Empowering Leaders Professional

Development

Sierra Dollar
Criteria for Being a Leader

Willingness to lead and to dedicate

time to the position
Encouraging to peers
Motivating
Strong set of ethics
Effective communication skills
 How Leaders are Selected

1. 3.
2. Observations
Questionnaire Interviews
The Purpose of the Coaching Cycle

Develop teachers understanding and skill sets

Spread positive observed skills with other teachers
Create an environment of self reflection
Assist teachers in concerns they have in the
classroom
What are the Components of the Coaching Cycle

Pre-
Conference

Observation

Post
Conference
Expectations for when
Providing Feedback
Establish positive rapport
Balance positive comments with negative
Discuss face to face
Be specific
Be culturally aware
Example 1: Feedback
 Special Area Teacher
 The teacher is struggling to build rapport and
manage numerous classrooms. When you observed
you noticed she took 8 minutes before providing the
students with directions. Students seemed confused
on where to find independent materials. Teacher
had to yell numerous time to gain the attention of
the class.
 What specific feedback would you give for this
teacher?
Possible Feedback Targets

 Discuss reviewing procedures

 Discuss with the teacher the tasks she expects to be
independent
 Suggest using a signal to gain the classes attention
 Create a competition between the other classes
 Discuss the importance of capitalizing on the time in class
Example 2: Feedback
 Separate Class Paraprofessional
 The Paraprofessional is in a K-2 classroom. You
observe her assisting students in the cafeteria.
During this time, she is disengaged and eating her
lunch. Students are quite but not interacting with
peers.
 What specific feedback would you give for this
paraprofessional?
Possible Feedback Targets

Clarifying that they have a separate lunch time

Discuss the importance of communication for
students
Give ideas of how to encourage conversation with
limited language skills
Possibly give them conversation cards
Discuss the importance of independence
School Culture Expectations
All voices are heard
Student driven
Culturally aware and sensitive
Diverse
Lifelong learners
References

Morris-Mathews, H., Stark, K. R., Jones, N. D., Brownell, M. T., &

Bell, C. A. (2021). Danielson’s Framework for Teaching: Convergence
and Divergence With Conceptions of Effectiveness in Special
Education. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 54(1), 66–78.
https://doi.org/10.1177/0022219420941804
Schachter, H. (2017, Aug 04). Tips for providing
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