Office Hours Protocol

Instructions (5 Minutes):

• Use this protocol during one or more work period(s).
• Create a schedule of times that students can sign up for during class.
• Have an “office area.” Do not use a regular meeting area such as a teacher’s desk. Set up bench or chairs in different location (Ex. hallway).
• Meet/Conference with students about their work, assignment, project, etc. 
  • Encourage them to have their work with them.
  • Take notes.
• Have direct questions that guide the conversation and ask for specifics based on learning goals (examples).
  • What are you celebrating in your work?
  • I have noticed... I like...
  • Tell me about the progress you have made.
  • What has been interesting in completing this work?
  • What has been challenging?
  • What are you next steps to completing this?
  • What do you need from me to continue in this work?
• When the meeting has concluded:
  • Thank them for their time.
  • Encourage them in their work.
  • Ask them to have the next person on the list join you.

Materials:

• Notepad.
• Writing utensil.