Pennsylvania Institute for Instructional Coaching — A Partnership Between the Annenberg Foundation and the Pennsylvania Department of Education
Responses from the May 2015 PLO PDF Print E-mail

These professional learning and networking opportunities have allowed me as an instructional coach to grow as a much faster rate than if I was responsible for my own professional development. As a full time, K-12 coach there are few moments for my reflection and growth. PLO time is dedicated to those goals. If I need additional resources and learning beyond the offered sessions I have the opportunity to engage through deep conversations with coaches, mentors and administrators. It is the gold mine of coaching! Thank you!
-Full-Time Coach

Everything I learned and was exposed to at that this conference can be taken back to my teachers. These conferences keep the spark of "lifetime learners" burning by instilling a desire to learn more, perfect what was presented and share, share, share.
-Full-Time Coach

This was probably the most valuable PLO that I have attended so far! From the second we sat down and discussed protocols until the Birds of a Feather, it was all very valuable.
-Part-Time Coach

I always leave with new information, strategies and resources to enhance my work. Time to meet coaches and mentors from across the state is extremely valuable. So many common issues!

-IU PIIC Mentor

The text dependent analysis was well done and modeled excellently. Thank you.  Additionally, I enjoyed the collaboration that took place among the administrators and felt it remained positive and progressive.
-District Administrator

I appreciate everyone sharing their expertise in such a professional and exemplary way, modeling not only instructional practice, but also presentation techniques.
-Part-Time Coach

I LOVE the opportunity to share ideas and resources with professionals throughout the state of Pennsylvania! I am so grateful for the chance to experience high quality professional learning that immediately is able to be applied to the work of an instructional coach. The PLO is my most valued resource in coaching, my spa that refreshes and gives me opportunities to reflect and my foundation of the work in our district!
-Full-Time Coach

The thing that stood out to me the most is the idea that coaches are an agent for change. In many cases this is not immediately apparent, but over time coaches are able to see changes that teachers make in practice based on coaching. Remembering to reflect has helped me to see this.
-Full-Time Coach

I loved the networking--it's always great to meet new coaches or talk to the other coaches in our own Intermediate Units to get feedback, advice, and share expertise.
-Full-Time Coach

The PLO boosted my confidence in my understanding and my district's position on literacy practices- especially when it came to text complexity and close reading. I was also able to reflect on my growth this year (year 2 of coaching) and what goals I want for myself for next year to support teachers.
-Full-Time Coach

I loved the similar thread of text complexity. I really think it is effective to have the same theme approached in multiple ways.
-Full-Time Coach

I love that I have so many useful resources to take back to our coaching team. I appreciate that resources are posted to the wiki in such a timely manner that when I'm sharing with the team they can use the wiki to download the resources that they need.
-Part-Time Coach

The entire idea of the PLO is amazing and I learn so much. Thank you!
-Full-Time Coach