Planning Cohort
A Planning Cohort is a space for educators to collaboratively plan with the support of a teacher expert. During the planning cohort you will have time to unpack curriculum to develop a thoughtful unit plan, pool resources with other teachers in a similar context, and receive feedback from peers and coaches.
Why do it?
Planning can feel isolating and overwhelming and is a huge time commitment. The goal of the cohort is to build habits that support future planning to save you time in the long run. It is a space for educators to problem solve and support each other in planning. Participants who complete the work in the cohort will also be eligible for 1 ALC for planning you are already doing!
Who is this for?
Teachers using a new curriculum
Early career teachers
Teachers overwhelmed with multiple preps
Anyone that wants a collaborator/thought partner in planning
Single strand teachers without opportunities for collaborative planning in school
Time: 3 hr Unit Launch in person and 6 x 1 .5 hr virtual follow-up sessions (Weekly)
Other: ~ 1- 2 hrs independent work
Credits: 12 PD hours or 1 ALC
Capacity: 6-8 per group
Mode: In-person/ Virtual
Resources: Overview, Sample Flyer
Unit Planning Template
Past Cohorts
Open Up/MVP Math Planning Cohort. Starts 3/15: This Planning Cohort will address the question, "How do we implement a new math curriculum and build effective planning routines without feeling overwhelmed?" A Planning Cohort is a space for educators to collaboratively plan with the support of a teacher expert. During the Planning Cohort you will have time to unpack the Open Up/MVP math curriculum to develop a thoughtful unit plan, pool resources with other teachers in a similar context, and receive feedback from peers and coaches. Earn 1 ALC for work you are already doing!
Resources: Slide Deck for All Sessions , Sample Unit Plan
Study Sync Planning Cohort
StudySync Planning Cohort (Grade 6 - 8) Starts 4/26 : This Planning Cohort will address the question, “How do we implement the StudySync curriculum in efficient, effective, and culturally responsive ways to meet the needs of our scholars?" A Planning Cohort is a space for educators to collaboratively plan with the support of a teacher leader. During the Planning Cohort you will have time to unpack a StudySync Unit curriculum. Educators will collectively develop a thoughtful unit plan, pool resources with other teachers in a similar context, and receive feedback from peers and coaches. Get a jump on next year while earning 1 ALC for work you are already doing!
Expeditionary Learning Planning Cohort (Grade 3 - 6) Starts 4/28 : This Planning Cohort will address the question, "“How do we implement the EL curriculum in an efficient and effective way to meet the needs of our students?" A Planning Cohort is a space for educators to collaboratively plan with the support of a teacher expert. During the Planning Cohort you will have time to unpack the Expeditionary Learning curriculum to develop a thoughtful unit plan, pool resources with other teachers in a similar context, and receive feedback from peers and coaches. Earn 1 ALC for work you are already doing!
Resources: Slide Deck for All Sessions , Sample Unit Plan
