Oct. 31, 2022

Why are Faculty Meetings the Key to Setting Up Meaningful Coaching Cycles?

Show Notes

Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Susan discuss how important it is to create a funnel system from your faculty meetings that help you land meaningful collaborations in the classroom. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast. We would love to have you join the show.

Question of the Week

Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section. This week’s question is: Question Topic: How do I make the most out of my faculty meeting opportunities so that I can get traction in the classroom with my teachers?

Weekly Topic

What is the purpose of the Faculty meeting?
Creating a Funnel System out of your Faculty Meetings
- What is a Funnel System?
- How does a Funnel work?
Understanding the three types of building-based Professional Development
- Large Group
  - Faculty Meetings
- Medium Group
  - Department / Grade Level Meetings
- Small Group
  - 1:1 Planning Sessions
- Bonus Round
  - In-Class Support
How does the funnel work?
- Principal Role (Before the PD)
  - Set the stage and provide a direction
    - I am asking the coach the share this topic because it is a goal of our school
- Coaches Role (During the PD)
  - Create a dynamic learning experience that involves everyone in the school
- Generals Role (During the PD)
  - Pick up the ball and run with it to inspire others
- Principal Role (After the PD)
  - “I am asking the Coach to meet with each of you as a department/grade level to make sure you are comfortable planning for this new skill.
- Follow up Communication (After the PD)
  - Email to Teachers with Follow up links / booking form
- Next Steps - Department/Grade Level meetings - 1:1 Meetings - In-Classroom Pop-ins
How do you create a funnel of your own?
- Work with your principal and share the vision for getting into classrooms by first meeting with all teachers.
- Have your meeting dates set up with the principal before the PD session
- Have your follow up email and resources ready to go
- End the PD session by telling the teachers that they will be seeing you in their classrooms to support on this new skill that is being requested by the principal.

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