VILS Coach Camp: Full Schedule

11:00am EDT

Stretch Yoga, Breathing, Meditation

Thank you for joining Molly Knepper (200 RYT) for a 30 minute mindful movement yoga session. This mildly stimulating Hatha yoga class will offer a few different yoga poses and breathing techniques to help awaken the mind and prepare the body for a day of mindful learning. The poses will focus on the parts of the body primarily affected by sitting, (neck, shoulders, low back, hip flexors to name a few), while the breathing techniques will help to focus the mind on the present moment. This session is both beginner friendly and expert welcome. Please come prepared with a mat, or something similar, to practice on and some water to drink. Feel free to use props if you are familiar with how to integrate them into your practice safely.

All participates must complete a waiver form.

Speakers

Molly Knepper

Tuesday October 12, 2021 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Zoom

Mindfulness Activity

Waiver Form https://fs24.formsite.com/7tmecj/tk6ji8qdae/index.html

11:30am EDT

Opening and Keynote Speaker: Instructional Coaching in Education

Opening: Reviewing objectives for the day, reflecting on previous day learning, sharing any relevant information/announcements, and setting the stage for the keynote/remainder of the day.

Keynote: Discussing the Impact Cycle, and how the model can be used specifically by instructional technology coaches to support teachers in leveraging technology in meaningful ways to improve student outcomes.

Speakers

Jim Knight

Senior Partner, Instructional Coaching Group

Jim Knight has spent more than two decades studying professional learning, effective teaching, and instructional coaching. He is a Senior Partner at the Instructional Coaching Group and a Research Associate at the University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning.Jim’s book Instructional... Read More →

Tuesday October 12, 2021 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Zoom

Whole Group Session

11:30am EDT

Coach Care

Visit the Coach Camp Help Lounge for technical support during Coach Camp, October 12-14 between 11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET.

Tuesday October 12, 2021 11:30am - 5:00pm EDT
Zoom

Technical Support

1:15pm EDT

Hybrid Coaching

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Coaching can be captivating in a normal year, but add in hybrid or remote models and it is a whole different ballgame! In this session, resources and strategies will be pitched to coaches to support incorporating these four leadership qualities into their coaching role: Manager, Modeler, Motivator, and Maximizer. Hit a home run and explore how each of these qualities can work together as a whole to support coaches, staff, and students. The focus of this presentation is on hybrid coaching, but these skills will work with in-person as well as remote coaching. Don't strike out by skipping this session!

Speakers

Sara Newman

Mentor Coach, Norris Middle School

C5 VILS Coach - Norris Middle School

Jenni Sherrill

Instructional Technology Coach, Omaha Public Schools, R.M. Marrs

I am an Instructional Technology Coach in Omaha, NE. I started my educational journey in Omaha Public Schools as a 7th grade Social Studies teacher. I taught 7th grade Social Studies for 14 years before becoming a technology coach at R.M. Marrs Magnet Center. I am currently in a 6th-8th... Read More →

Tuesday October 12, 2021 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Zoom

Workshop

1:15pm EDT

The Power of Storytelling

Stories are important because they make people care. Stories give people a purpose. But, unfortunately, many of our schools' stories are still being told by rumors, test scores, grades, and the media. In this session, you will learn the power of and a process for storytelling that can help you start to shine a light on the amazing things, people, projects, and instruction happening daily in your school and district.

Speakers

Marco Torres

Tuesday October 12, 2021 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Zoom

Workshop

1:15pm EDT

Using Principles of Adult Learning Theory to Develop Effective Professional Learning Experiences

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Coaches will learn how to navigate the waters of adult learning to enhance their professional learning and coaching practices. You will walk away with specific practices and strategies that you can implement to make professional learning powerful and meaningful to your staff. This session will also address strategies for addressing resistance to change and new initiatives with empathy and respect.

Speakers

Rita Fennelly-Atkinson

Director Micro-Credentials, Digital Promise

Dr. Rita Fennelly-Atkinson is the Director of Micro-credentials at Digital Promise. She has worked at the intersection of education and technology to create inclusive and accessible learning environments for learners for the past 20 years. As a first-generation LatinX college graduate... Read More →

Shawn McCusker

Verizon Innovative Learning Schools, directed by Digital Promise

Tuesday October 12, 2021 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Zoom

Workshop

1:15pm EDT

Using Video to Enhance Coaching, Teaching and Learning

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Jim Knight's text, The Impact Cycle, provides strategies for coaches to get a clearer picture of reality inside a teacher's classroom. In this session, we will explore one of these strategies: the power of video coaching. During the coaching cycle, video coaching can be utilized as an inexpensive and easy-to-implement strategy. Coaches will investigate challenges and best practices for video coaching as a way to support teachers, enhance instruction, and improve student learning.

