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Peer Coaching

The overall goal of the Peer Coaching program is to increase the capacity within the Central Washington region for teachers to use educational technology in the classroom effectively.

The ETSC @ESD 105 has been training and supporting peer coaches since 2003 and more than 140 have been trained and 93 teachers are currently actively involved in the program.

Peer Coaching is one of the most important and effective programs we have implemented.

The Peer Coaching program has recently been licensed by Microsoft as part of their "Partners In Learning" program, the international effort to support education. ESD 105's Forrest Fisher is the lone trainer authorized to train other facilitators in Washington State.
Current Educational Technology News:
Technology helps boost students' writing skills
Students' writing skills were in the spotlight in early April, as a new report suggested that an increasing number of U.S. students understand the basics of writing. And one of several possible reasons for this trend could be the growing use of writing software tools among educators.... (More)
Online Testing Helped Raise Scores
Oregon students of all ages showed across-the-board improvements on state tests in core subjects during the 2004-2005 academic year, according to figures released. State officials attribute the gains in part to the use of a home-grown, web-based testing service called Technology Enhanced Student Assessment (TESA). "Our investment in TESA is paying off in both financial and academic terms," Oregon State Superintendent Susan Castillo said, adding that the system has helped make Oregon's teachers even more effective instructors.... (More)
Peer Coaching Grant Awardees 2008-2009
Twenty teachers in the ESD 105 region were recently awarded $9,000 grants to participate in the Peer Coaching program. (See list at end of article.) Peer coaches learn how to work with other educators, how to integrate technology effectively in classrooms and how to increase student learning through improved lesson design.... (More)

New Coaches (2008-2009)

2008-2009 Enhanced Peer Coaching I ScheduleThere are ten days of training in this program. There is a choice of dates for all sessions. Enroll once in each session. To change your enrollment access the "My Workshops" area to delete an existing enrollment and then enroll in the class desired.
Here is the schedule:
Session OneMay 27, 2008 or May 28, 2008 or May 29, 2008
Session TwoJune 24, 2007 or June 25, 2007 or June 26, 2007
Session Three-Five and Extended DaysJuly 7th-July 11th or August 4th-8th
Session SixOctober - To be determined by class participants. Scheduling will be done during the summer week-long session.
Session SevenPeer Coaching Summit - TBA
This session is for ALL coaches. Principals also attend during the morning. It will probably be held at the Convention Center.
Session EightMay - To be determined by class participants. Scheduling will be done during the summer week-long session.
2008 - 2010 Title IID Grant Application (Word)
Grant Information		Washington State is allocating the Title IID competitive grant funds to the Enhanced Peer Coaching project. These grants provide funds for a coach to participate in 10 days of coaching/technology integration/lesson improvement training, substitute time for training and to work with other teachers, registration for the NCCE conference in Portland and $4500 for equipment/software to be split between the coach and the teachers they will work with.
Questions and Answers related to the Grant Application processClick on "Comments" to few the questions/answers. Click on "Add a Comment" to ask a question.

Current Coaches (2007-2008)

Peer Coaching Intro Kiosk
Peer Coaching Intro
Main Presentation
Handout		Materials used in the Peer Coaching Summit on February 13, 2008
School Visit Scheduling ToolUse this tool to suggest dates for Forrest's visit to your school.
Enroll in the 2007-2008 Enhanced Peer Coaching Classes
2007-2008 Enhanced Peer Coaching ScheduleThere are ten days of training in this program. There is a choice of dates for all sessions since the number of participants is larger than expected. You can enroll in each session as fits your schedule.
Here is the schedule:
Session OneMay 21, 2007 or June 11, 2007 or June 20, 2007
Session TwoJune 25, 2007 or July 3, 2007 or July 23, 2007 or July 24, 2007
Session Three-Five and Extended DaysJuly 30th-August 3rd or August 6th-10th
Session SixOctober 2nd, 3rd, 9th or 16th, 2007
Session SevenPeer Coaching Summit - February 13, 2008
Session EightMay 6th, 7th, 20th or 22nd, 2008
Application Materials for "non-grant" participantsApplicants not involved in the Enhanced Peer Coaching grant need to enroll (above), complete and submit the application (both sections) and have their administrator complete a section of the application.
Pictures from Peer Coaching I Training in 2007These pictures are from the week-long session held at Wilson Middle School.
Our Peer Coaching in training in 2007
More Peer Coaches in training in 2007
Program Information
Flyer in PDF
Coaching Chronicle Articles!
Forum for current Peer Coaches (Password Required)
Peer Coaching Initiative at MicrosoftThe main international site for the Peer Coaching by Microsoft program.

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Questions or Comments?
Contact Forrest Fisher
Educational Technology Support Center
ESD 105
33 S. 2nd Avenue
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 454-3134
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