Coaching Math in our District

May 11, 2011  I've been asked to be a math coach in our building, and have taken some training this year.  I've attended two workshops at CESA 11 this year.  I have also worked with a math coach, Marilyn Heifner, observed and been observed by other teachers.  I find this exhilarating!  Just the collaboration and talking with teachers who want to improve their practice and "glean" ideas from eachother is exciting.  I am excited about bringing real Learning Community into our building, and seeing the effects it will have on student achievement!   Today was my first day of workshops through a CESA 11 grant called CMLC, Creating Mathematics Learning Community.  We analyzed district data, and learned attributes of a math coach.  We also spent time reflecting on our own strengths, determining if we are collaborators, communicators, contributors, or challengers.  I found out through a team player self-survey that I was a bit of all of them.  I think it depends on the type of meeting I am in.