Speakers

Kasha Hayes

Associate Director of Professional Learning, Verizon Innovative Learning Schools, directed by Digital Promise

Erin West

Associate Director of Learning Delivery, Digital Promise

Tuesday October 12, 2021 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Zoom

Workshop

2:30pm EDT

Panel Discussion: Coaching for Impact

A panel consisting of current VILS mentor coaches and VILS team members will share their personal experiences and insights into the impact of coaching on teacher efficacy, practice, student achievement, and school performance.

The panel will be conducted in a Q/A format. Questions will be provided at least one week prior to the panel discussion for panelists to review. If time permits, we will take questions from the audience over the half-hour long session. We will use a moderator for the session.

Speakers

Dr. Courtney L. Teague

Director of Coaching, Digital Promise

“I look for lessons in everything and everyone. There is a purpose for every experience and I look for the meaning behind it all! Everyone has different experiences and I always welcome different perspectives; that is the only way one can grow.”Bio. Courtney L. Teague is the Director... Read More →

Brookie Chandler

VILS Mentor Coach, Vista Academy

Mark Gumm

VILS Mentor Coach, Roberts Paideia Academy

Mark Gumm has a total of 7 years of teaching experience as an Elementary School teacher. He has taught in the states of Georgia and Ohio. He earned his bachelor's degree in Psychology from Morehouse College in Atlanta and a Masters degree from the University of Dayton in Educational... Read More →

Andrea Payan

Verizon Innovative Learning Schools Coach, Audubon Middle School

Andrea is an Instructional Technology coach through the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools program at Audubon Middle School in Milwaukee, WI. She has been working in Milwaukee Public Schools for 24 years. She taught in a variety of grades from 1-8 for 19 years. She has now been a... Read More →

Sara Meierding

Project Director, Program Development, Digital Promise

Tuesday October 12, 2021 2:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Zoom

Whole Group Session

3:15pm EDT

Whole Group Interactive Session and Closing: Coaching Cycle and TIM-C

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The Technology Integration Matrix (TIM) was developed to help guide the complex task of evaluating technology integration in the classroom. It provides a common vocabulary for pedagogically sound technology integration for teachers, school leaders, coaches, researchers, evaluators, and professional development facilitators. We will explore the TIM-Coaching Tool (TIM-C) and how coaches can leverage it to support and document all elements of their coaching work: coaching cycles, goal setting, planning and monitoring coaching activities, recording outcomes, and reflecting on the process. We will specifically address coaching cycles and how to enter into them in this session. This is Part 1 of a three-part series on TIM-C and coaching cycles. The following two sessions will occur after Coach Camp.

Speakers

Sara Bordelon

Project Director, Community Networks, Digital Promise

Hi all! I'm Sara, but I go by Bea. I'm a former middle school Math teacher (6 years) and Instructional Coach (6 years). I am now an Instructional Technology Trainer at VILS. I love my family, my friends, the mountains, house plants, and most of all I love dogs.

Sherry Loftin

Project Director of Teacher and Coach Learning Experience, Digital Promise

Sherry Loftin is a transformative education leader and product director specializing in developing innovative solutions that help teachers and coaches integrate emerging technologies in the classroom. As the Project Director of Teacher and Coach Learning Experiences at Digital Promise... Read More →

Tuesday October 12, 2021 3:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
Zoom

Whole Group Session

11:00am EDT

Coloring Corner

These days, Coloring isn't just for kids. Research has found that Coloring can be therapeutic, reduce stress and anxiety, and enhance mindfulness.

So, grab your coloring supplies and join us as we color away our stress and prepare our minds for the day ahead.

Wednesday October 13, 2021 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Zoom

Mindfulness Activity

11:30am EDT

Opening and Keynote Speaker: Six Elements of Success

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In our seven years of implementing the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools program, we have found that the most successful schools have six elements in place to establish and sustain a culture of powerful learning that leverages technology:

- Cross-functional leadership team
- Strong transformation plan
- Ongoing professional learning
- Consistent access
- Family engagement
- Equity as a mindset

In this Keynote, you will hear from Sara Crawford, Deputy Director of Professional Learning, and Jillian Doggett, Associate Director of Professional Learning at Verizon Innovative Learning Schools, on the Coach's role in catalyzing change and the strategies coaches can employ to achieve these six elements within their schools and districts.

