USA+Research+Findings

=**Research Study Trip** =
 * Peer Coaching in the US - January 2007 **

In 2007 I was lucky enough to visit the United States on a scholarship from the Victorian Education Excellence Awards. My research study was based on ICT Peer Coaching to support the work I was doing back home.

__These are some of my findings -__

A culture of learning A culture of collaboration A culture of risk taking A shared vision
 * For a school to be ready for Peer Coaching it needs to have -**

Not all Peer Coaching Programs look the same Peer Coaching Models need to fit the school Principals can shape the program
 * One size does NOT fit all -**

30 hours of coaching = effective planning Allocated time for peer coaching PD budget supports peer coaching time Lots of in-time, informal coaching during recess, lunch and holidays
 * Time Allocation -**

The first year - is all about getting a feel for the program The second year - is about spreading the wealth The third year - is about consolidating the program media type="file" key="19_01_07 Katherine.m4a"
 * The Cycle -**

At least two coaches in a school Coachees become coaches over the cycle New technologies renew the cycle
 * Sustainability -**

Link with strong educational research and initiatives Make links with Literacy ad Numeracy transparent Set goals for student learning Keep informed
 * Principal Buy In -**

Strong principal buy in Sharing success at principal meetings District level support for coaches Overseeing coordinator across the district Accountability of coaches and coachees
 * Sytemic Growth -**