LDC Train the Trainer Sessions

1. LDC Train the Trainer Sessions 2 part training

2. LDC Train the Trainers – Session 1 Outcomes: • Create a shared vision, understanding and implementation plan of LDC as a strategy to implement the Common Core • Gain a deeper understanding of adult learning • Prepare for initial LDC Leadership Sessions and Teacher Trainings • Identify characteristics of effective teacher leaders • Deepen active listening skills • Learn from each other through the sharing of experiences, strategies, tools and ideas

3. LDC Train the Trainer – Session 1 Agenda • Welcome • Goals, Outcomes and Responsibilities for the 2014-15 Expansion of LDC • Principles of Adult Learning • Andragogicalvs. Pedagogical Models • Principles of Adult Learning • Overview of Leadership Meeting #1 or 3 • Outcomes and Agenda • Powerpoint • Training Activities • Resources • Characteristics of Effective Teacher Leaders • Self-Reflection • Overview of Teachers Meeting #1 of 3 • Compare Outcomes, Agenda and Powerpoint to Leadership #1 • Training Activities and Resources • Anticipated Questions and Challenges - Brainstorm Solutions • Effective Communication and Active Listening • Falling Awake Chapter 7 • Overview of Leadership Meeting #2 of 3 • Outcomes, Agenda, Powerpoint, Training Activities and Resources • Jurying Modules • Action Plans – Supporting Implementation of LDC

4. LDC Train the Trainers – Session 2 Outcomes: • Create a shared vision, understanding and implementation plan of LDC as a strategy to implement the Common Core • Gain a deeper understanding of adult learning • Prepare for follow-up LDC Leadership Sessions and Teacher Trainings • Explore strategies to foster trust through effective communication • Strengthen skills in coaching, reviewing and jurying of LDC modules • Understand causes of and possible suggestions for managing resistance • Learn from each other through the sharing of experiences, strategies, tools and ideas

5. LDC Train the Trainer – Session 2 Agenda • Reconnecting Conversation • Trust and Effective Communication • Fostering Trust • Pausing • Paraphrasing • Questioning Guidelines • Positive Presuppositions • Overview of Teacher Meeting #2 or 3 • Compare Agenda to Teacher Session #1 • Training Activities and Resources • Anticipated Questions and Challenges - Brainstorm Solutions • Module Review Simulation • Guiding Questions for Collegial Conversations • Collegial Conversations Practice • Overview of Leadership Meeting #3 of 3 • Compare Agenda to Prior Sessions • Training Activities and Resources • Anticipated Questions and Challenges - Brainstorm Solutions • Managing Resistance • Common Reasons for Resistance • Possible Strategies • Overview of Teachers Meeting #3 of 3 • Compare Agenda to Prior Sessions • Training Activities and Resources • Anticipated Questions and Challenges - Brainstorm Solutions • Collaborative Planning

6. Additional Offerings from Reach • LDC Introduction Teacher PD --- 3 part session • LDC Introduction Teacher PD --- 1 part session • LDC Introduction Leadership PD --- 3 part session • LDC Train the Trainers PD --- 2 part session • Remote Support • Virtual PD Sessions • Support for Writing and Implementing a Module • Building Capacity • Support for Leaders/Coaches