more COVID coaching wins!

Today, I had to reschedule two coaching sessions due to another staff meeting, but it turned out to be a blessing in disguise. I had the chance to observe a co-taught lesson and discuss the lesson closure. Additionally, I participated in the 6th-grade planning session, sharing some valuable writing resources. I believe I also logged into 7th grade planning – the details are blending together in this busy but fulfilling week!
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I successfully completed a coaching cycle with one of our newer teachers, moving on to her second goal of injecting more engagement into her ThinkCERCA writing lessons - yes! On Wednesday, I met with our new 7th grade teacher to debrief her lesson, concluding another successful coaching cycle. She appears much more relaxed, which she attributes to collaboration with another teacher to navigate ThinkCERCA. She even came up with a creative vocabulary wheel activity using the Concept Circle idea I shared in our last literacy PL!

Wednesday was also dedicated to working with our dance teacher again, whose 6th grade students are affectionately known as her "babies." We focused on completing their definitions and word parts in the schoolwide academic vocabulary PowerPoint. These kids are adorable, and it seems they are getting the hang of navigating and using their vocabulary PowerPoint presentations. While a few are still figuring out the location on their computers, the majority seem to have mastered it.

As I reflect on this week's accomplishments, I'm genuinely thrilled with the progress made with these teachers, and it's heartening to see our dance students becoming more proficient with the technology and online tools. Looking forward to building on this momentum and continuing to make a positive impact in the coaching journey ahead!