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Who/What is Your M, TLD?. 8/3/2011. Please write (REALLY BIG) what you would like us to call you on the index card at your desk. Agenda. 1. Who am I? 2. What is an M, TLD? 3. How will we operate as the best possible team?. Outcomes. Get to know each other as teachers & as people
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Who/What is Your M, TLD? 8/3/2011 Please write (REALLY BIG) what you would like us to call you on the index card at your desk.
Agenda 1. Who am I? 2. What is an M, TLD? 3. How will we operate as the best possible team? Outcomes • Get to know each other as teachers & as people • Understand what the M, TLD role is • Begin establishing our operating norms so as to become the most efficient and effective team possible
I am a teacher! • Bronx, FORWARD Sch. of CW • Corps member • 7th-8th grade math • 6th grade SPED self contained • Richmond, VA, Binford Middle • 6th-8th pre-algebra • advisory • Brooklyn, NY, Uncommon Schools • 5th grade math • advisory • CMA, 2009 • School Director, 2010
So are you! Please tell us your name, placement school & content area, and answer the question below. Imagine there is no achievement gap or social injustice of any kind. What would be your dream career?
What fuels my ? • Family history began in a similar place as many of our students • Two divergent paths • Professionalism • Positivity
Why am I here? • Transformational change arises from a culture of achievement & high academic rigor • - Professional • Pathways to opportunity • J-Factor! • - Positivity! • Working with adults
Agenda 1. Who am I? 2. What is an M, TLD? 3. How will we operate as the best possible team? Outcomes • Get to know each other as teachers & as people • Understand what the M, TLD role is • Begin establishing our operating norms so as to become the most efficient and effective team possible
Breakdown of the Role of the M, TLD Coach • Instructional • Problem solve • Think through challenging situations • Build leadership • Manager • Move toward meeting SA goals • Facilitate professional development/ collaboration • Offer feedback • Cheerleader • Build confidence • Push be asset based and positive • Give perspective • Team Member • Thought partner • Make sure you feel well supported personally & professionally
Other Things I Do Create & Execute Professional Development Experiences Manage regional projects CM Management & Support Support newly matriculated corps members Selection Development Build relationships with district partners, including principals Engage in regional and national training to develop my own proficiency
Agenda 1. Who am I? 2. What is an M, TLD? 3. How will we operate as the best possible team? Outcomes • Get to know each other as teachers & as people • Understand what the M, TLD role is • Begin establishing our operating norms so as to become the most efficient and effective team possible
Our Team Vision (+ 2nd years) Core Values Transformational Change Leadership Team Diversity Respect & Humility Operating Norms Professional & Positive • conforms to accepted school norms • exudes competence, character, deference • presents self as an invaluable employee 17
What will this and like? Core Values Transformational Change Leadership Team Diversity Respect & Humility Operating Norms Professional & Positive • School Community • Classrooms • You + Me = Us • In & Around Baltimore • TFA/University PD • ___________________
Our Priorities in the First 8 Weeks CMs are: Forging authentic relationships with students, families, colleagues, and Teach For America staff members Establishing a powerful vision/big goal and beginning to invest their students/influencers Independently pursuing the learning, solutions, and resources they need to have a meaningful instructional start to the year 1 2 3
Thank you! Please write on the back of your index card the sentiment you want your students/families/colleagues/principal to say about your classroom at the end of this year.
Action Items/Look out for Complete your survey! <Action required by 8/7> Aug. 6* Begin thinking about your fire & your vision. E-mail communication to schedule Beginning of Year Conversation Aug. 20: Professional Development Saturday w/ 2nd Years Team Vision
Do you need to have a checklist? Vision & Big Goal <draft, BoY convo> + Vision Roll-out plan Unit 1 plan & assessment Long Term Plan Mgmt Plan Investment Plan Tracker How will you be a transformational teacher & leader for your students? TFANet SAT Cornerstone Courses Content Communities School Curriculum Your Brain Planning Office Hours Weeks of 8/15 & 8/22