1. PIIC (PA Institute for Instructional Coaching) September 18 2014 IU 15 Kathleen Eich

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3. Welcome/Introductions

4. Agenda Define the administrator-coach relationship Collaboratively prioritize the work of the coach Identify supports needed Draft a coaching plan

5. How do coaches spend their time? 1. Calculate coaching hours in a typical week: Hours/day X 5 days = ____ hours/week 2. Write number of hours on the top of your chart. 3. Reflect on the roles/activities the coach engages in during a typical week. (Individually! Do not discuss or compare.) 4. List the activities on the lines below the circle. 5. Choose a color for each activity. Complete the circle by coloring in the area of the circle to represent the percentage of time spent on each activity.

6. A sample Professional Development Data Analysis and/or Data Meetings Organizing & administering assessments Curriculum work Working one-to-one with teachers 15 hrs.

7. Are you on the same page? Compare coaching hours. Compare circles. Where are you in agreement (or close)? Where are the biggest differences?

8. What goals or priorities do you have for your school this year? Too many you say? Just list the biggest ones!

9. Read the statement on your colored strip. Reflect on the belief. What are your reactions? Do you hold this belief? How might this belief interfere with coaching? “Beliefs” About Coaching

10. Stand Up, Hand Up, Pair Up, Share Up After you’ve reflected on the belief statement, Stand up Hold up your colored strip Pair up with someone with the same color Share belief and discuss your thoughts Repeat the process with someone who has a different color

11. Coaching Heavy, Coaching Light Text Rendering 1) Read the article, “Are You Coaching Heavy or Light?” 2) As you read, select one sentence, one phrase, and one word that stand out for you.

12. Discussion Protocol 1) First person shares sentence. Continue around the room. 2) First person shares phrase. Continue around the room. 3) First person shares word. Continue around the room. Table group discuss the take-aways from the article.

13. The PIIC Model 1. Working one-on-one and in small groups to support teachers, coaches, and other school leaders 2. Using evidence-based literacy practices 4. Supporting reflective and non-evaluative practice 3. Focusing on collecting, analyzing, and using data to assess student needs

14. The B-D-A Cycle of Coaching BeforeDuringAfter Pre- conference for planning successful instruction with individual or team of teachers Co-teach Model Visit Classroom Collect Data Facilitate reflective conversations Next steps

15. 1.Technical 2.Collegial 3.Problem-Solving While you are watching… Coaches – make connections to the Levels of Intensity Principals – make connections to PIIC’s four quadrants Discuss Three Types of Coaching

16. 1.Technical 2.Collegial 3.Problem-Solving While you are watching… Coaches – make connections to the Levels of Intensity Principals – make connections to PIIC’s four quadrants Discuss Three Types of Coaching

17. 1.Technical 2.Collegial 3.Problem-Solving While you are watching… Coaches – make connections to the Levels of Intensity Principals – make connections to PIIC’s four quadrants Discuss Three Types of Coaching

18. Which type of coaching best aligns with each PIIC quadrant? 1. Working one-on-one and in small groups to support teachers, coaches, and other school leaders 2. Using evidence-based literacy practices 4. Supporting reflective and non-evaluative practice 3. Focusing on collecting, analyzing, and using data to assess student needs

19. Barriers What prevented higher intensity coaching work last year? What solutions can we think of for each barrier? Solutions

20. Goals – Back to your circle In light of your goals, what do you want your coaching circle to look like? What barriers might the coach face? What support does the coach need to meet these expectations and overcome any barriers? What are your first steps to implement each part of your desired coaching circle? Next steps?

21. How can PIIC help? Monthly networking meetings for ALL coaches Network with other coaches Engage in professional development related to coaching, PA Core Standards, statewide initiatives, etc. Participate in a book study related to topics of choice Onsite support from IU Mentor for coaches who work with teachers in grades 4 and up One-on-one or small group consultations with coach, coach and teacher/s, or coach and administrator/s Co-planning and/or co-facilitating professional development for teachers with coach Additional opportunities for coaches who work with teachers in grades 4 and up Statewide PIIC Conferences for Coaches Penn Literacy Network Course for school teams (coach, principal and teachers)

22. Ticket out the door Coach name Administrator name Describe your goal and first steps What support do you need from your IU mentor?