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Who do I go to to get advice about a…

Interpersonal Conflict?X and I aren’t getting along? How can I address this in the best way?

Curricular Question? How do I improve a mini-lesson? I’m not sure about a teaching point? How do I improve my conferences?

Co-Teaching Question? How can we improve the level of engagement of our students? How can we better meet all our students’ needs?

Roles/Responsibilities Question? I would like to review my job description and clarify my responsibilities.

Your PD MentorHe/she may advise you to talk with another person depending on the situation (ex. the root of the problem is a co-teaching misunderstanding)

Your Curriculum Expert• Early Childhood – Emily•Literacy – Kate F•Math daily or LT planning – Nate•Math scope & sequence – Kate H•Science or Social Studies – Kate H

Your Co-Teaching Coach• Math 4,6,7 – Kate H•1,2,3, 4 Lit, 6 Lit, 7 Lit – Alyssa V•PK-K – Emily M• 5 – Rebecca M

Your Supervisor

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Avoid Gossip: Seek advice from the right person (see other slide), then act. Talking about an interpersonal problem beyond this erodes staff culture.

Do your best to assess the problem: Sometimes problems span several categories (interpersonal, curricular, co-teaching). Do your best to identify the root of the problem. Go see the appropriate person. If they disagree with your diagnosis, they’ll send you to the right person

Be Proactive: If you have a question, seek an answer. Small problems become bigger when you don’t act on the question/problem right away.