High Quality Teaching and Learning by Max McGee https://padlet.com/maxmcgeehome/HQTL What can we do to improve HQ Teaching and Learning en-us 2017-07-31 17:29:30 UTC 2018-03-15 16:09:29 UTC hello@padlet.com Consistent Communication https://padlet.com/maxmcgeehome/HQTL/wish/179789280 Dedicated time for Counselors and Teachers collaborate around students and their needs.]]> 2017-07-31 19:11:02 UTC https://padlet.com/maxmcgeehome/HQTL/wish/179789280 Consistent Communication https://padlet.com/maxmcgeehome/HQTL/wish/179789337 Increased communication between the District and School Sites.]]> 2017-07-31 19:11:58 UTC https://padlet.com/maxmcgeehome/HQTL/wish/179789337 Focus https://padlet.com/maxmcgeehome/HQTL/wish/179789439 As a District, select one initiative. Focus on the initiative through PD, Data Dives, vertical teaming, analysis and refinement  over time until HQT&L has been achieved.]]> 2017-07-31 19:14:02 UTC https://padlet.com/maxmcgeehome/HQTL/wish/179789439 Communication https://padlet.com/maxmcgeehome/HQTL/wish/179789498 How do we know our channels of communication are effective? We need to get more feedback from parents and have more open communication. At the same time how do we help parents feel comfortable in a dialogue with us (e.g. issue of "grade retaliation")? ]]> 2017-07-31 19:15:26 UTC https://padlet.com/maxmcgeehome/HQTL/wish/179789498 Communication and Connection https://padlet.com/maxmcgeehome/HQTL/wish/179789501 Parent/Teacher conferences at the secondary level - we're on the same team!

]]> 2017-07-31 19:15:28 UTC https://padlet.com/maxmcgeehome/HQTL/wish/179789501 Plan Pro-active and Aligned Internal and External Communication https://padlet.com/maxmcgeehome/HQTL/wish/179789588 More frequent and aligned internal communication practices, starting with site level communication (by grade level, teams, etc.) 
Improve external communication with pro-active plan focused on district goals and initiatives, and add incentives for survey response. ]]> 2017-07-31 19:17:28 UTC https://padlet.com/maxmcgeehome/HQTL/wish/179789588 Communication https://padlet.com/maxmcgeehome/HQTL/wish/179789668 (Regarding college/career counseling). Increase parent communication and participation. Solutions: Share with freshman parents "what to expect" for college/career with specific timeline. Invite parents to see facility/ parent education nights. ]]> 2017-07-31 19:19:00 UTC https://padlet.com/maxmcgeehome/HQTL/wish/179789668 Teacher Evaluation https://padlet.com/maxmcgeehome/HQTL/wish/179789675 Prioritize, design and implement a teacher evaluation tool that aligns with HQT&L.]]> 2017-07-31 19:19:11 UTC https://padlet.com/maxmcgeehome/HQTL/wish/179789675 https://padlet.com/maxmcgeehome/HQTL/wish/179789709 Increased (regular) communication in what we are doing in our schools (vertical)]]> 2017-07-31 19:20:02 UTC https://padlet.com/maxmcgeehome/HQTL/wish/179789709 Increase Consistency and Alignment Across Courses and Grade Levels https://padlet.com/maxmcgeehome/HQTL/wish/179789720 Communication and collaboration throughout departments, teams and support staff to increase inclusive practices and support all students.  Consistency supports equity too. ]]> 2017-07-31 19:20:26 UTC https://padlet.com/maxmcgeehome/HQTL/wish/179789720 Communication with Parents https://padlet.com/maxmcgeehome/HQTL/wish/179789760 More parent events that help parents understand what we are doing. The message coming from us.]]> 2017-07-31 19:21:11 UTC https://padlet.com/maxmcgeehome/HQTL/wish/179789760 Transparency and Alignment with Regard to Communication https://padlet.com/maxmcgeehome/HQTL/wish/179789865 How can we better align our communication efforts between site/district/board in order forster positive morale and trust?]]> 2017-07-31 19:23:54 UTC https://padlet.com/maxmcgeehome/HQTL/wish/179789865 Teacher Evaluation/Coaching https://padlet.com/maxmcgeehome/HQTL/wish/179789915 Refocus our administrative supervision/evaluation process on teacher coaching to elevate the day to day instruction in the classroom.]]> 2017-07-31 19:25:52 UTC https://padlet.com/maxmcgeehome/HQTL/wish/179789915 Communication vluke https://padlet.com/maxmcgeehome/HQTL/wish/179789924 We should have clear and concise communication. Their should be uniformed  policies (e.g.parent handbook, discipline, etc...).]]> 2017-07-31 19:26:10 UTC https://padlet.com/maxmcgeehome/HQTL/wish/179789924 Consistency Among Teachers https://padlet.com/maxmcgeehome/HQTL/wish/179789932 Grading Scales and Practices (that reflect mastery learning)
Homework Quality and Quantity
More professional learning time for teachers for PLC work ]]> 2017-07-31 19:26:24 UTC https://padlet.com/maxmcgeehome/HQTL/wish/179789932 Positive Communication of HQTL https://padlet.com/maxmcgeehome/HQTL/wish/179789951 How can we communicate the many positive aspects of our programs and strategies so that our staff, parent, and outside communities have a clear and comprehensible understanding of what's happening in the classroom?]]> 2017-07-31 19:26:38 UTC https://padlet.com/maxmcgeehome/HQTL/wish/179789951 Positive Communication https://padlet.com/maxmcgeehome/HQTL/wish/179789997 More positive, frequent, and short image based posts on social media celebrating our work and successes. The cool stuff.

