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Building Teachers' Capacity

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Building Teachers' Capacity, developed by Alisa Simeral and Pete Hall, is a professional development model built on the premise that reflective teachers are effective teachers, and provides a guide to developing a culture of reflective practice in schools. Using the research-based Continuum of Self-Reflection, administrators, instructional coaches, and teacher leaders can determine the current location of all stakeholders on the continuum and target teacher-leadership activities, transformational feedback, and strategic coaching to move them forward. Hall and Simeral have also created a version of the Continuum of Self-Reflection that teachers can implement individually to take charge of their own professional growth.

Related Topics and Terms 

  • Advocacy
  • Professional development
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Professional learning communities
  • Data collection and use
  • Recruitment and retention
  • Global engagement
  • School culture and climate
  • Instructional leadership
  • Teacher effectiveness and evaluation
  • Principal effectiveness and evaluation
  • Teacher engagement and motivation
 

Take the Six-Week Self-Reflection Challenge

Where do you fit in the Continuum of Self-Reflection? Take the six-week self-reflection challenge described in the book, Teach, Reflect, Learn: Building Your Capacity for Success in the Classroom.

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Articles & Case Studies

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Point Isabel Independent School District - ASCD Professional Learning Services Case Study

Improved Leadership and Teacher Effectiveness: Success for Students and Staff

In this case study, Point Isabel independent school district wanted to address challenges that included stagnant student achievement levels and classroom instruction that was not always rigorous and engaging. Administrators and deans desired to increase their efficacy as instructional leaders. ASCD worked with Point Isabel's district leaders to create a successful three-year PD plan that combined in-person learning workshops, webinars, and virtual coaching, facilitated by Pete Hall.

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ASCD Inservice blog posts:

  • "Mediocrity versus Excellence: What’s the Difference?", June 20, 2016
  • "Invest, Influence, Inspire: Teacher Leadership in Action", January 6, 2016
  • "How to Build Teachers’ Capacity for Success", October 31, 2014
  • "Capacity Building: Linking PD and Practice", October 20, 2014

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Books & Publications

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Creating a Culture of Reflective Practice: Capacity-Building for Schoolwide Success - ASCD Book   Teach, Reflect, Learn: Building Your Capacity for Success in the Classroom - ASCD Book

Creating a Culture of Reflective Practice: Capacity-Building for Schoolwide Success

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Quick Reference Guides

Building Teacher Capacity Through Reflection - ASCD Quick Reference Guide

Building Teacher Capacity Through Reflection

This guide from authors Pete Hall and Alisa Simeral shows teachers ways to deepen their thinking and reflect on their capacity as educators to improve their effectiveness in the classroom.

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Webinars 

Access free professional development on demand and online.

  • Creating a Culture of Reflective Practice with Pete Hall and Alisa Simeral (October 24, 2017)
  • Teach, Reflect, Learn: Building Your Capacity for Success in the Classroom with Pete Hall and Alisa Simeral (May 21, 2015)

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Digital Learning 

Podcasts

ASCD Learn. Teach. Lead. BAM Radio Podcasts: Each episode of the show is hosted by an ASCD Emerging Leader and features guests such as ASCD authors, leaders, presenters, and educators from all roles.

  • Reflective Practice: Growing by Developing Your Metacognitive Skills, with Pete Hall, Alisa Simeral, and host Val Brown
  • Beyond Initiative Overload: Putting Teachers Back in Control, with Pete Hall, Alisa Simeral, and host Jeff Bradbury

ASCD PD in Focus Channel: The Reflective EducatorPD In Focus Learning System

Designed with both blended and group learning in mind, the PD In Focus® platform channel The Reflective Educator features videos, resources, and strategies that illustrate reflective instruction and coaching for professional growth.  Learn more

PD Online Courses

Our award-winning PD Online® courses are interactive, in-depth, and self-paced online professional development courses for educators. Explore these courses developed with Alisa Simeral and Pete Hall, or browse the online course catalog for more options.

  • Building Teachers' Capacity for Success: Instructional Coaching Essentials
  • Teach, Reflect, Learn: Building Your Capacity for Success in the Classroom

ASCD Video

The Reflective Educator is available on ASCD Streaming Video and DVD. This video profiles teachers working with administrators and coaches to take charge of their professional growth and move along the path to excellence by becoming reflective practitioners, and features Alisa Simeral and Pete Hall.  Learn more

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Events 

Pete Hall and Alisa Simeral regularly present at ASCD conferences and facilitate Pre-Conference Institutes throughout the year on the topic of Building Teachers' Capacity.

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Find Experts on Building Teachers' Capacity

ASCD Professional Learning Services Buidling Teachers' Capacity CadreASCD Faculty members are available for on-site capacity-building professional development on building teachers' capacity. ASCD can design a precise professional development plan, organized around our field-tested solutions, with a focus on the education foundations that make sense for you.

Meet the ASCD Building Teachers' Capacity Cadre members

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Pete Hall
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Alisa Simeral

Pete Hall and Alisa Simeral

Authors Pete Hall and Alisa Simeral lead ASCD's Building Teachers' Capacity cadre and bring a wealth of experience developed during rich and varied careers in education.

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