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3 AAPS

1 WISD-DHH

3 Honey Creek

5 Whitmore Lake

1 Saline

What participants are saying:

"We need this building wide"

"It would be beneficial to all math teachers and special education teachers."

"I gained an understanding how the layers build on each other. In other words, knowing what to target in the layer before if a student is stuck."

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Participants from AAPS, YCS, Saline, and EMU. Contact Amy Olmstead-Brayton, aolmstead@washtenawisd.org.

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Book Study- The Standards-Based Classroom

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Book Study- The Standards-Based Classroom

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Dec 13 marked the final session of our county-wide book study where we came together to learn more about monitoring and communicating learning. Participants discussed how they could use our shared learning in their own classroom by improving monitoring and grading practices as well as communication with caregivers.

Here's what participants had to say:

"The structure, time and topics were on point!"

"There were so many practical applications offered in the book!"

"I loved the collaboration with others on standards-based grading!"

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December Elementary Principals Meeting - 12/14/23

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December Elementary Principals Meeting - 12/14/23

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Today's talking points:

EMU Leadership Summit & WISD New Teacher Network

MEMSPA Conference

Celebrations and holidays in our buildings

Being a connected Leader

Three building administrators joined. One from Ypsilanti, one from Saline, and one from Dexter. Our next meeting is January 11th.

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November 29th New Teacher Network Meeting- 

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November 29th New Teacher Network Meeting- 

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16 teachers in attendance:

6 LCS,

6 YCS,

2 Milan,

1 Whitmore Lake,

1 WISD/Honeycreek

Our topic for the evening was Creating a Healthy Classroom Community, presented by teacher leaders from YCS and AAPS. We had raffle prizes and food donated from the community. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v34g2kAOEv0DHWjp86mDEQFod9qjmwXaXXy1bSA-IeU/edit?usp=sharing

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Available By Request: Continuous Improvement

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Available By Request: Continuous Improvement

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Are you looking for more targeted support with continuous improvement at the building or district level? Contact Amy Olmstead-Brayton for customized professional learning including the above topics & more!

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LETRS Training now required for early literacy coaches funded under the grant

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LETRS Training now required for early literacy coaches funded under the grant

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Lexia Learning Systems https://www.lexialearning.com/Assets/img/logo.svg 1984 978-405-6232 info@lexialearning.com 300 Baker Avenue, Suite 320 Concord MA 01742 USA

Michigan LETRS®
Science of Reading
Professional Learning Course

Empowering Michigan educators to improve student literacy through evidence-based professional learning

As part of Public Act 144 of 2022, the Michigan Department of Education is excited to extend the science of reading professional learning initiative.

The Michigan LETRS Science of Reading Professional Learning Course will provide sustained and job-embedded professional learning about the science of reading, at no cost to educators. These impactful courses are based on Lexia's LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) for elementary educators, LETRS for Administrators, and LETRS for Early Childhood Educators

Who is eligible to register?

Any Michigan pre-K-6 educator currently teaching in any Michigan public school or public charter school (Select Register for LETRS to sign up.)

Pre-K-12 SPED endorsed teachers (Select Register for LETRS to sign up.)

Elementary administrators, those in leadership roles, and district-level administrators (Select Register for LETRS for Administrators to sign up.)

Literacy coaches (Select Register for LETRS Accelerated Cohort to sign up.)

What are the course dates?

LETRS® is accredited by the International Dyslexia Association®

One Michigan District's LETRS Journey

The Michigan LETRS Science of Reading Professional Learning Course is part of the state's comprehensive plan to apply millions of dollars in federal relief to improve student literacy. The LETRS course of study gives teachers the skills they need to teach language and literacy to every student, even those with reading challenges like dyslexia.

Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis so reserve your seat now. Participants will earn valuable CEUs or PLUs!

What is LETRS?

Developed by Dr. Louisa Moats and leaders in the field of literacy, LETRS teaches the skills needed to master the foundation and fundamentals of reading and writing instruction-phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and written language.

LETRS professional learning for elementary educators is an investment in teachers' literacy knowledge and professional practice. Teachers gain essential knowledge to master the fundamentals of literacy instruction required to transform student learning.

LETRS for Early Childhood Educators professional learning provides deep knowledge of literacy instruction for the youngest learners. The more children know about language and literacy before they begin kindergarten and first grade, the better equipped they are to succeed in literacy learning and beyond.

