1. TSR Comprehensive Remote Coaching Administrator Training 2017

2. Welcome!
25 Communities across Texas were awarded a grant to participate in the Texas School Ready (TSR) project. The Children’s Learning Institute (CLI) at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) will oversee the implementation of the grant.

3. Project Implementation Dates
Started: September 1, 2017
Year 1:
Year 2:
Ends: July 31, 2019

4. TSR Mission The purpose of Texas School Ready
is to provide an effective,
research-supported, early childhood classroom model which prepares at-risk children to enter kindergarten at or above grade level.  

5. School Year

6. Administrator Meetings
Administrator meetings will be held three (3) times throughout the program year. Meetings will include program updates and any necessary training to assist administrators in understanding the program expectations.

7. Remote Coaching
The goal and purpose of the Texas School Ready Remote Coaching Project is to work collaboratively with the Texas Education Agency (TEA), public schools, Head Start and Child Care programs to increase children’s school readiness, through remote coaching including: - online teacher professional development
- teacher and model instructional videos - teacher and coach reflection discussions - child progress monitoring - program evaluation with feedback

8. Teacher Perceptions of Performance and Improvement
The New Teacher Project. (2015). The Mirage. Retrieved from

9. Average Change on Performance Evaluations
The New Teacher Project. (2015). The Mirage. Retrieved from

10. TSR Comprehensive Teacher Behavior Rating Scale (TBRS) Observation Data 2016-2017

11. TSR Comprehensive Teacher Behavior Rating Observations

12. TSR Comprehensive Teacher Behavior Rating Observations

13. Key to Instructional Changes
Steps must include teachers:
Having a clear understanding of the assignment
Reviewing learning goals
Identifying applicable standards
Tracking children’s understanding
Assessing children’s work
Using children’s work to plan assignment improvement

14. TSR Remote Implementation Model and Expectations

15. Texas School Ready Components
Curriculum and Materials
Professional Development and Coaching
Child Progress Monitoring

16. TSR Classroom Materials
Returning classrooms and replacement classrooms will utilize the materials previously provided rather than receiving new materials.

17. TSR Classroom Materials: Year 1
Newly Recruited Classrooms
All newly recruited classrooms with year 1 (non-replacement) teachers will be eligible to receive classroom startup kit and school readiness kit (if a classroom is well-equipped, a decision on materials needed will be determined by program management team).
All year 1 (non-replacement) teachers will be eligible to receive Developing Talkers Tier 1 (whole group) kit.
Replacement Teachers
Replacement teachers should utilize the materials previously provided rather than receive new sets of curricula/kits; new orders in replacement classrooms will only be provided with sufficient justification and pending on budget availability.

18. Start-up Kit
School Readiness Kit

19. TSR Classroom Materials: Year 2
Core Curriculum Core curriculum will be provided for Year 2 teachers based on teacher readiness and need. This is determined by an initial needs assessment conducted by the program management team.
Year 2 teachers will receive Developing Talkers Tier 2 (small group) kit.

20. Approved Curriculum
DLM Doors to Discovery   DLM EC Express   Frog Street Pre-K   HighScope Preschool   InvestiGator Club  
DIG: Develop. Inspire. Grow   Opening the World of Learning   Scholastic Big Day for PreK   Sopris West - We Can!   Teaching Strategies System

21. Curriculum and Materials Guidelines
Cognitive instruction must be provided a minimum of 3 hours daily in the classroom, using curriculum and materials provided
Documented use of curriculum and materials must appear in written lesson plans
Large group, small group, and individual lessons are planned using materials in conjunction with progress monitoring results

22. Curriculum and Materials Guidelines - Continued
Developing Talkers must be implemented by Year 1 teachers in a Tier 1 setting, and by Year 2 teachers in both Tier 1 and 2 settings
Readiness kit should be introduced gradually and placed in centers where children can easily access them
Start-up kits will be used to meet the requirements of the Classroom Environment Checklist (CEC)
Teachers, administrator, center employees must maintain and properly care for all materials

