1. Technology Coach Program 2002-2003 Rio Linda School District September 10, 2002

2. The Coach Approach Purpose: To improve the use of technology as a tool for learning and teaching

3. The Coach Approach Objective: For teachers to receive personalized technology integration training sessions that meet his/her needs.

4. Focus Curriculum Integration Curriculum Coach Not a site technician 5 minute rule

5. Description Usually on-site person Only experienced teachers Extensive experience/education One coach @ each site Most schools over 500 students have two coaches

6. Specifics and Expectations Attend monthly trainings/meetings Bring Laptops 3 coaching days Assess staff Check GroupWise weekly $500 scaleable stipend, laptop, tech support, technology raffles

8. Online Assessment Tool CTAP iassessment tool http://ctap2.iassess ment.org/ http://ctap2.iassess ment.org/ Required for state and federal funding Staff meeting in lab

9. Process At least three coach days Coach receives a substitute for a day Roving sub for coachees Collaborate on focus areas Title 5 Title 5 is funding source for subs Unless otherwise notified

10. Process Suggestion of one hour sessions One-on-one or small groups, grade levels Make it fit your school and teachers needs Ongoing curriculum support Align with school goals and site leadership committee

11. Be Creative You know your school and staff Funding at your site per coach is: 3 meetings x $250 = $750 Get Creative Student teachers, after-school, before school etc.

12. Changes this year Title 5 is funding source for subs You decide who and where to focus: Intermediate/Primary Those who have not taken Intel training or Educational Technology Academy (ETA) Staff Development centered coach meetings

13. Questions? Program: john.baggett@rlusd. org 991-9136 or Ext. 73 Clericial Candy.dixon@rlusd.o rg 991-9136 Technical help.desk@rlusd.org 991-5013