Transcript Teaching and Learning - Des Moines Public Schools

2014-2015
Teaching + Learning
August 5th, 2014
Agenda for Today
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Celebrations from the Summer
II. Teaching + Learning Goals for 2014-2015
III. 2014-2015 Induction Program
IV. Professional Development Plan
V. Assessment Plan & The Fast Assessment
VI. Infinite Campus Rostering
New Team Members
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Jeri Moritz, Director of Teacher Development
Kisha Barnes, IB/World Languages Coordinator
Adam Puderbaugh, Science Coordinator
Cindra Porter, Elementary ELL Coordinator
Jenny Inman,Technology Coordinator
Melissa Leyen, Mentor Teacher
Erin Newendorp, Mentor Teacher
Stacie Mitchell – Gweah, Mentor Teacher
Nathan Fredericks, Mentor Teacher
CELEBRATIONS
FROM THE SUMMER!
It was a busy summer of
Babies…
Bennett Taggart
Leo Cox
Summer Sessions
• Approximately 750 teachers and leaders
attended our Math/Technology and
Literacy/Content Area Sessions in June.
• Approximately 180 teachers are registered for
our sessions next week (August 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 ).
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Approximately 170 teachers are registered to
attend Foss Kit trainings this week.
The feedback we are receiving is very positive!
June Summer Session Feedback
Delivery of Go Math! Materials
• 73% of buildings have all materials checked-in
by our centrally deployed team.
• All schools will be complete by August 14th.
• Just a reminder, please communicate check-in
discrepancies by Sept. 26th.
Delivery of Technology Equipment
Epson Projector:
• 49% of our elementary classrooms are currently outfitted
with their Epson projector.
• We are on track to have 70% of buildings completed by
August 20.
• We are optimistic that 100% of buildings will be
completed by late October.
Revolve Student Devices:
• If HP production continues at its current pace, 100% of our
student devices will be in classrooms by August 20.
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THE MISSION OF
TEACHING + LEARNING
Shared Responsibility
OUR COMMITMENT
We believe that only through a common vision
and shared responsibility for student achievement
can our intended outcomes be achieved.
TEACHING + LEARNING
MISSION STATEMENT:
THE TEACHING AND LEARNING DEPARTMENT EXISTS
TO PROVIDE OUR CUSTOMERS (SCHOOLS) WITH THE
ABSOLUTE BEST CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTIONAL
MATERIALS, TRAINING, AND SUPPORT NEEDED
TO ACHIEVE HIGH LEVELS OF STUDENT LEARNING.
Defining the Work: 2014-2015
– Effective Instructional Practices
– Data-Driven Decision-Making
– Collaborative Structures
New Teacher Support
Mentoring Support and the Alternative Contract
Jeri Moritz
Director of Teacher Development
THE MENTORSHIP
The Roles of the Principal and the Mentor
Mentoring Program
• Four new mentors this year = 15
mentors
–Peggy Krentz, Mentor Coordinator.
• Mentor assignments will be completed
the first week of school.
Communicating
Through a One Way Mirror (Firewall)
• Mentors can take your
feedback to help coach the
new teacher.
• Mentors cannot give you
information for evaluations,
etc.
• Share what is going well and
area’s that need additional
work and refinement.
• Be specific: Organization of
the room, transitions, wait
time, etc.
• What would the evidence
look like demonstrating that
they are meeting the
expectations.
• Stating that they “are doing
great” is not evidence
based.
• Give specific examples.
ALTERNATIVE TEACHING
CONTRACT
Continued Evidence Based Focused Growth
Professional Development and Evaluation: Years 1- 3
Proposal for Professional Development
• Organized by Iowa’s Eight Teaching Standards
–Supported by Marzano’s Instructional Framework.
–Reflective Practice around DMPS Standards
Referenced Grading Teacher Development Tool.
Focused Effective Instruction Examples:
Year 1: September – October
Standard 6 – Classroom Management
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DMPS Standards Referenced Grading
Teacher Development Tool – Self
Reflection:
–Guiding Practice 2.2 – Separating
Academic and Non-Academic
Performance
• Secondary will refer to the DMPS
Citizenship and Employability
Skills Rubric
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Instructional Framework Domain 1:
Classroom Strategies and Behaviors
–Design Question 6: What will I do
to establish or maintain classroom rules
and procedures?
–Design Question 7:What will I do to
recognize and acknowledge adherence
and lack of adherence to classroom
rules and procedures
–Design Question 9: What will I do
to communicate high expectations for
all students?
