Table 1.

Common Area Observation Schedule Protocol

Observation	Parameters
1 Entry/exit observation	Collected when students are arriving or leaving school; collected in bus area and school entryway
3–4 Hallway observations	Collected when students are transitioning between classes They will be quite short, usually less than 5 minutes each.
1–3 Lunchroom observations	Collected in cafeteria when students are eating lunch If lunches are staggered, try to observe each grade’s lunchtime.
1 Student break observation	Collected during break when students are finished with lunch; collected in outdoor areas, game room, gym, library, etc.
1 Overall “walk about”	Collect information on school environment when students are in class.