Not a Minute to Lose: Optimizing Coaching and Professional Learning Opportunities Across the Day
In this 2-day training, learn about a variety of powerful coaching tools and protocols you can use to make the most of the precious professional learning time you have with teachers – both individually and in small groups.
- District & School Leadership
- Literacy Coaches & Teacher Leaders
- Includes the professional text, Leading for Literacy: What Every School Leader Needs to Know
How do you overcome the challenge of finding time for meaningful professional learning and coaching during the school day? How do you make the most of the valuable time you do have with teachers? Join us to learn about powerful strategies that will help you overcome your coaching time crunch. You’ll learn about a variety of tools and protocols you can use in flexible ways to promote reflection and collaboration with your colleagues in the time you have.
Topics:
- Job-embedded bite-sized professional learning
- Peer classroom visits utilizing observational tools to deepen analysis
- The power of lesson study
- Learning walks on your own time
- Making the most of grade level team meetings
- Standup coaching sessions
- Collaborative lesson planning
Nikki Drury, Literacy Trainer
Nikki worked as a literacy coach and teacher in public school for many years before joining the Center for Reading Recovery and Literacy Collaborative as an Intermediate Trainer. She has experience as a primary and intermediate classroom teacher and literacy instructional coach at the intermediate level. Over the years, she has worked with students, educators, and administrators to improve literacy outcomes.
You may choose to attend this training in-person at Lesley University or virtually.
If you choose to attend in-person, the training room will have Lesley University’s HyFlex Classroom Technology to support an engaging learning environment for in-person and virtual participants. If you have questions about in-person or virtual attendance, please email us at CRRLC@lesley.edu.
Cancellation Deadline & Refund Policies
You have until one week before the first day of this offering to cancel your registration. There is a $50 cancellation fee. If you request a cancellation after the deadline, you will not be issued a refund. Substitution requests are acceptable. Please email CRRLC@lesley.edu if you have a cancellation or substitution request.
Registration Deadline & Shipping Policies
The registration portal closes two business days before the first day of training to allow the minimum amount of time to ship additional training materials (if applicable).
If you register within two weeks before the registration portal closes, you may incur additional fees for expedited shipping. You may still experience delays in receiving your materials.
Requirements for Participation
After the training, you will receive a certificate of attendance for your participation. To receive a complete certificate, participation during the specified times is required. Additional work may be assigned to meet the professional development hours.
Interested in professional learning at your school or district? Schedule a meeting with one of our faculty trainers.
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