Kelso Schools, continued from page 20 • 3 times a year every kindergarten through fifth grade teacher gets trained on Full Option Science System (FOSS) kits for science • 62 teacher leaders get subject-specific trainings during the year, then they teach the other teachers in their schools • 9 schools have Instructional Coaches onsite that meet with every teacher, and take extra time with struggling teachers, even helping them teach if needed • 100 percent of Kelso teachers, kindergarten through fifth grade, receive Guided Language Acquisition Design (GLAD) training from the district’s nationally certified trainer. • 4 Teachers on Special Assignment (TOSA) in the district provide on-going support for other teachers. Two for English Language Learners (ELL), one in assessment, and one for special education • 3 times each month trainings are offered for highly capable cluster teachers
• 4 times a year teachers receive specialized training on the Teacher/ Principal Evaluation Process (TPEP) so they understand how they’re being evaluated • 3 Instructional Criteria Framework and Feedback Specialists (ICFFS) in the district (most districts have one) provide training indistrict and statewide • 3 times a year third through fifth grade teachers get trained on gap analysis • New teachers receive continuous training and mentoring throughout the year from experienced teachers through the BEST (Beginning Educator Support Team) and Inspire Program to help them • 3 times a year trainings are offered on co-teaching for special and general education teachers who team up for some subjects • Instructional Coaches receive monthly training
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