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Domains, competencies, and related practices with links to EduGAINS resources and suggested uses of these resources in developing and practicing these practices.

1. Planning Mathematics Instruction that Blends Effective Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning Approaches

Professional Practice

Applies professional knowledge and experience to promote student learning by:

Leadership in Learning Communities

Promotes and participates in the creation of collaborative and supportive learning communities by:

2. Assessing and Evaluating Learning of Students and Self

Professional Practice

Uses appropriate assessment and evaluation in planning for and responding to the needs of individual students and learning communities such as:

Professional Knowledge

Understands and reflects on learning theory, and educational research as outlined in the following frameworks:

3. Using learning tools and technologies

Professional Practice

Uses appropriate resources and technology in planning for and responding to the needs of individual students and learning communities:

Professional Knowledge

Strives to be current in their professional knowledge and recognize its realtionship to practice by viewing:

4. Demonstrating Commitment to Equity

Commitment to Students and Student Learning

Treats students equitably and with respect and is sensitive to factors that influence individual students learning by:

Leadership in Learning Communities

Recognizes their shared responsibility and leadership role in facilitating student success by:

5. Learning Professionally

Ongoing Professional Learning

Professional practice and self-directed learning are informed by research including:

Professional Knowledge

Strives to be current in their professional knowledge and recognize its relationship to practice by analyzing/viewing and discussing:
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Core Leadership Capacity

Sample domains and related practices of the Ontario Leadership Framework. Links to EduGAINS resources and suggested uses of these resources in developing and refining these practices

1. Setting Goals

Setting Directions

Ensures the vision is clearly articulated, shared, understood and acted upon by all.

Leading the Instructional Program

Fosters a commitment to equity of outcome and to closing the achievement gap.

Securing Accountability

Aligns school targets with board and provincial targets.

2. Aligning Resources with Priorities

Setting Directions

Ensures creativity, innovation and the use of appropriate technologies to achieve excellence.

Leading the Instructional Program

Ensures learning is at the centre of planning and resource management.

Securing Accountability

Makes connections to ministry goals to strengthen commitment to school improvement efforts.

3. Promoting Collaborative Learning Cultures

Building Relationships and Developing People

Acknowledges and celebrates the achievement of individuals and teams.

Developing the Organization

Builds a collaborative learning culture within the school and actively engages with other schools to build effective learning communities.

Leading the Instructional Program

Develops professional learning communities to support school improvement.

4. Using Data

Setting Directions

Works within the school community to translate the vision into agreed objectives and operational plans which promote and sustain school improvement.

Leading the Instructional Program

Ensures a consistent and continuous school-wide focus on student achievement using system and school data to monitor progress.

Securing Accountability

Develops and presents a coherent, understandable, accurate and transparent account of the school's performance to a range of audiences.

5. Engaging in Courageous Conversations

Building Relationships and Developing People

Encourages colleagues to take intellectual risks.

Developing the Organization

Uses professional appraisal to foster professional growth, and challenges the thinking and learning of staff to further develop professional practice.

Securing Accountability

Ensures individual staff accountabilities are clearly understood, agreed to, and subject to rigorous review and evaluation.
Superintendents

Core Leadership Capacity

Sample domains and related practices of the Ontario Leadership Framework. Links to EduGAINS resources and suggested uses of these resources in developing and practicing these practices.

1. Setting Goals

Setting Directions

Ensures the vision is clearly articulated, shared, understood and acted upon by all.

Leading the Instructural Program

Fosters a commitment to equity of outcome and to closing the achievement gap.

Securing Accountability

Works with Principals to align school targets with board and provincial targets.

2. Aligning Resources with Priorities

Setting Directions

Ensures creativity, innovation and the use of appropriate technologies to achieve excellence.

Leading the Instructural Program

Ensures learning is at the centre of planning and resource management.

Securing Accountability

Makes connections to ministry goals to strengthen commitment to board improvement efforts.

3. Promoting Collaborative Learning Cultures

Building Relationships and Developing People

Acknowledges and celebrates the achievement of individuals and teams.

Developing the Organization

Builds a collaborative learning culture within the board and fosters the same in schools.

Leading the Instructional Program

Develops professional learning communities to support school improvement.

4. Using Data

Setting Directions

Works within the board and across school communities to translate the vision into agreed objectives and operational plans which promote and sustain school improvement.

