Supporting Teachers & CR-SE

Coaching

Unpacking the Standards

I worked together with our district support team, administration, math and ELA/ENL departments to unpack high-leverage standards we had previously identified when we analyzed assessment data. We created a know /show T-chart. On the know side, we identified skills students needed to know in order to master the standard. On the show side, we brainstormed what mastery of the standard looks like. Based on this information we designed clear learning targets, identified success criteria, and crafted lessons.

Coaching Example.pdf

Supporting Teachers

As a literacy coach, I support twelve teachers at my school. I conduct environment checks using a checklist that was co-created with members of the ILT (Instructional Leadership Team) and teachers, collaboratively engage in feedback cycles, and model lessons for my colleagues. These are some of the notes I took in preparation for and during a series of sessions.

Template Angela TC 1.11.22.pdf

Working with Consultants

I work closely with consultants to build teacher capacity. We conduct walkthroughs, assess curriculum alignment, teacher needs, and conduct demo lessons. The data we collect inform curriculum decisions, professional development, and coaching cycles.

New Teacher Workshop

I noticed we had quite a few new teachers who had similar questions. I surveyed the teachers to see what supports they needed and based on their responses, and my own observations, I co-facilitated weekly New Teacher Workshops. I worked with one of my administrators, and invited the UFT chapter leader and the dean to guide our new teachers on topics such as:

Teacher Evaluations
Danielson Domains
UFT Rights & Responsibilities
Creating Positive Relationships with Students and Families

At the end of each session, I asked teachers to fill out a survey to gauge which topics they were interested in next and get feedback on the workshop. Asking for feedback is key, since it gives participants a voice and it helps me reflect on creating more impactful PDs.

New Teacher PD Teacher Ratings .pptx.pdf

Teacher Evaluation

New Teacher PD Danielson 3d Assessment.pdf

Danielson 3d: Assessment

Social Justice

If we want our children to become critical thinkers who are able to identify and help dismantle social barriers and fight injustice, we must be willing to examine our history and most of all, our own selves.

This inquiry requires a culture of trust, deep self-reflection, and honesty. I worked together with Teachers College, and the Humanities Department to create a social justice cross-curricular unit. In Social Studies, teachers created a unit on the inequities in housing, education, health care, and the justice system. In ELA, we planned a unit on the book Stamped for Kids by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi.

This unit led to many difficult yet, necessary conversations, both inside and outside the classroom. It was the beginning of a school culture shift.

Equity Audit: Using the NYU CRC Scorecard to Assess the Curriculum

We used NYU's Culturally Responsive Teaching Scorecard to assess our school's curricula.

Professional Development Examples (CR-SE, Instructional, Compliance)

Copy of Danielson 3b PD.pdf

Danielson 3b Questioning PD Series with Social Studies and ELA

Based on observations and feedback from teachers, I noticed there was a need for a PD on questioning. I worked together with the social studies department lead, and we created a PD series on 3b. We recorded teachers who were effective or highly effective in this component and analyzed their lessons. Seeing our own teachers teach empowered others and fostered a collaborative atmosphere.

Copy of Kiss_Mathew Connecting to Culture 6_3_2021.pdf

PD on Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain

As part of our work on equity and CR-SE, members of the Equity Team read the book Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain. We designed and facilitated a PD on the levels of culture for our colleagues. We had a productive discussion, and we all gained a deeper understanding of culture and how our diverse cultural backgrounds impact our relationships with students.

Sped-ELL 2020-2021-2.pdf

Special Education & ENL PD

The IEP coordinator and I facilitated a PD on the nuts and bolts of special education and ENL programs and compliance.

Exploring Identity & Its Impact on Teaching

As part of my work on the Equity Team, I co-facilitated a PD on identity and its impact on teaching.

Analyzing Academic Data

An important part of school improvement is understanding our current reality. This PD was on analyzing various academic data to identify which standards students need the most support with. These will be our priority standards next year.

Time to Reflect: Looking at In-house SEL Survey and Student Interview Data

We instituted several new systems to support our students' SEL wellness. To gauge its impact and help us plan for next year, we administered surveys to staff, students, and families.

Intervisitations

I have worked closely with my colleagues and administration planning monthly intervisitations. I would co-lead the pre- and post-visit meetings with the host teacher using a note catcher. After the classroom visit, I would follow up with the visiting teachers to see how I could support them in using the strategies they learned.

Intervisitation Form 2021-2022.pdf

Intervisitation Form

Feedback & Surveys

Receiving feedback is a vital part of growth. We constantly give feedback to students and teachers, and as leaders, we also need feedback. After each PD I facilitate I ask for feedback. I often survey the teachers of the ELA department and ask for their feedback on my coaching. Being vulnerable like this can be challenging, but it is necessary for growth and allows me to model a growth mindset.

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