Instructional Support Menu
Choose the Option that Best Fits Your Needs
What's included?
Appetizers
Spot Coverage- Want to learn more from your colleagues, but don't want to lose your precious plan time? You are in luck. I can cover your class or find coverage for you so that you may observe another colleague at UMS. You can find classrooms to observe on the Pineapple Chart, or make an Observation Request using the links below. Once you have determined your desired day/time for spot coverage, please fill out this link, or just let Katie know.
Pineapple Chart: https://tinyurl.com/yc5pf2fl
Observation Request: https://goo.gl/forms/fuT7N2w7CJuc4Chu1
Classroom Assistant- Serve as another pair of hands for a lesson or another pair of eyes to monitor student concerns.
Gather resources- Search for those hard to find lesson components, ideas, and strategies to support the learning in your classroom.
Differentiation Support- Help tailor your lesson to the needs of all students through choice assignments, activities, flexible groups, and more.
Classroom Management- With conversation and collaboration, together we can design and determine classroom management strategies, routines, and procedures to enhance the learning environment for all students.
Main Dishes
Data Conversations- Collaboratively analyze formative or summative assessment data to make instructional decisions (individually or with a PLC).
Learning Walks- Each quarter, there will be an opportunity to go on a learning walk in our building or a different building in the district. During learning walks, those of us on the walk are learning from the teachers. You can also contact me to go on learning walks at any time.
Model a Lesson- Want to see how a certain instructional strategy works before trying it out? Let me be the guinea pig! I can either model it, or find a teacher (in person or on video) who can model it for you.
Co-planning- Having trouble coming up with new or different ideas for a particular lesson? Are you and your co-teacher needing a third mind to toss around ideas? Let's plan a lesson together!
Co-Teaching- Ever wish you had another teacher in the room for that one class? Fear no more! We can plan a lesson together and co-teach it using one of the various co-teaching approaches.
Coaching Cycle- Sign up for a formal coaching cycle. As peers, we will work collaboratively to achieve a goal that you have set for yourself/your classroom. Together, we will learn from one another and implement strategies that will guarantee student achievement!
Desserts
Networking- Help you connect with other teachers in your own building, district, and around the metro.
Brainstorming Session- Collaboratively bounce innovative ideas off one another.
Active Listener- Need to talk? I am here for you. We can set aside structured time for me to listen to your needs in a confidential setting.
New Student Evaluation- Upon the arrival of a new student, I can complete one-on-one assessments in the area of reading and do my best to gather other information that will guide your instruction.
Complimentary Items
- Supporting your PLC
- Ongoing coaching and support for new to Urbandale teachers
- Facilitating and participating in Learning Walks
- Participating in Walkthroughs
- Facilitating and/or Participating in Professional Development
- Attending Baby-SAT when available
- Member of the UMS Leadership Team
- Supporting our building's MTSS efforts
Feel free to mix and match your order!
Please note: The chef it NOT an expert, but does gather a wide range of ingredients and serving suggestions from other customers!