As stated in Danielson’s Framework for Teaching, “questioning and discussion are the only instructional strategies specifically referred to in the framework for teaching; this fact reflects their central importance to teachers’ practices”.
During this workshop, ways to encourage and improve academic dialogue in all classrooms will be explored. Instructional Coaches, Assistant Principals, Principals, and other instructional leaders will learn current effective strategies and also new strategies to encourage teachers’ practices to create student engagement in all classrooms.
This workshop consists of ONE two-hour online session, followed up by TWO virtual individualized coaching sessions based on the leader’s needs. A personalized plan for consistent coaching and implementation will be created and shared with peers during final virtual meeting.
EILA credit of 12 hours will be available
Workshop participants will:
Explore…
…effective academic dialogue strategies that all teachers can implement in their classrooms.
Engage…
…in meaningful conversations with teachers about the use of tried-and-true strategies that can be used.
Plan…
…for school-wide implementation of academic dialogue to increase student engagement.
Discover…
…how to encourage teachers as they begin and continue to create academic dialogue in all classrooms.
Virtual Session Schedule
Initial Session – July 21 9:00-11:00 a.m.
There will be two virtual coaching sessions for each participant. Several choices are available so the audience will be a small group.
Coaching Session #1 – All participants will select ONE time that fits their schedule.
August 18 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
August 19 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Coaching Session #2 – Participants will select ONE time that fits their schedule.
Sept 15 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Sept 16 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Final Session – Participants will select ONE time that fits their schedule.
Sept 30 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Who should attend?
School instructional leaders (principals, assistant principals), curriculum planners, instructional coaches, and other instructional leads who want to increase student engagement and support postsecondary skills through academic dialogue
Why attend?
Conversations are going to take place between students in all levels. Learn how to focus and direct those conversations, leading to more student engagement in the learning process. Learn how to support teachers as they implement strategies that encourage rich academic dialogue.
Participants limited to: 15 or
(12 teams of multiple participants)