ReturnTeach2Transform: A Field Guide to Building Better PD
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Colorado Convention Center, Bluebird Ballroom Lobby, Table 43
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Session description
Purpose & objective
Participants will learn how to structure a year-long cohort-style coaching program in their district through a partnership with their schools and central office.
Participants will learn more about implementing the 4 Shifts Protocol (McLeod, Graber) with groups of teachers and in real classrooms.
Participants will receive resources to help get their own program started, including justifications for stakeholders, applications, informational handouts, sample agendas, and instructional materials.
Outline
Discussion of why change is needed (in PD).
Description of how we built a new model.
Components of our model- instructional design and ongoing coaching
Lessons Learned from 5 years in the program.
Resources for Building your own.
Approx 10 min on each
Participants will be asked to respond to questions throughout the session and rewarded for participation with giveaways at the end.
Supporting research
Harnessing Technology For Deeper Learning (McLeod, Graber)
Courageous EdVentures (Magiera)
Session specifications
Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC
Tablet: Android, iOS, Windows
Change Agent
- Create a shared vision and culture for using technology to learn and accelerate transformation through the coaching process.
- Personalize support for educators by planning and modeling the effective use of technology to improve student learning.
- Design professional learning based on needs assessments and frameworks for working with adults to support their cultural, social-emotional and learning needs.