LETRS for Administrators equips instructional leaders to create systems and structures in their schools and districts to achieve high levels of academic performance and growth in literacy.

Rané Garcia

Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Michigan Department of Education

Shelly Proebstle

Michigan Department of Education

Kimberly St. Martin, Ph.D.

Assistant Director, Michigan's MTSS

Technical Assistance Center

"Teachers are the most important factor in student success. Informed teachers can explain language to students, including sounds, spellings, and word meanings that might be confusing. They use lessons based on reading science and understand the process of learning to read and write. Research proves it. Science matters."

Louisa Moats, Ed.D., Author of LETRS

Resources

A host of resources related to LETRS, the science of reading, and Structured Literacy is available to give you additional insight.

How Can We Help?

State Contact

Kellie Flaminio

Early Literacy Grant Coordinator

Office of Educational Supports
Michigan Department of Education

Lexia Contacts

Brandie Turner

State Professional Learning Solutions Account Executive

Jamie Bouchelle

LETRS State Success Manager

A Cambium Learning® Group Brand

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LETRS professional learning for Michigan Pre-K-3 educators!

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Empowering Michigan educators to improve student literacy through evidence-based professional learning As part of Public Act 144 of 2022,...

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RTC Curriculum Leader Meeting- December 15th at Chelsea Robotics Center.  

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RTC Curriculum Leader Meeting- December 15th at Chelsea Robotics Center.  

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Leaders from AAPS, Saline, Dexter, YCS, LCS, & Chelsea present.

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Check out this Presentation designed by mbrooksyip.

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December Culturally and Historically Responsive Education Framework Deep Dive, with Hill Pedagogies (session 5)

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December Culturally and Historically Responsive Education Framework Deep Dive, with Hill Pedagogies (session 5)

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Participants from YCS

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In these sessions, participants will have time to collaborate and practice drafting lessons or unit plans. They will learn ways to refine and revise the curriculum to make it more responsive to the identities and needs of their students through foundational sessions with Dr. Gholdy Muhammad and instructional coaching with a coach from Hill Pedagogies.

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Ypsilanti Community Schools- in partnership with Cornelius Minor
What’s a TAR Sprint?

It is a short problem-solving cycle in which teachers name a problem of practice, gather data, and analyze what they’re learning in order to immediately improve teaching and learning

Purpose of TAR Sprints

To introduce TAR as teaching and learning stance that  allows for exploration of multiple questions in a school year

To solve relevant problems identified in a timely manner

To promote equity and culturally responsive teaching

To support teacher resilience and growth in overwhelming times while connecting district initiatives

To develop teacher leaders of TAR for sustainability in YCS

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NEW Winter Professional Learning Catalog

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NEW Winter Professional Learning Catalog

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Washtenaw ISD Winter 2023-24 Professional Learning Catalog

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Read Washtenaw ISD Winter 2023-24 Professional Learning Catalog by Anne Fortunato on Issuu and browse thousands of other publications on our platfo...

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Register Now! Feb-Jun: 7 Strategies of Assessment for Learning Series (asynchronous)

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Register Now! Feb-Jun: 7 Strategies of Assessment for Learning Series (asynchronous)

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This series is NEW and UPDATED Fall 2023!

Registration: https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0050-0007-7602f3f78a0641c89f3a9118e09565ae

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The Michigan Profile for Healthy Youth (MiPHY) is a free online student health survey offered by the Michigan Departments of Education and Health and Human Services to support local and regional needs assessment. Learn more here.

MiPHY 23-24 Informational Webinars

Learn about the Michigan School Health Survey System and get step-by-step instructions for implementing MiPHY and other school health surveys.

Please send an email with subject MiPHYWEB and the date you wish to attend to kramern@michigan.gov for registration information.

January 9 - 2:00 pm

January 25 - 9:00 am

February 15 - 11:00 am

February 27 - 1:00 pm

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Elementary Principal Network- Remaining Dates

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Elementary Principal Network- Remaining Dates

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Planned and facilitated by Craig McCalla

October 5th - 1:30pm (Th)

November 7th - 9:30am (Tu) - Meeting was cancelled

December 13th - 1:30PM (Wed) Zoom

January 11th - 1:30pm (Th)

February 6th - 9:30am (Tu)

March 6th - 1:30pm (Wed)

April 4th - 1:30pm (Th)

May 7th - 9:30am (Tu)

June 5th - 1:30pm (Wed) Zoom

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This is a list of the sites that were shared at a recent webinar on Artificial Intelligence.

