On 7/16/10, Allison wrote:

> 1. How can (a literacy coach) help you to do the work that
> you want (them) to do in this building?

Conducting classroom observations (outside the evaluation
process) and providing constructive feedback to teachers;
Conducting model lessons in classrooms
Providing professional development (small group workshops) on
topics such as instructional strategies for specific student
needs, assessment, etc.

> 2.How will you help (the literacy coach) to do that work
> more efficiently?

Regularly meet with the coach
Provide opportunities for collaboration with coaches from
other schools
Provide opportunities for professional development (send them
to workshops, bring presenters in, send them to see how
things are done at other successful schools, etc)
Provide funding for needed resources - materials for
professional development, etc.

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