https://padlet.com/koneil30/as9lq3envyntxht7 en-us 2022-11-17 01:18:53 UTC 2022-11-17 16:57:47 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/koneil30/as9lq3envyntxht7/wish/2388610517  Teachers at Excel are using complex text in ELA because they are embedded in the Study Sync curriculum. Possible concerns around what complex text looks like in other disciplines. ]]> 2022-11-17 16:39:16 UTC https://padlet.com/koneil30/as9lq3envyntxht7/wish/2388610517 https://padlet.com/koneil30/as9lq3envyntxht7/wish/2388611582 We are poised to have the conversation about the relationship between "complex text" and "complex task"]]> 2022-11-17 16:39:58 UTC https://padlet.com/koneil30/as9lq3envyntxht7/wish/2388611582 https://padlet.com/koneil30/as9lq3envyntxht7/wish/2388611858 Teachers are using complex texts more effectively in higher grade and higher ELD levels. Our forever work is using complex texts with lower ELD students.]]> 2022-11-17 16:40:09 UTC https://padlet.com/koneil30/as9lq3envyntxht7/wish/2388611858 https://padlet.com/koneil30/as9lq3envyntxht7/wish/2388613157 Evaluators comment specifically on the complexity of the student task in each observation, which includes the complexity of any text. ILT is currently doing a round of walk throughs to assess the same.

]]> 2022-11-17 16:41:00 UTC https://padlet.com/koneil30/as9lq3envyntxht7/wish/2388613157 https://padlet.com/koneil30/as9lq3envyntxht7/wish/2388614083 We have not done a lot of work collecting evidence around text complexity and have done much more on the level of task. We can do more work on that intersection.]]> 2022-11-17 16:41:37 UTC https://padlet.com/koneil30/as9lq3envyntxht7/wish/2388614083 https://padlet.com/koneil30/as9lq3envyntxht7/wish/2388614231 Complex test is more evident in ELA and AP classes. It's also being used in our dual-enrollment classes taught by college professors.

]]> 2022-11-17 16:41:42 UTC https://padlet.com/koneil30/as9lq3envyntxht7/wish/2388614231 https://padlet.com/koneil30/as9lq3envyntxht7/wish/2388614494 Math teachers are using IM (7-8) and MVP (9-11) which have complex and knowledge building math texts embedded. Math curricula in general are lacking in enabling texts. I think the work here for math is in adapting curricular resources.]]> 2022-11-17 16:41:52 UTC https://padlet.com/koneil30/as9lq3envyntxht7/wish/2388614494 https://padlet.com/koneil30/as9lq3envyntxht7/wish/2388615314 Evidence will be collected using the Achieve the core rubric for both district and teacher generated curriculum



