ACHIEVING GROWTH
CLIMBING THE MOUNTAIN
TEAMWORK
TEACHERS
Seek out the answers to improving their instruction based on data using effective research practices. Instructional Guides, Coaches, and Technology Integrationists help them along the journey.
COACHES
Assist educators to move from one level to the next.
Have coaching conversations with educators and guide them to resources.
ADMINISTRATION
Meet with educators to support them on their journey. Review with Technology Integration Specialists on educator status. Recognize educators accordingly.
BASE CAMP
INTRODUCTORY SESSIONS
DESCRIPTION:
Introductory sessions merely provide a basic understanding of various strategies and resources used in education today. They are a go-to place when needing more information about a specific strategy or tool. However, these strategies and tools can come from you too!
Base Camp takes two forms...
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Face-to-Face Sessions - Lead by Nevada TLC members, Technology Department, AEA consultants, and any faculty member that has gone through the Climbing the Mountain Journey.
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Attend a course/session outside of the district.
Certification Received:
None
CAMP 1
RESEARCH
CAMP 1
RESEARCH
DESCRIPTION:
Teachers that have a foundational understanding of a variety of strategies and tools can begin researching/developing ways to incorporate these into their classrooms. After analyzing data and finding an area of improvement, teachers research new strategies or tools that will assist in improving instruction and student achievement. This could include trying a new strategy, combining technology with current teachings in their classroom, or explore a new teaching method. Instructional Guides, Coaches or Technology Integration Specialists can work directly with you to assist in your research.
CERTIFICATION RECEIVED:
Nevada or Colo-NESCO Certified Researcher
CAMP 2
INTEGRATION
DESCRIPTION:
Implement your research into your own classroom and analyze data to see if any instructional changes were effective. Your Instructional Guide, Coach or Technology Integration Specialist can work with you to work through the necessary steps for effective implementation and help gather data.
Certification Received:
Nevada or Colo-NESCO Certified Mentor
CAMP 3 - SUMMIT
SHARING IN AND OUTSIDE OF THE DISTRICT
DESCRIPTION:
You now present/share out to internal staff your new learning and how you attempted to implement it. The pinnacle is then to share your new understanding to a larger audience.
As an educator, you have a new expertise and should be encouraged to share with others. This can be done one of two ways...
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Present at a conference.
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Blog about your findings and share via social media
Certification Received:
Nevada or Colo-NESCO Certified Trainer