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English Learner and Newcomer NOV/DEC Newsletter

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English Learner and Newcomer NOV/DEC Newsletter

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As autumn sets in, the sweet aroma of pumpkin pie and the shimmer of twinkling lights fill us with warmth and thanks. November is full of celebrations - Thanksgiving and Diwali - that are deeply rooted in connection with one another and gratitude. As we gear up for these festivities, we're reminded to share our thankful thoughts and cherish the diverse tapestry around us. We are so grateful for the passion, creativity, and hard work you bring to support the education journey of students and their families. This month is a perfect time to pause and lift one another! This month's newsletter is all about connection that fosters collaboration among staff and students.

Wishing you a joyful and gratitude-filled November!

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EL & Newcomer Newsletter November - Washtenaw ISD by Alyssa Nicol | This newsletter was created with Smore, an online tool for creating beautiful newsletters for educators, nonprofits, businesses and more

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New Teacher Network remaining meetings-  January 31st and March 20th

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New Teacher Network remaining meetings-  January 31st and March 20th

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Registration: https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0050-0007-F220D1038E2D46FC96416F08557BAB87

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We'll have:

Bundtinis from Nothing but Bundts!

Experienced teachers from Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor to work with you on creating a healthy classroom community.

Gifts from Schuler's Books, The Ark, Scrapbox, and classroom supplies and books to give away!

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New Teacher Gathering at WISD! - You are invited November 29th 4:30-6:00 by Melissa Yip | This newsletter was created with Smore, an online tool for creating beautiful newsletters for individual educators, schools and districts

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State-Wide: MICIP Collaboration Series & User Group

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State-Wide: MICIP Collaboration Series & User Group

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NOTE: This is a state-wide offering.

Register for Collaboration Series HERE

Join User Group HERE (no registration needed)

Additional MICIP Resources:

MICIP Platform Guide

MICIP Process Guide

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Assessment and Accountability Updates (Nov)

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Assessment and Accountability Updates (Nov)

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November Assessment & Accountability Updates

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Updated 2023-24 Assessment Integrity Guide
The updated guide has been reformatted for easier use, with breakouts of specific tasks required for each assessment administration role.

Fall 2023 Early Literacy and Mathematics Aggregate Reports & Benchmark Student Data Files
The Fall 2023 Early Literacy and Mathematics Benchmark Assessment Reports (aggregate-level) are available in the Dynamic Score Reporting System through the OEAA Secure Site. To download your school's data files, go to the Reports menu and select Student Score Data Files.

Accountability for Section 31a "At Risk" Report

The 2022-23 At Risk results are now publicly available in the "K-12 Grade" section of MI School Data, under "School Accountability".

2022-23 School Index Reports and Datafiles
Embargoed 2022-23 accountability reports and student datafiles for the Michigan School Index System have been available for preview to authorized MI School Data users since Monday, November 27, 2023. The preview window will close on Monday, December 4, 2023, at 8:00 a.m.

Application for 2023-24 Sending Scores Back Program for Shared Educational Entities
Intermediate School Districts (ISDs), consortia, or other partnering districts may wish to apply to participate in the "Sending Scores Back" Program for school accountability reporting. Eligible schools and classroom programs provide alternative education, early/middle college education, gifted and talented education, or special education services to neighboring or consortium districts. The Sending Scores Back Program allows nonresident student assessment results and non-resident student graduation statuses to be redirected in school accountability reporting to another school in a student's own district of residency. Applications will be due via electronic submission, no later than Monday, January 29, 2024. For more information see the Nov 30 Spotlight (p. 4)

M-STEP Changes to M-STEP Online Test Directions

In response to feedback, the OEAA has made several changes to the online test directions for the Spring 2024 M-STEP assessment.

Updates to the test directions are available to view in the Online Tools Training. For more information please see the Nov 9 Spotlight (p.1-2)

WIDA Should English Learners with Disabilities Take the WIDA ACCESS for ELLs or the WIDA Alternate ACCESS for ELLs?

The WIDA Alternate ACCESS for ELLs is an assessment that is specifically designed for ELs who have or function as if they have a significant cognitive disability.