]]> 2022-11-17 16:42:16 UTC https://padlet.com/koneil30/as9lq3envyntxht7/wish/2388615314 https://padlet.com/koneil30/as9lq3envyntxht7/wish/2388616222 Teachers are using complex texts in our classes when there is use of a curriculum in place. Without a district-suggested curriculum, complex texts are still in use. Concerns are thinking about the effective use of such complex texts, particularly in some of our history and ELA classes.]]> 2022-11-17 16:42:49 UTC https://padlet.com/koneil30/as9lq3envyntxht7/wish/2388616222 https://padlet.com/koneil30/as9lq3envyntxht7/wish/2388616478 What are students doing with the text? How is a task facilitated? What teacher moves support or remove the complexity?]]> 2022-11-17 16:42:58 UTC https://padlet.com/koneil30/as9lq3envyntxht7/wish/2388616478 https://padlet.com/koneil30/as9lq3envyntxht7/wish/2388618410 I think bring some of the tools from today to ILT to consider ways to integrate them into the work at CPT teams. We are doing a school wide curriculum map revision and including text complexity could work.]]> 2022-11-17 16:44:05 UTC https://padlet.com/koneil30/as9lq3envyntxht7/wish/2388618410 https://padlet.com/koneil30/as9lq3envyntxht7/wish/2388619674 We have started the conversation in our ILT. We have not gone very deep. After ILT, we need to offer at our whole school PD. Then we will bring the work to our content level team meetings. This will be followed by individual coaching for all teachers with their instructional coach. ]]> 2022-11-17 16:44:46 UTC https://padlet.com/koneil30/as9lq3envyntxht7/wish/2388619674 https://padlet.com/koneil30/as9lq3envyntxht7/wish/2388622217 Teachers are using complex text effectively in approx 70% of our classes based on data collected in several rounds of observations. To be able to use complex text effectively a) we need to ensure it is complex b) we need to adjust for defining text complexity in math c) we need to create tasks to ensure the complex text is being effectively used d) we need to develop a variety of assessment methods to ensure the complex text is being effectively accessed and applied to the task by students]]> 2022-11-17 16:46:21 UTC https://padlet.com/koneil30/as9lq3envyntxht7/wish/2388622217 https://padlet.com/koneil30/as9lq3envyntxht7/wish/2388623274 Most of our district approved curricula include complex text, however the implementation often varies across a wide spectrum. Teachers do a fair amount of curating and supplementing, which inform the complexity that students actually engage with.]]> 2022-11-17 16:46:58 UTC https://padlet.com/koneil30/as9lq3envyntxht7/wish/2388623274 https://padlet.com/koneil30/as9lq3envyntxht7/wish/2388626355 We have done a lot of work with analyzing the cognitive demand of tasks school wide and I think one next step around text in particular is to specifically focus on analyzing text complexity.]]> 2022-11-17 16:48:50 UTC https://padlet.com/koneil30/as9lq3envyntxht7/wish/2388626355 https://padlet.com/koneil30/as9lq3envyntxht7/wish/2388627307 Evidence of text complexity in teacher-generated curriculum and teacher-selected text is by quantitative and qualitative methods on content teams in CPT. We also have done text audits across departments in humanities and STEM.]]> 2022-11-17 16:49:23 UTC https://padlet.com/koneil30/as9lq3envyntxht7/wish/2388627307 https://padlet.com/koneil30/as9lq3envyntxht7/wish/2388627349 We have been using a baseline of determining the complexity of texts by ensuring we are using grade-level material (district approved curriculum and/or teacher created).  Grade-level material is being identified through the use of MA standards.  An area of growth for our school is to ensure that we are using complex texts to build knowledge and critical thinking/reading skills.]]> 2022-11-17 16:49:24 UTC https://padlet.com/koneil30/as9lq3envyntxht7/wish/2388627349 https://padlet.com/koneil30/as9lq3envyntxht7/wish/2388629474 More in-depth work in both grade level and content teams exploring text and text complexity, norming around this, and including an updated inventory amongst teachers to share with our whole school, school parent council and governing board. Also, thinking about student voice and choice. ]]> 2022-11-17 16:50:35 UTC https://padlet.com/koneil30/as9lq3envyntxht7/wish/2388629474 https://padlet.com/koneil30/as9lq3envyntxht7/wish/2388634126 In grade-levels K - 6, teachers are using district curriculum; in grades 7 - 8, it is combination of district curriculum and teacher developed curriculum. ELC and elementary teachers are using the complex texts from the curriculum. In the secondary levels, I see an opportunity to increase the use and understanding of complex and enabling texts and their effective use. This is especially the case with new teachers. The high school is using a teacher-developed curriculum and thus there is opportunity for more variation. In general, the concern is mostly in the secondary grade-levels.]]> 2022-11-17 16:53:27 UTC https://padlet.com/koneil30/as9lq3envyntxht7/wish/2388634126 https://padlet.com/koneil30/as9lq3envyntxht7/wish/2388640072 Continue to have teachers engage in professional learning around complex text, use the text evaluator tool, and the rubric to gain a deeper understanding of text complexity.]]> 2022-11-17 16:55:19 UTC https://padlet.com/koneil30/as9lq3envyntxht7/wish/2388640072 https://padlet.com/koneil30/as9lq3envyntxht7/wish/2388642291 2022-11-17 16:56:26 UTC https://padlet.com/koneil30/as9lq3envyntxht7/wish/2388642291 https://padlet.com/koneil30/as9lq3envyntxht7/wish/2388643194 Next level of learning - work with complex texts with intentionality to build capacity for independent and critical thinking

Leadership moves required to move this work forward include planning for PD and Content Team meetings that roll out school-specific strategies we are using to address ideas of equitably literacy. Additional leadership moves required to move this work forward include meeting with the ILT to present and brainstorm strategic moves to address challenges around instructional practices and engaging with text in all content areas.]]> 2022-11-17 16:57:00 UTC https://padlet.com/koneil30/as9lq3envyntxht7/wish/2388643194 https://padlet.com/koneil30/as9lq3envyntxht7/wish/2388644452 The next level of learning is to share today's learning, tools, and tasks with the Instructional Leaders and leadership team in order to incorporate into our staff PD, CPT and make adjustments to the 90 day QSP.]]> 2022-11-17 16:57:47 UTC https://padlet.com/koneil30/as9lq3envyntxht7/wish/2388644452