Information and Process
General Information:
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Article 18.8 in BUSD/BFT Contract
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All permanent BUSD teachers are eligible to apply to this VOLUNTARY program.
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An evaluator/administrator cannot require a BFT member to participate.
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This program is unrelated to the evaluation process, is confidential, and non punitive.
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Possible reasons for applying to be a Voluntary Participating Teacher (VPT) and be paired with a Peer Coach (PC):
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New grade level/subject/school
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Assignment outside credential
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Want to improve teaching practice through 1:1 work with a non evaluative peer coach
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Have individual PD needs that are not being met through district wide staff development days nor through site/department/grade level meetings
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Activities:
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Up to 10 hours of collaboration (depending upon needs/goals)
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PC paid at the curriculum development rate
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More time possible with BPAR Panel approval
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Activities may include:
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Assistance with short and long term curriculum planning/design
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Support with classroom management and relationship building with students and families
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Sharing materials/strategies/tools/techniques
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Demonstration lessons (and debrief) by PC
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Observations of VPT
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Team Teach Lessons (VPT and PC)
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Up to 2 Lesson Cycles
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Pre Lesson Planning (VPT and PC)
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PC Observe Lesson by VPT
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Post Lesson Debrief (VPT and PC)
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1 day sub for VPT to observe other teachers with PC
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Peer Coach Responsibilities
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Click HERE for more detailed information
Process:
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Rolling application process (you can apply anytime during the year)
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Prospective VPT submits application to BPAR Coordinator
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BPAR Panel will consider a request for a specific PC
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BPAR Panel will approve/deny application.
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If approved,
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VPT will be paired with a PC
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VPT and PC will be notified with the number of hours approved
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VPT and PC create a short professional development plan (along with BPAR Coordinator)
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PC is required to to keep a time log spent on coaching activities and a time sheet each month.
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At the end of the time together, VPT and/or PC may be asked to provide reflections to the BPAR Panel.
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*If you have further questions about Voluntary Peer Coaching, please contact the BPAR Coordinator (cathycampbell@berkeley.net).