Coaching in an Urban District: Academy of Accomplished Teaching in Mathematics and Science, A 2 TeaMS Math + Science + Coaching = Success Houston Independent School District (Mathematics & Science Coaching Model)

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Coaching in an Urban District

What is the purpose of A 2 TeaMS? Program Goals

A little history... Our purpose: To provide ongoing professional development in content, research-based pedagogy and leadership in the areas of math and science paired with coaching for teams of secondary teachers, thereby strengthening the academic program at each participating school. 6

Strengthen academic programs at participating campuses Provide instructional coaching to increase student achievement Make the written curriculum the taught curriculum Provide ongoing professional development Continuous collaboration with Administrators 7

How does our program design support our goals? Who can be in A 2 TeaMS?

Application/Principal Commitment Certified Secondary (6-12) Mathematics and Science Teachers Three year program design Collaboration with A 2 TeaMS Instructional Coach 9

MATHSCIENCE School YearCohort 1Cohort 2Cohort 3Cohort 1Cohort 2Cohort 3 08 – 09 Math Content & Pedagogy Science Content & Pedagogy 09 – 10 Content Connections & Leaderships Math Content & Pedagogy Content Connections & Leaderships Science Content & Pedagogy 10 – 11 Application & Action Research Content Connections & Leaderships Math Content & Pedagogy Application & Action Research Content Connections & Leaderships Science Content & Pedagogy 11 – 12 Application & Action Research Content Connections & Leaderships Application & Action Research Content Connections & Leaderships Application & Action Research 10

Coaching FrequencyOnce per month/6wks Duration4 hours Average coaching hours 15 hours Coaching Sessions Lesson Planning Classroom Observations Lesson Debriefing Analysis of Student Work WalkthroughsData Analysis Department/ PLC Meetings Modeling Lessons 11

Cohort 1 (Returning) Cohort 2 (New to A 2 TeaMS) LeadershipMath and science content Book Studies (based on individual needs) Pedagogy best practices Building Teacher Capacity 5E Lesson Model and HAPGs Math-science connections Technology 12

Advantages of A 2 TeaMS as a Coaching Model Content Connections

COACHING Implementation of transfer One-on-One Planning Classroom Observations Instructional Feedback Task Support Evaluation of student work 14

It’s not just another workshop. 15

Workshop Topics 5E Lesson Model Differentiation (with G/T Credit) Podcasting, Google Docs, Math-Science Connections Team-Building Activities Wikispaces Literacy Strategies and ELPS Problem-Solving Strategies TI-Nspire Bloom’s Taxonomy and Questioning Strategies for Building Academic Vocabulary Math and science content specific to each grading cycle (with planning time) 16

Going Around in Circles!!!

Collaboration Networking Brainstorming 18

Math + Science + Coaching = Success 19

What do A 2 TeaMS offer students and teachers in HISD? Program Evaluation

Coaching data Content and pedagogy knowledge Surveys Evaluations of professional development sessions Portfolios Student assessment data, both formative and summative Pre & Post Walkthrough 21

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Tamika Sullivan-Cooks, Science Manager, Wanetta Jones-Allen, Math Manager Lakeisha Hamilton-Reed, Science Content Specialist Ngoma (Abe) Botumile, Math Content Specialist, 24