Keynotes

Sara Crawford

Deputy Director for Professional Learning, Verizon Innovative Learning Schools, directed by Digital Promise

Dr. Sara Martinez Crawford is the Deputy Director for Professional Learning for Verizon Innovative Learning Schools. She came to Digital Promise from The Arizona K12 Center, where she was the Technology Project Director, overseeing technology professional learning opportunities... Read More →

Jillian Doggett

Project Director, Verizon Innovative Learning Schools, directed by Digital Promise

Wednesday October 13, 2021 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Zoom

Whole Group Session

11:30am EDT

Coach Care

Visit the Coach Camp Help Lounge for technical support during Coach Camp, October 12-14 between 11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET.

Wednesday October 13, 2021 11:30am - 5:00pm EDT
Zoom

Technical Support

1:15pm EDT

Coach Role in School Improvement

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Are you an effective coach? How do you know? Strong coaching makes a significant difference for teacher practice so they continue to evolve professionally, producing authentic student outcomes. Come learn how to partner with teachers and administrators in a thought-provoking and creative process which inspires them to maximize their potential. Attend this session to transform your school culture by being the change agent and encouraging your teachers to be more innovative.

Speakers

Digital Promise Global

ADPL, Verizon Innovative Learning Schools, directed by Digital Promise

Digital Promise is a global nonprofit working to expand opportunity for each learner. We work with educators, researchers, technology leaders, and communities to design, investigate, and scale up innovations that empower learners, especially those who’ve been historically and systematically... Read More →

Nipa Surati

Verizon Innovative Learning Schools, directed by Digital Promise

Wednesday October 13, 2021 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Zoom

Workshop

1:15pm EDT

Coach-Administrator Relationship

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Learn how to build a strong and viable coach-administrator relationship! Explore ways to collaborate with administrators so you can elicit the best in every teacher and generate student success together! By building, strengthening, and developing your relationship with your administrators, you can champion the important work of coaching educators through innovative and intentional practices. Create positive change and school improvement through conscious and purposeful relationship-building!

Speakers

Debbie Bermeo

John A. Sutter Middle School

Debbie Bemeo, M.Ed, is an Instructional Technology Coach in the Los Angeles Unified School District. She is the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools Coach at a VIL school, a Coach Corp Mentor with Digital Promise Verizon Innovative Learning Schools, and she works in collaboration with... Read More →

Wednesday October 13, 2021 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Zoom

Workshop

1:15pm EDT

Coaching Teams

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“Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, working together is success.” - Henry Ford. As educators, we all have been asked to come together and work as part of a team. What really sets a successful team apart from the rest? Goals, trust, understanding, and so much more goes into the recipe of creating an excellent team that not only achieves their goals, but surpasses them. This session will give coaches techniques to explore and use to facilitate the work of learning-focused teams.

Speakers

Rebecca Lama

Associate Director of Professional Learning, Digital Promise

Cameron Lineberger

Director, School Impact, Verizon Innovative Learning Schools, directed by Digital Promise

Wednesday October 13, 2021 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Zoom

Workshop

1:15pm EDT

Measuring Coaching Impact

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What tools do you have in place to measure the progress of coaching in the short term and the impact of the coaching in the long term? This session focuses on how teacher surveys can help teachers, coaches, and administrators understand where they are and where they should go, monitor their progress, measure the quality of their efforts, and celebrate growth. We’ll guide you in selecting relevant survey questions, collecting survey data from teachers, interpreting data, taking action, and sharing your findings. You'll have the chance to begin developing a plan for use in your own school and/or district.

Speakers

Mahsa Bakhshaei

Angela Hardy

Digital Promise

Wednesday October 13, 2021 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Zoom

Workshop

2:15pm EDT

Break Time

Wednesday October 13, 2021 2:15pm - 2:30pm EDT
Zoom

Break

2:30pm EDT

Panel Discussion: Coaching for Change

A panel consisting of current VILS mentor coaches, VILS team members, and other experts from the field of education will share challenges and strategies that contribute to catalyzing change and building and nurturing a culture of continuous improvement, reflection, and refinement.

