Session #5: Taking the Lead:
Instructional Coaching and Leadership Training
Part 2
The University of North Dakota (UND) invites you to attend this fifth event in the Instrucational Leadership Series aimed to provide long-term, sustainable professional development to area administrators and teacher leaders.
Join us for this two day conference to discover the WHAT, WHY and HOW TO of instructional coaching and leadership, conveniently scheduled at two locations in North Dakota.
June 14 & 15, 2010 -- Best Western Seven Seas
Mandan, ND
June 16 & 17, 2010 -- UND Skalicky Tech Incubator, Rm 211
Grand Forks, ND *DUE TO LOW REGISTRATION NUMBERS, THE GRAND FORKS SESSION HAS BEEN CANCELLED*
Training Overview:
Instructional Coaches and leaders act as change agents to improve the quality of classroom instruction, which leads to improved student learning. Instructional leaders are needed to help teachers work collaboratively to solve problems and make decisions that will impact achievement. These leaders skillfully assist teachers to reflect on and critique their practice to improve effectiveness in the classroom. In order to do so, they must be skilled in working with adults. During these two days participants will become comfortable with facilitation skills and communication skills. Participants will also gain tools and structures for conducting productive data conversations.
Teams of Lead Teachers/Coaches and their Principals/Administrators are invited to attend to support each other in your outreach to teachers within your school buildings. PLEASE NOTE: It is not necessary to have participated in the initial training, held in February 2010, to attend and gain the benefits of the curriculum and content to be covered during this event.
Taking the Lead training will be led by Christ Bryan, a consultant and member of the Training Cadre from the National Staff Development Council.
During the June training, you will:
- Develop the communication/relationship skills of instructional coaches so that they can influence school cultures and build trusting and productive relationships with their clients.
- Develop skills to work collaboratively with other school resource personnel.
- Understand how to use facilitate data conversations to make instructional decisions.
- Develop questioning skills that promote deep thinking and reflection.
- Explore an array of job embedded facilitation strategies to use in a variety of coaching situations.
*FIRST TIME PARTICIPANTS will receive a copy of the book used in the initial training, Taking the Lead: New Roles for Teachers and School-based Coaches, by Joellen Killion and Cindy Harrison. This book explores the complex, multi-faceted roles played by teachers, leaders, and school-based coaches, and examines district and school expectations, hiring practices, and deployment of these educators. Includes a CD-ROM with more than 200 pages of resources in PDF format plus IC maps for the school-based staff developer role.
*If you attended Part 1 of this session in February, PLEASE bring your book, "Taking the Lead: New Roles for Teachers and School-Based Coaches" with you to this session, as you WILL NOT receive an additional one*
Follow the pathway of others who are making tremendous student gains. Partner with UND to continue the journey toward ongoing school improvement!
Who Should Attend?
- K-12 Teachers
- Teachers Leaders
- School Administrators
- School Learning Specialists
Here's What People Said About Part 1 of Taking the Lead:
- This coaching session was applicable to ALL grade levels.
- Having time to discuss concepts and listen to a variety of ways things are done at other schools was extremely helpful.
- I enjoyed learning so much about the roles and relationships of instructional coaches dealing with resistance.
- The organization of the class and the handouts were excellent!
- The presenter did a great job setting up opportunities to work together with others.
- The roles of coaches helped me envision what I do as a coach and what my purpose is.
Co-Sponsored by:
Coordinated by the UND Office of Professional Services
