Fullerton Online Teacher Induction Program

Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) – Teacher Leader

Project Option
Revised 1.1.19
Directions: The ILP should be completed with Mentor input. Complete blue cells prior to classroom implementation. Complete orange cells after POP Cycle is completed. Cells will expand as needed. When
submitting completed ILP to instructor, please include copies of all instructional resources, including Google Survey used for assessment of audience satisfaction.
Section 1: New Teacher Information
New Teacher Email Subject Area Grade Level
Shantel Easley chanteleasley@hotmail.com Multiple Subjects 1 and 6th
st

Mentor Email School/District Date

Ari Guiragos Minassian
Alina Aslanyan aaslanyan@agminassianschool.org 03/04/19
School
Section 2: CSTP Areas of Inquiry
Directions: Identify 2-3 CSTP elements for ILP focus. Use most recent CSTP Assessment for Initial Rating. Identify both teacher and student rating for CSTP 1 and 2. See example.
CSTP Element Initial Rating Description Goal Rating Description
T - Facilitates systematic opportunities for students to
T - Guide students to think critically through use of questioning strategies, apply critical thinking by designing structured inquires into
posing/solving problems, and reflection on issues in content. complex problems.
Promoting critical thinking through T – Applying T – Innovating
1.5 S - Students respond to varied questions or tasks designed to promote S - Students pose and answer a wide-range of complex
inquiry, problem solving, and reflection S – Exploring S - Innovating
comprehension and critical thinking in single lessons or a sequence of questions and problems, reflect, and communicate
lessons. understandings based on in depth analysis of content
learning.

T-Collaborates with
community members to
T-Uses a broad range of neighborhood increase instructional and
Engaging local and community resources to support learning opportunities for
communities in the instructional program, students, T– students.
support of the T-Integrating and families. Innovating
6.5
instructional S-Integrating S- S-Engages students in
program S-Draws from understanding of Innovating leadership and service in the
community to improve and enrich the community.
instructional program. Incorporates community
members into the school
learning community.
T- Adapts physical and/or
T- Maintains physical environments that environments flexibly to
reflect student diversity and provides a facilitate access to a wide
broad range of resources, displays, and range of resources that engage
Creating physical or artifacts that are current and integral to students in learning. Ensures
virtual learning instruction. Integrates a variety of that environments enhance
environments that structures for interaction that engage learning and reflect diversity
promote student students constructively and within and beyond the
learning, reflect productively in learning. T– classroom. Selects from a
diversity, and T-Integrating Innovating repertoire of structures for
2.2
encourage S-Integrating S- Students routinely use a range of S- interaction to ensure
constructive and resources in learning environments that Innovating accelerated learning for the
productive relate to and enhance instruction and full range of students.
interactions among reflect their diversity.
students Students share in monitoring and S-Students participate in
assessment of interactions to improve monitoring and changing the
effectiveness and develop a positive design of learning
culture for learning. environments and structures
for interactions.

