BSCD Literacy Coach-to-Coach Mentorship Program: August & September by BCSD Literacy Coach 1 https://padlet.com/BCSDLiteracyCoach1/s3yd4f9dozd0 Coaching Role: Facilitator for Change en-us 2018-07-18 00:09:01 UTC 2023-01-28 16:26:29 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/224032943/849db68c35568679603a718bb7d68638/logo.png Support #3 BCSDLiteracyCoach https://padlet.com/BCSDLiteracyCoach1/s3yd4f9dozd0/wish/270458789 READ - The Do's and Don'ts for Literacy Coaches: Advice from the Field by Bean & DeFord (linked below)

DISCUSS - Discuss the 1st "Do" -  Introduce yourself and your role (Tell AND Show). What information should you include in your introduction? Why is a formal introduction necessary?

DO - Plan with your mentor how you will introduce yourself to the staff (letter/email, meeting with teachers, etc.)? Introducing yourself along with describing your role and responsibilities will help teachers to envision how they will collaborate with you throughout the school year   ]]> 2018-07-18 00:09:01 UTC https://padlet.com/BCSDLiteracyCoach1/s3yd4f9dozd0/wish/270458789 Support #2 BCSDLiteracyCoach https://padlet.com/BCSDLiteracyCoach1/s3yd4f9dozd0/wish/270458790 READ - Skim the SC Literacy Competencies for Reading Coaches (linked below)

DISCUSS - Discuss the standards, elements, and competencies.

DO - Highlight competencies you feel could be areas of focus for your own personal growth and independent study.]]> 2018-07-18 00:09:01 UTC https://padlet.com/BCSDLiteracyCoach1/s3yd4f9dozd0/wish/270458790 Support #1 BCSDLiteracyCoach https://padlet.com/BCSDLiteracyCoach1/s3yd4f9dozd0/wish/270458791 READ - BCSD Instructional Coach Handbook (linked below)

DISCUSS - Discuss the roles of an instructional coach and tasks NOT included in the coaching role (on page 4). 

DO - Share with your mentor the coaching roles you feel most confident in performing and which coaching roles you may need support in fulfilling.  
]]> 2018-07-18 00:09:01 UTC https://padlet.com/BCSDLiteracyCoach1/s3yd4f9dozd0/wish/270458791 Facilitator of Change BCSDLiteracyCoach https://padlet.com/BCSDLiteracyCoach1/s3yd4f9dozd0/wish/270458792 Coaching Roles Description

Purpose: To engage teachers in reflective thinking while looking at their own instructional practices critically and analytically.

Practices include, but are not limited to:
  • Fostering a safe, trusting environment for teachers
  • Introducing alternatives and refinements for teacher instructional practices
]]> 2018-07-18 00:09:01 UTC https://padlet.com/BCSDLiteracyCoach1/s3yd4f9dozd0/wish/270458792 Support #4 BCSDLiteracyCoach https://padlet.com/BCSDLiteracyCoach1/s3yd4f9dozd0/wish/270458793 READ - Killion's Chapter 9: Principal-Coach Relationships (linked below)
- AND -
Diane Sweeney's Blog Post titled 3 Moves for Leading Coaching Efforts
Link - https://dianesweeney.com/3-moves-for-leading-a-coaching-effort/
TOOLKIT Core Practice #7
https://dianesweeney.com/student-centered-coaching-tool-kit/

DISCUSS - Discuss the importance of the "Partnership Agreement" and "Agreement of Confidentiality."

DO - Plan with your mentor how/when you will approach a "Partnership Agreement" with your principal. What topics will be important to specifically address/discuss with your principal? ]]> 2018-07-18 00:09:01 UTC https://padlet.com/BCSDLiteracyCoach1/s3yd4f9dozd0/wish/270458793 Support #5 BCSDLiteracyCoach1 https://padlet.com/BCSDLiteracyCoach1/s3yd4f9dozd0/wish/270628107 READ - "Status of Faculty" created by Diane Sweeney (linked below)

DISCUSS - Brainstorm ways to find your "in" or "opening" with teachers to establish trusting relationships that will lead to student-centered coaching.

DO - Keep track of the "status" of your coaching work. Continually share with your mentor "status" concerns and celebrations! ]]> 2018-07-19 13:34:32 UTC https://padlet.com/BCSDLiteracyCoach1/s3yd4f9dozd0/wish/270628107 Video Support BCSDLiteracyCoach1 https://padlet.com/BCSDLiteracyCoach1/s3yd4f9dozd0/wish/270632782 WATCH - What Should a Coach Do in the First Few Weeks of School?
By Diane Sweeney's Team]]> 2018-07-19 14:26:38 UTC https://padlet.com/BCSDLiteracyCoach1/s3yd4f9dozd0/wish/270632782 Support #6 BCSDLiteracyCoach1 https://padlet.com/BCSDLiteracyCoach1/s3yd4f9dozd0/wish/270633110 READ - Click on the tab titled "Differences Between Coaching Styles" in the link below.

REFLECT - Read and reflect on the Sweeney's coaching continuum that describes the differences between student-centered, teacher-centered, and relationship-driven coaching.]]> 2018-07-19 14:31:26 UTC https://padlet.com/BCSDLiteracyCoach1/s3yd4f9dozd0/wish/270633110 Support #7 BCSDLiteracyCoach1 https://padlet.com/BCSDLiteracyCoach1/s3yd4f9dozd0/wish/270638322 READ - What Makes a Good Coach? By The Competitive Edge

DISCUSS - "Coaching" is coaching regardless of the subject, sport, discipline, context, etc. This article offers advice to "coaches" of all types from psychologists who have studied the traits of successful coaches. Discuss with your mentor which "tips" resonate the most with you.

DO - Create a list of "Coaching Beliefs" that will provide the foundation for your journey as a Literacy Coach. ]]> 2018-07-19 15:36:46 UTC https://padlet.com/BCSDLiteracyCoach1/s3yd4f9dozd0/wish/270638322 1st 30 Days - Checklist BCSDLiteracyCoach1 https://padlet.com/BCSDLiteracyCoach1/s3yd4f9dozd0/wish/271374464 READ - "Your 1st 30 Days as a Literacy Coach" as a simple way to get started on your new journey as a Literacy Coach.

DISCUSS - Discuss your top priorities during the first 30 days. Also, discuss other priority areas that may need to be taken into consideration. ]]> 2018-07-29 16:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/BCSDLiteracyCoach1/s3yd4f9dozd0/wish/271374464