The IEP team of a student with disabilities who is also an English learner (EL) makes the decision about which summative assessment the student should take- either the WIDA ACCESS for ELLs or the WIDA Alternate ACCESS for ELLs. WIDA Alternate ACCESS for ELLs Selection Guidance.

If the IEP team makes the decision that the WIDA Alternate ACCESS for ELLs is the most appropriate assessment for the student, then educators will need to update the student's Pre-ID record when the Pre-ID window opens in the OEAA Secure Site on December 13, 2023. Educators will have until December 28 to update records for these students if they wish to receive appropriate WIDA materials on January 30, 2024.

NOTE: The OEAA does not pre-identify students to take the WIDA Alternate ACCESS for ELLs even if a student has taken the assessment previously.

WIDA Pre-ID of Students and Initial Material Order

See REMINDERS above for important dates for WIDA Pre-ID and Initial Material Order. The Pre-ID Student Report will be available to schools on Dec 13, 2023 in the OEAA Secure Site. Once the report is available, i t is the responsibility of the district and/or school to do the following in the OEAA Secure Site:

Unassign students who have exited the school from the WIDA ACCESS test cycle

Pre-identify EL students not on the Pre-ID Student Report who might be newly identified as ELs or are newly enrolled in the school

Identify students who will need to take the paper/ pencil test and change their mode of testing from online to paper/pencil

Identify students who should take the Alternate ACCESS for ELLs and assign them to Tier T to indicate the WIDA Alternate ACCESS for ELLs

For more information about WIDA Pre-ID and Initial Material Orders please see the Nov 16 Spotlight (p.3-5)

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Assessment & Accountability Updates - WISD: November 2023 by Melissa Brooks-Yip | This newsletter was created with Smore, an online tool for creating beautiful newsletters for educators, nonprofits, businesses and more

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TO COME: High School ELA- Designing Anti-Racist Literature- Aligning Literary Outcomes with Anti-Racist Goals

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TO COME: High School ELA- Designing Anti-Racist Literature- Aligning Literary Outcomes with Anti-Racist Goals

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Join author Dr. Sophia Sarigianides for a unique professional learning experience for high school ELA teachers and coaches that focuses on:

Designing Backward for Antiracist Literature

Critical Race Sticking Points & Design

Setting Up for Complex Race Talk in the Classroom

Case Studies on Race and Takeaways

Monday, February 5, 2024 8:30-3:30 PM

Washtenaw Intermediate School District (In Person)

Participants will receive a copy of Letting Go of Literary Whiteness.

Free for Washtenaw County participants

$30 fee for outside guests

Lunch is not provided

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A full day, in person workshop at WISD just for English Language Arts teachers!

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Please share the interest form with anyone who teaches or supports the teaching of Mathematics: https://forms.gle/BsUykMhzLnVCyoKU6

20 Currently signed up to attend or receive updates:

3 Ann Arbor

7 Chelsea

1 Honey Creek

4 Lincoln

1 Manchester

3 Whitmore Lake

1 Ypsilanti

November attendance: 1 Whitmore Lake

December attendance: 1 Whitmore Lake

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The Diverse Lending Library is a catalog of books PreK-12 featuring characters of different lifestyles, races, genders and ethnicities. Washtenaw County Educators can check these books out for free and have them delivered to their classroom or pick up from the WISD TLC.
Sign up here or email anicol@washtenawisd.org with questions.

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Planned and facilitated by Marcia Williams

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Register: https://tinyurl.com/mt7da6u2

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Assessment and Accountability Updates (Dec)

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Assessment and Accountability Updates (Dec)

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December Assessment & Accountability Updates

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Are you a leader committed to equity and social justice and looking for ways to bring that commitment to the work of Continuous Improvement? Grounded in the work of "Street Data" (Safir & Dugan, 2021), "Just Schools" (Ishimaru, 2020) and "Courageous Conversations About Race" (Singleton, 2022), Washtenaw ISD is available to support you and your team in engaging in educational transformation that is truly student-centered!

Shift from focusing on "fixing" and "filling" academic gaps to envisioning and rebuilding the system from the student up -- with classrooms, schools, and systems built around students' brilliance, cultural wealth, and intellectual potential. Break out of traditional improvement models that reinforce the status quo as our facilitators guide you through collaborative inquiry WITH students using the Equity Transformation cycle (Street Data, 2021). Data-driven inquiry can be humanizing, liberating, and healing! Contact Amy Olmstead-Brayton to learn more!

