7. Engage with SIM Professional Developer

Chris Frawley has been a great coach throughout the process.

I participated in two days of activities to assist with becoming a SIM Specialist in the Content Enhancement Routines and Learning Strategies.  The activities focused on increasing my knowledge and understanding of how these routines and strategies can be used to build a comprehensive instructional package.  

I used the Concept Comparison Routine to discuss the process of progress monitoring in general education and special education.  This routine was part of the comprehensive instructional package I developed for providing professional development to teachers and administrators on the bigger picture of MTSS: Academics.  

Patty completed a device checklist, and both Patty and Dianne provided feedback during my feedback session on January 22nd. We discussed that my concept comparison was not quite on track, but that I was close. 

Zoom meeting with Patty on January 23.  Discussed present status and how to proceed with badge attainment.

I have engaged in group coaching session on 9/2, 11/2, 12/4, 12/5, 2/1, 3/1/19, and 4/5/19.  I engaged in individual coaching sessions on 10/19/18 and 4/9/19. I will be engaging in a group coaching session/training on 4/23-4/25/19

The July training and work session allowed me to obtain a good foundation for the Concept Comparison Routine.  I liked being able to practice creating a draft with members of our group and have the support of Helen and the other trainers.  Being able to ask questions and bounce ideas around made me feel confident in my ability to bring this routine back to my classroom. Knowing that Helen was only an email away if needed, helped as well.  

We have had SIM Professionals available for reviewing our lessons via email upon request. We have felt that we understood the routine and process after the thorough training we received in the summer.

How do we set up a time? Where do we say "look at what I've uploaded on the Badges"?