https://padlet.com/jizant/actionplan Please read our Action Plan and make comments on this padlet. If you don't have any question, comments, concerns or suggestions, please simply comment that you have read it thoroughly. Group responses are totally ok. Thank you! en-us 2018-01-17 18:20:03 UTC 2018-01-25 18:39:32 UTC hello@padlet.com jizant https://padlet.com/jizant/actionplan/wish/222178501 Here is a link to the Action Plan]]> 2018-01-17 18:26:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jizant/actionplan/wish/222178501 https://padlet.com/jizant/actionplan/wish/224080250 Overall, I believe this is a thorough, clear, and strong action plan. As the plan suggests, we have a lot of work to do if we are to make significant progress towards our goals in the near future. There are steps listed that are very specific and others that I think could use some more fleshing out in order to provide WASC (and more important, ourselves) with clear, specific and attainable goals--and a roadmap of how to get there. Perhaps we ask some additional "what" and "how" questions to further strengthen the process (and the doc). 

The assessment prescriptions are very specific and robust in some sections, and less so in others. Can we massage these a bit? One suggestion is for number 2 of Action Item 2 (re counseling, etc.): can we add "anecdotal evidence/classroom observations" by staff as part of our assessment of the effectiveness of our action item steps? 

There are a couple instances where it's written that we'll develop a system or method (e.g., "creating a system that easily tracks students with jobs," etc.). Can we think of what this system will look like/how it will work and include that information?

I also suggest adding to step 3 of action item 3 (math) a bullet point that says something like "emphasize real-world math in classroom activities." Of course, we should be doing this anyway, but it builds on the previous point (c.)]]> 2018-01-24 04:13:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jizant/actionplan/wish/224080250 https://padlet.com/jizant/actionplan/wish/224092775 I think it looks really great! The selected focus and number of items selected seems feasible, and the steps outlined for each action item seem attainable. Very exciting to see this process unfold and start to see the way things are coming into place!]]> 2018-01-24 06:23:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jizant/actionplan/wish/224092775 https://padlet.com/jizant/actionplan/wish/224094230 I think this rough draft of our action plan accurately captures our staff's input over the course of this entire WASC process. I want to thank everyone for effectively collaborating in order to make this document what it is: a prescription of achievable items and logical steps to reach our goals. 

With that being said, in order to better assess item 1 (step 4): "Continue efforts to promote cross-curricular high utility vocabulary and language development with an emphasis on communication.", I would like to see the development of a rubric or a formal observation form to assess students' ability to verbally communicate/use these tier 2 words in context. This assessment should be in addition to "Collect and review student work samples".


]]> 2018-01-24 06:36:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jizant/actionplan/wish/224094230 https://padlet.com/jizant/actionplan/wish/224423569 In addition to Jeff and Josh's suggestions I would also encourage  clarification on section (g) "promote transparency around major issues that impact student learning and school climate and culture."   

In regards to our counseling services section 2a can we explicitly address the need for communication/collaboration with teachers and counselors?  

Lastly, with any pilot or implementation of a new program, I believe we the group assessing it would need to meet monthly.]]> 2018-01-24 20:03:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jizant/actionplan/wish/224423569 https://padlet.com/jizant/actionplan/wish/224433943 The diligent effort to produce a cohesive self-study and plan is evident. At this time, my overarching question is if there is clarity about the measurement tools for some of the goals. How will we know? 

]]> 2018-01-24 20:25:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jizant/actionplan/wish/224433943 https://padlet.com/jizant/actionplan/wish/224435614 Thank you everyone, especially Jen, for compiling such a thorough action plan. 
Here are a few things I was thinking:
In the first section, about PD, maybe we alter the text to read, "Measure the number of staff participating in staff development [and how that corresponds to classroom implementation as evidenced by student work]."
I really love the idea of implementing more technology platforms such as Google suite, this is so helpful for our program. 
Following up on graduates is another area where I see great value. I believe this to be one of the most important, and realistic measures of our success as both individual programs as well as the broader Alt Ed program. If we can get some time and resources poured into this aspect, it will alter and inform how we see all the other assessments we do throughout a student's time in our program. ]]> 2018-01-24 20:29:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jizant/actionplan/wish/224435614 https://padlet.com/jizant/actionplan/wish/224445520 After looking over the action plan, I see many opportunities for further collaboration and implementation in my classroom. Thank you for all the hard work team!]]> 2018-01-24 20:55:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jizant/actionplan/wish/224445520 https://padlet.com/jizant/actionplan/wish/224446556 Chapter 1 looks great Jen - very thorough.
Action Plan - Item 1, Step #2 f - maybe include a statement that we evaluate Star Ren data to inform instruction 
Item 2 - I like that "counseling" includes not only social-emotional needs, but academic and vocational as well with work-base learning opportunities


]]> 2018-01-24 20:59:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jizant/actionplan/wish/224446556 https://padlet.com/jizant/actionplan/wish/224470281 Disaggregate the data for non-traditional items such as credits earned, attendance, and other school engagement type topics.

]]> 2018-01-24 22:51:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jizant/actionplan/wish/224470281 https://padlet.com/jizant/actionplan/wish/224470387 Agreement that we'd like to see more specific, concrete proposals and explanations of systems and processes that are suggested throughout the plan but that are somewhat vague.  Perhaps, along these lines, we can also have a living G doc on the Alt Ed website that houses and outlines these processes. (Shared curriculum resources could also be housed here.)

Re: Bilingual certification... Can we pay the $300 for the test to help make possible more bilingual staff?

Steps to achieve action item: re summer CBL novel review... Is this really all teachers, or English teachers, specifically?


]]> 2018-01-24 22:52:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jizant/actionplan/wish/224470387 https://padlet.com/jizant/actionplan/wish/224470417 Could aids be trained to help with some of the more monotonous tasks (Job applications, Cabrillo concurrent enrollment) to better meet student demand?

Also, could we create a list of employers that are open to job-shadows from our students?


]]> 2018-01-24 22:52:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jizant/actionplan/wish/224470417 https://padlet.com/jizant/actionplan/wish/224470617 Have a go-to adoption for math.]]> 2018-01-24 22:53:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jizant/actionplan/wish/224470617 https://padlet.com/jizant/actionplan/wish/224471041 Action plan should include an item about tracking students after they graduate to measure real-world "achievement" that can ultimately inform our curriculum and mission.

]]> 2018-01-24 22:57:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jizant/actionplan/wish/224471041 https://padlet.com/jizant/actionplan/wish/224471742 Provide an "orientation" for new teachers that includes information on how to access the printshop, the laminator and other resources that are available to them.]]> 2018-01-24 23:02:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jizant/actionplan/wish/224471742 https://padlet.com/jizant/actionplan/wish/224472107 ... can we include a plan to develop an integrated math/construction curriculum?]]> 2018-01-24 23:05:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jizant/actionplan/wish/224472107 https://padlet.com/jizant/actionplan/wish/224472817 Consider doing site based data review in order to drive specific decisions for the unique ;7site.]]> 2018-01-24 23:10:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jizant/actionplan/wish/224472817