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REMAINING SESSIONS-Disciplinary Literacy Remaining Sessions in January and March

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REMAINING SESSIONS-Disciplinary Literacy Remaining Sessions in January and March

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Feedback:

"I thought the resources provided were super helpful, I liked having the time to explore on our own and then discuss as a group, and I am excited to work with other teachers in the district to create resources."

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Assessment for Learning & Standards-Based Grading

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Assessment for Learning & Standards-Based Grading

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AAPS- Pathways

Educator Feedback: (from summer kick-off: Assessment for Learning Series)
"Rarely have I attended a topic-based training that seamlessly addressed and competently reasoned/showed the importance of Culturally Relevant Teaching."
"I was expecting a lot of information, but I didn't expect how much this could change my teaching along with my curriculum."
"This workshop was above expectations! There was not a moment when I had to look at the clock. This PD should be prerequisite for all teachers entering the field."

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Please share the link to the interest form with anyone teaching STEM related classes: https://forms.gle/BsUykMhzLnVCyoKU6

19 Currently signed up to attend or receive updates:

5 Ann Arbor

9 Chelsea

1 Honey Creek

1 Lincoln

2 Whitmore Lake

1 Ypsilanti

November attendance: 1 AAPS, 1 Chelsea, 1 Whitmore Lake

December attendance: 3 AAPS, 1 Whitmore Lake

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ELNET registration for the remainder of the year is live in WISD Learning Stream.

Feb 1 9: 00AM-12:00PM ELNET @ WISD

Mar 7 9:00AM-12:00PM ELNET Virtual

Apr 4 9:00AM-12:00PM ELNET @ WISD

May 16 9:00AM-12:00PM ELNET @ WISD

If you have questions about sign-up or would like to be added to the Google Classroom, reach out to Alyssa Nicol (anicol@washtenawisd.org)

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Register Now- 3 Spots Left! Book Study- The Shift to Student-Led

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Register Now- 3 Spots Left! Book Study- The Shift to Student-Led

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3 Spots Left!

Registration: https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0050-0007-6f2d0e9ead98485e80474deb25bbb6a5

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CALENDAR OF MEETINGS

September 21, 2023, 8:00-3:00 pm

October 6, 2023, 8:30-10 am

November 16, 2023, 8:00-3:00 pm

December 1, 2023, 8:30-10 am

January 12, 2024, 8:30-10 am

February 2, 2024, 8:30-10 am

March 14, 2024, 8:00-3:00 pm

April 5, 2024, 8:30-10:00 am

May 9, 2024, 8:00-3:00 pm

June 20, 2024  End of Year Networking TBD

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Hello Leaders - This newsletter is a summary of state updates, recently received. There are several updates related to grants, please review them in detail. If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact me.

Jennifer Banks, Ph.D.
Director of Instruction
1819 S. Wagner Road

P.O. Box 1406

Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106-1406

Phone (734) 994-8100 ext. 1743
jbanks@washtenawisd.org

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December 2023 - December 14, 2023 by Jennifer Banks | This newsletter was created with Smore, an online tool for creating beautiful newsletters for educators, nonprofits, businesses and more

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Asynchronous Course- open on a continuing basis via EduPaths

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Regional School Health Coordinator, Danielle Dros, partnered with Whitmore Lake Elementary School to use implementation science processes to prepare for and adopt the physical activity break program, InPACT! All WLES teaching staff have received InPACT training and are implementing activity breaks in their classrooms.

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Available By Request: Formative Assessment Strategies

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Available By Request: Formative Assessment Strategies

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Are you looking for more focused learning on formative assessment at the building or district level? Contact Amy Olmstead-Brayton for customized professional learning including the above topics & more!

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The Healthy Habits Start Now program has kicked off for the FY24 school year in Washtenaw County Y5-5th grade classrooms!

YCS participating schools: Erickson, Estabrook, Ford, Holmes, Perry, YIES, and Ypsi Connected Community School

Lincoln participating schools: Brick, Lincoln Virtual School

Whitmore Lake participating schools: Whitmore Lake Elementary School

Charter school participants: Multicultural Academy, Global Tech, Central Academy

Total Students Reached: 1,385

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Upcoming PD Dates:

K-5

FONS (Multiplication & Division) - December 14, 2023

Visual Models in Math - January 24, 2024

Understanding Fractions - February 22, 2024

Math Workshop - March 19, 2024

Secondary

Algebra Academy 3-day series beginning in late February

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Available By Request: Assessment & Grading

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Available By Request: Assessment & Grading

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Are you looking for more focused learning on assessment and grading at the building or district level? Contact Amy Olmstead-Brayton for customized professional learning including the above topics & more!

