ONgoing Professional Learning

 Guiding questions: 

1. How are teachers supported individually and in small groups?

The VILS coach supports individual teachers by meeting with them during non-instructional time to provide assistance with lesson planning and to provide feedback. The coach also visits individual teachers' classes during instruction to provide modeling and co-teaching, as well as to conduct observations.

The VILS coach supports teachers in small groups as they meet during PLCs, or teacher teams. This time is often spent reviewing lesson/unit plans and providing ways to enhance them with relevant digital learning and blended learning integrations.

2. How do the above supports align with the steps outlined in your Sustainability Plan?

Coaching supports, including individual meetings, classroom visits, teacher team meetings, and whole staff meetings, are aligned with the goals outlined in our sustainability plan. These supports also consider student needs based on their feedback and other data such as assessment data.

3. How have VILS Learning Experiences impacted student learning in your building? What role has administrative support or VILS coaching played in that?

Last year we participated in three VILS learning experiences in the equity track. The first learning experience covered how to identify and target learner variability by using the Learner Variability Navigator tool. Since going through that learning experience, many teachers placed a greater emphasis on differentiation as seen through such scaffolds as student grouping and seating, tiered assignments and activities, and student choice in demonstrating mastery of content. Since participating in the learning experiences focused on equity, there has been more consideration given to inclusive learning environments.