Leading the Instructural Program

Ensures a consistent and continuous board-wide focus on student achievement using system and school data to monitor progress, and supports and encourages the same for schools.

Securing Accountability

Developes and presents a coherent, understandable, accurate and transparent account of board and school performance to a range of audiences (e.g., ministry, board, parents, community).

5. Engaging in Courageous Conversations

Building Relationships and Developing People

Encourages colleagues to take intellectual risks.

Developing the Organization

Uses professional appraisal to foster professional growth, and challenges the thinking and learning of staff to further develop professional practice.

Securing Accountability

Ensures individual staff accountabilities are clearly defined, agreed to and subject to rigorous review and evaluation.
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Developing the Organization

Builds a collaborative learning culture within the board and fosters the same in schools..

Incorporate appropriate aspects of these resources in the Board Improvement Plan, with an emphasis on Coaching for Math GAINS. Make available to staff related Professional Learning Opportunities.

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Cathy Fosnot Interview Cathy Fosnot shares her thinking about co-teaching and math coaching during this interview with a math consultant.	Video (9:47 min)
Classroom Dynamics Examined through Checklists This 3 page resource includes a checklist for teachers to help determine the strategies they have in place to establish positive classroom dynamics, and to identify elements they have not yet considered.	Word 203 K
Classroom Dynamics Examined through Self-Reflection This 5 Page resource for teachers focuses on 3 key areas of Classroom Dynamics: Classroom Management; Classroom Set-up; and Relationships. Each focus area contains a 3 column outline of Current Practice, Self Reflection and Action plan.	Word 244 K
Classroom Dynamics: Overview This 1 page graphic organizer summarizes the components that support an effective learning environment.	Word 179 K
Classroom Dynamics Within Professional Learning Cycles, This 3 page resource connects the implementation of new classroom dynamic strategies to a Professional Learning Cycle of: “Plan, Act, Observe, Reflect”.	Word 126 K
Classroom Dynamics: Working with Critical Friends This 5 page resource connects to the Coaching Cycle and could be used with teachers who are not mathematics specialists but are teaching mathematics and want additional strategies to better meet the needs of a diverse classroom of students, as well as math specialists.	Word 224 K
Classroom Management / Dynamics These resources for teachers focus on classroom management and the development of students’ social skills. Managing Classroom Dynamics Professional Growth Chart Social Skills Anchor Charts	PDF 74 K PDF 350 K
Coaching for Math GAINS These resources include: Professional Learning for Mathematics Leaders and Coaches – resources, powerpoints, handouts and action plans.	09-10 Professional Learning Series 08-09 Coaching for Math GAINS
Coaching Templates and Frameworks These templates support coaches and facilitators in changing classroom practice, including the Coaching Cycle, Posing Powerful Questions Template, TIPS Template and Instruction, etc.	Templates and Frameworks
Developing Math Coaches Each link provides examples or supports for developing and supporting coaches.	Developing Math Coaches
Mathematics Coaching Actions Flowchart This flowchart shows an effective coaching cycle that can be used within a school or between schools as educators work together to build effective learning communities.	Word 100 K
Math Processes Professional learning series for facilitators on teaching through the mathematical processes. Includes session outlines and resource masters. Professional Learning Series I Professional Learning Series II	Word 364 K PDF 144 K
Professional Learning Models: Digital Papers Digital Research Papers are an exciting and concise way to provide educators with connections between research and practice. Demonstration Classroom Digital Research Paper Learning Through Effective Questioning Lesson Study Digital Research Paper	Digital Paper
Professional Learning Opportunities for Teachers Examples of different models of Professional Learning for teachers are shown, described and discussed. Digital Research Paper: Lesson Study Digital Research Paper Learning Through Effective Questioning Demonstration Classroom Renfrew County DSB 2008-09 Math GAINS Coaching Collaborative Assessment Mathematics Demonstration Classroom Professional Learning Menu	Digital Paper View & Discuss Digital Paper View & Discuss Adobe Presenter (12 min) View & Discuss Adobe Presenter (11:20 min) Adobe Presenter (5:39 min) Adobe Presenter (10:07 min)
Two Day Provincial Coaching In-service This 2 day Professional Learning Series is designed to provide new coaches with the basics of becoming a mathematics coach. Included are handouts, PowerPoints, videos, etc.	Two Day Provincial Coaching Inservice