Week 4

Scenario: You have been asked to plan a professional development session on the topic of how teachers and coaches can cultivate learning-focused relationships. In preparation, consider the role of the mentor or coach in the professional development session. 

Create a 10- to 15-slide presentation outlining the role of the mentor or coach in the professional development session. Include the following in your presentation: 

• Various learning formats
• The responsibilities of the mentor or coach and teacher within each learning format
• How the mentor or coach can support (identify effective instructional support) the teacher in implementing strategies
• An explanation concerning the relationship between professional development and effective instructional coaching
• Characteristics of both professional development and effective instructional coaching
• Speaker notes
• APA-formatted in-text citations and a reference slide