Academic Coaching: Moving Teacher Effectiveness To New Heights Utilizing Professional Learning Communities Melanie Brown Brenda Garcia Judy Henderson Sweetwater Union High School District
High School Algebra PLC 9 th -12 th grade Approximately 1700 students Algebra PLC 3-4 teachers 8-10 sections of Algebra students/section Assigned academic coach in July 2009
High School Algebra PLC 9 th Grade Algebra CST %
Professional Learning Communities Academic coaching Assessments Instructional delivery Strategies Structure
Academic Coaching Relationship building Focus Supports the roles and functions of a PLC Motivates, inspires and encourages
Assessments Common Frequent (every 2 – 3 weeks) Formative Data analysis Catalyst for interventions
Instructional Delivery Instructional coaching Content/curriculum Lesson planning Strategies and structures Monitoring
High School Algebra PLC 9 th Grade Algebra CST %
On Your Own… T ake away: ____________________ A ction steps: ____________________ B arriers: ____________________ B enefits: ____________________
Q & A Academic coaching Assessments Instructional delivery
Contact Information Melanie Brown, NBCT, Academic Support Team – Science Brenda Garcia, Ph.D., Assistant Principal Judith Henderson, Academic Support Team – ELA