Eatonville School District
Teaching & Learning
This is the place to find updates for Teaching and Learning and information about current PL offerings.
Dear Staff,
I would like to thank everyone for the support for students and families during the power outage. Super thanks to office staff in the buildings and the district office for their incredible management of a dump of emails, phone calls, and logistics. AND again our food service staff were amazing under pressure.
Now that we are back in the buildings and we have a lot of new people please take the time to introduce yourself to new staff and make sure everyone feels welcome.
In the world of T & L , Ed Tech and IT, we are truly working hard to make sure you are supported. We have been ordering materials. Travis is meeting with the Blended Learning Team and is working with individual teachers to maximize the technology for their instruction. He is also working on IT tickets when he can. IT is also working very hard to respond to massive amounts of tickets, new phones, power outages etc. Please know that they are working extremely hard to prioritize and complete each ticket.
The data coming in from the Equity Training has been very positive. Thank you to everyone that has filled out the survey and completed the class. Please continue the conversations with colleagues regarding the work you did in the class. The intent is that this is not a one and done and check off the box but a starting place for support to ALL students and staff to feel welcomed and that they belong in the Eatonville School District. Enjoy your weekend. Renew and Relax.
Fondly,
Diane
Thoughts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Relationships before rigor
Grace before grades
Patience before programs
Love before lessons
~Brad Johnson
One of the best things a teacher can do for their students is to find little ways for them to experience success. Success is one of the best motivations there is. It increases the likelihood students will keep working when things get a little tougher. ~Danny Steele
"We do our students no favors or justice when we make assumptions, and when we don't challenge them. Making things easy isn't the answer. Making challenges accessible and achievable is the answer."
~Ethan Lee
The collective belief of teachers in their ability to positively affect students, and their willingness to climb over barriers.
OSPI Environment and Sustainability
Travis Rush Technology Education Lead
Well it’s been another exciting start to the year! Just a little note to let everyone know what is going on in the world of Technology Education. We are getting ready for our first BLTT Professional Development. The topic will be Google Classroom and Differentiated Instruction. Clock hours will be available, and a final date will be set soon. The PD will be recorded as well so that it can be accessed at a later date.
I will be hosting a parent Technology Information night for Elementary Parents on the night of October 7th at 6 pm, and for the Middle School Parents October 6th at 6 pm. (Information is below.) If anyone is interested in having input into these evenings, please let me know.
Meanwhile if you would like to know what is new with Chrome, please check out this video: https://youtu.be/xcDbg5isgBw
EMS Parent Night:
EMS Parent Information Night (virtual)
Wednesday, October 6 · 6:00 – 7:00pm
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/poj-zozg-dxz
Or dial: (US) +1 513-788-1392 PIN: 674 891 157#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/poj-zozg-dxz?pin=1870657226985
Elementary Parent Night:
Elementary Parent Tech Night
Thursday, October 7 · 6:00 – 7:00pm
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/fky-fjgm-xcm
Or dial: (US) +1 260-383-1223 PIN: 224 570 739#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/fky-fjgm-xcm?pin=1971844832675
UDL/ Inclusionary Practice Corner
In Its most basic definition, UDL is thoroughly knowing the concept you're going to teach and presenting that concept in different ways while engaging the students and encouraging them to express their knowledge in different ways.
The "universal" Concept means we can design a lesson with enough flexibility to work for all learners that remains focused on the same firm goals.
David Rose-"Most curricula are designed and developed as if students were homogeneous, and the most common approach to curriculum design is to address the needs of the so-called "average" student.