Section 3: Teacher Leader Inquiry Focus and Planning

Project Title Inquiry Question Project Objective(s)
What impact will implementing
Create a behavior
yoga and mindfulness in the
management plan that uses
classroom have on behavior
mindful moments and yoga for
A Mindful Approach to Yoga and Behavior Management management for individual students
students to self-regulate and
and therefore the class as a whole?
promote a better learning
How will giving other teachers
environment.
resources to implement these
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 techniques through a leadership Reach out to community
project assist with a school-wide members who have
behavior management plan? implemented yoga and/or
mindfulness in their classroom
to create a community learning
environment and connections
with outside sources.
Audience for Project How Project Fits into Professional Goals How Audience Satisfaction will be
(Who Participates/Who Benefits) and/or Department/School/District Needs Assessed
My school has been in great need of
The entire teaching staff as well as the principal at A.G.M. will be the
an effective behavior management Audience satisfaction will be
beneficiaries to the research and presentation of the project. My first-
plan and my research has shown assessed through a survey
grade class will be the first participants but the long-term goal will be to
that yoga and mindfulness can distributed at the end of the
have all students and teachers in the school participate and reap the
create a better physical learning presentation.
benefits.
environment for students.
Special Emphasis: Teacher Leader Model Standards and NBPTS Core Propositions
Directions: Identify at least one NBPTS and at least one Teacher Leader Model Standards that are the primary focus of your project. Explain how these standards will be incorporated.
Special Emphasis Focus How Special Emphasis will be Incorporated
I will use research from other professionals to guide my yoga and
mindfulness practices and to ensure I am positively impacting student
NBPTS Proposition 4.2- Teacher uses feedback and research to improve
learning. I will also connect with another teaching professional to ask for
their practice and positively impact student learning.
feedback in my practices and to learn from how they implement these
strategies in the classroom.
Teacher Leader Model Standards Domain 2a- Assists colleagues in
My long-term goal will be to assist my colleagues as a resource provider
accessing and using research in order to select appropriate strategies to
in my teacher leadership project and give them the materials and tools
improve student learning.
needed to select appropriate strategies in mindfulness and yoga to
improve student learning.
Inquiry Implementation Plan
Discuss Results with
Analyze Results
Milestone 1 Milestone 2 Milestone 3 Mentor
Milestone 4
Milestone 5
Create Yoga Discuss Results
Connect with Reflect on
and of Teacher
Community Impact on
Mindfulness Leadership
Identify name and date for activities. Introduce Mindfulness and Yoga Members Who Classroom
Choice Board Project and
Practice Yoga and and
for Self- Create
Mindfulness Behavior
Regulation Presentation
03/11/19 03/25/19 04/01/19 04/21/19 04/25/19
My presentation will focus on research, my PLC on yoga, and the evidence of the effects of yoga and
Provide 1-2 sentence summary of your mindfulness on the behaviors in my classroom. Students will meditate and learn yoga flows slowly through the
teacher leader project. school day and then will be expected to use that yoga/meditation when they need a brain break or need to
check their behavior.
The teachers and principal will take a survey at the end of my teacher leadership project presentation. This
Summarize process for analyzing
effectiveness of leadership role.
survey will be used to analyze my effectiveness in the resource provider role and I will reflect upon the collected
data in order to improve my effectiveness for the future.
Section 4: Inquiry Research and Exploration
Research/Professional Learning (Identify two articles that have informed inquiry focus. Provide title, URL or citation, and statement of what was learned.)
Mindfulness-Based Interventions in School- a Systematic Review and Are There Benefits from Teaching Yoga at Schools? A Systematic
Meta-Analysis Review of Randomized Control Trials of Yoga Based Interventions
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2014.00603/full#h6 https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2015/345835/
This 2014 study focused on how MBI-Mindful Based Intervention effected In 2015, the authors of this study decided to apply what they knew
students due to its rising popularity. The study did acknowledge that it about the physical and holistic benefits of yoga in general and apply it
was small and that more data will be valuable, however its overall to schools to discover if the effect was the same. The study was done
findings were that mindfulness does in fact assist with both improving in small doses and it came back slightly conclusive as it would be need
learning skills and resilience. Another interesting finding was that having to be done more often and with larger data sets. However, the
the in-home MBI in addition to the school procedures greatly aided the conclusion still recommends using yoga but encourages finding how
effectiveness of the intervention. often and how long works with the classroom in the future.
Colleagues (Summarize how two colleagues have addressed similar leadership roles OR the status of the issue at department/school/district
level.)
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 My principal has been searching for behavioral plans to implement for
A teacher at our school has tried implementing mindful mornings as a
an effective school-wide plan the past three years. We have had a lot
way to start the day in a meaningful way while allowing for habitually
of in-house professional learning as well as going to conferences in
tardy students not to miss core instruction. She has reported that these
attempts to find the best behavioral plan for 21st century learners to
few minutes really seem to be a nice way to start the day but has not
no avail. Every plan has fallen flat and been abandoned. She is
yet tried implementing it as a behavioral plan.
currently eager to receive any input and ideas that may work.
Section 5: Results and Reflection
Suggestions for Moving
CSTP Element Initial Rating Revised Rating Evidence/Rational for Rating
Forward
To move to INNOVATING level: Consider how
to increase complexity of task beyond a single
Promoting critical thinking Teacher asked questions of analysis and evaluation.
T – Applying T – Integrating lesson so that there are continuing
1.5 through inquiry, problem solving, Students answered questions that included all levels of Bloom’s. Students
S – Exploring S - Integrating opportunities for students to engage in inquiry
and reflection created their own math problems.
in complex problem. How could you extend
lesson into PBL?

