---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Adele Raemer <araemer@xxxxxxxxx> Subject: Re: update from REED regarding literature program Dear Anonymous, If you are a coordinator in REED, you should know that the existence of the Coordinators File is not new. It has ALWAYS has been complimented and received with thanks, as a tool that helps coordinators keep their work and their staffs organized. If you are a coordinator in REED, you should know that counselors are trained to be "teacher friendly". Our sole purpose for coming to schools to visit is to HELP the coordinator and the teachers. If you are a coordinator in REED, you should know that everything which Avi and the dedicated counseling staff do is aimed at professional development and improvement. We will be asking to see Unit Planners in order to HELP teachers - not to pass judgement. Judgement will be passed when the inspectors do their random sampling of the students' logs, in their schools. Counselor visits prior to this, are to help the English staff be sure they are implementing the course successfully, and if there are any misunderstandings, we can help clear them up in time. The job of the REED counselor visits is to help teachers fulfil the requirements of the literature program - but not only. We come to the schools WITHOUT an agenda. Our starting point for a visit in a school is: Where do you need my help? What can I do with you and your staff, to help? A coordinator and staff who do not want their REED counselor to visit their school, can say so. Believe me, we have more than enough coordinators and staffs that welcome us with open arms. Adele Anonymous wrote: > Today coordinators received the following update from REED: * see original message at - //www.freelists.org/post/etni/update-from-REED-regarding-literature-program