A One-Session Illinois Administrator Academy
(Based on Framework for Teaching Clusters)
Course Description:
In this era of high-stakes accountability, educational leaders like you are focused on accelerating student learning through the teacher evaluation process and collaborative conversations. Professional Learning Rounds, an adapted approach to Instructional Rounds (Elmore & City, 2009), uses targeted Framework for Teaching Clusters as a guide for data collection during an observation. As a result of the focused observation, the data-driven learning conversations you lead will enhance the professional growth of individuals and teaching teams.
- Learn how to use the step-by-step, research-based Professional Learning Rounds process to support teaching practices identified in the Framework for Teaching Clusters
- Experience the Professional Learning Round process by conducting a focused observation, analyzing the learning data, and engaging in a professional learning-focused conversation
- Gain protocols and rubrics to accelerate your leadership for ensuring high-leverage teaching
Session Length: 1 day