To move into the

innovating level, once the
mindfulness and yoga
The teacher collaborated with behavioral management
community members to increase is completely
learning opportunities for students implemented across the
Engaging local through mindfulness and yoga training. board, the students can
communities in partake in leadership
T-Integrating T – Innovating
6.5 support of the activities for the
S-Integrating S - Integrating The students drew understanding from
instructional community. The students
program the community to enrich their can incorporate
instruction by using the teacher’s new community members into
methods for self-regulation in the the school learning
classroom. community through
holding a yoga training
class for community
students.
Creating In order for my students
physical or The teacher adapted the learning to excel to the innovating
virtual learning environment to facilitate access to level, my students will
environments enhanced learning through the use of yoga need to change the design
that promote and mindfulness exercises to target better of the learning
student
focus and learning for the full range of environment by having a
learning, reflect T-Integrating T – Innovating
2.2 students. hand in planning the
diversity, and S-Integrating S - Integrating
format of the yoga and
encourage
constructive and The students shared in the monitoring of mindfulness exercises.
productive interactions during yoga and mindfulness Students will help create
interactions time to aid in developing a positive culture the environment into a
among students for learning. yoga friendly space and
make their own flows.
Special Emphasis (Teacher Leader Model Standards or NBPTS Core Propositions
Contribution to
Key Learnings and New Skills/Knowledge Developed by Teacher Product(s) Generated
Others/Department/School/District
• I was able to use feedback and research to improve my
colleagues’ classroom environment and respond to student
behaviors that impact student learning.
K-6 Professional Development
• As a resource provider, I provided the K-6 team and principal
on Yoga and Mindfulness
with a professional development that provided multiple
 Presentation
appropriate strategies, tools , and resources to improve student
 Handout Resource provider for principal
learning and create a positive physical learning environment.
 Notes and teachers
• Empowered the staff to select appropriate strategies in
mindfulness and yoga to improve student behavior and learning.  Google Survey
Started a new behavioral
• By engaging and collaborating with an educator from the
implementation plan for classes
community who utilizes these yoga and mindfulness practices, I
was able to enhance my learning as well as my colleagues and
students learning.
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 Mentor Feedback
Directions: The Mentor should Identify strengths and areas of improvement in each of the following areas.
Effectiveness of resources designed by Candidate, including presentation, notes, handouts,
and other resources.
Effectiveness of Candidate in teaching and coaching adults. (Refer to Adult Learning
Principles in FOTIP Handbook [https://www.fotip.org/adult-learning-theory.html].
Value of topic for audience.
Overall delivery by Candidate of the professional development experience, including
audience engagement, pacing, tone, and response to questions.
Analysis and Summary of Audience Assessment
Directions: Record assessment data into Assessment Data Table (see end of document). Include copies of assessment tool with submission. Include at least one graph in your summary.
Shantel did a great job designing her presentation. Her notes were very
detailed and all of her images had great alt-text description. Shantel’s
effort in creating a compelling presentation that was easy to follow and
engaging to her audience. The other teachers remarked that they were
all ready to start implementing her ideas with a special nod to her
“starter pack” ideas. An area of improvement for Shantel will be adding
more research in her presentation to provide hard evidence for the
benefits she listed.
Shantel’s strength in teaching adults was the relevance of her subject
matter. Behavior management is a very timely topic within our school
and she provided the groundwork to try a new method as a staff that
would give teachers an opportunity to positively reinforce behaviors.
Shantel could benefit from adding a clearly stated goal using the adult
learners’ experience as the basis for the activities.
As I stated above, this is a very timely topic for our school. Therefore,
the value of this topic was high. Working at a private school, parent
feedback is considered a high priority and this is something I am
confident our parents will love too. An area which could be improved in
this presentation would be adding more examples of how Shantel used
these practices in class.
The delivery of this professional development was very well-done. I
commend Shantel on her ability to engage the audience and her calm
steady tone. It can be nerve-wrecking to partake in giving a presentation
to a room full of colleagues. While she did an excellent job, an area she
could stand to improve upon would be her pacing. In the beginning, her
nerves did show in the pacing of her speech. She went a little too fast
and rushed a few parts but as she became more comfortable, she
adjusted and went at a good speed.

The results of my audience assessment were more positive and well-received than I anticipated. We are a small staff that has a range of teaching
experience. It can be nerve wrecking suggesting new ideas to teachers who have been working at the school for twenty plus years, however they all
responded with appreciation and excitement to my presentation. I was happy to receive a lot of pertinent questions after the presentation and have
since been asked many follow-up questions by teachers who are already willing to try some of the strategies in their classroom. As seen by the graph
for question seven, all teachers selected that they are completely likely to implement the information in their classrooms!

