Coaching Cyclecoaching-cycle-protocols.md

Ongoing Sessions: Lesson Planning (30-45 minutes)

For regular co-planning sessions, follow this structure:

1. Review Previous Lesson (5 min)

- What worked? What didn't?

- Any student impact observations?

- Connect to previously set goals

2. Curriculum Work (20-30 min)

Choose activities based on where the teacher is:

For New Teachers (Use):

- Walk through a pre-written curriculum together

- Ensure teacher understands the content

- Have teacher "Build It First" - complete the student task

For Developing Teachers (Modify):

- Review curriculum together

- Discuss modifications for this specific class

- Customize for student identities and needs

For Experienced Teachers (Create):

- Co-design original lessons

- Integrate CS into existing content areas

- Create differentiation options

3. Set Lesson Objectives (5 min)

- Use the ABCD model:

- Audience: Who are the learners?

- Behavior: What will they do?

- Condition: What tools/resources?

- Degree: What level of mastery?

4. Plan for Assessment (5 min)

- How will we know students learned?

- What formative checks will be built in?

5. Decide Ahead: Co-Teaching Roles (5 min)

- Will you model, co-teach, or observe?

- When/how should you interject?

- What will your physical positioning be?

- What "Look Fors" will you focus on?