https://padlet.com/gruiz12/ym9r7o2j6his Graciela Ruiz Angelo State University EDG 6305 en-us 2018-10-27 03:31:29 UTC 2024-06-18 23:40:13 UTC hello@padlet.com gruiz12 https://padlet.com/gruiz12/ym9r7o2j6his/wish/297696284 Upon completion of a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, I hope to be employed as a curriculum director in secondary education for Levelland ISD. ]]> 2018-10-27 23:02:28 UTC https://padlet.com/gruiz12/ym9r7o2j6his/wish/297696284 gruiz12 https://padlet.com/gruiz12/ym9r7o2j6his/wish/297696542 I interviewed the current curriculum specialist at Levelland ISD, Christy Barnett about current legal and ethical issues impacting her work.

#1:  The newly implemented A-F accountability rating system has directly impacting teacher planning and student intervention plans.  LISD teachers participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to disaggregate test data in an effort to close the educational gaps.

#2:  The accountability rating system is comprised of both federal and local guidelines.  Domain III is directly related to the No Child Left Behind Act.

#3: Self-contained classes are now required to install classroom cameras at the request of parents. LISD has not had any camera requests but would be held liable should any issues arise.  LISD is concerned for the privacy of all students in the classroom.

#4: The Special Education Co-Op (SPECO) department provides legal and ethical training yearly for all administrators within the Co-Op.

#5:  LISD provided a district wide legal and ethical training for all employees at the beginning of the 2018-2019 school year.  School lawyers presented a powerpoint on do's and don't for school employees.

(C. Barnett, personal communication, October 25, 2018)]]> 2018-10-27 23:07:12 UTC https://padlet.com/gruiz12/ym9r7o2j6his/wish/297696542 gruiz12 https://padlet.com/gruiz12/ym9r7o2j6his/wish/297697575 In my exploration of the ASCD website, I found several articles discussing social-emotional learning for both students and teachers.  Embedding social-emotional skills into the curriculum has a positive impact on teaching and learning.

Brackett, M.  (2018, October).  The emotional intelligence we owe student and educators.  Educational Leadership, 76(2).  Retrieved from  http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/oct18/vol76/num02/The-Emotional-Intelligence-We-Owe-Students-and-Educators.aspx

]]> 2018-10-27 23:28:37 UTC https://padlet.com/gruiz12/ym9r7o2j6his/wish/297697575 gruiz12 https://padlet.com/gruiz12/ym9r7o2j6his/wish/297699217 Legislation reauthorized the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in 2004. IDEA seeks the improvement of educational outcomes for students with disabilities. School districts are picking up the tab to provide educators with proper resources and professional development as the federal funding inadequately supports the program. ]]> 2018-10-28 00:04:36 UTC https://padlet.com/gruiz12/ym9r7o2j6his/wish/297699217 gruiz12 https://padlet.com/gruiz12/ym9r7o2j6his/wish/297700303 In my future role as a curriculum director, I will assist teachers in understanding the accountability rating system. ]]> 2018-10-28 00:28:57 UTC https://padlet.com/gruiz12/ym9r7o2j6his/wish/297700303 gruiz12 https://padlet.com/gruiz12/ym9r7o2j6his/wish/297809388 In my search using the Angelo State University Library, I found an interesting article titled, "Neglecting democracy in education policy."  The article examined the validity of the A-F accountability rating system.

Murray, K., & Howe, K. (2017). Neglecting democracy in education policy: A-F school report card accountability systems. education policy analysis archives, 25, 109. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.14507/epaa.25.3017

]]> 2018-10-28 21:25:15 UTC https://padlet.com/gruiz12/ym9r7o2j6his/wish/297809388 gruiz12 https://padlet.com/gruiz12/ym9r7o2j6his/wish/297810946 When I conducted an online search of this topic most of the resources were straight off of the Texas Education Agency website. I found the one minute video parent explanations very helpful and easy to follow. House Bill 22 recognized the need to inform parents of the school ratings in an easy to understand format.]]> 2018-10-28 21:34:56 UTC https://padlet.com/gruiz12/ym9r7o2j6his/wish/297810946 gruiz12 https://padlet.com/gruiz12/ym9r7o2j6his/wish/297813230 The 85th Legislature implemented the new A-F Accountability Rating System after a two years of studying feedback.  The new system grades school in three different domains:  student achievement, school progress, and  closing the gaps (TEA, 2018).  The student achievement domain includes college, career, or military readiness.  The school progress domain identifies student growth and relativity using a point system.  The third domain includes closing the gap.  The third domain is mandated by both the state and federal accountability systems.

House Bill 22 has made an effort to present the A-F Accountability Rating System in such a way that is easy for parents to understand.  TEA has provided Answers in About a Minute videos for parents about frequently asked questions.  Parents can use his/her child's school rating to make educated decisions on how the school is meeting the needs of his/her child.

As a curriculum director, I must be knowledgeable of HB 22 and the A-F Accountability Rating System. I will assist teachers in their understanding of the accountability rating system. I will assist teachers in monitoring student growth and achievement gaps throughout the school year. I will offer instructional strategies to meet the needs of all learners.]]> 2018-10-28 21:53:33 UTC https://padlet.com/gruiz12/ym9r7o2j6his/wish/297813230