https://padlet.com/brook_cline/ssd5rerp5vyv en-us 2017-01-17 04:14:47 UTC 2017-02-26 21:09:39 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Growing.png brook_cline https://padlet.com/brook_cline/ssd5rerp5vyv/wish/147443993

A clear understanding of 21st century knowledge and skills - It's important to know where you are headed and what needs to be accomplished. This allows for purposeful and effective planning.

Commitment and community - Teachers and administrators must be committed to each other and the students. Teachers have to know that they are supported by their peers and superiors.

Adaptation - Teachers and administrators must be open to new ideas and new information. They should also be encouraged to share strategies and techniques.

]]> 2017-01-17 04:18:05 UTC https://padlet.com/brook_cline/ssd5rerp5vyv/wish/147443993 brook_cline https://padlet.com/brook_cline/ssd5rerp5vyv/wish/148590528 I find Data Gathering to be the most vital step of developing a school improvement plan because it drives the entire process and brings purpose to selected strategies.]]> 2017-01-22 19:53:16 UTC https://padlet.com/brook_cline/ssd5rerp5vyv/wish/148590528 brook_cline https://padlet.com/brook_cline/ssd5rerp5vyv/wish/150128622 There are many similarities between professional development and instructional strategies used in the classroom. Teachers learn very similar to how students learn. Professional development should include meaningful, collaborative, and engaging activities. There should be time for discussion and also opportunities for self-directed learning. Teachers learn by doing just like students do in the classroom. Teachers should also see relevance in the material and be able to apply the concepts to their own classroom.]]> 2017-01-29 23:57:47 UTC https://padlet.com/brook_cline/ssd5rerp5vyv/wish/150128622 brook_cline https://padlet.com/brook_cline/ssd5rerp5vyv/wish/153247559 Administering surveys to teachers, students, and parents would provide helpful and necessary information for the further development and improvement of school curriculum.]]> 2017-02-12 02:14:52 UTC https://padlet.com/brook_cline/ssd5rerp5vyv/wish/153247559 brook_cline https://padlet.com/brook_cline/ssd5rerp5vyv/wish/153249325 I would prefer to use the data carousel. I believe the carousel can be used for more specific data evaluation for targeted content areas. I also like that the teachers are responsible for responding to the data and input is coming from across instructional areas.]]> 2017-02-12 03:33:54 UTC https://padlet.com/brook_cline/ssd5rerp5vyv/wish/153249325 brook_cline https://padlet.com/brook_cline/ssd5rerp5vyv/wish/156271846 School improvement plans require a lot of focused planning. It is essential to develop relevant and purposeful SMART goals in order to lead your school improvement plan. Also, stakeholders must be dedicated to the process along with other staff members and students.]]> 2017-02-26 20:40:23 UTC https://padlet.com/brook_cline/ssd5rerp5vyv/wish/156271846 brook_cline https://padlet.com/brook_cline/ssd5rerp5vyv/wish/156272602 Math anxiety has become a serious issue in secondary education. Teachers can help decrease anxiety by discussing with students the thought process behind problem solving. A set of problem solving steps can ease stress and offer support. I encounter this issue daily with high school students.]]> 2017-02-26 20:47:05 UTC https://padlet.com/brook_cline/ssd5rerp5vyv/wish/156272602 brook_cline https://padlet.com/brook_cline/ssd5rerp5vyv/wish/156274055 "Teachers must be dedicated to the process and willing to try new strategies while also sharing their experiences with other teachers."

Having dedicated teachers who are willing to adapt will only increase the chance that a school improvement plan will be successful. A dedicated team who has bought into the process is one of the most influential aspects of a school improvement plan that can ultimately decide how successful a plan will be.]]> 2017-02-26 21:04:54 UTC https://padlet.com/brook_cline/ssd5rerp5vyv/wish/156274055