Year 2 & 3: Refined Reflective Practice
Standard 6 – Classroom
Management
Standard 3 – Planning and
Preparation
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DMPS Standards Referenced Grading
Teacher Development Tool – Self
Reflection:
–Guiding Practice 2.2 – Separating
Academic and Non-Academic
Performance
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Instructional Framework Domain 1:
Classroom Strategies and Behaviors
–Design Question 6: What will I do to establish or
maintain classroom rules and procedures?
–Design Question 7: What will I do to recognize
and acknowledge adherence and lack of
adherence to classroom rules and procedures
–Design Question 9: What will I do to
communicate high expectations for all students?
DMPS Standards Referenced Grading
Teacher Development Tool – Self
Reflection:
–Guiding Practice 3.1 –Celebrating Growth
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Instructional Framework Domain 1:
Lesson Segment Addressing Routine
Events and Content.
–Design Question 1 (What will I do to establish and
communicate learning goals, track student progress,
and celebrate success?)
–Design Question 2 (What will I do to help students
effectively interact with new knowledge?)
Additional Supportive Training
Year 1, 2, and 3
Year 1 and 2 only:
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Gradual Release of Instruction
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HR – Ethics and Professional Practices: Do’s and
Don’ts including Electronic Practices
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Wellness Program: Self Care and Community
Connections
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SIOP overview
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Poverty Simulation
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Panel of 3rd year teachers sharing insight with 1st
year teachers
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United Way
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Heartland AEA Visit and Resources
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Arts Integration
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PLC/data team collaboration
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Special Education Department Panel
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Functional Behavior (PBIS)
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Secondary – Activities and Drop Out Prevention
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Technology Training
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Explore School Options in DMPS
Year 3 only:
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Mental Health Training with Certificate
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Adverse Childhood Experiences Study –
Influence of Trauma
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SIOP – Full Training for 3rd year
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Instructional Coaches Panel - Becoming an
Instructional Leader
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Deeper Application of Technology Training
ALTERNATIVE TEACHING
CONTRACT
Evaluations
Connection to Professional Growth Focus
Years 1-3
Semester One
Date
Focus of Observation and Evaluation
1st Evaluation
October
Standard 6 Demonstrates competence in classroom management
2nd Evaluation
January
Standard 3 Demonstrates competence in planning and preparing for instruction
Standard 4 Uses strategies to deliver instruction that meets the multiple learning needs of students
Semester Two
Date
Focus of Observation and Evaluation
3rd Evaluation
April
Standard 2 Demonstrates competence in content knowledge appropriate to the teaching position
Standard 5 Uses a variety of methods to monitor student learning
Ongoing
Observed during PLC/PD
Standard 1 Demonstrates ability to enhance academic performance and support for implementation of
the school district’s student achievement goals
Standard 7 Engages in professional growth
Standard 8 Fulfills professional responsibilities established by the school
Evaluations Year by Year
Article IX Evaluation (Alt. Contract) Section 1 – Procedures
Years 1 – 3 Evaluations:
2 Evaluations in the Fall (minimum)
1 Evaluation in the Spring (minimum)
Years 1 – 3 Evaluation Team:
Building Principal is the evaluator of record.
Two additional certified evaluators are a part of the team
 are to provide additional support
 evaluative evidence.
Years 4 – 8:
1 Evaluation each year by the building Principal or Vice-Principal
Support team
Article IX Evaluation (Alt. Contract) Section 1 – Procedures
Years 1-3 Support Team:
Consist of a minimum of 3 people who are not evaluators.
1 is to be an administrator
1 teacher in the same content area or grade level.
1 mentor teacher in the same building.
A fourth year of support may be requested
2014-2015
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
PLAN
Handouts
PLC Meeting Structure
• Each of the 8 District PLCs will be
implementation focused, with the goal of
providing opportunities for teachers to
practice new skills, collaboratively analyze
evidence, reflect upon the implications and
determine next steps.
• PLC sessions will be held in DMPS
classrooms and will be facilitated by grade
level teachers and instructional support staff.
• Each meeting will include the following 4
components: Connect, Learn, Manage and
Close. This predictable structure will
support a FOCUS on classroom
implementation of Blended Learning and the
Go Math! materials.
