KINGS CANYON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT INSTRUCTIONAL COACHES OCTOBER 15, 2015 Sam Nofziger, MA. Ed. Founder and President Consultants; Sandra Alonzo, MA, Ed. Elizabeth Andrade-Stiffler, MS, Ed. Barbara Cole, MA, Ed. Donning Day, BA Paul Garcia, Ed. D. Emy Lopez-Phillips, Ed.D. Osa Martinez, BA Nydia Mendoza, MA. Ed. Susana, Montanez, MA. Ed. Tina Nakashian, MA, Ed. Pam Rieker, MA, Ed. Margie Salinas, B.A. Camilla Sutherland, MA, Ed. Blanca Tolpezninkas, MA. Ed. Gloria Watts, MA, Ed. Instructional Coaching, Integrated and Designated English Language Development

Agenda  Instructional Coaching: A Definition for KCUSD  Integrated and Designated English Language Development (ELD)  Developing a Plan for sharing this information with a school site. 2

2014 CA ELA/ELD Framework Goals Developing The Readiness for College, Career and Civil Life Become Broadly Literate Attain the Capacities of Literate Individuals The 2014 CA ELA/ELD Framework 3

Key Themes in the 2014 CA ELA/ELD Framework Meaning Making Effective Expression Foundational Skills Content Knowledge Language Development 4

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What is an Instructional Coach? Written Timed Round Robin 1.Definition of an Instructional Coach, in 10 words of less. 2.What does an Instructional Coach do? (KCUSD) 3.What does an Instructional Coach NOT do? (KCUSD) 4. A few words describing your success as a coach in KCUSD using your current definition of a coach.

Reading from Blended Coaching Bloom, Castagna, Moir and Warren (2005) What is Coaching? As you read, be ready to share your reflections with others. How do you apply this definition with your work here in KCUSD?

Open Discussion- Coaching  What are the characteristics of an instructional coach?  What should “a day in the life of an instructional coach” look like?  What is the primary responsibility of an instructional coach?  What support is available to instructional coaches to improve their craft?  Though each site has different needs and desires, what are the commonalities of the role of a coach in KCUSD? Document this conversation for further reflection.

BREAK Back in 15 minutes. 9

Key Themes in the 2014 CA ELA/ELD Framework 10 Meaning Making Effective Expression Foundational Skills Content Knowledge Language Development

Purpose of the 2014 ELA/ELD Framework (from Chapter 2 of the 2014 CA ELA/ELD Framework) o Number off 1-7 o Read your assigned section o Make notes on the organizer o Be prepared to share your thoughts with others. 11

Key Themes in the 2014 CA ELA/ELD Framework 12 Meaning Making Content Knowledge

Designated and Integrated ELD Designated ELD ◦ “As a part of the core program provided through general funds, each English Learner receives a program of instruction in English Language Development in order to develop proficiency in English as rapidly and effectively as possible.” (CA, FPM, VII-EL19, July ) ◦ This instruction continues until the English Learner reaches the district’s criteria for Re-Classification (Re- Designation )

Designated ELD- Elementary How have we been “doing it?” ◦ Deployment? ◦ In classroom differentiation? ◦ Pull-Out? ◦ Push In? “Not doing it is not an option!” ELD is CORE for all EL’s.

Designated ELD- Secondary Schools ELD Courses at the Secondary Level  Usually for B, EI, and I  Separate Course, ELD I, II, or III  Usually elective credit at HS ELA Courses at the Secondary Level  Usually for I, EA, and A  Integrated Course into ELA Course  Usually HS ELA Credit ELD is CORE for all EL’s.

Integrated ELD ◦The language components needed to be successful in grade level content: ◦Academic Vocabulary ◦Academic Syntax ◦Register ◦Promoting Collaborative Discussion ◦Support Comprehension and Interpretation of Complex Text ◦Supporting Academic Writing and Speaking

Designated and Integrated ELD Jigsaw Reading CA ELA/ELD Framework, Chapter 2 ◦Make groups of seven (7) ◦Count off Integrated ELD 2.Promoting Collaborative Discussion 3.Support Comprehension and Interpretation of Complex Text 4.Supporting Academic Writing and Speaking 5.ELD, p ELD, p Grouping for Designated ELD Be ready to share your reading section with your group.

School and Classroom Application  What does this Designated and Integrated ELD mean to your school/classroom?  What needs to be in place?  What needs to be monitored?  What needs to be supported?  What is needed for full implementation at your site?

Planning For Implementation Discuss: ◦When will you share this information with your teachers/staff? ◦How will you share this information with your teachers/staff? ◦What supports do you need for full implementation? Discuss with a partner… share with the whole group.

Lunch…

Teaching Penny physics:

Effective Implementation of Professional Development and Coaching Support Accessing the Materials and Resources Monitoring and Giving Appropriate Feedback Planning / Delivering the Training with The Site Principal Establishing a Coaching Schedule

Accessing the Materials and Resources Available at:  The PowerPoint for the Training  The 2014 CA ELA/ELD Framework  Chapter 2: The Purpose of the 2014 CA ELA/ELD Framework”  Chapter 2: Designated and Integrated ELD

Planning / Delivering the Training with The Site Principal  Discussing options for message  Planning the session(s) within the site PD schedule  Preparing the training  Delivering the Training  Presenter(s)  Materials  Space and equipment  Monitoring the Implementation  Giving Appropriate Feedback

Monitoring and Giving Appropriate Feedback  Regularly and random monitoring  Objective Feedback  More PD needed?  Coaching Needed?  Modeling  Co-Planning  Co-teaching  Observation and feedback  Formal Coaching Sessions with pre-conference, observation and post-conversation  Critical Conversation by Principal Needed?

Establishing a Coaching Schedule  Plan for Coaching  Schedule coaching  Deliver Coaching  Reflect on Effectiveness of Coaching Session  Plan next steps The goal is effective implementation of Designated and Integrated ELD throughout KCUSD.

Planning Time Considering all four pieces:  Accessing the Materials and Resources  Monitoring and Giving Appropriate Feedback  Planning / Delivering the Training with The Site Principal  Establishing a Coaching Schedule Take some time to discuss with fellow instructional coaching how to go about the implementation of this training at your site. Process any easily accomplished tasks and any roadblocks you may encounter. Share with the whole group as a conclusion of our day together.

Original presentation prepared by: Sam Nofziger Founder and President The English Learner Group, Inc mobile 28 ©THE ENGLISH LEARNER GROUP, 2015