Article: Intentional Excellence by Debbie Graber https://padlet.com/graberd/l2uktrntytpu What did you gain from reading this article? How does it relate to our current state at IPS? en-us 2017-02-13 18:57:42 UTC 2017-03-02 12:56:00 UTC hello@padlet.com I gained insight into a new way to collaborate. I liked how they hire. They needed flexibility with staff. https://padlet.com/graberd/l2uktrntytpu/wish/157160547 2017-03-01 19:57:47 UTC https://padlet.com/graberd/l2uktrntytpu/wish/157160547 I like that when they have new staff they "cycle" back thru their commitments so even the new staff has the common language, knowledge and expectations. Otherwise, it seems as tho' IPS is headed in the same direction as MCES by having intentional PD and believing all students can achieve. https://padlet.com/graberd/l2uktrntytpu/wish/157160563 2017-03-01 19:57:49 UTC https://padlet.com/graberd/l2uktrntytpu/wish/157160563 https://padlet.com/graberd/l2uktrntytpu/wish/157161784 Those are three words that staff members at Mason Crest use to describe their instruction, and I believe IPS can use those words as well. There is always room for improvement, but I have thought through and planned every minute of the day, our team has planned together and agreed on essential learning, and committed to teach the same thing at the same time. Students could move from classroom to classroom without missing a beat, which is more than we could ever say before.]]> 2017-03-01 20:01:58 UTC https://padlet.com/graberd/l2uktrntytpu/wish/157161784 We collaborate as teams and across grades. Like the article, we are constantly working to improve our effectiveness. We have worked to create a shared vision like that of Mason Crest. https://padlet.com/graberd/l2uktrntytpu/wish/157161851 2017-03-01 20:02:13 UTC https://padlet.com/graberd/l2uktrntytpu/wish/157161851 At IPS we collaborate with our teams, and with our coach to ensure that we all are working towards the better good for our students. We all contribute to one another, whether it be in the classroom, in meetings, etc. Our coaches and Lead team also help guide what our professional development and meetings are about. https://padlet.com/graberd/l2uktrntytpu/wish/157162424 2017-03-01 20:04:16 UTC https://padlet.com/graberd/l2uktrntytpu/wish/157162424 Our Current State https://padlet.com/graberd/l2uktrntytpu/wish/157162494 We believe every piece of work has a purpose. We are intentionally focused on improving instructional practices. We are focused on providing a guaranteed and viable curriculum for all students. We are committed to looking at student data to improve instructional practices and student learning. Interventions are provided daily within our extended literacy block. We have a belief that student learning can improve if we improve how we work independently and collectively. ]]> 2017-03-01 20:04:29 UTC https://padlet.com/graberd/l2uktrntytpu/wish/157162494 Collaboration is key! arryngillespie https://padlet.com/graberd/l2uktrntytpu/wish/157162516 This article highlighted the difference collaboration can make within a school. When teachers are collaborating, students are achieving.  I believe that we are continuing to use data to drive our instruction.  We are meeting as teams to identify essential outcomes and ensure ]]> 2017-03-01 20:04:35 UTC https://padlet.com/graberd/l2uktrntytpu/wish/157162516 Relates to IPS https://padlet.com/graberd/l2uktrntytpu/wish/157162878 This article relates to our current state at IPS in a multiple ways. One quote that stuck out to me was "We do this together, every]]> 2017-03-01 20:05:43 UTC https://padlet.com/graberd/l2uktrntytpu/wish/157162878 We are very similar to this school, as I look at how supportive one another are. We too can achieve good things when we work together. One day they will be writing an article about our successes. They are 92% proficient with 51% free and reduced. We got this! https://padlet.com/graberd/l2uktrntytpu/wish/157162882 2017-03-01 20:05:43 UTC https://padlet.com/graberd/l2uktrntytpu/wish/157162882 Guaranteed and Viable! https://padlet.com/graberd/l2uktrntytpu/wish/157163796 The article discusses how Mason Crest recognizes that students benefit from having a guaranteed and viable curriculum that is consistent from classroom to classroom.  This has been a huge focus for us throughout the school year and we can see from our data how this has already benefited our students as well.


]]> 2017-03-01 20:08:22 UTC https://padlet.com/graberd/l2uktrntytpu/wish/157163796 https://padlet.com/graberd/l2uktrntytpu/wish/157164033 What I gained from reading this article is that IPS is alot like their school.  We do alot of the same things they do.  We have taken the time, energy, and resources to garantee our students a viable curriculm but there is definately room for improvement.  Our team meets and plans together but I don't think we stay on the same page all the time.  So what is the point of planning together if we don't always stay together?]]> 2017-03-01 20:09:05 UTC https://padlet.com/graberd/l2uktrntytpu/wish/157164033 Like MCES, we too have taken the mindset that these children are all our students and we will do all we need to do to so they all can succeed. https://padlet.com/graberd/l2uktrntytpu/wish/157164044 2017-03-01 20:09:07 UTC https://padlet.com/graberd/l2uktrntytpu/wish/157164044 https://padlet.com/graberd/l2uktrntytpu/wish/157164502 Currently we are at a good starting point. This shows that we are heading in the right direction.]]> 2017-03-01 20:10:31 UTC https://padlet.com/graberd/l2uktrntytpu/wish/157164502 Article Reflection https://padlet.com/graberd/l2uktrntytpu/wish/157164643 Reading this article reminded me so much of the team of educators here at IPS. I feel we are all very dedicated to the success of our students and that is why we are educators. Working together as teams to make lesson plans is a great idea so everyone is teaching the same material across the grade for consistency. Like the school in the article we also are working on common language, common knowledge, and common expectations. This is what is best for the success of our students. The article also talked about how students benefit from having guaranteed and viable curriculum that is more consistent from classroom to classroom. I look forward to seeing the benefits of this for our students. I also feel our objectives are the same as theirs when they talked about delivering timely and targeted support as soon as students show any signs of difficulty. ]]> 2017-03-01 20:10:50 UTC https://padlet.com/graberd/l2uktrntytpu/wish/157164643 https://padlet.com/graberd/l2uktrntytpu/wish/157164775 We too are committed to learning and collaborating as educators with the sole intention of meeting the learning needs of every stude ]]> 2017-03-01 20:11:12 UTC https://padlet.com/graberd/l2uktrntytpu/wish/157164775 eukent https://padlet.com/graberd/l2uktrntytpu/wish/157164855 Like IPS,  they systematically respond to students who are not learning.  it sounds as though they have a timely almost immediate dlivery of targeted support.  i wonder how quickly this actually is,  a day,  a week???  