]]> 2017-07-31 19:27:38 UTC https://padlet.com/maxmcgeehome/HQTL/wish/179789997 Communication https://padlet.com/maxmcgeehome/HQTL/wish/179790054 Increase communication with families, especially those who may not be checking the district website regularly, through mailers or alternative means of communication. How can we "toot" our own horns? Clear, concise, and positive information.


]]> 2017-07-31 19:28:32 UTC https://padlet.com/maxmcgeehome/HQTL/wish/179790054 Twitter https://padlet.com/maxmcgeehome/HQTL/wish/179790136 Time for Max and Jorge (and others) to start tweeting! ]]> 2017-07-31 19:31:03 UTC https://padlet.com/maxmcgeehome/HQTL/wish/179790136 5:1 https://padlet.com/maxmcgeehome/HQTL/wish/179790215 For one bad message we need to have 5 positive messages that tell our story!

]]> 2017-07-31 19:33:33 UTC https://padlet.com/maxmcgeehome/HQTL/wish/179790215 Alignment and Consistency https://padlet.com/maxmcgeehome/HQTL/wish/179790219 Consistent and aligned practices and procedures across school sites WITH consistent district support]]> 2017-07-31 19:33:44 UTC https://padlet.com/maxmcgeehome/HQTL/wish/179790219 "Localized communication" https://padlet.com/maxmcgeehome/HQTL/wish/179790243 Our families need consistent and clear communication from school sites- regular and  easy to follow information from the school site (teachers and admin).]]> 2017-07-31 19:34:02 UTC https://padlet.com/maxmcgeehome/HQTL/wish/179790243 Communicating Proactively lezzell https://padlet.com/maxmcgeehome/HQTL/wish/179790268 ...about the teaching and learning that is taking place, rather than reacting to crises. To serve as a balance to the occasional "bad" news story.

]]> 2017-07-31 19:34:44 UTC https://padlet.com/maxmcgeehome/HQTL/wish/179790268 Positive Communication mfittoria https://padlet.com/maxmcgeehome/HQTL/wish/179790271 Think about rebranding our workshop model of instruction at the elementary level so that parents can understand and appreciate it as a powerful strategy for effective teaching and differentiation. Develop consistent language as we describe the workshop model. ]]> 2017-07-31 19:34:55 UTC https://padlet.com/maxmcgeehome/HQTL/wish/179790271 https://padlet.com/maxmcgeehome/HQTL/wish/242453367 Enthusiastic, activity based]]> 2018-03-15 16:09:27 UTC https://padlet.com/maxmcgeehome/HQTL/wish/242453367