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District Leadership Practices that Support Instructional
Coach (TOSA) Implementation and
Effectiveness
Presented byLea Curcio, Director of Curriculum and Instruction
B.J. Hopkins, Instructional Coach (TOSA)Aimee Plette, Instructional Coach (TOSA)
FALLBROOK UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT
ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS (ACSA)Leadership Summit, San Diego, CA
Today’s Objectives
By the end of today’s session participants will:
Recognize the importance of clarity and alignment in district beliefs, expectations and practices and the work of the instructional coach
Learn and apply proven, research-based practices to direct, support, and develop instructional coaches
Inspiring GreatnessOur job as district leaders is to create the conditions
in which our instructional coaches will be fulfilled, highly effective, and successful in their work
Effective district and site leaders provide:
Direction
Development
Support
Dire
ctio
nFUESD Blueprint for Success
• Culture
• Systems
TOSA Orientation and Informational Meeting
Explicit Communication of High Expectations
Selection Process
Orientation Meeting Attendance
Letter of interest and application
Panel Interview
Formal observation
Placement
Explicit Communication of High Expectations
Teaching EffectivenessDII (Direct Interactive Instruction), Accelerating the Academic Achievement of ELs, Common Core Standards ELA & Math, UCI Math Project
School and Classroom Environments
PD Rooms
Communication and CollaborationPLC, Strengths Based Leadership
Providing DirectionYour Reflections
Develo
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t• Professional
Development
• Meeting Structures & Coaching
• Walk-Through Teams
Professional DevelopmentThe Instructional coach needs to be at least one step ahead of the most knowledgeable and skilled teacher on the staff
3 Tier Professional Learning Cycle• Initial Training, Model Lessons, Co-Plan/Co-Teach
Instructional Delivery• Direct Interactive Instruction, Accelerating the
Academic Achievement of English Learners
Content Based Training & Assessment• CA Common Core State Standards, Mathematics,
Intensive Intervention
Professional Collaboration• PLCs, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Meeting Structures & Coaching
Monthly meetings to support district level expectations and to refine how those
expectations are being implemented at the site level
COACHES CADREBuilds understanding of DII and the Co Plan/Co Teach cycle
Fosters collaboration between TOSAs (PLCs)Supports district curriculum implementation as experts in specific grade level content
Walk-Through TeamsTOSAs have the opportunity to
participate in their own instructional rounds
Host TOSA shares the school’s vision and instructional focus area(s)TOSA team spends 3-5 minutes in every classroom and debrief after 2 to 3 classroomsTeam focuses on student work, student behaviors vs. teacher actions, learning environment/supports, and instructional framework implementation
Providing DevelopmentYour Reflections
Su
pp
ort
• Communication
• Resources & Book Studies
• Team Development
• Recognition
CommunicationTOSAs meet regularly with site administrators to support the school’s instructional focus and initiatives
TOSA are assigned a grade level for curriculum development and support (GL experts, technology expert)
Open communication is enhanced by access to a site TOSA, district technology TOSA /or the grade level content TOSA, TOSA to TOSA
TOSAs are supported by and report to the Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Resources & Book Studies
Coaching manual
Google Drive to share coaching documents and grade level content
On going professional reading and professional development
Team Development
Leadership Retreats
Peer Observation
Skill reinforcement via demonstration lessons, video clip analysis, etc.
Fish bowls (co-plan/co-teach)
RecognitionSite visitations
Seven district visitations, DreamBox,myOn, Learning Dynamics, Panda Cares
District sponsorship by Panda Cares and The Covey Foundation
Statewide RecognitionCA Distinguished School Award, 2013-14California Business for Education Excellence (CBEE) Honor Roll, 4 Schools
Celebrate together – we believe in taking the opportunity to celebrate small and large accomplishments
Providing SupportYour Reflections
Questions?