What is a recommended initial action for a group of teachers using FAME to guide them?

What is a recommended initial action for a group of teachers using FAME to guide them?

• A. The team should hold a data meeting
• B. Train one teacher as FAME Coach trained by MDE
• C. The group should begin by creating rubrics
• D. The group should delay action until next year

Answer: (B)

The main idea is to get a dedicated leader in place who can guide the group through adopting FAME practices. Training one teacher as a FAME Coach authorized by MDE gives the team a knowledgeable facilitator who can model the approach, organize next steps, and ensure everyone is using FAME consistently. With a trained coach, the group has a clear point person to plan meetings, interpret data, and support colleagues, which helps the implementation take shape and stay on track. Starting with a data meeting or creating rubrics can still happen, but they work best after there's a trained coach who can steer the process and keep everyone aligned with the FAME framework. Delaying action until next year misses an opportunity to start improving practices now.

The main idea is to get a dedicated leader in place who can guide the group through adopting FAME practices. Training one teacher as a FAME Coach authorized by MDE gives the team a knowledgeable facilitator who can model the approach, organize next steps, and ensure everyone is using FAME consistently. With a trained coach, the group has a clear point person to plan meetings, interpret data, and support colleagues, which helps the implementation take shape and stay on track.

Starting with a data meeting or creating rubrics can still happen, but they work best after there's a trained coach who can steer the process and keep everyone aligned with the FAME framework. Delaying action until next year misses an opportunity to start improving practices now.