Purposeful.  

Collaborative.  

Committed.  

Flexible.

These four words resontated when we sat down to talk with Allison Ormond, Instructional Coach at Reidsville High School, about her experience working with ERG on a job-embedded writing project.  Here are some additional thoughts from Allison about how ERG's service has impacted Reidsville High.

What have you liked best about ERG’s service?

ERG tailors its PD to meet our needs. Also, the coaches are able to suggest excellent resources that support the PD and move teachers forward in literacy instruction.  It's a very purposeful approach.

What part of the ERG process has been most effective for you, your teachers, and your students?

Without a doubt, the in-class coaching has been most beneficial.  Our teachers are able to receive immediate feedback that supports their instructional approach.  The feedback is non-threatening and opens up deep conversations about teaching and learning.  ERG coaches are committed to being an important support piece for our teachers.

I prefer the classroom coaching coupled with monthly PD sessions so teachers have time to reflect and contribute to the wider audience of the school.  Collaboration has been a vital component  of our coaching and PD sessions with ERG.

How has ERG helped you implement your vision for literacy instruction?

While ERG has served to concentrate literacy in specific subject areas like English, ERG has also helped our school plan and support literacy in all subject areas through PD, book studies, and classroom coaching.  Our coaches have been flexible in customizing PD to meet our specific goals.

ERG consultants are knowledgeable about CCSS and are able to articulate this to teachers and provide instructional strategies to meet the standards.  More importantly, ERG has helped us to drive home the importance of literacy for authentic purposes.

If you had to describe the ERG service and its coaches in a few words, what would they be?

Purposeful.

Collaborative.

Committed.

Flexible.

ERG has already lined up some of the nation's leading educational experts for Summer 2014. Details about each workshop are shared below. 

We anticipate high demand for these events so we have set up a pre-registration process to secure your spot.  Visit this link to download a pre-registration form. 

You can email the form to amanda@myedresource.com or fax it to us at 336-725-8143.  This will secure your place and we won't bill you until January 2014.

July 22, 2014 - Guided Math with Laney Sammons.  Winston-Salem, NC

Laney Sammons is the author of Guided Math: A Framework for Mathematics Instruction.  Sammons developed the Guided Math framework while teaching at the elementary, middle, high school, and college levels.  The framework helps teachers meet the needs of diverse learners--from those who struggle to students who need additional challenges.

Join us to learn how to get guided math up and running or to refine the guided math framework you already have in place.  Pre-register today to save your spot!

July 24, 2014 -  Cultivating Balance in the Common Core with Jan Burkins and Kim Yaris.  Raleigh Area, Final Location TBD

Jan Burkins and Kim Yaris are the writers and thinkers behind the popular Burkins & Yaris blog. 

Since the early stages of Common Core development and implementation, these educators have been at the forefront--helping teachers navigate, understand, and implement the standards.

Remember to pre-register to hold your spot!  You will not want to miss learning from these dynamic educators. 

During this holiday season, we are thankful for educators who allow us to be part of a much-needed support network at the school and classroom levels.  We know stress levels are high and work loads are even higher.  Thank you for welcoming us when so many doors are closing on educators.  By choosing ERG to work in your school, you have allowed us to touch thousands of lives in a positive way.  We wish you all a restful holiday season and a wonderful New Year!