My+Role

= My Nine Roles as a (CFF) Coach = (as explained to me by “Classrooms for the Future”)


 * Resource Provider** – I will provide resources that support what you do in the classroom. Examples include, but are not limited to, internet links, research, articles, and tutorials.


 * Data Coach** – I will help to organize and analyze the school’s data (PSSA, 4Sight results, etc.) and facilitate conversations among faculty.


 * Curriculum Specialist** – I will help you use national and state standards to plan instruction and assess students.


 * Instructional Specialist** – I will collaborate with teachers and other specialists to help design instruction that meets the needs of all students.


 * Classroom Supporter** – I will be a co-planner, co-teacher, and feedback provider.


 * Mentor** – Feel free to bounce ideas off of me.


 * Learning Facilitator** – I will help coordinate and facilitate learning experiences for school staff.


 * School Leader** – I will assist with and serve on leadership teams within the school.

= Partnership Principles= (according to Jim Knight) (summarized by me)
 * Catalyst for Change** – I will model and facilitate continuous improvement on the classroom and school levels.[[image:loi_coaches.jpg]]=

Equality - People need to know that their opinion counts. Praxis - Use what you learn. Dialogue - Suspend opinions and use authentic listening. Choice - Choice encourages internal commitment. Voice - Make it easy for people to say what they think. Reflection - Reflect on action, in action, and for action. Reciprocity - Everyone benefits when one person learns.

=**Effective Collaboration**=
 * 1) Good Communication Skills
 * 2) Building Trust
 * 3) Collective Problem Solving
 * 4) Shared Leadership

=What a (CFF) Coach is Not= (as explained to me by "Classrooms for the Future")
 * I am not an evaluator.
 * I am not a supervisor.
 * I am not "The Expert".
 * I am not a "Whistle Blower".
 * I am not the "Fixer".
 * I am not a tutor for state testing.