Transcript Talent Development Middle School Program

Talent Development Middle
School Program
Comprehensive and
customized approach for
middle grades’ reform that
effectively develops the
talents of their students and
staff
Johns Hopkins University’s Talent
Development Middle School Comprehensive
Reform Model
Transform high poverty middle schools
into strong learning institutions by
Providing all students
Providing all students
with sustained, high
with supportive learning
quality, standards-based
materials
learning opportunities
Providing all teachers
with the training,
support, and materials
they need to deliver
a world-class
instructional program
Provide all students with sustained, high quality, standardsbased learning opportunities
Math
UCSMP Series
5th & 6th
Everyday Math
7th Transition
8th Algebra
(Alternate programs: Math in Context
and Connected Math)
Science
FOSS and other
science modules approved by
USI & NSF
Coming Attraction: The Science Story
Reading,English, Language Arts
Student Team Literature
and
Talent Development Writing
Social Studies
A History of Us
By Joy Hakim
10-volume series
Student Team Literature
Student Team Literature is an innovative, thoroughly
researched, novel-based approach to teaching and
learning in Reading, English, Language Arts.
Teachers move cooperative learning teams through
pieces of literature in a cycle of activities
Student Team Literature
Student Team Literature has two main
components:
Materials that enable students and
teachers to study great literature
together.
Students work in cooperative teams.
Mathematics
University of Chicago School Mathematics Project
Fifth/ Sixth Grade:
Everyday Mathematics
Seventh Grade:
Transition Mathematics
Eighth Grade:
Algebra
Talent Development Science
FOSS (Full-Option Science System) is an effective, hands-on
K-8 science curriculum developed at the University of
California at Berkeley. It is based on modular units, allowing
the school to choose the order in which they are to be taught.
Each module contains almost all materials necessary and clear
lesson plans and support for teachers.
Talent Development Science
The research-based instructional approach is applied
in each module to one of the following areas: Life
Science, Earth Science, Physical Science, or
Scientific Reasoning and Technology.
TDMS-developed reading strategies and activities to
accompany each module are now available.
Social Studies Curriculum
A History of US
Teaching Guide with Lessons
Masters for:
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Student Sheets
Team Sheets
Transparencies
Review Games
Assessments
U.S. History Curriculum
5 Hakim books per year
173 Lessons per year
Each book contains
* 25 Lessons
* 5 review days
* 5 assignment days
Finish 1 book every other month
Provide all teachers with the training,
support, and materials they need
Multi-tiered, ongoing professional development
and teacher support
Subject and grade specific staff development
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Helps develop a deeper understanding and
broader view of the subject area
Models upcoming lessons, activities and strategies
Strengthens teachers’ knowledge of teaching and
learning
Aligns assessments with inquiry-based
instructional strategies.
Provide all teachers with the training,
support, and materials they need
Non-evaluated, in-class assistance by a JHU
instructional facilitator
Lead teachers receive intensive training to
ensure continued teacher support and high
implementation
Quarterly support meetings with
implementation team
Talent Development Climate
The Climate program helps create a
safe, positive atmosphere by providing
positive responses to appropriate
behavior, consistent consequences for
inappropriate behaviors, and support
for all students.
Talent Development Climate
School-wide Interventions
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High Five A’s and B’s
Bullyproofing
Events with Principal
Group Interventions
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Anger management
Individual Interventions
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Behavior Improvement Plan
Late Area
Supportive Learning
Environment
Communal Organization
Extra-Help and Enrichment
Detracking of Instruction
School, Family, and Community
Partnerships
Culturally Relevant Teaching
Career Exploration