Thursday Thoughts on Learning
CIA & PD Newsletter for Meramec Valley R-III School District
February 25, 2016-4th Edition
1st Grade Presidential Candidate
8th graders take Interim MAP Classroom Assessment
"I can..." in Mrs. Fleming's 3rd grade
State Board update on Proposed Missouri Learning Standards
State Board Gets a Look at Proposed Missouri Learning Standards
The Department today presented proposed Missouri Learning Standards to the State Board. The standards define what students know and are able to do in each grade level and course.
The Department received more than 3,000 comments on the standards from the public, the legislative Joint Committee on Education and academic researchers. The results have been incorporated into the proposed standards, which must receive Board approval by May 2016.
“What we’re seeing here are Missouri standards, developed by citizens of our state,” said Commissioner of Education Margie Vandeven. “We now must make sure these are the best standards possible for our students.”
Request for assistance:
DESE has requested that staff review the proposed standards this week. If concerns are identified, please provide specific recommendations for rectifying. Comments may be sent to 1490Comments@dese.mo.govby Friday, March 4. The proposed standards are posted here: https://dese.mo.gov/sites/default/files/ProposedStandardsFeb2016.pdf. You will be linked first to the board presentation for an overview; the proposed standards follow in their entirety.
The Board is scheduled to take action on the proposed standards at its March meeting.
Work groups consisting of educators and parents developed the proposed standards over the past year. Once new standards are approved by the State Board, they will go into effect with the 2016-17 school year. The Department will develop new assessments aligned to the standards for the 2017-18 testing season.
Thank you,
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education | Communications | 573.751.3469 | dese.mo.gov
DESE Strengthens Missouri Teacher of the Year Process
District Updates
MVR-III Teacher of the Year Nominees Wanted
MVR-III is excited that DESE added the Regional Teacher of the Year process in place. To prepare for our yearly, Teacher of the Year process, please turn in your nominees by Friday, March 4, 2016. Use the official Nomination Form that can be found on the District Website under Faculty/Staff.
2015 MVR-III Teacher of the Year
Christine Syron, PHS English Language Arts Teacher & PHS ELA Department Chair
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Lighter side of Learning
TECH 4 LEARNING NEWS
Teacher Standards LINKED to Technology in the Classroom
Where would you rate yourself on the Teacher Growth Guide?
Using technology proficiently and appropriately helps students with "Critical Thinking" and using tools for "Effective Communication".
Teacher Standard 4.2: Critical Thinking with the appropriate use of instructional resources to enhance student learning.
Teacher Standard 6.2: Effective Communication with technology and media communication tools.
CIA News
At-Risk Program Evaluation
At the February Board of Education Meeting, Dr. Way presented the annual At-Risk Services Program Evaluation.
To see a complete copy of this program evaluation contact Katie Holman, Riverbend Counselor and District At-Risk Coordinator.
Scope of Prevention Services at MVR-III
MAP Testing Window opens in April
PDC News
PDC Book Study Results
UnCommon Learning will be offered beginning in mid-March for 2 college credit hours.
PDC is taking nominations for the EdPlus 2016-2017 Teacher's Academy
PDC pays for up to four MVR-III teachers to attend the eight session professional learning Teacher's Academy each year. Teachers must be nominated by the building principal (Teachers with 6+ years experience are considered first) to MVR-III PDC in writing no later than April 1, 2016.
Writing on the Walls Week...More previews of the week!
Week of February 29-March 4, 2016
Starts MONDAY!
MVR-III School District
Email: DistrictCO@mvr3.k12.mo.us
Website: www.mvr3.k12.mo.us
Location: 126 N Payne St, Pacific, MO, United States
Phone: 636-271-1400
Twitter: @DistrictMVR3