What is Classrooms for the Future?

Classrooms for the Future

History of the Project2006-2007 School Year• $45 Million to 78 Schools2007/2008 School Year• $90 Million to over 250 schools• $590,000 to NSD• 22 Smart Classrooms• Teacher laptop, projector, and a

interactive whiteboard, student laptop cart

2008-2009 School Year• $45 Million to over 300 schools• $89,000 to NSD

• 8 Smart Classrooms

• Improved student performance• Increased collegial networking and

collaboration within the building, the district and between districts

• Increased capacity for change in Pennsylvania schools

• A design for providing

Instructional Coaching in Pennsylvania classrooms

Expected Outcomes

Classroom Technology Staff Development

◦ Required 30 hour course each year you are involved in the grant.

Participation in Surveys The support of a Classroom Coach. Participation in FLIP THE SWITCH EVENT

What does CFF involve

What a Coach IS…

• a teacher• a colleague• a collaborator• a diagnostician

• an advisor• a guide• a helpful hand

What a Coach is NOT…• An Evaluator• A Supervisor• The “Expert”• A “Whistle Blower”• The “Fixer”• A Substitute Teacher• A Small Group Tutor• A Permanent “Temp”• An emergency technician – Call/Email

Hyman

Nine Roles of a Coach

• Resource Provider

• Data Analyst• Curriculum

Specialist• Instructional

Specialist• Mentor

• Classroom Support

• Learning Facilitator

• School Leader• Catalyst for

Change

Roles of a the CFF classroom teacher• Resource

Provider• Curriculum

Specialist• Instructional

Specialist

• Classroom Support

• Learning Facilitator

• Catalyst for Change

Meeting regularly with the coach to coordinate their work, to maximize all resources, prevent unnecessary overlap of services, and ensure that as many teachers and students as possible receive the desired support.

Attending professional development sessions that are provided.

Incorporating some of the strategies and the technologies the coach has to offer.

How can Teachers Support the Coach?

Provide materials and information. Share success and failures. Peer coach, train and help each other.

How can Teachers Support other Teachers?

Discuss the benefits of using the classroom for the future program with all constituent groups

Maintain open communication with coaches, teachers, students and the community about the progress of the implementation.

Provide the resources necessary to make the project successful.

Be an active participant in training, networking and workshops.

How can school teachers support the project?