FAQ Leadership Shift by Nilda Irizarry https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0 Write your questions about the leadership shift, especially if you are in the SS, LA, Science, and Math departments. en-us 2021-01-19 02:22:57 UTC 2021-01-23 18:59:06 UTC hello@padlet.com Placement https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0/wish/1103356884 Who would be in charge of placement concerns in math and world language?]]> 2021-01-19 20:46:59 UTC https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0/wish/1103356884 Equity https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0/wish/1103367081 It seems that all departments are targeted with the exception of special education. In order to make this equitable should special education have a "coordinator" similar to world language?]]> 2021-01-19 20:49:54 UTC https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0/wish/1103367081 You mentioned a WL coordinator but Specialists in Math/Science and SS/LA. Is there a difference between a coordinator and a specialist? stacynancy https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0/wish/1103367983 2021-01-19 20:50:11 UTC https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0/wish/1103367983 Equity of Department Leaders/Specialists https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0/wish/1103368412 Why does world language have a full time coordinator and other departments need to split a specialists' time?]]> 2021-01-19 20:50:19 UTC https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0/wish/1103368412 How will you work on building levels of support into units of study while they are written? folzd https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0/wish/1103368703 2021-01-19 20:50:23 UTC https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0/wish/1103368703 mcclaink https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0/wish/1103369006 How will teachers in other subject areas receive instructional coaching? 

]]> 2021-01-19 20:50:27 UTC https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0/wish/1103369006 Resource for planning landac1 https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0/wish/1103369649 2021-01-19 20:50:34 UTC https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0/wish/1103369649 Coach for new ideas/ teaching strategies .. someone to brainstorm with & practice lessons with landac1 https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0/wish/1103373330 2021-01-19 20:51:31 UTC https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0/wish/1103373330 Help with revising current curriculum. https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0/wish/1103373685 Revising or creating instruction and assessment within departments.]]> 2021-01-19 20:51:37 UTC https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0/wish/1103373685 Co-teachers https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0/wish/1103374260 2021-01-19 20:51:47 UTC https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0/wish/1103374260 Getting Acquainted Mr_Belisle https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0/wish/1103374635 Whoever ends up taking on this new role will potentially have 3 or 4 new curriculums to learn over the course of 1 summer.  I'm curious how the transition into this position would work as it will be a while until they feel comfortable to be a coach/leader. ]]> 2021-01-19 20:51:54 UTC https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0/wish/1103374635 How will work with teams in a way that supports their own landac1 https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0/wish/1103375433 2021-01-19 20:52:07 UTC https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0/wish/1103375433 https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0/wish/1103375948 Science overlaps more with SS than Math in teaching style.

]]> 2021-01-19 20:52:17 UTC https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0/wish/1103375948 More vertical alignment https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0/wish/1103376833 I would like more vertical alignment in regards to curriculum, while still maintaining our middle school approach.]]> 2021-01-19 20:52:33 UTC https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0/wish/1103376833 How will you work to align curriculum grades 5-12? smithelizabeth2 https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0/wish/1103376913 2021-01-19 20:52:34 UTC https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0/wish/1103376913 Curriculum Writing https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0/wish/1103377611 How will you involve teachers in a collaborative curriculum writing process?]]> 2021-01-19 20:52:47 UTC https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0/wish/1103377611 Voice with decisions of curriculum and instruction https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0/wish/1103380011 2021-01-19 20:53:25 UTC https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0/wish/1103380011 I would like to see more partnership (dedicated time) with SPED to better serve that population. stacynancy https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0/wish/1103381009 2021-01-19 20:53:43 UTC https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0/wish/1103381009 Relationships https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0/wish/1103381925 How will you foster good relationships to enhance instructional coaching?]]> 2021-01-19 20:53:59 UTC https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0/wish/1103381925 Knowledge https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0/wish/1103384904 How will you support both departments? What background do you have with both Science/Math or SS/LA?]]> 2021-01-19 20:54:47 UTC https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0/wish/1103384904 Small Groups Mr_Belisle https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0/wish/1103387781 In my limited experience with merging MS teachers and HS teachers in department meetings, there are too many voices and opinions when discussing 7-12 matters.  Grouping a couple of MS teachers with a couple of HS teachers could foster a more productive conversation about teaching and learning without the pressure of speaking up in front a group of 20/40 educators.]]> 2021-01-19 20:55:40 UTC https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0/wish/1103387781 Helping to support with modifying material to meet the needs of various learners (Tier 2, 3, special ed.)-- Many people feel that it is a special education teacher's job to modify coursework; however, this is NOT their job. They are supposed to collaborate and support. They are not specialists in the curriculum and thus should not be "modifying" the materials as they are not always aware of the required outcomes for students. Having a specialist in this area who may work to pull all of these areas together would be wonderful. https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0/wish/1103409198 2021-01-19 21:02:17 UTC https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0/wish/1103409198 Interdisciplinary Connections mcclaink https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0/wish/1115619104 The specials areas often want to connect with other courses to make connections. These people should be the point people for that interdisciplinary work. ]]> 2021-01-22 19:34:49 UTC https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0/wish/1115619104 Will a new department meeting schedule be created? (or will specialist alternate between monthly department meetings?) https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0/wish/1117334305 2021-01-23 18:44:55 UTC https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0/wish/1117334305 How does APE fit into this new structure as a STEM subject? https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0/wish/1117337853 2021-01-23 18:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0/wish/1117337853 Helping to break down silos between departments. More coherence to the student facing experience. For example, using a common language for similar tasks in different classes. Not expecting a skill in a social studies project or science lab that hasn't been taught yet in ELA or mathematics. https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0/wish/1117340180 2021-01-23 18:49:28 UTC https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0/wish/1117340180 Looking at the equity issues of math tracking at such an early age. No other courses are leveled until high school and they are unleveling many of their courses. https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0/wish/1117343637 2021-01-23 18:52:04 UTC https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0/wish/1117343637 Where will these new people have an office or workspace? Especially if we are still social distancing in the Fall. https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0/wish/1117346437 2021-01-23 18:53:49 UTC https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0/wish/1117346437 How do you keep abreast of current thinking in the two disciplines? What professional organizations or PLC's are you connected to outside of the district? https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0/wish/1117349688 2021-01-23 18:56:14 UTC https://padlet.com/irizarryn2/brvykm9v4f682rh0/wish/1117349688