We will give participants a map and strategies for how they can coach/support math teachers in instructional change towards student-centered BTC-inspired instruction, by thin slicing change into a series of smaller instructional shifts. We will talk about the challenges and needs for support that teachers will have with each shift and ways in which coaches can provide those supports.
Our hope is that participants will be inspired and equipped by our examples of co-leadership. We will demonstrate how a partnership between teacher leaders and district leader can create a secure and supportive environment for implementing BTC, detailing the scaffolded and timely support essential for sustainable practice.
I have been teaching for 20 years; 10 in California and 10 in Hawaii. Teaching ELA has been my passion until about 5 years ago when I started learning and using Building Thinking Classrooms. Now I adore teaching math and I love a great launch!
In this session, teachers, school and district leadership will learn about an innovative model supporting K-12 math teachers across all schools in the Hartford Public School system during the first two years of implementation of the Building Thinking Classrooms practices. Attendees will explore the components of this model, including the use of collaborative learning teams and a problem of practice protocol. Additionally, the presenters will share research and data from teachers and key takeaways for facilitators. Session attendees will be encouraged to consider ways to apply this model in their own district or context and leave inspired to empower teachers within their own district to become transformative teacher leaders.
