CSD Coaching Playbook

CSD COACHING PLAYBOOK

ATTENDING & FACILITATING MEETINGS

Meetings are an opportunity for educators to collaboratively learn and share information in order to problem solve, learn new skills and strategies, and improve practice. Meetings are an important part of adult learning because they are intended to increase our professional effectiveness and ultimately improve student outcomes. It is imperative in these settings that we honor our professional commitments in order to maximize time on learning. A meeting is a gathering of at least two people for the purpose of exchanging information. As coaches we are expected to attend meetings including monthly Academy Meetings, Peer coaching meetings, district triumvirate meetings, Building Leadership Team meetings at the district and school levels, Grade level IPLCs, new coaches meetings, staff meetings, coaching cycle meetings, and school-based weekly coaching leadership meetings with administrators. In order to make meetings productive, there needs to be a shared understanding of the purpose for the meeting, and a safe environment for interaction must be established. During the meeting it is imperative that coaches demonstrate the highest level of professionalism in order to maintain our level of credibility, and earn respect from colleagues.

Begin your meetings with a quick check-in. Review desired outcomes and agenda items. Assign meeting roles, including a notetaker. Facilitating a Meeting

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Review/Set Meeting Norms Practice active listening.

Synthesize the main themes to reframe the conversation.

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Pause and allow for reflection.

Encourage and balance participation.

Good Team Members:

Resources ● Opening a Meeting ● Consultancy Protocol ● Role Playing Examples

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Meet your deadlines.

Be open-minded.

Appreciate other people's work styles.

Adapt quickly.

Avoid office politics.

Focus on the team's goals.

Celebrate your peers' successes.