Pyramid Model Training

Building Community Capacity: Tools to Advance Pyramid Model Implementation

Coach Training Strand

Detailed Schedule

Lead: Robin Levy-Conti

Coach Training Work Group:

Laurie Beckel, Johanna Berry Wasser, Sandi Link, Constant Hine, Annette Hahn, Kristy Johnson, Kate Kopischke, Patti Willardson, Robin Levy-Conti

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Day 2 Schedule:

9:00 – 10:30 Session 1

Coaching: How Is It Unique & Different

Constant Hine,Horizons in LearningRobin Levy-Conti, Quality improvement Trainer an Coach with an Emphasis on Social Emotional Development, Aurora Mental Health Center

This session will introduce and define the continuum of professional development strategies including, Coaching, Mentoring, Technical Assistance/Consultation, and Training. We will examine the purpose, goals and benefits of using each strategy with particular clarification of the unique benefits of Coaching. In addition, we will examine and clarify thediffering roles, responsibilities and attitudes associated with each strategy. Lastly, the appropriate use and application of each professional development strategy will be discussed, including analyzing specific scenarios for when to use which tool.

10:30 – 10:45Break

10:45 – 12:15 Session 2

Coaching In a Complex & Messy World: Finding Our Way

Constant Hine, Horizons in LearningRobin Levy-Conti,Quality improvement Trainer an Coach with an Emphasis on Social Emotional Development, Aurora Mental Health Center

The following three areas will be discussed: Coaching Challenges & Opportunities, Coaching Resources & Tools, and the Role of Self-Assessment to Increase Coaching Skills/Practices. We’ll explore the variety of issues, challenges and opportunities related to implementing coaching practices in an often complex and messy world of unique and divergent needs of early childhood programs and professionals. We will use the 5 areas outlined in the Colorado Coaching Competencies to examine coaching issues and challenges related to the field of Early Childhood, different programs/sites, and to the professional development of practicing coaches. We will specifically address particular concerns, challenges and constructive suggestions to support coaching in Pyramid Model Programs.

12:15 – 1:15Lunch

1:15 – 2:45Session 3

Coordination, Crosswalks and Communication Tools for Coaches

Laurie Beckel, MA/LPC, Pyramid Model Training and Coaching Coordinator, Partnership for Families and Children

This session will concentrate on coaching skills used with teachers who feel overwhelmed and utterly confused by the number of different programs they are asked to use in their classrooms. We will provide ideas and tools for “coaching through the fog”. We will also practice a useful communication technique designed to create win-win dialogue when conflict may be the alternative.

2:45 – 3:00Break

3:00 – 4:30 Session 4

Data? –TPOT’s and BIR’s: Why? And How Do I Use Them?

Annette Hahn, MS, Pyramid Model Consultant/Trainer

TPOT’s and BIR’s are important data collection tools to assist coaches in their efforts to help classroom teachers implement the Teaching Pyramid. The Teaching Pyramid Observation Tool (TPOT) is used to determine how well teachers are implementing the pyramid. It is meant to be an ongoing tool which can be used as a pre and post measure and is part of a staff support system. Behavior Incident Reports(BIR’s) determine the function or purpose of challenging behavior. Challenging behavior is one of early educators’ greatest concerns. It is important to understand that challenging behavior has meaning and that collecting BIR’s assists in understanding the child.

Closing w/ PMP member (last 5 minutes)