https://padlet.com/allison_fannin1/648zn466ig51 School Reform en-us 2017-02-07 04:47:46 UTC 2017-05-23 03:31:41 UTC hello@padlet.com allison_fannin1 https://padlet.com/allison_fannin1/648zn466ig51/wish/152033362 1.  Consider the needs for a 21st century classroom
2.  Total buy in from all stakeholders.
3. Relationships]]> 2017-02-07 04:49:19 UTC https://padlet.com/allison_fannin1/648zn466ig51/wish/152033362 cleavingerl https://padlet.com/allison_fannin1/648zn466ig51/wish/153168255 You have chosen three important factors. Please describe in more detail.]]> 2017-02-10 19:48:47 UTC https://padlet.com/allison_fannin1/648zn466ig51/wish/153168255 allison_fannin1 https://padlet.com/allison_fannin1/648zn466ig51/wish/153338283 1.  Needs for the 21st Century classroom will not only include an investment in equipment, teacher training, and curriculum but a culture change, industry mentorship, and community buy in.
2.  Stakeholders buy in for school reform include federal and state policymakers,  taxpayers/community, school administrators, teachers, students, and higher education, military branches, and anyone in industry who will benefit from any student products that will transition to the American workforce.
3. Relationships--in order to pass any type of major reform--you have to have positive relationships with all of the constituents. A level of trust, compassion, patience, and collaboration has to be present through all of the stakeholders in order for the reform to have a chance to be successful.]]> 2017-02-13 03:56:24 UTC https://padlet.com/allison_fannin1/648zn466ig51/wish/153338283 allison_fannin1 https://padlet.com/allison_fannin1/648zn466ig51/wish/156879066 The most important step in the construction of a successful school improvement plan will be the data gathering. You must understand the conditions that justify thinking about improvement.]]> 2017-02-28 21:51:30 UTC https://padlet.com/allison_fannin1/648zn466ig51/wish/156879066 allison_fannin1 https://padlet.com/allison_fannin1/648zn466ig51/wish/157422878 The relationship between professional development and the instructional strategies that are used for student learning is a very important marriage. The goals of instructional strategies are to ensure that students have the best opportunities to learn through a variety of methods aka differentiation. Students learn best when the learning is appropriately challenging, based on real world issues, has a purpose, and ultimately becomes meaningful and interesting to the individual student. The professional development opportunities for teachers should be equally as structured. We are no different than our own students in the ways that we learn. The professional development should be related to the best practices for conducting effective instructional strategies. I would prefer if we would move away from the "machine gun" passive learning at PD and focus on getting really good at using the strategies that we can immerse ourselves in and truly develop professionally in that/those strategy/ies.]]> 2017-03-02 17:59:59 UTC https://padlet.com/allison_fannin1/648zn466ig51/wish/157422878 allison_fannin1 https://padlet.com/allison_fannin1/648zn466ig51/wish/157532964 When considering a school improvement plan, the  team should consider these categories of data:

a.  Demographics:  enrollment, attendance, drop-out rates, ethnicity, gender, and specific grade level

b.  Perceptions:  how we learn, environmental values and benefits, attitudes and observations

c. Student Learning: standardized tests, norms, criterion-referenced tests, teacher observations/anecdotal notes, formative and summative assessments.]]> 2017-03-03 04:29:58 UTC https://padlet.com/allison_fannin1/648zn466ig51/wish/157532964 allison_fannin1 https://padlet.com/allison_fannin1/648zn466ig51/wish/158551868 Call me crazy...but I would actually consider using both data carousels and dashboards in my data collection/assessment processes. I would use the data carousel to help plan and implement goals and strategies in my YAG curriculum planning sessions and then use the dashboard to hold myself and my team accountable at the 3 weeks, 6 weeks, and 9 weeks marking periods. All bases are covered--effective and thorough.]]> 2017-03-08 03:43:31 UTC https://padlet.com/allison_fannin1/648zn466ig51/wish/158551868 allison_fannin1 https://padlet.com/allison_fannin1/648zn466ig51/wish/171985781 An important idea that I learning in our Duke readings (Ch.6) was how to improve a toxic school culture. The unhealthy sources of the culture must be confronted before any alterations can occur. When there is negativity, allow the speakers to speak out and be heard--then begin to triage and address the issues. Toxic cultures do not occur overnight and many times people just want to be heard by someone that cares. Another idea that is important to a culture change is getting of negative low hanging fruit and hiring positive and kid-centered faculty and staff. Misery does love company and if the kids are exposed to negative teachers or administrators all of the time, they will begin to take on that same persona.]]> 2017-05-16 02:19:09 UTC https://padlet.com/allison_fannin1/648zn466ig51/wish/171985781 allison_fannin1 https://padlet.com/allison_fannin1/648zn466ig51/wish/173240730 The most important factor in our K-W-L assignment was that in the data collection. I also wanted to see more teachers sharing their individual data about students so that we can be proactive instead of reactive when our students are having difficulties with their learning. I proposed that teachers bring data/evidence to PLCs to analyze for focus and maintain relevance for classroom changes. I also wanted to ensure that all teachers are involved in the SIP to enhance buy-in so that we can work proactively toward positive progress.]]> 2017-05-22 19:58:19 UTC https://padlet.com/allison_fannin1/648zn466ig51/wish/173240730 allison_fannin1 https://padlet.com/allison_fannin1/648zn466ig51/wish/173287452 The most important points that I learned from this is that in order to have a successful SIP, you must develop a hearty vision complete with tangible goals and objectives. The buy in for the SIP must be from the top down. You have to focus time, resources, training, technologies. You have to be proactive not reactive. You have to check in to make sure the plan is working and adjust when needed. You cannot assume that all is well and hope that it works. You have to be careful not to slide back into old, bad habits. You have to improve the culture, you have to develop positive relationships with the students, and you have to work together.]]> 2017-05-23 03:24:19 UTC https://padlet.com/allison_fannin1/648zn466ig51/wish/173287452