Professional Development

Introduction to Student Discourse in Math - Explore the importance of student discourse in math classrooms, discussing research-based strategies and routines that promote mathematical conversations.

Establishing a Respectful Classroom Environment - Focus on creating a safe and inclusive classroom culture that encourages all students to engage in mathematical discussions without fear of judgment.

Implementing Accountable Talk Routines - Introduce accountable talk routines that prompt students to justify their mathematical thinking, ask clarifying questions, and engage in collaborative problem-solving.

Incorporating Math Talk Moves - Explore various math talk moves such as revoicing, restating, and reasoning, and demonstrate how these moves can deepen student understanding and communication.

Group Work Strategies - Discuss effective group work strategies that foster productive mathematical discussions, including roles and responsibilities within groups, peer feedback, and reflection.

Scaffolding Student Discourse - Provide teachers with scaffolding techniques to support students as they engage in mathematical discourse, including sentence starters, questioning strategies, and modeling.

Using Visualization Tools - Introduce visualization tools such as graphic organizers, manipulatives, and technology to enhance student discourse and facilitate communication of mathematical ideas.

Facilitating Whole-Class Discussions - Explore techniques for facilitating whole-class discussions, including wait time, probing questions, and summarizing key points to ensure all students participate actively.

Peer Observation and Feedback - Facilitate peer observation sessions where teachers can observe each other's implementation of student discourse strategies and provide constructive feedback.

Reflecting on Practice and Action Planning - Encourage teachers to reflect on their progress in improving student discourse, identify areas for growth, and develop an action plan for continued implementation of research-based strategies in their math classrooms.

Design and implement a Blended Learning Classroom. Blended Learning is a learning environment that combines face-to-face instruction through academic discourse, discussion, and higher-level thinking with personalized, mastery-based targeted support for all learners using adaptive. Ensure technology and learning stations are ready for implementation.

Implement differentiated center-based learning classrooms with multiple technology stations and numerous opportunities for student voice. Co-teach and model lesson structure and timing of stations. Collaborative lesson planning with teachers to ensure blended learning fidelity of implementation.

Analyze software, baseline and formative assessment data to differentiate instruction and target individual student needs within the Blended Learning Model Framework. Ensure that students are engaging with intervention/extension material within a station.

Build teacher capacity to systematically facilitate highly effective pedagogy using student discourse and real-time assessment strategies. Develop strategies to surface student thinking through questioning, center discussions around student thinking and facilitate productive conversations in the classroom. Model effective discourse in the classroom and debrief with collaborating teachers.

Track student progress on re-teach standards with short quizzes to determine progress after re-teach instruction and assignments are regularly introduced into the classroom. In collaboration with teachers, use formative assessment data, including exit slips, quizzes and other classwork to ensure that students are making steady academic progress standards-based proficiency.

Overview of Danielson Framework - Provide a comprehensive overview of the Danielson Framework, emphasizing its purpose and structure to align leadership understanding.

Deep Dive into Domains - Explore each domain of the Danielson Framework in detail, focusing on indicators and descriptors to establish a common language and interpretation among leaders.

Observation Practice - Engage in live or video-recorded observation practice sessions to apply the framework, discuss observations, and align assessment methods.

Feedback Strategies - Delve into effective feedback strategies based on the Danielson Framework, emphasizing clarity, specificity, and growth-oriented communication.

Data Review and Analysis - Review observation data collected, identify patterns, gaps, and inconsistencies, and collaborate on aligning evaluation practices.

Role Play Scenarios - Participate in role-play scenarios to simulate challenging observation situations, practice providing feedback, and ensure consistency in evaluation approaches.

Action Planning and Reflection - Develop action plans to implement consistent evaluation practices using the Danielson Framework, and reflect on learnings and challenges faced during the coaching series.

Introduction to Co-Teaching Models - Provide an overview of the five co-teaching models (team teaching, alternative teaching, parallel teaching, station teaching, and one teach, one support), detailing roles and responsibilities of each adult in the classroom.

Team Teaching in Action - Demonstrate team teaching model implementation with clear roles for both educators, highlighting collaborative lesson planning and delivery.

Alternative Teaching Strategies - Explore how to implement the alternative teaching model effectively, emphasizing differentiated instruction and small group instruction.

Parallel Teaching Techniques - Discuss parallel teaching strategies, focusing on how to divide content and instruction between co-teachers to maximize student learning.

Station Teaching Setup - Examine the station teaching model and its benefits, including how to set up learning stations and rotate students effectively.

Data-Driven Instruction - Discuss the importance of using data to drive instruction in co-teaching classrooms, including methods for progress monitoring, data collection, and analysis.

Progress Monitoring Strategies - Dive into progress monitoring techniques that co-teachers can use collaboratively to assess student performance, adjust instruction, and track growth.

Informed Decision Making - Explore how co-teachers can make informed decisions based on data analysis, student needs, and instructional strategies to enhance learning outcomes.

Collaborative Planning - Engage in collaborative lesson planning sessions, focusing on integrating co-teaching models, data analysis, and differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs.

Reflection and Implementation - Reflect on the coaching series, develop a plan for implementing co-teaching models in integrated classrooms, and set goals for continued professional growth and student success.

Introduction to Data-Driven Instruction - Conduct a workshop introducing the concept of data-driven instruction. Provide teachers with resources and tools to begin implementing data analysis into their daily practice.

Data Collection and Analysis in Action - Collaborate with teachers during classroom observations to collect data on student performance. Analyze the data together, identifying strengths and areas for improvement to inform instructional strategies.

Setting Goals and Action Planning - Work individually with teachers to set SMART goals based on the data analysis. Provide support in creating action plans that outline specific steps and timelines for achieving these goals.

Differentiating Instruction Through Data - Co-plan and co-teach lessons with teachers, focusing on differentiating instruction based on student data. Model strategies for adjusting lesson plans to meet the diverse needs of learners.

Reflective Data Meetings - Facilitate small group data meetings where teachers can share their progress, reflect on the impact of data-driven practices, and collaborate on strategies for improvement.

Peer Coaching and Sustainable Practices - Support teachers in engaging in peer coaching cycles where they observe each other's data-driven instruction practices. Encourage collaborative reflection and feedback to promote sustainable implementation of job-embedded coaching strategies.