2021-2022 Training of Trainers

2021-22 launched Phase 3 of the Teacher Leadership Institute for Science and Environmental Literacy with a Training of Trainers to support countywide implementation of TLI lesson sequences.

OVERVIEW OF 2021-22 PROGRAM AND WORKSHOP LOGIN

Zoom Link: https://santacruzcoe-org.zoom.us/j/7485798572 

Meeting ID: 748 579 8572 

Call in: +1 669 900 6833 

OCTOBER 22, 4:00 - 5:00 pm

TOPIC: KICK-OFF AND INPUT SESSION

Session slides here 

Recording: passcode: F7og.iH@ 

The focus of this workshop will be on reconnecting, sharing goals and expectations for Phase 3,  and gathering input from the cohort to inform program plans.

1) Teacher Leadership Institute overview and goals for Phase 3

2) Community connection

3) Input on professional learning 

TASK BEFORE 11/5 MEETING:  Add logistical info for potential PD sessions to January to spreadsheet. COE will email principals and district C&I to request their support in allocating time for PD sessions. After that email goes out, teacher leaders please arrange to meet with your school leaders to discuss and gather info on potential PD times in January.

NOVEMBER 5, 4:00 - 5:15 pm

TOPIC: MODEL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSION ON NGSS AND ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY

Session Slides are here. 

This workshop will engage all participants in a model professional learning session that introduces environmental literacy. Participants will use this experience to understand the learner experience and identify effective training practices to inform the design of PD sessions.

TASK BEFORE 11/12 MEETING: In the Notecatcher (linked in the slide deck), capture in the purple table your observations from the "learners lens" experience of the model PD session. These observations will be used to debrief on 11/12. 

NOVEMBER 12, 4:00 - 5:15 pm

TOPIC: DEBRIEF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSION

Session Slides are here.

The focus of this workshop will be reflecting on PD structure, pedagogy and facilitation techniques from the prior session.

TASKS BEFORE 11/19 MEETING:  Review the lesson sequences developed in past TLIs for your grade level. Gather any tools or resources for developing professional learning sessions that you would like to share with us or your collaborators (this one is optional--if you don't have any tools to share it is fine!).  

IMPORTANT UPDATE on PD Implementation expectations is here. This doc shows what each district's expectation are in terms of teacher leaders facilitating PD this year or not.


NOVEMBER 19, 4:00 - 5:15 pm

TOPIC: PROFESSIONAL LEARNING GOALS AND BEST PRACTICES

Session Slides are here.

1) Review grade level  TLI lesson sequences and identify the lesson(s) your grade level PD will focus on. Lesson sequences can all be found here:

2020-2021 Hyperdoc Lessons (K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, HS)

2019-2020 Year 2 Cohort’s Lesson Sequences (TK/K, 1, 2, 3, 4-5, 7, 8, HS)

2018-2019 Year 1 Cohort’s Lesson Sequences (K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, HS)

2) Examine the PD template tools and resources for use in development of professional learning sessions

TASKS BEFORE 12/3 MEETING:  

EE partners - Create draft PD session for your lesson sequence. Make a copy of the Facilitation Guide Template and slide deck rename, share with your teacher collaborators and Amity as editors then use it to focus on drafting the contents of the overview table on pages 4-6. No need to complete all the detailed steps in the Template by Dec 3.  If possible, engage teachers on Dec 3 in a small part of the PD to test it out then share the overview and flow of your draft agenda for the PD session. You will have more time for this on Dec 10 as well.

Teachers - Identify any adopted curriculum connections to lesson sequence that could be integrated into the PD.  No need to add anything to the PD template doc yet. 

EVERYONE - Review these resources shared in the session:

CLARIFICATIONS:

A participant described their thoughts about what the PD might look like: "We were thinking about focusing the PD on interacting with one of our lessons in the sequence - as the engage part of our PD...then add an overview of the entire sequence." YES! This is ideal! Use one lesson to engage or explore the topic with teachers in the "learner lens" and then use the rest of the time in the PD to provide an overview of the rest of the lesson sequence, including them in the process of identifying the 5Es and pedagogy aligned to the MWEE and NGSS frameworks. 


The final product that is produced will be a facilitator guide that provides all the guidance needed for anyone to be able to use it to lead the PD, though ideally it would be a teacher leaders or someone who has used the lesson sequence in depth. The template and examples linked in the template provide structure and guidance on how to create the guide.


A helpful notes from Mollie at Coastal Watershed Council: CWC has done what Amity and Stephanie are talking about to adapt the hyperdoc to work for on-campus/classroom program. Wanted to share our 3rd grade lesson unit in case it's helpful. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nkCwMAUtfIiYbA1ewkbC1OTCD1QQVmPxnCUIrb6FbxQ/edit 

DECEMBER 3, 4:00 - 5:15 pm

TOPIC: ENGAGE IN PD SESSION FOR GRADE LEVEL LESSON SEQUENCE

Session Slides are here. 

Focus: Engage in SEL Feel Wheel activity (this link includes guidance for using it with students). EE Partners introduce draft PD sessions for their grade level lesson sequences.

TASKS BETWEEN 12/10 MEETING

Everyone: Submit the feedback form with your preferences for January collaboration time

EE Partners: Continue to complete draft PD guide and slides (template is here) to introduce your grade level lesson sequences

Optional: Review other grade's draft PDs in this folder. 

DECEMBER 10, 4:00 - 5:15 pm

TOPIC: DEBRIEF GRADE LEVEL LESSON SEQUENCE PD SESSION

Session Slides are here.

Focus: Engage with Outdoor Instructor SEL Self Reflection Tool. In Learner and Trainer Lens, reflect on PD structure, pedagogy and facilitation techniques from prior session. Review roles and responsibilities and timeline for final project deliverables.

DECEMBER / JANUARY

ASYNCHRONOUS TASKS

Everyone: Schedule two team meetings (teacher and EE partner collaborators together either in person or virtual):

1) January: Hand off the complete draft of facilitation guide and slides and address any clarifying questions

2) February: Practice Run! Teachers present the PD with EE partner as audience 

Optional consultation time (virtual) with COE and MBSP: January 22 & 29 from 1-4pm

EE Partners: 

Teacher Leaders: 

JANUARY 22 & 29, 1 - 4 PM

Teams are scheduling their own meeting times as described above in the asynchronous tasks. The two collaboration days on Jan 22 and 29 are available options to finalize training materials and lesson sequences. SCCOE will host the Zoom room to provide virtual meeting space for teams or to answer questions and provide feedback. But if you have scheduled to meet at a different time, it is not necessary to attend on the 22nd and 29th.  

Zoom Link: https://santacruzcoe-org.zoom.us/j/7485798572 

Meeting ID: 748 579 8572 

FEBRUARY

ASYNCHRONOUS TASKS

Teachers: Do an informal practice run of facilitating your PD session with EE partner as audience before submitting your final draft to the COE. Submit final PD guide and slides by February 28.

EE Partners: Share final student lesson sequences as needed to match with PD session content and integrate in-person programs.


FEBRUARY - MAY

ASYNCHRONOUS TASKS

Implement lesson sequences with students. Share PD session with admin to consider for use in 2022-23 site and /or district PD days. 

MAY 7, 1-4 PM

Showcase and Celebration