On Your Mark, Get Set… September 25, 2014

Welcome Back! Where are we now? Where are we going? PLN! Statewide PLO Introductions…

Please Do Now Congratulations! We have seen some big changes since this time last year! Please take 2 minutes to write 3 sentences: Where do you hope to be in APRIL of this year? What can I do to help you reach that point?

Shuffle… How would you rate your level of experience as an instructional coach? I’m ready to start learning about PIIC… I have the background. Now let’s do this! I think we’re finally starting to get somewhere! I am a coaching ninja!

Shuffle… What is your BIGGEST concern right now? Time Experience / Knowledge Teacher Support I’m not even sure what to be concerned about yet!

Shuffle… What is your availability as a coach? I’m not sure I actually have any time… I have a scheduled PIIC period. Now let’s do this! I have some flexible time in my schedule, but I’m not sure how to use it… I am a full-time instructional coach

Shuffle… Which part of PIIC do you think will be your biggest focus this year? One-to-one coaching Small group coaching Resource provider / Data manager Teacher-leader

Shaking off the rust… Let’s take a quick look at our program. Why are we here?

The B-D-A Cycle of Coaching Before Pre-conference for planning successful instruction w/ individuals or team of teachers During Co-teaching Modeling After Offering feedback through reflective and non-evaluative conferences

Have a game plan Watch the tape It doesn’t all happen on the field!

The Role of the PIIC Coach

The 4 Elements

The Role of the PIIC Coach What roles do you have in your school? How can these relate to coaching?

Read the “Numbers of Note” graphic In your color groups: Read the “Numbers of Note” graphic What stands out to you?

Student Engagement

Student Engagement Find your shape groups… Square – Provide Clarity Circle – Offer a Relevant Context Triangle – Create a Supportive Classroom Culture Star – Provide the Appropriate Challenge

A fork in the road… Group 1 Group 2 Group Planning Time Explore this wiki. Get familiar with the sections and resources. Coach survey If you have not completed it yet, please do now… PIIC websites Check out the links on the wiki.

Ticket Out… What are three ideas, skills, or tools you took from today's session that you can immediately put to use in your practice? Discuss them with your letter team, then post to the wiki.