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The Ayers Institute
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The “Gateway Bridge” in Nashville, TN.
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• Among educators
• Between K-12 and higher ed
• From policy to practice
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Our Mission
To supportteachers and leaders
in improving student outcomes
through proven professional learning and
resources and to incubate innovative instructional
ideas.
Ayers Institute for Teacher Learning & Innovation
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Objectives for thissession
• Consider best practices in
developing a professional
learning plan
• Explore Ayers resources to
support professional learning
goals
• Learn from district and
school partners
• Connect Ayers resources to
professional learning goals
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Discussion
– What areyour expectations for teachers when they plan
their lessons?
– How do these expectations guide your planning for
professional learning?
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Core elements ofa professional learning
plan
1. Needs analysis
2. Goals
3. Objectives
4. Strategic
actions/interventions
5. Timeline
6. Responsible person(s)
7. Indicators of success
8. Measure of success
9. Evaluation plan
10. Resources needed
Killion, J. (2013). Professional learning plans: A workbook for states, districts, and
schools. Oxford, OH: Learning Forward. Retrieved from
https://wvde.state.wv.us/schoolimprovement/docs/Learning%20Forward%20profession
al-learning-plans.pdf
Resources
– 1st Gradereading (Annie Driskell)
– 1st Grade reading (Emily Cone)
– 3rd Grade social studies (Katie Preston)
– 3rd Grade reading (Theresa Jones)
– 3rd Grade math (Rebekah Berlin)
– 4th Grade math (Stacey Harp)
– 5th Grade math (Philip Eller)
– 5th Grade ELA (Beth Schrimsher)
– 7th Grade math (Neely Boyd)
– 7th Grade chorus (Nita Smith)
– 8th Grade ELA (Carrie Utterback)
– Algebra I (Cicely Woodard)
– English II (Bridget Baron)
– Chemistry I (Megan Pitts)
– Marketing Education (Joy Rich)
– US History (Danielle Smith)
16 Model Lessons
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Resources
• TEAM GeneralEducator Instructional Rubric
• TEAM Instructional Rubric Indicators by chapter
• TEAM Post-Conference Process
Teacher Evaluation:
TEAM=Tennessee Educator Accelerator Model
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Resources
• Building EffectiveLeaders (TEAM
Administrator Evaluation Rubric)
• Building a Culture of Coaching
• Building a Culture of Collaboration
• Building a Data-Rich Culture
• 1st Grade PLC (Collierville Elementary
School)
• PLC Planning (Kenwood High School
STEM Academy team)
• PLC Reflection (Kenwood High School
STEM Academy team)
Leadership
Ways to usethe resources
• TEAM
– Use the videos for refinement opportunities for individual teachers or groups of
teachers, based on specific TEAM indicators
• Differentiated professional learning
– Use the videos to tailor professional learning to teacher needs
– Structure professional learning groups utilize videos in a flipped-learning format
• Standards-driven instruction and instructional shifts
– Use the videos as a focus tool for current teachers regarding the TN Academic
Standards
– Use the videos to illustrate the shifts in instruction inherent in TN Academic
Standards
K-12 District and Building-Level
What is eduTOOLBOX?
•“A wealth of educational resources supporting academic success.”
• A free, online file-sharing portal that is specifically structured for use by
education professionals and carefully curated to maintain quality.
• A digital resource of the Ayers Institute that furthers our mission to
promote student outcomes, professional learning, and innovation
within the field of education.
Archived Webinars: Coaching
•Learning from Coaching
• The Role of the Coach
• The Principal/Coach Relationship
• Practical Steps for Launching a Coaching
Program
• Difficult Conversations
• Equipping Educators for Early Literacy
Instruction
• Personalizing Learning Using
Technology
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Archived Webinars: AyersInstitute
Resources
• Data, Engagement, Assessment ...
There's a MOOC for that!
• Leadership Resources
• INVEST and MOOC overview
• Make eduTOOLBOX one of your
“Secret Weapons”
40.
Archived Webinars: CollegeAccess
• Talking to Families about the FAFSA
• FAFSA Follow Through
• College Application Strategies
• PATH (Preparing Adults for the Transition to
Higher Education)
– Working with Adult Learners on College Access
and Success
• Preparing for the 2017-2018 FAFSA
• Helping Underrepresented Students Navigate
Selective College Admissions
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How could youincorporate webinars?
• Table talk
• Share-out
43.
Teacher Preparation MOOCs
•What is a MOOC?
M Massive
O Open
O Online
C Course
Screenshot: Wikipedia.org – Definition of a MOOC.
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Teacher Preparation MOOCs
–Introduction to the Tennessee Academic Standards
– Planning and Assessing for Learning
– Pedagogical Shifts to Instructional Strategies
– Engaging Students
– Personalized Education through Differentiated Instruction
– PLC and Working Community
– The Learning Environment
– The Role of Technology in Education
Course Titles
Delivery Methods
• 100%Face to face
– Facilitator’s Guide
– Incorporate activities/modules
• 50% Face to face; 50% Online – Blended
– Facilitator’s Guide
– Learning Management System
– Incorporate activities/modules
• 100% Online
– Learning Management System
– Facilitated or self-paced
– Open course or specific cohort
Ways to Usethe Resources
• Refinement Resources
– Use the courses as refinement resources for teachers to fortify targeted areas
• Differentiated Professional Learning
– Meet targeted needs for individual teachers
• Professional Development
– Integrate into current building-level or district-level offerings
– Develop new professional learning opportunities for individuals or groups
• Self-paced or facilitated learning experiences
– Cloned courses
K-12 District and Building-Level Applications
#4
Our goal is to build capacity in teachers and leaders
#5 Is this helpful to me?
What do I need and are there resources to point
#6 What do you hope teachers do when they plan?
What do you do when you plan?
#7 Resources are listed last on this list. We have high-quality resources that are highly effective when they align with your needs. The process Learning Forward outlines leads to exploration of resources, and we hope to help you in that exploration phase.
Aligned to professional learning forward
