Recently, my school district implemented CT3’s No Nonsense Nurturer Program. Teachers are really concerned about this firm and program. Does anyone have any kind of experience with it?
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Working with the No Nonsense Nurturer Program during my first year teaching at a charter school in Detroit was a nightmare. It made me feel like a robot, and the students hated it. The only time I actually implemented it was during real-time teacher coaching, where a CT3 coach guided me through an earpiece. The most absurd part of these coaching cycles was pretending the kids weren’t aware of what was happening. Eventually, due to my rapport with them, they played along, but it was always stressful for both the students and me. I hated everything about it and found it more work than it was worth.
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I have nothing positive to say. As an experienced teacher, the implementation made me feel very robotic. Our school mandated the 4-step model for evaluations, leaving no room for flexibility. Most high school teachers didn’t incorporate it into their daily classes. Some elements, like the do-now and exit ticket data tracking, were impractical to manage daily alongside other responsibilities. This was the most stressful aspect of teaching at that school.
Additionally, we had significant issues with administrative retention, leading to inconsistent information. I wish I had better feedback. While the concept is good and everyone I’ve met from CT3 has been wonderful, successful implementation and administrative support are crucial.
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I haven’t heard of it, and the website is intentionally vague; they don’t want to reveal their methods before payment. From what I can gather, it resembles other programs. School turnaround efforts are evidently a lucrative industry, and understandably so. I received some training in a different program that also emphasized exit tickets and do-nows. These strategies seem to be standard practice now, as they are flexible, straightforward, and keep students engaged.