No Teacher Left BehindCreating Professional Development for Transfer to Classroom Practice Overview

The handshakeIt means to sort of squeeze their hand, not too hard that their hand turns blue, then shake it firmly. It means that someone is sending you the message that they are serious.To me it means that you are sincere and not just handing the other person a "wet fish". That was something my mother always told me. I'm 70 years old now and to this day, I always get a good reaction when I shake hands with someone. Think how you feel when another person just kind of puts their hand in yours, versus someone who gives you a firm handshake. It can also be construed to mean were in agreement or even that an informal contract has been reached, as in the proverbial handshake deal. And on a still deeper level, it can mean everythings OK between us.

Handshake ProtocolMake eye contact with someone that you are not sitting near.Introduce yourself to your partnerDecide what your handshake might mean and complete a handshakeRespond to the promptFind a new partner and repeat the process

Handshake PromptsResearch tells us that only 10% of all teacher training is used in the classroom. What is your theory on why this is occurs?Share you and your previous partners theory on why only 10% of training transfers to the classroom. Discuss who owns this issue and what should the owner do about the issue?Share your needs and expectations for this course.

Changing your lens In order to leave no teacher behind, you will need to change you perspective on what and how we do professional developmentRecognize there is more than one right answerGet yourself in the right place to maximize your potentialImprove your technical skillsUSE CREATIVITYTurn the ordinary into extraordinary

Understanding Your TeamLearning Style InventoryIf you leave a team member behind you decrease your chance of success significantlyInternal and ExternalIntuitive and SensingThinker and FeelerJudger and PerceiverLearning Inventory

Examining Advance Organizer, PD Calendar

Defining TransferBase group KICNIndicate what you knowIndicate what you think is important and why you think thatSmall group jigsaw digTransfer Article and QFICRubrics and Check ListsBase group Discuss a transfer definition for transfer and QFICIndicate what was confirmed for your groupIndicate what was new and importantWhat would you discard from your know and important list

School Goals for SessionsBased on the information from class study your current plan to identify most important gaps in current Based on the information from class generate ideas for improving your current improvement plan and PDWhat might be some targets that would indicate you have made improvement in your plan with some specific dates

ClosureDevelop and post one essential question about transfer and training45-30-15 metacognition and shareShare your school goals you will accomplish during this course with a PDSA