TCS Admins Collaborate to Learn

Principals, assistant principals, central office administrators, academic coaches, and teacher leaders met February 7 for the TCS Administrator Collaborative.  Objectives of the Collaborative Meetings are to:

• Read, discuss, and share strategies from Learning That Lasts by Ron Berger
• Develop a clear understanding of the TCS Educator Effectiveness Plan
• Share ways we are facilitating professional growth and building expertise of the TCS Nine Indicators for Effective Educators
• Participate in classroom walkthroughs with debriefing discussions to improve practice
• Share walkthrough updates and data from each school
• Determine Professional Development Needs and develop the TCS Professional Development Plan

The purpose of this professional study is:

• To improve student learning
• To improve teacher practice
• To implement an evaluation model that aligns with instructional focuses and guides stakeholders in shared understanding of a research based, K-12, Educator Effectiveness model

The Learning Targets for February 7 were:

I can establish a math growth mindset culture in my school/district.

I can internalize my role in leading the shift in mathematics instruction in my school/ district.

I can recognize effective instructional practices in the learning of mathematics.  

I can reflect and update the district’s continuous improvement plan and professional development plan.