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What are some attributes of effective adult learning and professional development?

  • Create a protected time and space.
  • Include as much text as possible on slides to ensure teachers can read along during the presentation.
  • Allow everyone time to process their learning on their own first, then exchange ideas with others using strategies.
  • Provide a variety of ways for teachers to engage with the content.
  • All of these
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What is the best way coaching teams can work together to protect coaches’ time?

  • Have frequent conversations with administrators about workload and the possibility of offloading non-essential duties.
  • Reduce meetings with fellow coaches about program development.
  • Ensure coaches are sharing specific details about their interactions with teachers so their administrator knows exactly how coaching is going.
  • Have coaches join more school wide committees to ensure they are getting information from multiple channels.