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Secondary Math Coaches’ Professional Development – What Works?

Secondary Math Coaches’ Professional Development – What Works?. Mary Sarli, Ed. S., Walden University October 17, 2012, 11:30-12:30, Room 18D. Why?. Why are you in this session? Do you have a math coach? Are you interested in math coaching?

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Secondary Math Coaches’ Professional Development – What Works?

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  1. Secondary Math Coaches’ Professional Development – What Works? Mary Sarli, Ed. S., Walden University October 17, 2012, 11:30-12:30, Room 18D

  2. Why? • Why are you in this session? • Do you have a math coach? • Are you interested in math coaching? • Do you want to know how having a math coach can help you? © Mary Sarli, 2012

  3. Timer 2 minutes 1 minute 3 minutes © Mary Sarli, 2012

  4. Goals • Need for teacher coaching • Common models of coaching • Duties and responsibilities of coaches • Effective professional development • Professional development needed for novice math coaches © Mary Sarli, 2012

  5. Why Did This Project Occur? • Coaching being used all over world • State grants in Texas 2008-2013 • Need for professional development for math coaches • First hand knowledge - Project manager until July 2012 © Mary Sarli, 2012

  6. Need for Coaching • U.S. secondary mathematics (grades 9-12) stagnant since 1990s • Ranked 32nd among nations in 2010 • 39% of community college students enrolled in remedial mathematics • Only 47% of high school graduates pass college readiness standards • 2 million high school drop-outs a year! © Mary Sarli, 2012

  7. Duties of Coaches • What kind of things do you want a mathematics coach to do for you? • What duties will be assigned to that coach as part of the coaching duties? © Mary Sarli, 2012

  8. Duties of Coaches • Use one of the sticky notes to write one thing that you would like amath coach to do for your school and keep it for later in the session. Make more than one if you want. .…One minute…. © Mary Sarli, 2012

  9. Common Models of Coaching • Cognitive Coach • Instructional Coach • Literacy Coach © Mary Sarli, 2012

  10. Cognitive Coaching • Collaboration between coaches and individual teachers • Preconference, lesson, post-conference • Coaching conversations, mentoring, interpersonal communications © Mary Sarli, 2012

  11. Cognitive Coaching • Think of some math teachers in your school who would benefit from having a cognitive coach working with them. © Mary Sarli, 2012

  12. Instructional Coaching • Supports teachers and organization • Builds partnership and support • Supports math learning in classroom • Strives for systemic change in schools © Mary Sarli, 2012

  13. Instructional Coaching • Think of some math teachers in your school who would benefit from having instructional coaches work with the math department and the school. © Mary Sarli, 2012

  14. Literacy Coaching • Improves student outcomes in reading and writing in content area • Works closely with content teachers • Applies knowledge of content and knowledge of literacy © Mary Sarli, 2012

  15. Literacy Coaching • Think of some math teachers who would benefit from having a mathematics literacy coach working with them in the school. © Mary Sarli, 2012

  16. Coaching Duties • Duties assigned or taken on are different according to the coaching model. © Mary Sarli, 2012

  17. Cognitive Coach Duties • Collaborate, plan, enact, reflect on lessons • Conference with teachers before and after lessons • Observing lessons • Modeling lessons • Co-teaching lessons © Mary Sarli, 2012

  18. Instructional Coach Duties • Work with teachers • Build collaborative teams • Manage curriculum and materials • Plan professional development • Build program/share best practices • Implement data analysis • Monitor implementation © Mary Sarli, 2012

  19. Literacy Coach Duties • Observing, modeling, and co-teaching lessons in content areas • Helping teachers implement curriculum and understand importance of literacy • Consulting and mentoring teachers • Planning professional development © Mary Sarli, 2012

  20. Walk About • Now that we know a little about math coaches, take your sticky note and put it on one of the model posters and then read the other notes about duties. • When you are finished rotate to another poster and read those notes. • We’ll take about 3 minutes to read what others wrote. © Mary Sarli, 2012

  21. Timer 2 minutes 1 minute 3 minutes 4minutes © Mary Sarli, 2012

  22. Professional Development • Now that we have looked at coaching duties and models of coaching, let’s look at appropriate professional development. © Mary Sarli, 2012

  23. Professional Development • Very little specific data in regard to coaches. • Literacy coaches have standards for literacy math coaches – • Familiarity with content intersecting reading and writing • Understanding comprehension strategies to assist students © Mary Sarli, 2012

  24. Educator Professional Development • Relevant and non-threatening • Matched to needs of learner • Specific – targeting knowledge and skills or attitudes and beliefs • Single-session training does not work • Time is crucial – 20 hours + • Duration is crucial – Semester + © Mary Sarli, 2012

  25. Cognitive Coach – Focus on Individuals • Interpersonal relationships • Thoughtful dialogue/conversations • Pre and post-conferencing • Cultivating relationships in master-apprenticeship roles • Time Management © Mary Sarli, 2012

  26. Instructional Coach – Focus on Groups • Team building and group dynamics • Teacher resistance • School culture • Co-teaching • Data analysis • Time management © Mary Sarli, 2012

  27. Literacy Coach – Focus on Student Improvement • Familiarity with math content and standards for math • Literacy demands and structure • Comprehension strategies for reading/writing • Team building and group dynamics • Time management © Mary Sarli, 2012

  28. Planning for a Math Coach • So now that you have seen the information, what model of math coaching do you need? • Will you use a combined model? • What will be your goal for having a math coach? • Take 3 minutes to talk about what you’ve learned with a partner. © Mary Sarli, 2012

  29. Timer 2 minutes 1 minute 3 minutes © Mary Sarli, 2012

  30. Conclusions • Determine the needs of your school and choose a model of coaching • Consider novice coaches who may not be prepared. • Plan the professional development appropriate for the coaching model to be followed. © Mary Sarli, 2012

  31. Contact Information • Mary Sarli mjsarli@yahoo.com • For documentation go to www.epsilen.com/msarli • Type AIE in Access Key and Press Go. • Project document with all research and this presentation is under publications on left. © Mary Sarli, 2012

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