What we need from building leaders…
• Ensure all staff members register for the
appropriate PLC between Aug 13 – Sept 2
• Communicate the expectation for attendance and
address recurring attendance issues
• Ensure teachers know the purpose of the meetings
and the role of the facilitator
• Individually address professional conduct issues
LEADERSHIP
SUPPORT
STRUCTURES
Leadership Support Structures
• Teaching & Learning Meetings (Tuesday Mornings)
– Focused on supporting principals and instructional coaches with
the implementation of district initiatives.
• Coaches PLC (Tuesday Afternoons)
– Focused on providing instructional coaches with the skills and
tools necessary to support classroom implementation of the Go
Math! materials and technology equipment.
• Principal Meetings
– Focused on providing principals with the skills and tools
necessary to support building implementation of district
initiatives.
NTC COACHING
SUPPORT
NTC Coaching Support
• Instructional Coaches that did not attend the 8 day NTC Professional
Learning Series (PLS) in 2013-2014 will attend this year.
• These new participants will also attend small group monthly Coach
Forums.
• Instructional Coaches that did attend the PLS in 2013-2014 will
deepen their implementation of this coaching cycle through our small
group monthly Coach Forums.
• Small group monthly Coach Forums will focus on the use of the NTC
coaching cycle and tools in connection to the Marzano Instructional
Framework.
Supporting Instructional Coaches
• We will not be meeting with instructional
coaches prior to our Sept. 16th T + L Meeting.
• We will be sending an email to all instructional
coaches that will contain all necessary T + L
informational for a successful launch to the
school year.
CIA eBlasts
• The CIA eBlast will be back next week.
• Over the next few weeks, this communication
tool will contain information regarding:
–Technology Coordinator Assignments
–GT Programming
–ELL Programming
–CELT
–Gallup
–TLC
–Any much, much more!
INSTRUCTIONAL
FRAMEWORK
Q &A
2014-2015
LITERACY AND MATH
ASSESSMENT PLAN
Handout
FAST ASSESSMENT
UPDATE
Accessing Resources
OVERVIEW OF THE
DMPS IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
Handout
DMPS & ELI Questions
Preparing to Train Staff
• Updated PowerPoint – Approx. 90 min.
• There is a 24 hour turnaround from when an
A & A account is created to when Iowa Tier is
available for that individual.
• Certifications for fall assessments cannot occur
until teachers have access to their own Iowa Tier
account.
• The training site can be utilized for teacher
training and practice for certifications.
Problem Solving
Issue
A & A Accounts
 Trouble getting account
 Trouble logging on with
A & A account
Iowa Tier
 Don’t see Iowa Tier link
 Incorrect school listed
 Incorrect access to
students
Who to Contact
Dept. of Education
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 515-281-5703 or 1-800-532-1174
Internal Coach
Liz Griesel
DMPS IC Support
**please follow this workflow in order to
minimize confusion and response time
Support Tickets
• The Dept. of Education has set up a “Support Ticket”
system for the reporting of issues within Iowa Tier.
– While we are getting started with this system, please first
communicate all issues with Liz Griesel.
– She may then ask an internal coach to complete a
support ticket if the issue is specific to a building.
– If the issue is wide-spread across the district, Liz will submit
a support ticket.
It will be important for us to document and communicate
any issues within the Iowa Tier System.
Interested in administering additional
FAST assessments?
• The fall testing window is open from August 28th to
September 22nd.
• If all K-1 testing is completed early within this
window, buildings may choose to administer
additional assessments. Please note the following:
– All of your staff will be added to the Iowa Tier system via IC
– Student testing materials have been purchased for K-6
– District provided support materials are only available for K-1
– State provided training materials are available for K-6
INFINITE CAMPUS:
RATIONALE FOR
CONSISTENT
ROSTERING
Office Manager Training
• This summer, all elementary office managers
were trained by Kellie Hanlon and Margi Neve
on consistent rostering in the new Infinite
Campus platform.
Impact of Infinite Campus Rostering
Consistent and accurate rostering in Infinite
Campus impacts the following systems:
• Iowa Tier & The FAST Assessment
• Scholastic: SRI & SMI
• Think Central
• Standards Referenced Grading Reporting &
Grade Book (*fall 2015 implementation)
Timeline to Accomplish Consistent
Rostering
• August 4th – Continuous Calendar
• August 28th – Traditional Calendar
DEMONSTRATION OF THIS
PROCESS
Kellie Hanlon
THANK YOU FOR YOUR
ENGAGEMENT TODAY.
We look forward to an
exciting year together!