TLC (Teachers Learning & Collaborating) Facilitators Training
THIS IS THE REGISTRATION FORM FOR THE URBANA LOCATION
**REGISTER SOON - REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 15 PEOPLE**
When
Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at 8:30 PM CDT-to-
Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 4:30 PM CDT
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Where
ILEAS Building
Registration Fee:
$200.00 per person (includes lite continental breakfast and lunch both days)
Contact
Michelle IoccaIllinois Head Start Association
217-241-3511
miocca@ilheadstart.org
Facilitated by:
Barbara Becker, MA Early Childhood Special Education
STG Region 5 TTA Network
Barbara Becker, Early Childhood Specialist, and Infant Toddler Specialist, earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from UCLA and a Masters of Arts in Early Childhood Special Education from George Washington University. A former Head Start parent and award winning adult educator, Ms. Becker has extensive experience and passion for early literacy, family literacy and coaching. She has presented at local and national conferences. Her hallmark is one of collaborative team building with humor and a reflective, growth mindset approach.
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:
- can be education managers, coaches, or other staff who support teachers within your program or grantee.
- make a commitment to facilitating the TLC group sessions throughout the school year.
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