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Explore the journey of Maine Partnerships in Comprehensive Literacy (MPCL) and Maine Math Coaching Program (MMCP) as they establish a culture of collaboration and deliver research-based instruction. Discover the impact of student-centered coaching and the importance of administrative involvement.
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Coaching in the Hills MSAD #17’s Story Prepared by Melanie Ellsworth for MPCL Co-Op March 8, 2019
Long ago and far away... A visionary, a new principal, and the Reading Excellence Act Agnes Gray School Literacy Collaborative - University of Maine Lesley University
Strong Individuals and Lots of Luck Looked to University for direction Strong focus on research based instruction - content specific Highly capable individuals with credibility
The system grew, the characters changed Coaches added in more buildings all with extensive University training Systemic understanding of the power of embedded, on-going professional development Culture of collaboration
Transitions - New Partners New District Leadership Maine Partnerships in Comprehensive Literacy - University of Arkansas Maine Math Coaching Program - University of Maine at Farmington
A brief commercial message The details of our programs: Maine Partnerships in Comprehensive Literacy (MPCL) Maine Math Coaching Project (MMCP) Coaching Modules (U Maine) - under development
Considerations Pros Cons Standards and Guidelines Ongoing support Administrative Involvement University Network Graduate Courses Costs Reporting Requirements Follow the training as designed Limits on blending with other models
The waters muddied... Two systems of coach training Teachers College Experiences - Coaching Institutes A new District Level Coach - Literacy focus An awareness of a need for systemic consistency What is our impact?
And clarity followed... Student Centered Coaching - Diane Sweeney - Univ of Wisconsin MPCL Coaching Co-Op Job Descriptions Vision Long Range Plan
In retrospect... What worked and why? Committed individuals Consistency of belief in the power of collaborative work Strength of training Involvement of administrators