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Lyn Horning, Christine BelindaPenn State University Better Kid Care

2016 National Smart Start Conference

Beyond the Workshop: Coach. Click. Connect.

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Welcome!

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We are . . . • Online, “On Demand”• Early Learning, School-Age, and

Directors• State approved• CEUs & CDA

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Penn State!

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Objectives

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Understand LEADERSHIP ROLE to:Put learning into practice Embrace continuous quality improvement

Access and USE WEB-BASED resources to: Promote learning experiences Meet individual & program needs

Support QUALITY STAFF DEVELOPMENT through:

Mentoring strategies & Create a learning community

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Vodcast

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KWL

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Developmental Stages of TeachersStage 1: Survival

First year

Stage 2: Consolidation Second/third year

Stage 3: Renewal Third/fourth year

Stage 4: Maturity Five or more years

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Questions to discuss1. What are the positive

aspects of staff in this stage?2. What are the challenges of

staff in this stage?3. How do you think staff in this

stage feel and think about their roles as professionals?

4. What support do staff need in this stage?

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Stage 1: Survival

• First year

• Focuses on getting through

• Acquires basic knowledge

• Needs support, understanding, encouragement

• Direct training and ongoing

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Stage 2: Consolidation

• Second/third year

• Focuses on children and situations

• Broadens professional development, seeking information from others

• Able to participate in a learning community

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Stage 3: Renewal

• Third/forth year

• Interests broaden and focuses beyond doing the same things

• More open to new ideas

• Attending workshops and conferences

• Joining a network, visiting other programs

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Stage 4: Maturity

• Forth-sixth year

• Confident in teaching

• Focuses on philosophy, in-depth questioning of practices and approaches

• Advance education, seminars, institutes

• Independent study

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Where would you put it?

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A third eye

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Your staffWhat stage are they at?1: Survival2: Consolidation3: Renewal4: Maturity

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Where are you?

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Stages of coaching/mentoring1: Emerging2: Developing3: Performing4: Transforming

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*Adapted from The Teacher Leadership Competencies, Center for Teaching Quality

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Stage 1: Emerging • Knows strengths, leadership style, and passions

• Recognizes skills to support staff

• Inspires others

• Open-minded and respectful

• Understands differences in adult learning

• Uses technology to communicate

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Stage 2: Developing • Builds trust and credibility

• Responds positively to adversity

• Spurs positive change

• Participates and advances professional learning

• Respectfully navigates difficult situations

• Uses technology to manage professional responsibilities

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Stage 3: Performing • Encourages reflection that leads to

growth

• Plans learning opportunities connected to goals

• Supports others to use data and tools to impact their teaching

• Utilizes staff diverse expertise

• Broadens capacity for use of technology

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Stage 4: Transforming • Supports questioning of practices,

approaches, and philosophies

• Defines and inspires new learning

• Supports staff to use research to impact teaching

• Create new forms and uses for technology

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How do you plan for staff development?

• What is the focus for staff development?

• Who is involved?

• Who decides?

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Compare needs and plans

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Click to Connect

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Strengthen learning

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Vodcast: Caregiver Sensitivity

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How will YOU coach, click, connect?

• What did you learn?

• How will you implement your learning?

• Let’s make a plan!

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#CoachClickConnect with usTweet, facebook, instagram, email or even call!

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Lyn Horning lc5@psu.eduChristine Belinda crb16@psu.edu

Penn State University Better Kid Care800-452-9108