The Role of a Central Educator by OCDSB https://padlet.com/wendy_jewell/rgw760ilq5qd As described by cross-departmental colleagues, and defined in departmental groups. en-us 2018-09-28 11:32:20 UTC 2025-03-19 00:26:40 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Apple.png Please summarize/define the role of a central educator, from any department, based on the thinking of the group and the SEF and L4A (the practice and the research). What is the "why" of our collective work? wendy_jewell https://padlet.com/wendy_jewell/rgw760ilq5qd/wish/286893279 2018-09-28 11:41:46 UTC https://padlet.com/wendy_jewell/rgw760ilq5qd/wish/286893279 Early Years https://padlet.com/wendy_jewell/rgw760ilq5qd/wish/286950262 Connecting to the SEF]]> 2018-09-28 13:48:00 UTC https://padlet.com/wendy_jewell/rgw760ilq5qd/wish/286950262 What is the work of our department? https://padlet.com/wendy_jewell/rgw760ilq5qd/wish/286953921 "The tenets of equity and diversity are embedded in the school culture" SEF - Our role as Central Educators is to ensure that we advocate for equity for our students, staff and programs.]]> 2018-09-28 13:54:34 UTC https://padlet.com/wendy_jewell/rgw760ilq5qd/wish/286953921 Our role and the "why" https://padlet.com/wendy_jewell/rgw760ilq5qd/wish/286954788 Our role is to connect and refine while infusing and drawing on these documents (back bone of our work). We hope for inspiration and aha moments.
See skeleton analogy :)


]]> 2018-09-28 13:56:03 UTC https://padlet.com/wendy_jewell/rgw760ilq5qd/wish/286954788 Why do we do this work? https://padlet.com/wendy_jewell/rgw760ilq5qd/wish/286955159 We do this work to build capacity within our teachers, while honouring their experience and voice.]]> 2018-09-28 13:56:41 UTC https://padlet.com/wendy_jewell/rgw760ilq5qd/wish/286955159 Role of Central Educator (in Haiku form) chris_hiltz https://padlet.com/wendy_jewell/rgw760ilq5qd/wish/286956335 Help students improve
In knowing their strengths and needs.
Plan with them in mind

Identify needs
Meet teachers where they are at
Monitor the shift

What they know and do
Matters for how they move on
Plan, reflect, repeat
]]> 2018-09-28 13:58:38 UTC https://padlet.com/wendy_jewell/rgw760ilq5qd/wish/286956335 Early Years https://padlet.com/wendy_jewell/rgw760ilq5qd/wish/286956798 We support the professional learning of educators by upholding Ministry and district priorities, in service of all students.]]> 2018-09-28 13:59:24 UTC https://padlet.com/wendy_jewell/rgw760ilq5qd/wish/286956798 Our Role: FNMI - EQUITY - ARTS “Accomplishing the maximum impact on student learning depends on teams of teachers, working together, with excellent leaders or coaches, agreeing on worthwhile outcomes, setting high expectations, knowing students’ starting and desired success in learning, seeking evidence continually about their impact on all students, modifying their teaching in light of this evaluation and joining in the success of truly making a difference to student outcomes.” (Hattie, 2012 pg. 35)School Effectiveness Framework p. 33 https://padlet.com/wendy_jewell/rgw760ilq5qd/wish/286960676 2018-09-28 14:06:17 UTC https://padlet.com/wendy_jewell/rgw760ilq5qd/wish/286960676 IIT Lens on: our ROLE, the WHY, the WHO, and some misconceptions https://padlet.com/wendy_jewell/rgw760ilq5qd/wish/286962990 “Accomplishing the maximum impact on student learning depends on teams of teachers, working together, with excellent leaders or coaches, agreeing on worthwhile outcomes, setting high expectations, knowing students’ starting and desired success in learning, seeking evidence continually about their impact on all students, modifying their teaching in light of this evaluation and joining in the success of truly making a difference to student outcomes.” (Hattie, 2012 pg. 35) P. 33 SEF

Link to IIT Lens (shared doc):

]]> 2018-09-28 14:10:19 UTC https://padlet.com/wendy_jewell/rgw760ilq5qd/wish/286962990 ESL/ ELD ICs https://padlet.com/wendy_jewell/rgw760ilq5qd/wish/286964408 With ELLs being our focus, we work to ensure that all students have equitable access to and opportunities within our education system. Our focus is on well-being, student success, inclusivity, and the maintenance of high standards for all students regardless of language history.]]> 2018-09-28 14:12:40 UTC https://padlet.com/wendy_jewell/rgw760ilq5qd/wish/286964408 https://padlet.com/wendy_jewell/rgw760ilq5qd/wish/286966000 2018-09-28 14:15:45 UTC https://padlet.com/wendy_jewell/rgw760ilq5qd/wish/286966000 Our Role (ESL/ELD IC) https://padlet.com/wendy_jewell/rgw760ilq5qd/wish/286969541  We as ICs develop and support collaborative relationships through student advocacy. We use interconnected communication to support and guide planning and programming pathways meeting the diverse needs across our system. ]]> 2018-09-28 14:21:43 UTC https://padlet.com/wendy_jewell/rgw760ilq5qd/wish/286969541 Our Role https://padlet.com/wendy_jewell/rgw760ilq5qd/wish/286971803 ESL/ELD
Ensure that all student values, interests, perspectives  and culture are reflected in the learning environment.
Collaborate regularly with classroom teachers and students 
  • Cross curricular planning - apply and practice in meaningful ways
  • Responsive- Scaffolding
  • Authentic tasks -Making connections to experiences, values, culture and interests
Ongoing assessment - STEP

Leadership, interdependent, relationships
]]> 2018-09-28 14:25:42 UTC https://padlet.com/wendy_jewell/rgw760ilq5qd/wish/286971803 Our Role: FNMI - EQUITY - ARTS https://padlet.com/wendy_jewell/rgw760ilq5qd/wish/286973351 Cultivating well-being and belonging is key to the effectiveness of our work. Educators should have a deep understanding of and be responsive to learners’ identities, intersectionalities, starting points, successes and challenges.  Evidence of learning provides an ongoing and dynamic flow of information which informs our practice.

]]> 2018-09-28 14:28:14 UTC https://padlet.com/wendy_jewell/rgw760ilq5qd/wish/286973351 Why do we do this work? (ESL/ELD IC) https://padlet.com/wendy_jewell/rgw760ilq5qd/wish/286982521 To develop a culture of a system with a cohesive vision that includes: acceptance, authentic learning, high expectations, engaged students, healthy learning environments to support well-being and opportunities for professional collaboration.]]> 2018-09-28 14:43:13 UTC https://padlet.com/wendy_jewell/rgw760ilq5qd/wish/286982521