Goals
Stage: Midpoint
Goal Information
Date: March 30, 2026Attainment Scale:
Starting Point:
This content is new to the student. She does not have access to students, so we are taking a different path to goal achievement.
Midpoint:
discussion of Phonological and Phonemic Awareness
Target Goal:
By May, 2026, the student will explore and learn about Oral Language, Phonological and Phonemic Awareness, and Phonics (specifically as they relate to instruction and support for English Language Learners), as documented by a professional discussion with her coach about theory and translation into practice.
Notes
During a personal check-in, Liyan said she had just gotten back from L.A. for a conference at which she presented. She said it, “went so well!” She may submit to a journal. She also shared that it has been very challenging as an international student. She is being urged to publish faster and is worried about finding a job, as restrictions have intensified for international students. Her visa will expire if she does not have a job. 🙁
When I inquired about coursework, she said she had submitted her PD on Dialogic Reading for Module 4.
I stated that our purpose today was to discuss the content/new learning for Phonological and Phonemic Awareness. We started with the info from the module about the definitions and differences between Phonological Awareness, Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, and Print Knowledge. I had looked through the module prior to our call so that I could identify the major concepts. I had to carry the discussion. I suspect it is because she has no students on which to “practice” and no real prior experiences with beginning reading instruction. We specifically highlighted the things for support for ELL students and students with disabilities: making instruction accessible, scaffolding, accepting nonverbal responses, adjusting pacing and scaffolding, and simplifying instruction.
We will meet again on 5/4/26 at 1:00 (not our usual schedule) to discuss Phonics. I urged her to be ready to share her learning/thoughts because that would make it more meaningful.