Detailed Pacing Guide by Role Month/Module Teachers will… Mentors will… Evaluators will… Site Administrators will… September/Beginning October Intro and 1:Foundations Overview Complete brief Intro Module Complete Pre-Learning Assignment Self-Assessment View Video Module and Pass Quiz Complete Post Learning Activity Use Instructional Practices Checklists for Teachers for self- assessment-and “Ipoints for Teachers” as needed Review lesson plans and discuss aligning plans with Foundations (use activity to guide conversation) Lesson plan discussions can happen individually, in small groups or at PLC meetings Review lesson plans during pre and post conference and provide feedback about how plans align with Foundations Help teachers make connections between Foundations Module and Standard 3 on the Rubric Support teachers to allow time for viewing modules. View modules with teachers or independently to gain understanding of NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. Review Foundations Alignment with NC Teaching Standards. This is ongoing for all modules. Mid October 5: Behavior Expectations and Rules Complete Pre-Learning Assignment View Video Module and Pass Quiz Complete Post Learning Activity Use Instructional Practices Checklists for Teachers for self- assessment-and “Ipoints for Teachers” as needed Review autonomous support, what is it why would we want to do that? Share Crosswalk between Pyramid Model Strategies and Foundations. Review lesson plans. Do they continue to include teaching of behavior expectations, rules and social-emotional behaviors? Consider ways to apply this training with other staff members and classroom teachers. November 3: Promoting Positive Relationships Complete Pre-Learning Assignment View Video Module and Pass Quiz Complete Post Learning Activity Follow up and review Instructional Practices to Promote Positive Relationships Discuss extensions into the classroom, how were Teachers able to promote positive relationships among children, with families or staff Identify ways to use this information site wide with all staff.
Use Instructional Practices Checklists for Teachers for self- assessment-and “Ipoints for Teachers” as needed December 4: Classroom Design Complete Pre-Learning Assignment View Video Module and Pass Quiz Complete Post Learning Activity Use Instructional Practices Checklists for Teachers for self- assessment-and “Ipoints for Teachers” as needed Discussion points with teachers: Revisit classroom design and function. Is it working? Is there anything you would want to change? What changes can be made that would enhance student outcomes? (Thinking about needs of each learner). How does this information correlate to ECERS? Review how classroom design impacts student learning outcomes across the Standards. Talk with teachers about classroom needs. What resources are available? January 6: Schedule and Routines Complete Pre-Learning Assignment View Video Module and Pass Quiz Complete Post Learning Activity Use Instructional Practices Checklists for Teachers for self- assessment-and “Ipoints for Teachers” as needed Looking closely at transitions “Teaching Strategies for Transitions” Handout. Discussion Points: How are transitions, schedules and routines planned for? How do they change throughout the year? Have they changed since the beginning? Review how classroom schedules and routines have changed or adapted to meet the needs of the children. Begin discussion of what changes will be put in place for next year based on the strategies learned in this module. Consider ways scheduling impacts the entire center. What changes can be made to better support teachers and enhance learning outcomes for students? February & March 2: Formative Assessment Complete Pre-Learning Assignment View Video Module and Pass Quiz Complete Post Learning Activity Use Instructional Practices Checklists for Teachers for Review teacher’s assessment system and discuss collected data (Is it objective? Enough data to determine performance level? Use activity to support teachers in determining new assessment strategies In reviewing teachers’ assessment systems provide feedback about the amount and types of data collected. Help teachers make connection between Foundations Modules Review I Points and/or Instructional Practices Checklists for Observers for Module 2. Use this information to provide feedback and stimulate discussion with teachers to increase teacher effectiveness.