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District expands multilingual‑learner coaching after two years of pilot; French Broad reports measurable gains
Summary
The board heard a presentation on the district's multilingual learners (ML) program, a multi‑year partnership that combines administrator professional development, coach coaching, paraprofessional PD and school‑based coaching; presenters described data showing staff growth and site examples from French Broad.
District staff and regional partners briefed the board on the third year of a multi‑year multilingual learners (ML) initiative that combines administrator professional development, direct coaching for classroom coaches, monthly professional development for paraprofessionals, and school‑based coaching tied to data.
Annie Hibbs, director with the Regional Professional Development Program, described the partnership as “a gift to us to be able to partner with the district for multiple years,” and said the program has been refined each year using participant feedback. The initiative was presented as four components: administrator PD focused on observation…
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