Instructional Coaching Forum

September 11, 2014

2-4pm

Agenda for today

I. Connector

II. New Learning: Putting the NTC Learning into

Action

III. New Learning: The Collaborative Assessment Log

(CAL)

IV. Management & Next Steps

Purpose of our Forums

• Support application of the NTC process for various roles (new teacher mentor, teacher leader, instructional coach, special education support teacher).

• Provide a structure for collaboration that allows participants to share learning, provide feedback and problem solve barriers.

• Bridge year 1 and year 2 coaches and mentors in order to provide consistency in our understanding of the NTC process and the Marzano Framework.

Forum Meeting Structure

Connector• Build Community• Prepare for Learning• Linking to Prior

Experiences, Knowledge and Skills

New Learning• Refining Skills• Refining Skills• Developing New Skills• Understanding

Concepts• Applying Knowledge &

Skills• Reflecting upon

Practice• Planning Next Steps

Management• Reviewing

Organizational Updates

Closing• Synthesizing Learning• Synthesizing Learning• Debriefing Process• Reflecting• Setting Next Steps• Debriefing Process

CONNECTORWe will have ups and downs throughout the year… Let’s focus on

the POSITIVES!

Connector

• Write down 5 great things from this week (personal and/or professional).

• Be ready to meet and greet while sharing 3 positives!

NEW LEARNINGPutting the NTC Learning

into Action

The Goals of Coaching

• Read through Marzano’s “Goals of Coaching” and “Team Coaching” excerpts.

• Highlight 5 words or phrases that resonate with you.

• Share your words/phrases in a round robin pattern – continuing around until all thoughts have been shared.

Expectations for 2014-2015

• Instructional Coaches will be asked to engage in the NTC process with a minimum of 1 teacher or team of teachers this year.

• Instructional Coaches will be asked to utilize and practice with each of the NTC tools.

WHAT WILL THIS WORK LOOK LIKE THIS YEAR?

Cycle for Continuous Improvement

Marzano’s Instructional Framework

Mixer: Reflect, Regroup, Return

Reflect (with your coaching partner if you have one):–How do you choose the team or teacher?–How will you schedule your time?

Discuss: move into groups of 3-4 people. *Note: If you have a coaching partner, he/she should not be in your sharing group.

Return: revise and/or reflect on your learning (with your coaching partner if you have one).

BREAKEnjoy a snack & consider signing up to bring snacks to one of our future

sessions!

NEW LEARNINGTool #1: The Collaborative

Assessment Log

Purpose of the Collaborative Assessment Log

• The Collaborative Assessment Log guides us to reflect on, prioritize, and address challenges in a constructive, collaborative manner, and identify next steps.

• This tool supports a consistent, multi-step conversation that focuses on identifying an effective roadmap for self-assessment, problem-solving, commitment and follow-through.

• This tool provides ongoing evidence of your work together and tells a story about the professional growth that is taking place.

The Collaborative Assessment Log Practice

• Year 1 coaches facilitate – Year 2 coaches reflect

• Based on your coaching experiences last year…–What worked?–What were the challenges?–What are your next steps?–What supports do you need?–What about our time together was helpful for you?

MANAGEMENT & NEXT STEPS

Management & Next Steps

• AEA Course Credit (YR 1 only)

• YR 1: October 20-21 – practice listening for entry points and bring at least 1 CAL; meet with your principal to discuss this work. This session will be held at the Botanical Center.

• YR 1 & 2: October 30 – select your teachers for this work and bring at least 1 CAL; meet with your principal to discuss this work.