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Timeframes for Balanced Literacy 2015-16-1

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Professional Development Oct 9 with the group sharing information from the Bea Luchin 2 Day Workshop

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Professional Development Oct 9 with the group sharing information from the Bea Luchin 2 Day Workshop

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P.D. Session for Oct. 9th- Offered 8-9:45

Title:  Lessons from a 2-day presentation by Bea Luchin entitled "Strategies for Closing the Achievement Gap in Mathematics"-
Dawn Castner, Mary Marchini, Linda Cianchette and Deb Muther will present key ideas and research based strategies you can use in your classroom to raise student achievement in mathematics.  Appropriate to all levels.

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Early Mathematical Thinking Online resources  Sept 23 McGovern emailGood afternoon all,The title staff has created a 
spreadsheet that we will try out...as we collect the EMT data.   They 
are in google docs.     The expectation is that the data is placed in 
the column when the student demonstrates that they can answer all the 
components of that particular question correctly.   This can then be 
used as a quick check to form groups for direct instruction.    Title 
staff is going to work to put in beginning data for you.  Please include
 this data collection form in your data folder that is shared with me...Don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions about this...

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Early Mathematical Thinking Online resources  Sept 23 McGovern emailGood afternoon all,The title staff has created a 
spreadsheet that we will try out...as we collect the EMT data.   They 
are in google docs.     The expectation is that the data is placed in 
the column when the student demonstrates that they can answer all the 
components of that particular question correctly.   This can then be 
used as a quick check to form groups for direct instruction.    Title 
staff is going to work to put in beginning data for you.  Please include
 this data collection form in your data folder that is shared with me...Don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions about this...

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I want you to observe all components of the be reading workshop when she is using them in the normal course of a day.   Please get a 1/2 day sub.   And use as much time as you need to do that.  I will probably join you so we can discuss your insights and create your goals action steps and resource /support needs.

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Good morning all,
I have attached a copy here of the balanced literacy model framework that Sharon Larson has shared with you all.  This is a wonderful resource for a number of reasons.  Most importantly it helps us all identify the many important components of the model and also gives us guidance for determining schedules.  I ask you to use this "guideline" as you review your schedules.  I ask you to use the language of the framework in your schedules (Language and work study/ Reading Workshop/Writing Workshop)  This common language helps us all have a clear understanding about what is happening during those time.  When we talk as professionals in our PLC groups we will be looking at what the data shows us.  There will be times that looking at schedules may be very helpful for our practice.  Please ask if you have any questions about this...

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Good morning all,Below
 are listed the elements from the Marzano Evaluation Model that I will 
be providing you feedback on as I complete classroom visits beginning 
this week.   My goal (we will see)  is to visit all classrooms at least 
once a week.   Please remember that this will be the formal evaluation 
system for next year. This practice will give you an opportunity 
to focus on a few elements and give us talking points for collaborative 
discussions. We will be using some of our early release time for these 
discussions and professional development. Design Question 1- Element 1= Provides rigorous learning goals.Design Question 2- Element 13= Students reflect on their learningDesign Question 3- Element 17= Similarities and Differences                                     Element 18= Examines reasoning                                     Element 20= Revises knowledgeDesign Question 5- Element 24= Noticing when students are not engagedDesign Question 6- Element 4= Classroom routines When
 I visit your room I will be using my laptop and recording comments and 
observations. After I leave your room I will finish feedback and then 
send it on to you.   You should get an email reminder that you have an 
observation to view.   Remember that these are practice and 
opportunities to use the system and really “dig into” the scales 

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Good morning all,Below
 are listed the elements from the Marzano Evaluation Model that I will 
be providing you feedback on as I complete classroom visits beginning 
this week.   My goal (we will see)  is to visit all classrooms at least 
once a week.   Please remember that this will be the formal evaluation 
system for next year. This practice will give you an opportunity 
to focus on a few elements and give us talking points for collaborative 
discussions. We will be using some of our early release time for these 
discussions and professional development. Design Question 1- Element 1= Provides rigorous learning goals.Design Question 2- Element 13= Students reflect on their learningDesign Question 3- Element 17= Similarities and Differences                                     Element 18= Examines reasoning                                     Element 20= Revises knowledgeDesign Question 5- Element 24= Noticing when students are not engagedDesign Question 6- Element 4= Classroom routines When
 I visit your room I will be using my laptop and recording comments and 
observations. After I leave your room I will finish feedback and then 
send it on to you.   You should get an email reminder that you have an 
observation to view.   Remember that these are practice and 
opportunities to use the system and really “dig into” the scales 

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Dawn,   In response to your questions....here we go.1. 
 When you set up your peer observation please contact Charity about 
getting a sub to cover Kristi's classroom, unless times work out so that
 Kristi can come in during one of her specials.   The sub will need to 
be for 1/2 a day.  2.  Reflection notes and action steps 
should be submitted to me when completed.  This gives me a chance to 
look over before we meet.  3.  Your data review with 
Title and Sped should be a collaborative effort initiated by you as 
necessary to coordinate work to best meet needs of students.  So if kids
 are struggling, probably time to get together and problem solve.    
Title should be progress monitoring (every 2 weeks)  using AIMSWEB for 
anybody they do Tier II pull-out work with .  SPED should be progress 
monitoring (every 2 weeks)  using AIIMSWEB for anybody who is SPED 
identified.   You should be strategic monitoring (every month)  AIMSWEB 
for anyone below benchmark that is not monitored by Title or SPED.    
The F&P progress monitoring kits are used when you feel students 
might be ready to move on and/or at least once by Dec. and again end of 
year.    4.  PLease remember reflection notes and action 
steps from  demo teacher visit have not been received yet as well.  I 
know we talked about the fact that you did begin using the poetry 
resource for interactive read alouds.If anything is unclear, please ask.  I look forward to visiting the classroom soon and further discussions with you.

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Dawn,   In response to your questions....here we go.1. 
 When you set up your peer observation please contact Charity about 
getting a sub to cover Kristi's classroom, unless times work out so that
 Kristi can come in during one of her specials.   The sub will need to 
be for 1/2 a day.  2.  Reflection notes and action steps 
should be submitted to me when completed.  This gives me a chance to 
look over before we meet.  3.  Your data review with 
Title and Sped should be a collaborative effort initiated by you as 
necessary to coordinate work to best meet needs of students.  So if kids
 are struggling, probably time to get together and problem solve.    
Title should be progress monitoring (every 2 weeks)  using AIMSWEB for 
anybody they do Tier II pull-out work with .  SPED should be progress 
monitoring (every 2 weeks)  using AIIMSWEB for anybody who is SPED 
identified.   You should be strategic monitoring (every month)  AIMSWEB 
for anyone below benchmark that is not monitored by Title or SPED.    
The F&P progress monitoring kits are used when you feel students 
might be ready to move on and/or at least once by Dec. and again end of 
year.    4.  PLease remember reflection notes and action 
steps from  demo teacher visit have not been received yet as well.  I 
know we talked about the fact that you did begin using the poetry 
resource for interactive read alouds.If anything is unclear, please ask.  I look forward to visiting the classroom soon and further discussions with you.