https://padlet.com/jlharrison/y2dikd7hasm1yrqz Using the NSCC 14 Dimension's Chart en-us 2021-10-19 20:18:16 UTC 2021-10-20 02:55:15 UTC hello@padlet.com jlharrison https://padlet.com/jlharrison/y2dikd7hasm1yrqz/wish/1828437469 WIN, short for "What I Need" is a 30 minute period added to the daily bell schedule at our middle school every Tuesday and Thursday. Our homeroom lasts from 7:45 until 8:15, and is an opportunity for students to get breakfast as everyone arrives. WIN is from 8:15-8:45 on these two days.

WIN is a time for students to participate in clubs, receive rememdiation or resource, or to use as a study hall. Each teacher is required to sponsor at least one club, and the club only meets one of the two days. Some of the clubs include Yearbook, SCA, STEM, TSA, Builder's Club, Creative Writing, Mind Up, Drama Club, National Junior Honor Society, Art Club, H2O for Life, and Model United Nations. 

Resource is a time for students that have IEP or 504 plans that require extra one-on-one or small group supprt to meet with their SpEd teachers. Remediation is a time for specific students to meet with their teachers for extra help in a certain subject, on a particular assignment, or for a specific skill. 

This initiative encourages teachers to build relationships with students through their clubs, and gives students an opportunity to receive multiple forms of help and support depending on their needs. It also gives students to interact with peers or teachers they may not see on a regular basis. ]]> 2021-10-19 20:36:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jlharrison/y2dikd7hasm1yrqz/wish/1828437469 jlharrison https://padlet.com/jlharrison/y2dikd7hasm1yrqz/wish/1828439361 This is primarily as a (#3) sense of social-emotional security. Students are able to select clubs based on their interests, and many of them choose clubs as a safe place to express themselves or participate in an activity they enjoy. Teachers are forming relationships with their students, and they are also building peer relationships.]]> 2021-10-19 20:37:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jlharrison/y2dikd7hasm1yrqz/wish/1828439361 jlharrison https://padlet.com/jlharrison/y2dikd7hasm1yrqz/wish/1828439656 Depending on the club or activity, this dimension is covered both by (#4) a support for learning and (#5) social and civic learning. Some of the clubs are used as a learning resource for students that need extra help or support. It is a place for students to ask questions and explore ideas further than they may be able to in class. Other clubs focus on community involvement within the school and outside of the school, and this often addresses civic learning, personal responsibility, and ethical decision-making. ]]> 2021-10-19 20:37:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jlharrison/y2dikd7hasm1yrqz/wish/1828439656 jlharrison https://padlet.com/jlharrison/y2dikd7hasm1yrqz/wish/1828440684 This is primarily focused on (#8) social support for students. Some of the clubs do focus on diversity, respect, and equity, but I don't see that as a focal point for all the clubs. However, all of the clubs and activities allow for social support. They are provided time to interact with peers and socialize. For many students, they are interacting with students outside of their normal classes and are establishing new friendships and bonds. ]]> 2021-10-19 20:38:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jlharrison/y2dikd7hasm1yrqz/wish/1828440684 jlharrison https://padlet.com/jlharrison/y2dikd7hasm1yrqz/wish/1828441132 This has a big focus on (#9) school connectedness and engagment and (#11) social inclusion. The clubs and activities encourage students to be part of a school-based activity. Because the time is built into the schedule, students are not required to stay after school or prioritize activities. The clubs are built-in and allow for optimal participation. The clubs also stress social inclusion because every student in the school is participating in a club. These clubs help them form problem-solving skills, leadership skills, and socialization.]]> 2021-10-19 20:38:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jlharrison/y2dikd7hasm1yrqz/wish/1828441132 jlharrison https://padlet.com/jlharrison/y2dikd7hasm1yrqz/wish/1828459171 This can begin with a simple walk-through to observe what teachers and students are doing during WIN. 

This can then be measured by:
- How many students are participating
- Are they producing something or creating something
- Are they taking part in observable activities

From there, data will be collected regarding student thoughts or feelings about the club/activity. ]]> 2021-10-19 20:48:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jlharrison/y2dikd7hasm1yrqz/wish/1828459171 jlharrison https://padlet.com/jlharrison/y2dikd7hasm1yrqz/wish/1828460280 If the WIN is used for a club, measurable data will include what the students are doing, creating, or producing. 