23. All materials become the property of the school if the
TSR teacher remains in the targeted classroom for
two years.

24. Curriculum and Materials Expectations
Ensure materials are cared for and maintained
Keep materials in the TSR Classroom
Encourage use of materials and documentation in lesson plans
Replace or repair damaged materials
Admin
Use materials for cognitive instruction
Properly care for materials
Teach children to care for materials
Use the curriculum for lesson planning
Teacher
Distribute materials
Assist teachers with material implementation
Support teachers in use of materials
Coach
Complete Materials Needs Assessment

25. Professional Development

26. Child Progress Monitoring
Online Professional Development Courses
Classroom Observations Tools
Coaching and Collaboration Tools
CIRCLE Activity Collection

27. Professional Development Overview
Training
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
CIRCLE Preschool Foundations Training
CIRCLE Child Progress Monitoring Training
eCIRCLE Online Courses
Remote Coaching
2 cycles monthly
1 cycle monthly
fall or spring cohort
Curriculum Training
(optional)

28. Substitute Reimbursement Guidelines
Teachers are required to attend 2-day CIRCLE training as part of their TSR participation. This is a free, high-quality professional development opportunity for the teacher, and administrators should support their attendance and not reduce teacher pay during training days.
Reimbursement is available for sites whose teachers attend the CIRCLE Preschool Foundations- 2 days
$75 per day – Maximum of $150 per teacher
Only for TSR teachers who have not previously attended
Teachers must sign-in at the training for the site to be reimbursed

29. eCIRCLE Professional Development Courses
Year 1
Year 2
Classroom Management
Understanding Special Needs
Social/Emotional Development
Setting the Stage for Children’s Talk
Letter Knowledge
Written Expression
Developing Talkers
Phonological Awareness
Early Childhood Mathematics
Building Vocabulary
Science
Read Alouds

30. eCIRCLE Online Course Guidelines
Teachers receive a tablet with Wi-Fi capability to support them with completing the online courses.
Teachers can access the courses online at a time that works within their work schedule.
Each course typically takes around 2 hours to complete, and administrators need to provide this time each month for teachers to ensure successful course completion.
Remote Coaches discuss content from the online courses with the teachers.
Teachers are required to implement new strategies in the classroom.

31. Professional Development Expectations
Attend TSR administrator meetings
Support teachers in attending required trainings and provide normal daily compensation for off-site training days
Provide coverage for classroom while teacher is at training
Provide time for teachers to complete online courses each month
Admin
Attend all required trainings
Complete online courses according to the timeline on the teacher schedule
Implement new ideas from trainings and online courses into classrooms
Teacher
Oversee and facilitate professional development
Provide additional training as needed
Maintain and adhere to teacher training schedule
Coach

32. Data-Based Remote Coaching

34. Coaching Tools Classroom Environment Checklist (CEC)
A list of factors in the early childhood classroom which support teachers in setting up an appropriate classroom learning environment.
Classroom Observation Tool (COT)
Captures a snapshot of a teacher's instruction during a single classroom visit. It has been expressly created for use by coaches to guide their mentoring efforts with teachers.
Short Term Goal Reports (STGR)
Used to document teacher’s goals she is working to meet. Provides support for both teachers and coordinators during coaching visits.

35. Classroom Environment Checklist (CEC)
Center/Independent Workstation Areas
Literacy Areas
Meaningful Print Areas
Instructional Planning

37. COT Cycle 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Record goals teacher met
These are goals that the coach and the teacher have decided to focus on for the next coaching cycle. They also align with online courses and child progress monitoring.
Create a plan to help the teacher accomplish the goals.
COT updates are behaviors observed that were not previously set as goals or not previously observed.
These are goals that were set on a previous coaching cycle and the teacher was observed performing during an instructional video.
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Record goals teacher met
Record any COT updates
Create new STGR
Select new COT goals

38. Classroom Observation Tool (COT)
Language & Literacy
Oral Language
Read Alouds
Phonological Awareness
Letter Knowledge
Print Concepts
Writing
Best Practices (cross-domain)
Classroom Management
Social & Emotional Development
Centers
English Language Learners
Student Progress Monitoring, Assessment, & Lesson Planning
Effective Use of Technology
STEM
Science
Mathematics