The panel will be conducted in a Q/A format. Questions will be provided at least one week prior to the panel discussion for panelists to review. If time permits, we will take questions from the audience over the half-hour long session. We will use a moderator for the session.

Speakers

Emma Rose Courington

VILS Mentor Coach, Birmingham City Schools

Ashlei Evans

ADOC, Verizon Innovative Learning Schools, directed by Digital Promise

Camden Hanzlick-Burton

Associate Director of Onboarding and Coaching, Verizon Innovative Learning Schools, directed by Digital Promise

Most recently, Camden was a learning experience manager with Summit Public Schools, leading professional development and supporting schools in implementing project-based, personalized learning programs. His experience as a mentor to high school students informed his work in continuously... Read More →

Shawn McCusker

Verizon Innovative Learning Schools, directed by Digital Promise

Erin Theriot

VILS Mentor Coach, Paul Habans Charter School

Erin Theriot is a C7 VILS Mentor Coach at Paul Habans Charter School in New Orleans. Prior to becoming a VILS coach, she started the tech program at Paul Habans, which included coding, graphic design, digital citizenship, and computer literacy. When she’s not coaching, she’s a... Read More →

Wednesday October 13, 2021 2:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Zoom

Whole Group Session

3:15pm EDT

Whole Group Interactive Session and Closing: Leveraging TLC

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Leveraging your TLC members is one of the most effective ways to increase your impact as a coach! The Teacher Leader Corps (TLC) is vital to the success and sustainability of technology integration. Join us in this session to learn strategies for how to leverage your TLC on campus to help support long-term change. You will have the opportunity to spend some time collaborating and connecting with fellow coaches to create an action plan that will help you set your TLC up for success!

Speakers

Ricardo Huicochea

Technology Coordinator, Los Angeles Unified School District

Neilou Mogharabi

Digital Promise

Wednesday October 13, 2021 3:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
Zoom

Whole Group Session

11:00am EDT

Meditation: Mindfulness for All

Join us for a fun, dynamic and culture-rich mindfulness session! Together we will practice trauma-sensitive expressive movement for all ages and abilities followed by a self-regulating awareness of breath exercise that can be used on a daily basis. These mindful awareness healing-centered practices help us to cultivate embodied presence, stimulate the relaxation response, and deepen our sense of identity, belonging, inclusion and interconnection. No props needed.

Prep:
Estimated Time: 30 mins
Will be sharing computer audio/music and will invite interaction via chat and verbally.

All participants must complete a waiver form.

Speakers

Knellee Bisram

CEO, AHAM Education Inc.

Knellee Bisram, M.A. is an International Development Consultant, SEL and Mindfulness Trainer/Coach and Founder and CEO of AHAM Education. She has been a student of meditation, Present Moment Awareness (Mindfulness), and other mind body modalities for over 30 years. Knellee left her... Read More →

Thursday October 14, 2021 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Zoom

Mindfulness Activity

Waiver Form https://fs24.formsite.com/7tmecj/k2l5fhbcaj/index.html

11:30am EDT

Opening and Keynote Speaker: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Education

Innovation in education is not in the bells and whistles -- it is in the everyday school and classroom practices that authentically and intentionally center students and families. At Digital Promise, our model of Inclusive Innovation posits that those most impacted by a challenge must be engaged in the design of equitable learning experiences. We work in collaboration with teachers, students and families to reimagine education innovation. Learn about the model and how the practices can be employed in your leadership and teaching.

Keynotes

Kimberly Smith

Executive Director, Digital Promise

Kimberly A. Smith is the Executive Director of the League of Innovative Schools and the Center for Inclusive Innovation at Digital Promise, leading a national network of forward-thinking education leaders in equity-centered R&D to design and implement inclusive innovation learning... Read More →

Thursday October 14, 2021 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Zoom

Whole Group Session

11:30am EDT

Coach Care

Visit the Coach Camp Help Lounge for technical support during Coach Camp, October 12-14 between 11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET.

Thursday October 14, 2021 11:30am - 5:00pm EDT
Zoom

Technical Support

1:15pm EDT

Critical Conversations

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As a coach, it is inevitable that some of your conversations will turn from routine to critical. Your body’s natural urge is to respond emotionally. You may think about dodging the topic, hiding behind an email, or just winging it and hope for the best. Don't do it. Attend this session and develop advanced self-awareness strategies for managing critical conversations as well as getting the conversations back on track. During this session, you will practice having critical conversations “off the cuff.”

