Coaching and Mentoring in Times of Crisis

Stevi Quate & John McDermott October 22, 2010 Friday's workshop featuring Stevi Quate & John McDermott, authors of Clock Watchers was such a valuable learning experience.  Participants were definitely motivated ... and engaged in the learning!  Because Stevi & John decided to "go green" having no handouts, registrants were asked to bring laptop computers. They used technology […]

Chris Bryan, Heather Clifton, Cindy Harrison, Rob Nickerson November 3, 2010 During this challenging workshop participants examined 5 different types of data conversations. For each type, the purpose, data sources, frequency and focus of each conversation were discussed. They also explored a variety of templates, including their purposes, uses and potential challenges. Additionally, the culture […]

What an amazing two days of professional learning!  Our first experience of partnering with CASE was outstanding!  And Rob Bocchino is truly a person with expertise, wisdom ... and heart!  The model used ... adding a coaching component ... proved to be very successful.  Participants were grouped into teams.  Each team had either a CSDC […]

Lois Easton did an outstanding job of engaging participants in a variety of strategies to learn about this powerful form of professional learning called Lesson Study.  Attendees were challenged to experience the technique through simulation, actually engaging in the process and then debriefing the experience.  Lois then covered the basic elements of lesson study including […]

Dr. Thomas Guskey Neither snow nor ice nor interstate highway closures could deter Dr. Tom Guskey from arriving in Colorado to share his work with Colorado educators! People from around the state gathered to learn from & with Dr. Guskey . and their colleagues. Dr. Guskey's content focused around two important topics: Improving Student Learning […]

Educators from around the state participated in this excellent learning event focused on how to use technology most effectively to engage students in learning. Mary Beth Bazanella, Matt Cormier, Julie Starling, & Jill Montoya did an excellent job of facilitating this hands-on workshop. Participants had the opportunity to explore a variety of technology tools using […]