39. Short-term Goal Report
9/9/16
1/9/16
12/2/16
9/9/16
1/9/16
1/9/16 x
12/2/16
12/15/16
1/9/16

40. Coaching Cycles/Calls
Monthly Coaching Cycles
Y1 = 2 cycles monthly
(2 videos and 2 coaching calls each month)
Y2 = 1 cycle monthly
(1 video and 1 coaching call each month)
Y3 = .5 cycles monthly
(1 video and 1 coaching call each month in
a Fall or Spring Cohort)

41. Coaching Expectations
Ensure the teacher remains in the TSR classroom during the project. Notify coach of any changes as soon as possible
Provide coverage for classroom during Coaching Call times
Provide time (up to 4 hrs/month) to complete TSR online courses, activity planning, and coaching calls
Collaborate with coach
Allow videotaping for goal setting, teacher reflection and training
Admin
Participate in 1 hour Coaching Calls per the TSR implementation schedule
Work to meet goals set based on the CEC and COT
Complete videotaping assignments for goal setting, teacher reflection and training
Teacher
Ensure teacher receives required number of coaching hours
Use COT to guide goal setting with teacher
Use videotaping as a coaching and reflection tool
Support teachers to implement a minimum of 3 hours of cognitive instruction daily
Assist teachers in planning instruction
Collaborate with administrator
and teacher
Coach

42. Child Progress Monitoring

43. CIRCLE Progress Monitoring
DIRECT
ASSESSMENTS
OBSERVATIONAL ASSESSMENTS
Social and Emotional
Book and Print
Early Writing
Approaches to Learning
Creative Arts Expression
Physical Health and development
Speech Production and Sentence Skills
Motivation to Rad
Rapid Letter Naming
Rapid Vocabulary
Phonological Awareness
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Story Retell
Letter-Sound Correspondence

44. Progress Monitoring Timeline
Wave 1: Beginning of the Year
November 1 – 30th
Wave 2: Middle of the Year
February 1 – 28th
Wave 3: End of the Year
April 15 – May 15

45. Progress Monitoring Expectations
Ensure teachers complete progress monitoring by deadline
Support teacher use of progress monitoring data to plan instruction
Support daily small group instruction based on progress monitoring data
Admin
Complete progress monitoring by deadline
Provide accurate and up-to-date enrollment information
Use progress monitoring data to plan daily small group instruction
Teacher
Support collection and entry of enrollment data
Support teacher completion of progress monitoring by deadline
Assist teacher in planning daily small group instruction based on progress monitoring data
Coach

46. TSR Resource Integration

47. CLI Engage Help

48. Partnerships

49. High Quality

50. TRS Information
Childcare providers who are interested in more information about TRS can visit
for additional information.

51. Reflecting on TSR 2016-2017 Comprehensive Community Survey Data

52. Survey Completion Rate
Sent
Completed
Completion Rate
TSR Comprehensive Teacher
2498
287
11 %
TSR Comprehensive Teacher (Relationship)
2476
451
18 %
TSR Comprehensive Coordinator/Coach 61 54
89 %
TSR Comprehensive Administrator Survey
920
264
29 %
TSR Remote Teacher Survey
121 50
41 %
TSR Remote Coordinator/Coach 9
100 %
TSR Remote Administrator Survey
103 32
31 %

53. TSR Comprehensive Teacher Survey Results
How would you describe the support you received from your coach throughout the year?

54. TSR Comprehensive Teacher Survey Results
Where do you feel your coach helped you make the most improvement?

55. TSR Comprehensive Teacher Survey Results
“The program works. The results speak for themselves. I was stressed but did enjoy growing as a teacher. I no longer see myself as a daycare employee.”
“TSR is a fantastic program! I have had the pleasure to work with both of our area coaches and I can not say enough great things about them. I know that I am lucky to be able to participate in this program. I wish more teachers had access to the instruction and coaches, like I have. I feel like these two years have made a world of difference in my instruction but more importantly, in my students' growth.”

56. Thank you for your time and commitment to the Texas School Ready Remote Project!
Coach Contact Information
Brittany Kolkhorst:
Edna Diaz:
Maram Ahmed:
Sheri Harris:
Tracy Osborn: