The
New Teacher Center-Wisconsin (NTP-WI) and the Dane County New Teacher Project (DCNTP) offer this unique opportunity to train those who work with those newest to theteaching profession. The
NTP-WI is affiliated with The New Teacher Center at the University of California, Santa Cruz. The
NTP-WI, in learning from the Santa Cruz model, has adapted much of the California training and revised it so that it strongly reflects the Wisconsin Teacher Standards and supports districts as they meet the requirements of PI34.
Content
This two-day coaching training focuses on the collection of
observation data in relationship to professional standards and
on the ways in which data can be shared with the beginning teacher to
improve instructional practice. Emphasis is placed on the language and
behavior of support to develop a trusting relationship between mentor/coach
and beginning teacher. We recommend that participants have already taken
the Foundations in Mentoring training.
Training Topics
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Deepening Understanding Around the Purpose of Coaching
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Reviewing the Coaching Cycle
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Becoming Familiar with the Planning Conference Protocol
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Using Professional Standards to Guide Data Collection
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Developing Skills around Collecting and Analyzing Data
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Distinguishing between Evidence and Opinion
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Learning to Use Three Observational Tools
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Preparing For and Conducting the Reflective Conference
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Giving Strategic Feedback Using the Language of Support
Intended Audience
This training is particularly appropriate for mentor teachers, teacher
leaders, curriculum directors, principals and administrators of programs
that provide support for beginning teachers.
Pre-requisite
Foundations in Mentoring is highly recommended prior to taking Coaching
and Observation.
