Professional Learning and Coaching

professional learning experiences

Lead Learners: New Teacher and Mentor Teacher Program

Edspire Leadership will work with new teacher cohorts and/or their mentors to develop a scope and sequence of monthly learning topics to cover during the first academic year. Topics will be tailored to the district’s needs and align with each district’s strategic plan, but can include themes such as: avoiding new teacher burnout, positivity in the classroom, seeking joy, building relationships with students and families, establishing a PLN and digital footprint, etc. Edspire Leadership will then check in monthly with the mentors and new teachers to provide topic information, research based talking points and articles, and seek feedback to move forward. An in-person mid-year and end of year check in are also provided.

The Inquiry Process for Students and Teachers

Edspire Leadership will work with groups of teachers and/or principals to develop an inquiry based approach to teaching and learning. The session will use tools such as the discussion of Problems of Practice, an Inquiry Approach to teaching and learning, Project Based Learning, and Data Collection and Reflection to establish a culture of inquiry in a classroom or across a school building. The session can be tailored for teachers to use with their students or for principals to use with their teachers.

Developing a Culture of Leadership

Edspire Leadership will work with groups of teachers and/or principals to embed a culture of teacher and student leadership in a school building. The literature suggests that connecting educators and students to projects that provide autonomy and purpose allows them to take ownership for the academic and environmental success of a school community. Using research based practices, we will work with teachers and principals to develop routines and procedures to reinforce student and teacher leadership within a school culture. Discussion of teacher led professional learning can be integrated, if desired. The session can be tailored for teachers to use with their students or for principals to use with their teachers.

Other Session Offerings:

Edspire Leadership will work with your school community to design a professional learning plan to fit your current needs. Professional learning sessions are not limited to, but could include the following areas:

The Workshop Approach to Teaching, Restorative Practices, Classroom Management and Relationship Building, Trauma Informed Instruction, Visible Thinking Routines and Cultures of Thinking, and more (tailored to your school’s needs).

principal coaching

Edspire Leadership will work with new or veteran principals to problem solve and collaborate about adult learning styles, instructional leadership and problems of practice. Individual or small group sessions are available.

teacher coaching

Edspire Leadership will work with new or veteran teachers to brainstorm about problems of practice, stay updated on current best practices, or provide targeted professional learning on specified topics. Individual or small group sessions are available.

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