Participants will have the opportunity to dig into the Framework for Teaching rubrics and focus on the foundational skills needed to support a culture of adult learning and growth in schools. We will also discuss specific strategies and opportunities for observing online instruction.

Audience: School leaders, instructional coaches, teacher leaders...All educators interested in observing and providing feedback to teachers using the Framework for Teaching.

Format: There will be three live, synchronous sessions (Tuesday, Thursday, Tuesday - each 2.5 hours). Participants will complete interactive, asynchronous modules (a total of 4.5 hours) between the live sessions and receive feedback from facilitators through modules and office hours.

Total Time: 12 hours

Primary Outcomes:

• Develop deeper understanding of the FFT Components and rubrics.
• Practice aligning evidence to the rubrics.
• Plan for observation and coaching cycles.
• Learn to lead growth-focused and asset-based conversations with teachers to improve practice and build self-efficacy.

Sections

For live, synchronous sessions (on Zoom) choose between two sections:

Section A: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Eastern on T, Th, T

Section B: 2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Eastern on T, Th, T

Schedule

Live Opening Session: Tuesday, August 25

• Conducted via Zoom
• Facilitated by Danielson Group Framework Specialists
• Opportunities to interact with other participants through breakout rooms and interactive activities

Self-Paced Modules: Wednesday, August 26

• Completed independently
• Modules include activities, videos and artifacts of classroom practice, journaling, asynchronous discussions, and group interactions

Live Session: Thursday, August 27

• Conducted via Zoom
• Facilitated by Danielson Group Framework Specialists
• Opportunities to interact with other participants through breakout rooms and interactive activities

Optional Office Hours: Friday, August 28

• Sign up or drop in to discuss the course materials, ask questions, and seek advice.

Self-Paced Modules: August 28-31

• Completed independently
• Modules include activities, videos and artifacts of classroom practice, journaling, asynchronous discussions, and group interactions

Live Closing Session: September 1

• Conducted via Zoom
• Facilitated by Danielson Group Framework Specialists
• Opportunities to interact with other participants through breakout rooms and interactive activities

You will receive instructions for joining the online sessions and accessing course materials prior to the beginning of the course. Please monitor the email you used to register.

Questions? Email: booth@danielsongroup.org

Optional Add-On - Virtual Reality Coaching Circle

Want the opportunity to try out your feedback skills in a simulated setting? Join up to 3 other colleagues in a virtual reality simulation. You'll each have the opportunity to deliver feedback to an avatar teacher who will respond in real time. A DG Framework Specialist will lead the circle and give feedback. You'll hear how your peers engage and have a chance to practice in a low-risk setting.

Team Discount

We encourage you to attend with your colleagues. Group tickets are available for 4 or more team members participating together.

Have a large group? Ask about scheduling an exclusive workshop and large-group pricing: contact@danielsongroup.org

Certificate of Completion

Within a week of the workshop's conclusion, educators who completed the workshop will receive a certificate noting the number of seat hours. We urge all participants to confirm with their school or district whether attendance will meet requirements for continuing education. In order to receive a certificate of completion, you must attend all sessions and complete the asynchronous modules.

General Notices

-Ticket payment is by credit card only.

-The Danielson Group reserves the right to make schedule changes, postpone, or cancel this event.

Notice of Possible Use of Image, Voice, and Likeness

By registering for this event, you grant permission for The Danielson Group to make images and video or audio recordings of you and for their release for publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for news, web casts, promotional purposes, on websites, social media, or any other purpose by The Danielson Group and its affiliates and representatives. You release The Danielson Group, its officers and employees, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking, recording, digitizing, or publication and use of interviews, photographs, computer images, video and/or or sound recordings. By joining the online sessions, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any use or other publication of these materials, regardless of the purpose. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo, video, or audio recording taken by The Danielson Group or the person or entity designated to do so by The Danielson Group.