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Participation data not available yet.

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WC3 Meeting 4 12/14 - Following Up on the Impact Cycle

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WC3 Meeting 4 12/14 - Following Up on the Impact Cycle

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11 Participants:

Ann Arbor - 5

Milan - 2

Chelsea - 1

Dexter - 2

Manchester - 1

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The Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) Model is a research-based and validated instructional model that has proven effective in addressing the

academic needs of English learners throughout the United States. This two-day session will provide a 2-day overview of the 8 Components and 30 features of

SIOP Model. This session is especially helpful for general education teachers looking to grow their practice. Join us January 25-26 9:00AM-3:00PM @ WISD TLC

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Health & Fitness Professional Learning Session 12/1/23

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Health & Fitness Professional Learning Session 12/1/23

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Regional School Health Coordinator, Danielle Dros, presented on size inclusive nutrition and physical education at the University of Michigan School of Kinesiology's Health & Fitness Professional Learning Day for K-12 health educators across the state. The session had 48 participants, with 1 Washtenaw County participant from Ann Arbor Public Schools.

Participant Feedback: These nutrition concepts were fascinating! I'm going to utilize the concept of "what can you add?" to my approach to teaching.

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Questions about Michigan Model for Health? Contact Danielle Dros at ddros@washtenawisd.org.

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Michigan Model for Health SEL Training with Dexter High School 12/5/23

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Michigan Model for Health SEL Training with Dexter High School 12/5/23

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3 Participants - Dexter Community Schools

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Michigan Model for Health SEL Training with Kensington Woods - 12/8/23

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Michigan Model for Health SEL Training with Kensington Woods - 12/8/23

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13 Participants - Kensington Woods

Participant Feedback: "I would like to tell you that this training was one of the most enjoyable I have ever attended with activities that I can put in the classroom with little to additional support or work. This is SO appreciated!"

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Michigan Model for Health Training K-6 1/24/24

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Michigan Model for Health Training K-6 1/24/24

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The evidence-based Michigan Model for Health™ has been the curriculum of choice in Michigan schools for teaching K-12 health education since 1984. This session for any elementary (or K-6) teacher will provide teachers with an understanding of how to implement the Michigan Model for Health curriculum in their classroom. This training session is part of a hybrid training that includes a self-paced online training module along with this synchronous session.

Register Here.

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Michigan Model for Health Training 7-12 1/25/24

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Michigan Model for Health Training 7-12 1/25/24

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The evidence-based Michigan Model for Health™ has been the curriculum of choice in Michigan schools for teaching K-12 health education since 1984. This session for any secondary (or 7-12) teacher will provide teachers with an understanding of how to implement the Michigan Model for Health curriculum in their classroom.

This training session is part of a hybrid training that includes a self-paced online training module along with this synchronous session.

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Emily Francis visited the statewide Newcomer Educator Network meeting in December to share effective practices. She highlighted the need to develop social awareness, foster connections, pursue collaboration and prioritize student empowerment.

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Inviting school leaders, content teachers working with newcomers and EL staff to join the 4-week virtual book club using "Boosting Achievement". Register at https://bit.ly/newcomerbookclub to

win raffle prizes weekly to celebrate the completion of each chapter, at your own pace and without live meetings

engage on the Roadmaps platform and explore its suite of tools for newcomers

chat with Dr. Carol Salva in the last week when she pops in for a zoom author visit

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Treetops Collective is partnering with WISD, Multicultural Academy and Saline Area Schools to pilot their highly successful Refugee Teen Concentric Program. Their goal is to create a supportive and uplifting space for high school aged refugee girls to gather and to foster a feeling of belonging in their new home. This is in response to the needs of our partner districts to create social-emotional supports for refugee youth.

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On a newcomer support visit to Saline, we walked through hallways full of beautiful displays created by students to celebrate the diverse heritages in the building.

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A just-before-break newcomer support visit to MCA gave us all a chance to celebrate student work, which included designing their own monster!