Work with your mentor to identify and arrange a 30-60 minute interview with a district office employee/leader to learn more about best practices for providing training, professional development, and coaching for teachers and staff. Submit your interview notes as part of the assignment. In the interview, discuss the following: Describe methods the employee/leader commonly employs to train and coach administrators, teachers, and staff in the development of leadership and advocacy skills and provide examples of when each is most effective. Describe the types of training that are most effective in helping administrators, teachers, and support staff create a productive work environment, collaborate effectively, and stay informed about research, trends, and best practices. Include a discussion about how the training topic influences the types of information, activities, and involvement provided to and required of participants