**REGISTER SOON - REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 15 PEOPLE PER LOCATION**
Three locations:
$200.00 per person (includes lite continental breakfast and lunch both days)
TLC DESCRIPTION
Teachers Learning & Collaborating (TLCs) is a unique Practice-Based Coaching approach, to support teachers/home visitors to improve education practices. TLC is essentially a group format of the Practice-Based Coaching model, with self, peer, and expert coaching components, which creates collaborative teaching communities for ongoing professional development. This approach can be used across different types of programs and age groups, including center-based and home-based programs. This TLC model is designed to meet the need for quality improvement efforts that focus explicitly on teacher-child interactions. This session is for those interested in facilitating TLCs in their program.
TLC OVERVIEW
• A group format Practice-Based Coaching model for ongoing professional development
• Combines different types of coaching: expert (trained facilitator), peer (fellow participants), and self (participant) coaching
• In-person participant work groups led by trained facilitators, supported by independent classroom video recordings, and guided by group discussions on practices
• Process to focus on teaching practice using video recording, reflection, group and individual feedback
• Cost-effective way to provide group coaching using NCQTL resources, including the NCQTL in-service suites
WHO? TLC Facilitators:
Training for TLC Facilitators includes:
o an in-person 2-day training that is the foundation for being a facilitator
o instruction in how to lead group discussions, how to promote intentional video recording, and how to coach participants
o the TLC Facilitation Manual, TLC Session Guides, and support to implement the TLCs.
TLC Time Commitments for Facilitators:
12–15 hours/month to:
o Prepare for sessions
o Conduct individual teacher meetings
o Lead the TLC Process
SEE TENTATIVE AGENDA HERE