Peer Coaching Sample Clauses
The Peer Coaching clause establishes a framework for individuals within an organization or group to provide mutual support and guidance through structured coaching relationships. Typically, this clause outlines how participants are paired, the frequency and format of coaching sessions, and the expectations for confidentiality and constructive feedback. Its core practical function is to foster professional development, enhance skills, and create a supportive environment by leveraging the collective experience of peers.
Peer Coaching. The purpose of peer coaching is to provide for increased instructional effectiveness for all Winona teachers, both probationary and tenured. Peer coaching is understood to be peer mentoring or peer review. This section is intended to meet the requirements of MS 122A.40 Sub 8. A peer coaching committee will be established to jointly develop the peer coaching process for the Winona School District. The committee shall be made up of six (6) members, three (3) members selected by the School District and three (3) members appointed by the Winona Education Association. The peer coaching process jointly developed shall adhere to the following understanding:
Subd. 1. The process is voluntary, both for the coach and the recipient, except for teachers involved in the remediation process.
Subd. 2. Any documents generated through the peer coaching process shall be the property of the teacher being coached.
Subd. 3. Any time and expenses needed for training or the actual coaching shall be provided in the School District Staff Development Plan.
Peer Coaching. All teachers shall have the opportunity, on a voluntary basis, to formulate a peer coaching team of their choice and participate in a peer coaching program. Approval for a team to meet on a given day may be denied or revoked based on the availability of acceptable substitutes. The Board shall determine acceptability of a substitute based on prior evaluations.
Peer Coaching. Peer coaching for all certified Grade EC through Grade 5 staff shall be teacher directed. Notes will be provided to the building administration following each meeting. The Board, through the Administration, will make reasonable efforts to allow for peer coaching among bargaining unit members as determined to be necessary by the Administration. The District will attempt to schedule the following sessions for each Group listed below. The District will also attempt to provide consistent time for each Group across all buildings in the District. Failure to reach these amounts will not be construed as violating this Agreement.
4.4.1 All teachers in Grade EC through Grade 5 with the exception of those listed below will participate in peer coaching during the school day. The District will make every effort to ensure that this group of teachers will receive a minimum of six (6) full days, used in either full day or half day increments.
4.4.2 Media Specialists will participate in peer coaching during the school day. The District will make every effort to ensure that this group of teachers will receive a minimum of four (4) full days, used in either full day or half day increments.
4.4.3 Social Workers, Counselors and Speech and Language Pathologists will participate in peer coaching during the school day. The District will make every effort to ensure that this group of teachers will receive a minimum of two (2) full days, used in either full day or half day increments.
4.4.4 Nurses will participate in peer coaching outside the school day. Nurses will be allowed a minimum of two hours per quarter for peer coaching. The nurses will be compensated at the rate of $25.73 per hour.
Peer Coaching. Teachers should be advised at their mid-point conference if their work appears to be in danger of receiving a satisfactory or unsatisfactory rating. To receive an excellent rating from the peer coaching experience, the following requirements must be met:
Peer Coaching. Encouraging participants to coach each other within the group fosters mutual support, accountability, and deeper learning while strengthening team relationships and communication skills.
Peer Coaching. A. Peer coaching will be developed in all buildings. (The building principals who have experience with peer coaching will facilitate the development of this program by assisting the other building principals in the development of their programs.) Peer coaching groups will be composed of teachers who:
1. Are recommended by their principals;
2. Attend “Components of Professional Practice” training or an administratively approved equivalent; and
3. Successful completion of peer coaching training.
B. Teachers who meet these qualifications and agree to become participants in the peer coaching program will work cooperatively with other participants and the administrator to develop the program for professional growth. When necessary, the building administrator will facilitate the scheduling of released time for classroom observations. Released time will not be granted for other meetings (pre-conference, post-conference, planning, evaluation) related to the peer coaching program.
C. A teacher who elects to participate in the peer coaching professional development program will be excluded from the observation and evaluation procedures outlined in paragraphs A-H of section 3.23 for a period of up to three years. At the conclusion of this period, the teacher will be observed and evaluated as outlined in paragraphs A-H of section 3.23 for a minimum of one school year.
D. Any time during the peer coaching program the participant may elect to withdraw and follow the observation/evaluation procedures A-H of this section. All data collected during any peer coaching session will be the sole property of the person being coached.