Speakers

Diane Doersch

Director of Technology, Verizon Innovative Learning at Digital Promise

Diane W. Doersch serves as a Technical Project Director at Digital Promise. She came from a career in public education, first as an elementary school teacher, then a middle school computer applications teacher, and finally director of technology in a Wisconsin school district with... Read More →

Dr. Courtney L. Teague

Director of Coaching, Digital Promise

Thursday October 14, 2021 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Zoom

Workshop

1:15pm EDT

How To Support Teacher Well-being As A Coach

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High levels of stress are affecting teacher health and overall well-being, resulting in teacher burnout, lack of engagement, job dissatisfaction, poor performance, and even teacher turnover. If a teacher is unable to manage their own stress adequately, their instructions suffer, ultimately impacting student well-being and achievement. It's time that we prioritize staff wellness. Grounded in research and trauma-informed pratices, coaches will explore the conditions of chronic stress on the brain and discover strategies for supporting teachers' social and emotional competencies at school and beyond.

Speakers

Carissa Harrison

Digital Promise

Thursday October 14, 2021 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Zoom

Workshop

1:15pm EDT

Personalized Learning for Equity

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Fostering a sense of belonging is an important part of creating a culturally responsive classroom that addresses learner variability. Learn how social and emotional factors like sense of belonging, motivation, and others are connected to content and cognitive factors and which research-based practices support the whole child learning. In this session, we will show you how to tap into the power of learning sciences research by using the Learner Variability Navigator, a free and open source tool, to support your teachers and your coaching practice.

Speakers

Jessica Jackson

Practitioner Partnership Director, Digital Promise

Thursday October 14, 2021 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Zoom

Workshop

1:15pm EDT

The Power of Protocols

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Productivity stems from face-to-face communication, as well as your ability to express controversial and risky opinions effectively. Attend this session and practice using real-life models to conduct difficult conversations to drive social justice and equity work. You’ll gain the skills and summon the courage to step up, speak openly and honestly, and get results that count.

Speakers

George Oma

Digital Promise

Thursday October 14, 2021 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Zoom

Workshop

2:30pm EDT

Panel Discussion: Coaching for Equity

A panel consisting of current VILS mentor coaches, VILS team members, and other experts from the field of education will discuss the role of the coach in cultivating more inclusive classrooms and more just, equitable school systems.

The panel will be conducted in a Q/A format. Questions will be provided at least one week prior to the panel discussion for panelists to review. If time permits, we will take questions from the audience over the half-hour long session. We will use a moderator for the session.

Speakers

Adha Mengis

Digital Promise

Janee Moss

VILS Mentor Coach, Almira PreK-8 Academy

Shaun Wilson

Director of Professional Learning, Verizon Innovative Learning Schools, directed by Digital Promise

Theresa Womack

VILS COACH, Desert Spirit Elementary School

I am a C7 VILS coach and a mentor coach this year. I have been at the same school since 2016. Before becoming the VILS coach, I was a 5th grade teacher were I used and integrated technology everyday in my lessons with my students. I believe that as our students need to have the access... Read More →

Vanessa Zurita

Director of Professional Learning, Verizon Innovative Learning Schools, directed by Digital Promise

Thursday October 14, 2021 2:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Zoom

Whole Group Session

3:15pm EDT

Whole Group Interactive Session and Closing: Data-Informed Coaching with TIM-O

Slide Deck

Observing teachers in their classrooms is a valuable tool to inform your coaching. During this session, we will explore what information you can gain from the TIM-O tool and how you can better serve your teachers with this data. This is the follow-up session from the September Monthly Coach Call. Please remember to bring any TIM-O data you have collected to this point.

Speakers

Sara Bordelon

Project Director, Community Networks, Digital Promise

Sherry Loftin

Project Director of Teacher and Coach Learning Experience, Digital Promise

Jeremy McBrayer

Associate Director of Professional Learning, Digital Promise

Jeremy is the Associate Director of Professional Learning for the Central region on the VILS team. He was previously the Director of 21st Century Learning in a school district in the suburbs of Chicago. In that role, he was able to implement a full 1:1 program, standards based grading... Read More →

Thursday October 14, 2021 3:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
Zoom

Whole Group Session