]]> 2017-03-01 20:11:28 UTC https://padlet.com/graberd/l2uktrntytpu/wish/157164855 https://padlet.com/graberd/l2uktrntytpu/wish/157165221 We focus as a team on the essential standards that are necessary for appropriate learning targets, and establishing that all important guaranteed and viable curriculum.  ]]> 2017-03-01 20:12:29 UTC https://padlet.com/graberd/l2uktrntytpu/wish/157165221 A theme that I heard in this article is that instruction is deliberate and intentional. Teams collaborate and analyze data which guides instructional strategies. This school operates with a sense of urgency in that they don't wait for students to fail, but instead work to close gaps with daily interventions and differentiated instruction. Demographics is not used as an excuse. https://padlet.com/graberd/l2uktrntytpu/wish/157165228 2017-03-01 20:12:32 UTC https://padlet.com/graberd/l2uktrntytpu/wish/157165228 We are also making sure that we are planning together, using common language, and analyzing data to meet the needs of https://padlet.com/graberd/l2uktrntytpu/wish/157165335 2017-03-01 20:12:47 UTC https://padlet.com/graberd/l2uktrntytpu/wish/157165335 Reading about this school's journey to student achievement success is inspiring and encouraging! If they can have success with all students, then so can we. It is obvious that this entire school community is working as a team and their mission is clear. IPS is on the same path with many of the components in place that Mason Crest has in place. We also have a clear mission, PLC teams, guaranteed curriculum, essential standards identified, daily intervention in small groups and effective core instruction. This is an exceptional story! https://padlet.com/graberd/l2uktrntytpu/wish/157165360 2017-03-01 20:12:53 UTC https://padlet.com/graberd/l2uktrntytpu/wish/157165360 IPS is very similar to the school in the article in the fact that we have the best staff that is willing to do whatever it takes to help students learn. We collaborate well by having team meetings once a week. We also plan our lessons and do unit reflections to make sure that we are all doing the same things in all grade level classrooms. We are always attending PLC conferences to educate ourselves on the best practices and to make sure that we are doing the best for students and ourselves. This article was a great reflection to know we are on track!! https://padlet.com/graberd/l2uktrntytpu/wish/157165807


]]> 2017-03-01 20:14:10 UTC https://padlet.com/graberd/l2uktrntytpu/wish/157165807 We are willing to work with others https://padlet.com/graberd/l2uktrntytpu/wish/157165825 2017-03-01 20:14:14 UTC https://padlet.com/graberd/l2uktrntytpu/wish/157165825 Collaboration https://padlet.com/graberd/l2uktrntytpu/wish/157166121 At IPS I see a lot of team collaboration. We work as a team to plan in our classrooms everyday.]]> 2017-03-01 20:15:04 UTC https://padlet.com/graberd/l2uktrntytpu/wish/157166121 Inspiration is one of the most immediate responses that I felt after reading about purposeful teaching and intentionality quotient. I feel that our school, admin and faculty are deliberately focusing on each student's achievement, https://padlet.com/graberd/l2uktrntytpu/wish/157166538 collaboratively working together for the success of our students.  We are using interventions put in place according to those students who need them and do receive some time to collaborate.  We definitly could use more time to develop what we are doing already to do it even better.   I would like to see our top students be engaged in more advanced curriculumt in order to achieve the "math" and other testing out advantages for them.  I am always feeling blessed to be working where I am and with the staff that I work with.  We are on our way...lots of work as we continue ahead of us!]]> 2017-03-01 20:16:16 UTC https://padlet.com/graberd/l2uktrntytpu/wish/157166538 Connections https://padlet.com/graberd/l2uktrntytpu/wish/157174162 Inman does a great job of taking a positive approach to new, and difficult situations. We are intentional about recognizing small and large celebrations and we expect all of our students to succeed. We don't make excuses when they don't. Instead, we analyze who and why they didn't and what we can do to change that for next time. We work together as a team and school to support struggling students and to help each other stay on track with the new curriculum. This year, teams plan together (content teachers), but specials schedules do not allow for team meetings. We do a good job of incorporating both support teachers and classroom teachers in PD on core curriculum. It is very important that all staff have at least a basic understanding of what kids are expected to do because if we don't we can't support kids building-wide with a common language, common goals, and guaranteed and viable curriculum. When we work together we are stronger and more effective, and I think I have seen a large growth in that area this year as a building. :)]]> 2017-03-01 20:42:31 UTC https://padlet.com/graberd/l2uktrntytpu/wish/157174162