District Learning Day Facilitator Training Department of Professional Development and Teacher Support September 8-10, 2015

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES “What is our goal for this session?”

Session Objectives Know The essential elements needed to facilitate an effective professional learning session Understand The significance of modeling and practice in delivering impactful professional learning. Be able to Facilitate professional learning that reflects the SCS professional development design model.

Agenda District Learning Day (DLD) Overview Professional Development Best Practices Why Is Practice Essential to Learning? Setting the Stage: Content and Context Getting Into Modeling Mode Diving Into Practice: Redelivery and Feedback

Norms Be Present Be Brave Be Engaged What is said here stays here, but what is learned here leaves here.

DISTRICT LEARNING DAY OVERVIEW “What are the desired outcomes for District Learning Day?”

By 2025, 80% of seniors will be on track to learn in a post- secondary classroom or enter the workforce straight out of high school. 90% of students will earn their high school diploma on time. 100% of every college- or career-ready graduate in the class of 2025 will enroll in a post-secondary opportunity.

DLD Overview Purpose Focus Desired Outcomes

DLD Agenda 8:00-8:30 Welcome and Framing 8:30-11:00 CLIP (ELA/SS/SCI/Librarians) and Math (Math Teachers Only) 11:00-12:00 Lunch 12:00-2:00 RTI 2 (all teachers) 2:00-3:00 TBD by School

DLD Overview september-2015

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT BEST PRACTICES “What are the characteristics of effective professional development?”

Best Practices Elements of Effective Facilitation Facilitator Checklist

WHY IS PRACTICE ESSENTIAL TO LEARNING? “How does modeling and practice contribute to effective professional development?”

Professional Development Design In Shelby County Schools, we believe: teachers have the most important job in the district. teachers can adapt their practice to increase student achievement when they experience high-quality professional learning. it is our responsibility to ensure that teachers have these experiences to ensure our students reach Destination 2025.

Professional Development Design The Model includes five design principles. All professional development will be: Aligned Differentiated Practice-Based Empowering Measurable

The Power of Practice Teaching is a performance profession, and our classrooms are our stages. SCS will use practice as a key lever for improving teacher (and our own) performance. Practice can be a transformative development experience for all educators. Our goal is to build a culture of practice throughout our district, and your role in facilitating effective practice is vital in our efforts.

The Power of Practice The following principles of practice guide our approach: Encode success Model first Isolate then integrate Repeat and spiral new skills Practice using feedback (not just getting it) Make it safe (and fun) Practice Perfect, 42 Rules for Getting Better at Getting Better by Doug Lemov, Erica Woolway, and Katie Yezzi

Modeling and Practice The Importance of Modeling Modeling demonstrates the specific behaviors and language of an expectation in a way that grounds the technique into a routine experience. When we model expectations, we translate and enliven more general expectations, such as respectful listening or how to give appropriate feedback. We act out the desired behaviors to help others better understand what success looks like.

Modeling and Practice The Importance of Modeling Teachers need to see what skillful implementation of instruction looks like. Video examples and live demonstrations of expert teachers in action provide teachers with visual insight into the skill or technique. The models give teachers behaviors and phrases that they can replicate when they first implement a new skill or technique, setting them up for success in the classroom.

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

SETTING THE STAGE: CONTENT AND CONTEXT

GETTING INTO MODELING MODE

DIVING INTO PRACTICE REDELIVERY AND PRACTICE

Practice Session Overview Introduction Independent Study of Content Materials Presentation Practice

Content and Materials Review materials Organize materials for redelivery Ask clarifying questions

Practice Protocol 1.Pair up with your partner. 2.Partner A: Practice the portion of the lesson for 10 minutes with your partner. 3.Partner B: Take 5 minutes to give your partner feedback. 4.Partner B: Practice the portion of the lesson for 10 minutes with your partner. 5.Partner A: Take 5 minutes to give your partner feedback.

CLOSING