A Professional Learning Classroom Residency Model Charlotte Butler, Instructional Coordinator Secondary Literacy Cari Roberts, District Coach/LCR Instructor Michelle Otte, District Coach/5 th Block LCR Instructor Ivan Duran, Director, Instructional Technology Linda Damon, Director, Professional Learning Susan Olezene, Director, Curriculum, Instruction & Professional Learning Transforming Understandings to Transform Practice

Who are we? Here is a small "snapshot" of the students in our district...

Fast Facts about APS Total enrollment for our district is around 32,000 Native American……….9% Asian……….3.9% Black……….20.5% Hispanic……….49.6% White……….25.1% We are the sixth-largest district in Colorado. Our students come from over 100 countries and speak more than 90 languages. Second language learners make up 36% of our student population. 80% of those speak Spanish as their first language. 54% of our students receive free or reduced lunch

Where are we? D enver International Airport

APS LEADERSHIP SUCCESSION CONTINUUM Building Capacity at Every Level

APS VISION FOR PROFESSIONAL LEARNING Theory of Action: The greatest impact on student achievement is the knowledge and skills of the teacher ASSUMPTIONSCONSTRUCTSIMPLEMENTATION Theory of Action: Greatest impact on student achievement is knowledge and skills of the teacher Teaching-Learning Cycle: Assess, Evaluate, Plan, Teach and monitor Systematic Desired Outcome: Learning should occur every day for all adults Brian Cambournes Conditions of Learning 1:1 Coaching Reading process Writing process Language development Small Group Peer Learning Reflective processJob-embedded

APS VISION FOR COACHING Professional Learning Support within a Standards-based Instructional System Focus on Student Learning Building level District level Capacity-building model to increase collective effectiveness of the system Standards-based formative & summative data to inform decision- making Instructional leadership at every level as key to system transformation On-going, job-embedded support for professional learning and instructional expertise with a focus on results Supported by Coaching Agreement developed in collaboration with AEA Clear separation between coaching and evaluation process

APS VISION FOR INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY Integrated Technology-rich Environments to Support Instruction Technology is a tool that needs to be infused into teachers practice Developing and understanding what is possible is essential – build the vision Consistent and ongoing training is critical It is not about the tools, it is about the learning

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING LABORATORY CLASSROOM RESIDENCY What is an LCR? LCR Extended time for immersion in Readers/Writers Workshop District Literacy Coach instructor Integrated technology solutions to support instruction Hands-on, supported practice Reflective cycle video study of instruction & evidence of student learning Selected professional reading, written reflection & case studies Focused planning for transition to own practice in home building

Inside Readers/Writers Workshop Readers/Writers Workshop with integrated technology to support instruction LCR CLASSROOM BLOCK VIDEO

Inside the LCR Pedagogy Class Reflecting on practice: Examining a reading demonstration Reflecting on practice: Finding evidence of student learning LRC VIDEO 1 LRC VIDEO 2

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING LCR ALUMNI NETWORK Sustaining & extending the learning LCR LCR Alumni Network Ongoing instructional refinement Collegial study & dialogue Connects theory to practice Online professional network component Credit opportunity District Literacy Coach instructor

Inside the LCR Alumni Network NLCS REFLECTIONS VIDEO

ONE-WEEK RESIDENCIES Support for entry-level professional learning LCR LCR Alumni Network One- week LCRs Entry-level professional learning Focused study of Readers/Writers Workshop implementation Includes pedagogical study of related focus question Literacy Teacher Leader instructors District Literacy Coach support for planning

5 TH BLOCK LCR Making the most of summer learning opportunities LCR LCR Alumni Network One- week LCRs 5 th Block LCR 5-week summer study program Focused on accelerating learning for identified students Includes refinement of district initiatives, including standards- based grading, Response to Intervention & English Language Development block Credit opportunity District Literacy Coach instructor

Inside the 5th block LCR Inside the 5 th block LCR Making the most of summer learning opportunities – Biaze Biaze LCR Experience Video

SECONDARY LITERACY LCR NETWORK Support for professional learning

Professional Learning Laboratory Classroom Residency Network LCR LCR Alumni Network One- week LCRs 5 th Block LCR Collegial study & dialogue Ongoing instructional refinement Online professional network Credit opportunity District Literacy Coach instructor Entry level PD Focused study RWW implementation Teacher Leader instructors 5-week summer study Accelerating student learning Refinement of district initiatives Credit opportunity District Literacy Coach instructor PACESetters Theory into practice District Literacy Coach instructor Capacity-building model Readers/Writers Workshop immersion Integrated technology support Reflective cycle study of own practice Transition to independent practice Ongoing literacy coaching support

How is this working to build capacity? Teacher Development: A Principals Perspective – Linda Linda W Video

BUILDING CAPACITY IN SCHOOLS Investing in the knowledge and skills of teachers through LCR residencies LCR Residencies completed High School teachers – 5 Middle School / K-8 teachers – 31 One-week Residencies completed High School teachers – 3 Middle School / K-8 teachers – 14 5 th Block Residencies completed High School teachers – 3 Middle School / K-8 teachers – 5

MOVING UP THE LEADERSHIP CONTINUUM Where are they now? Demonstration Classrooms in development Teacher Leaders Other (ELA, SPED, etc.) One-week Residencies 5 th Block Residencies

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Depth of Reflective Practice: Evidence of developing leadership capacity Sean – I have learned about myself that underneath a set of challenges and insecurities is a good teacher, ready and willing to maximize student learning. Jessica - This was maybe the best part of the LCR experience…we didnt just observe a master teacher at work; we learned how to effectively lead workshop instruction ourselves. Kari - The authentic experience of the LCR is something I will learn from for months to come. Amanda - I am listening to conversations that I have with others around instruction, and I hear a different person. I hear someone who is confident about her understandings, someone who asks questions to get to the answer, someone who has kids at the center of her conversation more often, and someone who is patient and intentional. I love this new person that I hear.

For information or to arrange a visit: Charlotte A. Butler Instructional Coordinator, Secondary Literacy Aurora Public Schools E. 1 st Avenue Aurora, CO (303) ext