Most educators agree that the power of the new educator evaluation system lies in quality of conversations between the evaluator and the one being evaluated.  Teacher learning links directly to student learning.  The new system is based on a growth model and relies on timely and quality feedback.  So, what tools do you need in your toolbox that help you structure and facilitate powerful learning focused conversations?  Laura Lipton and Bruce Wellman have created a set of tools that answer that question.  Their book, Learning Focused Supervision, and this two-day class is an overview of their work.