Mentor Level II Training - Session 1: Creating Condition for Equitable Instruction

October 30-31, 2014
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Presenters:  Lauren & Dawn

Mentor Year II Training: Reaching all learners - equity

Day 1:
Started with an activity:  Stand up, Hand up, Pair Up - great first day activity
Surprising Facts:  activity instruction is on page 1.1

1.  At signal, STAND UP with your HAND UP high.
2.  PAIR UP with someone you don't know.
3.  Introduce yourselves.
4.  Take turns sharing your sentences frames and getting to know one another.

Collaborative Norms discussed

• Equity of voice
• Active listening
• Safety to share different perspectives
• confidentiality
• self monitor technology

Diane Ravitch - book on poverty and education " Reign of Error"

Four Agreements of Courageous Conversations - Singleton

• Stay Engaged (stay present) 
• Speak your truth
• Experience discomfort
• Expect and accept non-closure 

Homework - Partner Share (page at a time) 
Delta Chart
- What's Working?
- Suggestions
- Questions.

4A's of Conceptual Framework Stages
Stage 1:  Awareness
Stage 2:  Action
Stage 3:  Analysis
Stage 4:  Attitude Change

Day 2:
Opening:  Instructional Mentor Roles are you currently playing

What are some prior knowledge you need regarding your students?
- special needs/religion
- family situations/cultural needs
- interest/academic needs
- name

Knowing Students - Iceberg metaphor

Mentor/Menttee Tension - how to deal with it.  

I was glad to be part of this exercise.  It was a bit of catharsis due to my tension with the neighboring teacher.  I learned that empathy is the key.  I will be working on that.

Mahalo Lauren and Dawn for a wonderful sessions!