| Antonia Issa Lahera |
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Creating a Collaborative Culture, with Sit-Downs, Meetings, Study, Walk-Throughs, and Discussions: Fostering Collaboration and a Common Knowledge Base (Part I and II)** In order for adults to find fulfillment in their work and for students to achieve at high levels, all of the adult members of a school community must work together. Research has clearly identified that sites with a high level of adult collaboration around best practice achieve remarkable results. There are many components needed in order to create a collaborative culture at a school. In Part I we will examine four structures that can be put in place with staff members that will be collaborative and build a common knowledge base. In Part II we will look the role of a leadership team in the facilitation and growth of these structures. **You may attend one or both sessions Coaching Excellence: Learning Together In all disciplines of performance, coaching plays a vital part in moving people to excellence. In education we are learning how important this process is in order for us all to continuously improve. In this session we will examine the process of adult learning, the variety of venues for coaching, and how to embed this practice in the everyday work at school sites. Getting Results Through Best Practice Instruction: The Road Less Traveled As outside sources continue to create mandates and accountability measures, we must remember that there are no shortcuts. It is through exemplary teaching that students learn what they need in order to score well on tests. We will first look at what best practice is. We will examine how to create systems for teacher planning, how to plan units, and what daily instruction should look like. The role of leaders, coaches, department heads and peers will be explored. Cultural Proficiency: A Moral Imperative There is a saying that if our patterns remain too long unquestioned they can become our prisons. There is resounding evidence that progression of civil rights has been nearly forgotten in the flurry of other legislation surrounding schools. If we consider our work as ethical in nature, the moral imperative of this fact cannot remain unchallenged. In this session we will look at the continuum of proficiency, explore the day to day practice at most schools, and come away with a renewed commitment to this work. Participants will be involved in simulations, exercises and discussions around stereotypes and culture and will reflect deeply on the issues. Social Justice Education: How To Create Cultural Relevance at your School Many students are disconnected, disinterested and disheartened at school. Both economic and cultural issues contribute to this situation. As educators, we can get students to “walk over the bridge” with us and engage in learning activities if we create the optimum conditions. In this workshop we will look at the role of culture, social justice, emotions, and brain research in meeting the needs of diverse learners. We will look at strategies for working with students, materials that will engage them, and the role of social justice and cultural relevance in schools. ** Attend one or both sessions Antonia's Bibliography Handout |
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