If WIN is used for a SpEd resource, the measurable data will include the time spent with each student and the activities that are being completed. 

If WIN is used for remediation, the measurable data will include grades or test scores that are warranting the rememdiation. Work the student is doing furing this time will also be a quantifiable element. ]]> 2021-10-19 20:49:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jlharrison/y2dikd7hasm1yrqz/wish/1828460280 jlharrison https://padlet.com/jlharrison/y2dikd7hasm1yrqz/wish/1828461527 Surveys would allow us to receive feedback from students as well as staff and faculty. These surveys could measure:
- Enjoyment
- Engagement
- Strengths
- Weaknesses

The problem with surveys (especially for students) is that there are always outliers who answer questions either rushing or dishonestly, but for the most part surveys are the most accurate way to gather feedback about a program or an initiative. 

Surveys also allow for anonymity and quick/measurable data. We use Google Forms for our surveys, and answers transfer immediately into usable and easy-to-report data.]]> 2021-10-19 20:49:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jlharrison/y2dikd7hasm1yrqz/wish/1828461527 jlharrison https://padlet.com/jlharrison/y2dikd7hasm1yrqz/wish/1828917026 This will also begin with a walk-through to ensure teachers are partaking in clubs or remediation and are using this time to actively interact with students. This should not be a time where teachers are giving "free time" and using the time for planning.

This can then be measured by
- What the students are doing/producing
- What are the observable activities
- What are the goals of the activity

Data will then be collected from teachers regarding strengths/weaknesses of the club or activity, or what other support or resources the teacher may need.]]> 2021-10-20 01:16:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jlharrison/y2dikd7hasm1yrqz/wish/1828917026 jlharrison https://padlet.com/jlharrison/y2dikd7hasm1yrqz/wish/1828928357 Once data and responses have been received, data talks allow administrators and leadership teams to analyze and discuss effectiveness. At this point, strengths and weaknesses can be discussed and monitored until data is retrieved again. Data talks are important because they aren't only used for the traditional "testing" data (the data talks we normally use for student testing results). Data talks can also be used in this case to review the effectivess of a club or remediation, and discuss how the activity can be improved or sustained. ]]> 2021-10-20 01:20:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jlharrison/y2dikd7hasm1yrqz/wish/1828928357 jlharrison https://padlet.com/jlharrison/y2dikd7hasm1yrqz/wish/1829051951 "Define the roadmap for rigor and adapt teaching to meet students' needs."
WIN allows teachers to use data to determine whether students need immediate remediation in content areas or whether they need the social-emotional aspect of a club. By using test data, grades, and formative assessment, teachers are able to formulate differentiated instruction for students that need extra help.]]> 2021-10-20 02:11:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jlharrison/y2dikd7hasm1yrqz/wish/1829051951 jlharrison https://padlet.com/jlharrison/y2dikd7hasm1yrqz/wish/1829052215 "Coach teachers to improve the learning."

Walk-throughs and observations help administrators determine how teachers are using their WIN time effectively, and teachers are encouraged to collaborate for the most effective use of their time. If an administrator sees that a teacher is not utilizing their WIN time effectively, they should be coached and instructed with resources they can use or implement to help students. ]]> 2021-10-20 02:11:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jlharrison/y2dikd7hasm1yrqz/wish/1829052215 jlharrison https://padlet.com/jlharrison/y2dikd7hasm1yrqz/wish/1829058203 "Create a strong culture where learning can thrive."

Our administrators believe that learning occurs most effectively in natural, authentic learning opportunities. Clubs are a great way for students to learn soft skills or other skills they may not master in a normal class. These clubs are opportunities for students to communicate, collaborate, create things, and thrive as a learner.]]> 2021-10-20 02:14:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jlharrison/y2dikd7hasm1yrqz/wish/1829058203 jlharrison https://padlet.com/jlharrison/y2dikd7hasm1yrqz/wish/1829059537 "Build and support the right team."

Our teachers have different strengths, and we want to utilize those strengths to help our students. During WIN, every teacher is required to sponsor one club. Administrators know this is an extra "thing" teachers have to do, so they want it to be something they're passionate about or something they enjoy. By building a team of sponsors and teachers that enjoy their clubs, they're improving staff culture. ]]> 2021-10-20 02:14:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jlharrison/y2dikd7hasm1yrqz/wish/1829059537