MS Admin Intro
Updates and Think Abouts for the Start of School
We believe that...
Aim High!
Goals for 2015-2016 School Year
Instruction
- Herbert Simon
Technology
- Jennifer Fleming
School Culture
- John Maxwell
Instruction
- Use of learning targets in every content area
- Analysis of student work samples and identification of strategies that exemplify proficiency and/or effective practices
- Analyze lessons for effective practices as defined by the Danielson Rubric
Technology
- Increase the number of mobile devices available to staff for student use
- Introduce at least ten new resources/tools the staff can use
- Increase the number of projectors mounted w/ Apple TVs
- Develop a MS Technology Team to advise and promote the use of instructional technology
- Implement Tech Tuesday for learning about tools available for use
School Culture
Staff
- Identification and commitment to three focus areas (Covey's Big Rocks)- Growth Mindset - increase the staff's knowledge about fixed and growth mindsets.
- Increase the number of teachers conducting school/classroom visitations
- Conduct two book study's utilizing a variety of technology resources (append.it, Voxer, etc.)
- Role of BSCTA
- Connect guidance staff with other counselors via Voxer to improve program offer
- Increase staff celebrations - concentrate on when the staff takes a risk (badges?)
Parents
- Increase parent communication using technology
- Implement a book study using Beyond the Bake Sale
- Increase attendance at MS events