Literacy Coaches / Leaders Network (Virtual)

LITERACY LEADERS NETWORK
Virtual Meetings

Join us for the Literacy Leaders Network to stay informed on literacy issues and initiatives at the local, state, regional, and national levels. Participants will explore best practices and tested strategies and tools to support professional and collaborative learning. Using the power of this professional learning community, participants will grow their knowledge and expand their leadership, coaching, and instructional practices. Examining strategies, resources, and tools will enable us to create solutions for the most pressing needs and challenges of our school communities, teams, and students.

FACILITATED BY:

Kathy Schmitt

Literacy Center Director

TOPICS WILL INCLUDE (but not limited to):

• Wisconsin's New ELA Standards
• Wisconsin DPI: Tools to Support Adoption and Implementation of High Quality Instructional Materials
• Virtual Instructional Practices and Apps to Support Those Practices
• Crucial Conversations & Listening Strategies to Build Trust
• Brene Brown’s Tools to Increase Our Own Resiliency and Facilitate Safety and Trust Within Teams and PLCS
• Providing our Staff and Students with Diverse Voices through Children's and Professional Literature
• Emerging Preventative and Intervention Practices for Students with Dyslexia
• Setting Up Your Coaching Program During a Pandemic:
  • Learn 5 Elements Required for Coaching Programs to Be Effective
  • Use 5 Elements to establish your baseline as a coach
  • Use 5 Elements to focus your precious time
• Go and See Conversations to Learn More About Your Teacher's Journey and Needs
• Using 10 Questions to Get Information without Giving Suggestions
• Talk Less: Use the Gradual Release Model to be targeted and intentional in mentoring conversations and coaching through demonstration lessons
• Other - A survey will be sent to participants prior to each meeting to ask for suggestions of topics for the meeting

DETAILS

Dates:

• December 3, 2020
• January 28, 2021
• March 11, 2021
• May 11, 2021

Times:  1:00 - 3:00 P.M. each meeting

Modality: Virtual meetings via Zoom

Registration fee: No Fee

DON'T MISS THE EDUCATOR LEADERSHIP & COACHING VIRTUAL COLLABORATIVE SERIES!

DESCRIPTION

Expert teaching, teamwork and networking within this professional series will hone the skills necessary to effectively leverage teacher-leader passions and expertise to guide change, build resilience, and increase student achievement. We will meet virtually. Experts will join the group for a 2-hour webinar packed full of relevant leadership and coaching content and high quality learning activities.

DETAILS

Dates: October 22*; December 3; January 28; March 11; and, May 11

Times: 8:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.
*October 22nd will have two sessions: 9:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. and 1:00 - 3:30 P.M.

Modality:  Virtual meetings using Zoom platform

Who Should Participate? Leaders who support teachers, such as:

• Instructional coaches;
• Literacy Coaches
• Math Coaches;
• Reading Specialists
• Teacher Leaders;
• Behavioral Coaches;
• Program Support Teachers;
• Special Education Mentors;
• Principals;
• Curriculum and Instruction Directors; and,
• Special Education Directors.

CLICK HERE for MORE INFORMATION or TO REGISTER for the EDUCATOR LEADERSHIP & COACHING COLLABORATIVE SERIES

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Disclaimer:

CESA 6 makes every effort to accommodate basic dietary needs such as vegetarian, gluten free and basic food allergies. Because of the number of meals served and the number of items used each day, along with food product changes from our food vendors, we cannot guarantee that every allergen in the food served will be identified and labeled. Guests concerned with food allergies must be aware of this risk. CESA 6 does not assume liability for adverse reactions to food consumed or items one may come into contact with while eating at a CESA 6 event. To better serve our guests with dietary restrictions or allergies, please go into your myQuickReg account and update the special accommodations section. Notice of a special dietary need must be made in advance of the event.

Cancellation Policy:

Any registration cancellation must be received at least 8 business days before event in order for a full conference fee refund to be issued (full refunds do not include service fees. Service fees are nonrefundable).Registration cancellations received 1-7 business days before an event, a refund, minus $50 for each participant, will be issued. Persons who are registered, but not in attendance on the day of the session ("no call, no show") will be charged the full registration fee. CESA 6 reserves the right to cancel any session due to insufficient enrollment. Participants will be notified by email if a cancellation occurs.