Action Items (some may not be applicable)

For curriculum design, lesson planning,
assessment planning
For classroom practice
For teaching English learners, students with
special needs, and students with other
instructional challenges
For future professional development
For supporting others/department/
school/district
I will continue to implement yoga and mindfulness for the entirety of the school year. Next year, I will re-orient
my curriculum design and lesson planning to launch mindfulness and yoga as a behavior management tool
from the start of the year.
Students will be given self-regulation charts with yoga and mindful activities when they need to calm down,
refocus, and/or need a break.
For teaching my entire range of students with additional instructional challenges, the charts will have visual
descriptions of behaviors. Those students will also be given one-on-one mini lessons for implementation.
Additionally, I will add more videos to my lessons in order to engage them without the need for language or
complex understanding.
An action for future development will be seeking more yoga and mindfulness trainings. My principal has
already asked me if I would be willing to hold a professional development for our preschool staff as well so I
would like to continue to add to my knowledge. I will also follow my mentor’s advice and add more research to
my presentation.
A future goal will be to create a documented case study of the implementation of these practices and
illuminate how this new behavior plan positively effects our school in order to spread our research with

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 neighboring schools and the greater Armenian school community as well. We could hold professional
development sessions in the future to spread our findings and encourage implementation.

Other

Other Notes and Comments

This teacher leadership project presentation went more smoothly than I anticipated. I was anxious presenting to my colleagues and I was
overwhelmed by their positive response. I appreciated how everyone responded that this presentation created curiosity as well as willingness to
start implementing some of the practices I shared. This process has encouraged me to be more forthcoming with my ideas and to create steps to
implement this behavioral plan long-term throughout our school.

Include copy of Google Survey Form assessment tool.

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How relevant do you think these materials are to your classroom? Why? *

What's one important thing you learned from this presentation? *

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Do you feel prepared to try implementing yoga and mindfulness in your classroom?
Why? *

What else would you like to learn about these techniques? *

If you could change one thing about this presentation, what would it be? *

On a scale of 1 to 5, how likely are you to use this information? *

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Any additional questions or comments?

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How relevant do you think these materials are to your classroom? Why?
5 responses
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 mindfulness is key to classroom instruction!
Yoga is an important feature in my classroom during mindful mornings.
These materials are relevant to students of all ages to help improve concentration and reduce anxiety.
I feel it is definitely relevant for my classroom because I have active students who need an outlet for their energy.
Highly relevant since we are always looking for new ways to get our students moving throughout the day.

What's one important thing you learned from this presentation? 5 responses
Breathing techniques
How important it is for children to reflect and destress during yoga and mindfulness.
I learned that I could incorporate these techniques to my classroom to help improve concentration in certain
situation when students need to refocus maybe when energy is too high.
I learned different yoga moves for my students to use to help them calm down or change their mindset.
That using yoga in the classroom can increase the students focus and create a happier classroom environment.

Do you feel prepared to try implementing yoga and mindfulness in your

classroom? Why?5 responses
Yes, because as you mentioned, we make it our own, which means there is wrong approach.
Yes, I have had a few trainings and Shantel’s video encouraged me to continue my practice.
Yes, the 5 steps to introduce mindfulness and yoga to the classroom made it very clear on how to implement
these techniques.
I do feel more prepared after the presentation because it offered useful tips, pictures, and suggestions on ways to
incorporate this into a classroom.
Yes. We were given steps to help bring this into the classroom even when we have never done any yoga in our
life.

What else would you like to learn about these techniques? 5 responses
how to further empower the student to find their own methods of mindfulness.
I’d like more information about yoga rectifying problem behaviors in the classroom.
I would have to implement it before I get a better understanding of what I need to learn more about.
I would like to learn more ways to handle students who are maybe being a little too silly during the breathing or
who are not willing to do these techniques.
Can these techniques be used in classrooms of all ages?

If you could change one thing about this presentation, what would it be?
5 responses
I would add evidentiary support about how mindfulness has helped improve behavior in other schools and data on
how yoga improves focus/attention.
Nothing, it was highly informative.
Nothing
One thing I would add to this are more videos on yoga and meditation.
I enjoyed the whole presentation. Do not change a thing!

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 Any additional questions or comments?3 responses
Well-prepared survey.
Great presentation !
I love the way you even included reading material to help introduce the subject!

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