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“Supporting the Front Line”

“Supporting the Front Line”. Lexington City Donna McPeake , Math Coach Sherry Wood, Instructional Tech Coach. Gearing Up for…. the trenches with the teachers the war room with administration the medic tent with the casualties. BAGS Packed. Ready to roll

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“Supporting the Front Line”

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  1. “Supporting the Front Line” Lexington City Donna McPeake, Math Coach Sherry Wood, Instructional Tech Coach

  2. Gearing Up for… • the trenches with the teachers • the war room with administration • the medic tent with the casualties

  3. BAGS Packed • Ready to roll • Items you need at a moment’s notice • Cell phone, laptop, iPad • Notebook, pen/pencil • Pacing guides, copy of CCSS & TN Standards • Snacks (you will miss meals) • You are always on the move

  4. Silver Bullet • There is no silver bullet!

  5. Job Description • Clearly defined responsibilities. (not) • Clearly a work in progress. • Differs from system to system. • Duties: provide, conduct, assist, serve, participate, meet, prepare, model, build, analyze, create, demonstrate, share, locate, mentor, guide, review, disaggregate, motivate, manage, document, lead, troubleshoot, deliver, learn, evaluate, observe, monitor,…

  6. Rope • Academic coaches are “bridge builders” between PLC’s and school administration, and between schools and the central office. • If done well, misunderstandings are avoided, workload is shared, and district goals are attainable. • If not, or worse…

  7. Coach Whistle & Play Book • Team builders • Empower others to try new strategies • Help teams make sound instructional decisions based on students’ needs • Facilitate teacher professional development skills

  8. PomPoms • Programs, incentives, displays, and challenges to cheer on the troops! • Academic Data Wall • Academic Challenges • “Every ? Counts” • Study Island Blue Ribbon Challenge • Accelerated Reader Goal Rewards

  9. “Every ? Counts” System-wide academic incentive program!

  10. Academic Data Wall 2012-2013 Every LMS student has a personal data wall number so their data is anonymous to others.

  11. 8th Grade Math Joanna Small’s 8th grade math classes continue to reach advanced and proficient levels year after year. This last sprint toward TCAP includes the Study Island Challenge to give the guys and gals a chance to show off their math skills!

  12. Never too young to start learning! Just kidding with Ms. Donna, our great math coach. Made possible by Jacob Logan Johnson, my new grandson and the wonderful Numbers baby quilt gift from our Director of Teaching & Learning, Gail Walker.

  13. Chocolate & More • #1 Craving of American women • Releases endorphins, the “feel good” chemical • Natural analgesic or “pain killer”. • Great relationship builder • Other teacher cravings…. CRA Scoring Treats

  14. First Aid Kit • Band Aids • Tylenol • Thermometer • Peroxide • Ointment • Ace Bandage

  15. Mood Altering Drugs • Take 1 before data meeting. • Take 2 before gap closure meeting. • Take a sick day if any two meetings in one day!

  16. Kleenex • Keep on your person at all times for others & yourself. • May be used for tears, eggs, rotten tomatoes… • May just be a quiet, simple token of empathy.

  17. DATA Notebook • Filtered, Targeted, Valid • Will not shut properly after Christmas!

  18. Treasure Hunters • Educational Best Practices • Instructional Strategies • Instructional Technology Programs • Web-based Resources • Assessment programs

  19. Magic Wand • The real Magic happens when • Advice is requested and appreciated • Activity/strategy suggested Works • Supplies/manipulativesArrive • You make a special wake up call when state scores are released and “your” teacher’s scores are dark green!

  20. White Flag • Have one handy when surrender is your last option.(shooting may or may not stop) • You know you’ll never use it because young lives are on the line.

  21. Mirror • Self-reflect daily • Attitudes, disposition, words shared… • Goals accomplished… • Opportunities missed… • Differences made… • To do lists for tomorrow!

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