Hello Ld List  ~

Peer coaching is offered as a follow-up option for teachers who have
completed the LD Training Series.  Teachers, support staff and program
administrators have the option of requesting a coach to assist them in
working through issues related to providing service to adults with learning
disabilities. Coaches are not mentors. They are sounding boards -
professional colleagues, peers -  who can help individuals find the answers
for themselves. 

 

You can read more about the history of the program in the FOB article. 

Patti White asked earlier ---

1.	The peer coaching idea sounds effective, but in your discussion,
please address the procedure you follow for teacher compensation during the
coaching period.

I want to respond to Patti's question. In Ohio, ABLE staff members are
offered stipends to attend professional development activities. You can read
the full professional development policy at: http://tinyurl.com/3abszt. Peer
coaching counts as a professional development activity - so teachers can
apply for a stipend for it based on the number of hours they spend in
coaching. Coaches are also supported financially for travel and for their
time by our Resource Center. 

 

I hope that answers your question, Patti.

 

Question for the list:

 

*	Where else is coaching being used successfully?

 

Sharon

 

 

Sharon Reynolds

Coordinator

Central/Southeast ABLE Resource Center

338 McCracken Hall

Ohio University

Athens, Ohio 45701

 

1(800 )753 - 1519

(740) 593 - 0969

FAX (740) 593 - 2834

 <mailto:reynols1 at ohio.edu> reynols1 at ohio.edu

 

"When one teaches, two learn." - Robert Half

 

 

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