BCSD Literacy Coach-to-Coach Mentorship Program: October by Rikki Benjamin https://padlet.com/BCSDLiteracyCoach/c222r2rgyohy Coaching Role: Professional Learning Facilitator en-us 2018-04-30 13:39:50 UTC 2024-08-20 19:38:54 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/224032943/de091534dcda2467c40318c065cb5ca3/BCSD_Logo.png Support #2 BCSDLiteracyCoach https://padlet.com/BCSDLiteracyCoach/c222r2rgyohy/wish/256506047 READ - BCSD Literacy Plan (linked below)

DISCUSS - Discuss any questions you may have in regards to the expectations outlined in the BCSD Literacy Plan]]> 2018-04-30 13:41:30 UTC https://padlet.com/BCSDLiteracyCoach/c222r2rgyohy/wish/256506047 Support #4 BCSDLiteracyCoach https://padlet.com/BCSDLiteracyCoach/c222r2rgyohy/wish/256506136 READ - HPLC Implementation Rubric: Observable Characteristics of High Progress Literacy Classrooms by South Carolina Literacy Initiatives

DISCUSS - Discuss 1.) Areas of strength within your school, grade levels, etc. 2.) Areas of improvement within your school, grade levels, etc.

DO - Based on the strengths and areas to improve, how could you provide "differentiated" professional development (i.e. whole group training, small group workshops, book study groups, virtual/recorded training, etc.)? ]]> 2018-04-30 13:41:39 UTC https://padlet.com/BCSDLiteracyCoach/c222r2rgyohy/wish/256506136 Support #1 BCSDLiteracyCoach https://padlet.com/BCSDLiteracyCoach/c222r2rgyohy/wish/256506186 READ - BCSD Guide to Professional Learning (linked below)

DISCUSS - p. 3 Discuss what "topics" Literacy Coaches are the "contact" for in regards to professional learning in BCSD according to this document.

DO - Share with your mentor if you need further training and/or information about these specific topics. ]]> 2018-04-30 13:41:45 UTC https://padlet.com/BCSDLiteracyCoach/c222r2rgyohy/wish/256506186 Professional Learning Facilitator BCSDLiteracyCoach https://padlet.com/BCSDLiteracyCoach/c222r2rgyohy/wish/256510385 Coaching Role Description

Purpose: To design and facilitate effective professional learning opportunities.

Practices include, but are not limited to:
  • Providing professional development
  • Facilitating other forms of professional development (e.g., teacher-led PD; school-led PD)
]]> 2018-04-30 13:49:22 UTC https://padlet.com/BCSDLiteracyCoach/c222r2rgyohy/wish/256510385 Support #3 (ELEMENTARY COACH) BCSDLiteracyCoach1 https://padlet.com/BCSDLiteracyCoach/c222r2rgyohy/wish/270635162 READ - School-Based Literacy Reflection Tool (*All elementary schools submitted their individual literacy goals in April based on the SC Literacy Reflection Tool. The SC Literacy Reflection Tool is linked below)

DISCUSS - Discuss the 3 Goal Areas and Action Steps outlined on p. 13

DO - Brainstorm/Create a strategic action plan with your mentors support on how you will tackle the goal areas throughout the school year. ]]> 2018-07-19 14:52:36 UTC https://padlet.com/BCSDLiteracyCoach/c222r2rgyohy/wish/270635162 Support #5 BCSDLiteracyCoach1 https://padlet.com/BCSDLiteracyCoach/c222r2rgyohy/wish/270641191 READ - Impact Team Pre-Assessment by Bloomberg & Pitchford (linked below)

DO - Complete Pre-Assessment

DISCUSS - Discuss which components need improvement. ]]> 2018-07-19 16:17:33 UTC https://padlet.com/BCSDLiteracyCoach/c222r2rgyohy/wish/270641191 Support #6 BCSDLiteracyCoach1 https://padlet.com/BCSDLiteracyCoach/c222r2rgyohy/wish/270725775 READ - 8 Impact Team Protocols by Bloomberg & Pitchford (linked below)

DISCUSS - Discuss how the 8 Impact Team Protocols can help to guide PLC's and provide structure to collective inquiry. Share with your mentor the strengths and focus areas of your PLC's.

DO - Use the protocols as a guide and structure to plan and facilitate future PLC's.

Book Title: Leading Impact Teams: Building a Culture of Efficacy]]> 2018-07-20 21:53:33 UTC https://padlet.com/BCSDLiteracyCoach/c222r2rgyohy/wish/270725775 Support #7 BCSDLiteracyCoach1 https://padlet.com/BCSDLiteracyCoach/c222r2rgyohy/wish/270726015 InfoGraphics - Adult Learning Theory by Malcom Knowles

DISCUSS - Discuss the 5 Characteristics of Adult Learning and how these assumptions influence how we, as Literacy Coaches, provide/facilitate adult learning opportunities.]]> 2018-07-20 22:03:11 UTC https://padlet.com/BCSDLiteracyCoach/c222r2rgyohy/wish/270726015 Support #8 BCSDLiteracyCoach1 https://padlet.com/BCSDLiteracyCoach/c222r2rgyohy/wish/270727202 CHECKLIST: Coaches Checklist for Group Professional Development by McKenna & Walpole

DO: Take time to reflect with your mentor on the professional development you provided up to this point.]]> 2018-07-20 22:42:22 UTC https://padlet.com/BCSDLiteracyCoach/c222r2rgyohy/wish/270727202 Support #11 BCSDLiteracyCoach1 https://padlet.com/BCSDLiteracyCoach/c222r2rgyohy/wish/270727342 READ - Sample Book Study Guide 

PURPOSE: The purpose of a Book Study Group is to bring educators together to collaborate using the latest research as a springboard to promote conversations that will lead to the application of new ideas in classrooms and improvement of existing skills.

DISCUSS: Discuss current literature that aligns with your school-based goals. How could you design a Book Study Group using this literature? ]]> 2018-07-20 22:47:56 UTC https://padlet.com/BCSDLiteracyCoach/c222r2rgyohy/wish/270727342 Support #10 BCSDLiteracyCoach1 https://padlet.com/BCSDLiteracyCoach/c222r2rgyohy/wish/271308024 Presentation: Review the following presentation - Adults as Learners: Effective Teaching Strategies by University of Minnesota

DISCUSS - Discuss Tips & Strategies you plan to use to enhance the professional learning experiences you provide.  ]]> 2018-07-27 20:39:59 UTC https://padlet.com/BCSDLiteracyCoach/c222r2rgyohy/wish/271308024 Support #9 BCSDLiteracyCoach1 https://padlet.com/BCSDLiteracyCoach/c222r2rgyohy/wish/271311249 READ - Sweeney Chapter 9: Engaging the Adult Learner

DISCUSS - #1 Coaching Across Generation, #2 Coaching Across Gender, #3 Coaching Across Career Cycle , #4 Coaching Across Processing Styles  ]]> 2018-07-27 22:18:12 UTC https://padlet.com/BCSDLiteracyCoach/c222r2rgyohy/wish/271311249