning, and professional learning.

Price

• $450 per license per year

License includes app and web access, giving educators flexible options for recording observations, reviewing results, and using walkthrough evidence to support instructional improvement.

Format

Power Walkthrough contains templates and frameworks based on McREL’s decades-long research and analysis of effective teaching and leading, including Classroom Instruction That Works. The tool is designed to help campuses and districts move beyond isolated observations by creating consistent data collection, timely feedback, and focused conversations about instructional practice.

1. Key features include:
   1. User-friendly software for capturing classroom walkthrough data quickly and consistently
   2. Tools that quickly record data from multiple walkthroughs
   3. Customizable templates to support campus, district, and instructional goals
   4. Easy-to-read dashboard reports that help teams identify trends and next steps
   5. Supports professional growth conversations grounded in shared evidence
   6. Provides instant teacher feedback to support timely reflection and instructional growth
2. Why it matters:
   1. Power Walkthrough helps an entire school or district build a shared language and focus to deepen professional growth, expand skills, and improve instruction.

This tool is a strong fit for schools and districts seeking a practical, research-based way to make walkthroughs more consistent, feedback more timely, and instructional conversations more actionable across classrooms, campuses, and central office teams.