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Linda Coates
=About KFPS =
 * We are a school of 350 children divided into four learning neighbourhoods. Over the past few years we have developed a culture of professional learning that has included Learning Walks and "Working with Others" opportunities. This means that we have a deeper understanding of what goes on inside classrooms across the school and learn a lot from each other. **

===We have had Regional Literacy Coaches work in our school in 2008 and 2009. We currently have 3 staff including myself who have Literacy coaching roles within the school. ===

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=About myself = ===This year I am teaching a straight Prep class for the first time in my teaching career. It is very busy but very rewarding. It is fascinating watching the children's Literacy development over the year. I am trying to keep in mind " powerful literacy learning" as demonstrated in Day 1 of our training. I share this class with another happy Prep teacher which allows me to have time for my Literacy Leadership and Coaching role as well. ===

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=Literacy Coaching at KFPS = **Part of my school role is Literacy Leadership which includes coaching. Literacy Leadership means involvement in whole school PD but my Literacy Coaching is specific to the Prep/1 area of the school. This involves 7 groups of children and 7 staff. I enjoy concentrating on just this area of the school as it is where my teaching and learning interests lie. One thing that works really well for us is our weekly neighbourhood meeting. We have one hour of school time where we can meet as a team for professional learning. We have had many powerful teaching and learning conversations in this time. **

=Establishing Literacy Coaching PD =
 * After being a little hesitant I am enjoying the ELC course. I have learnt many things, particularly the need to hasten slowly and not to take on too much at once. I am looking forward to Cathy Toll on Day 2 in July. **


 * Our Year 2 Data Plan **

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