Team Talk
January 11, 2016
Climate Survey
Revisiting the Rule 1 from The Energy Bus " You are the driver of your bus" was part of my reflection. I have accepted my responsibility for the results and will ensure that a system is in place for team members to provide feedback on our instructional feedback to foster two way-communication that enhances our leadership practice. We will examine your needs for professional development to improve your instructional practice. The +/delta results collected after each session lead us to believe that the work and structure were effective, but it is not supported by data. Additionally, specific feedback on improving leadership effectiveness will be gathered.
There seems to be some question about the direction of the school which will require individual examination. Given that we are committed to being an outstanding school of choice where students are engaged in project-based learning supported by technology that prepares them for a competitive global society our work individual and collective work will be aligned to achieve this mission. Further, there seems to be a perception that team members are not committed to ensuring students are prepared for college. It should be noted team members would not recommend our school to parents.
Each of us boarded the A. Maceo Smith New Tech bus. We took a ticket and pledged to be a solution-oriented, collaborative team, committed to maintaining a positive environment that fuels risk-taking and the pursuit of excellence in PBL.
Remember, One Team, One Dream, One New Teach. I am New Tech! That's another way of saying "I'm responsible for my bus." Our individual efforts creates our school culture. We look forward to receiving your solutions for improving our results!
Algebra I EOC
5% Advanced
Biology EOC
15% Advanced
English I EOC
5% Advanced
English II EOC
5% Advanced
US History EOC
50% Advanced
Photoshop Certificate
50% Juniors
Key Action 1
Increase the number of students performing at the College and Career Ready level as measured by STAAR EOC, AP, ACP, SAT, ACT exams and industry certifications by ensuring students receive high quality first instruction using a PBL model that fosters high levels of engagement supported by technology.
Key Action 2
Throughout the PBL cycle, ensure the curriculum is aligned to standards, accurately assessed and the resulting data utilized to provide improved instructional practice and strategic intervention. Specific attention will be given to underperforming student groups to ensure all students are prepared for a competitive global society.
Key Action 3
Data Meeting
As we begin to engage in the data meeting process, it is essential to remember that we come to the table with a solution-orientation and commitment to collaborate. Our mindset must reflect an understanding of the relationship between our instructional practice and student performance.
KUDOS!
KUDOS!
KUDOS!
Week of January 11th
1-11
Report Cards Issued
Parent Conferences 5:15-8:00
1-12
Data Meetings
Week of January 18th
1-18
Holiday MLK's Birthday
1-19
Critical Friends/20% Time 8:15-9:00
PLC's PD with Angela Davis Henry
Tutoring 4:45-5:30
1-20
Think Tank 8:15-9:00
1-21
Tutoring 4:45-5:30
PTA Meeting
Senior Parent Meeting
January 25th and Beyond
1-26
Critical Friends/20% Time 8:15-9:00
Tutoring 4:45-5:30
1-27
Think Tank 8:15-9:00
1-28
Tutoring 4:45-5:30
DeVeaux's Schedule
ILT Meeting
Thursday, Jan 14, 2016, 08:00 AM
Room 348
Mid Year Review Meeting
Thursday, Jan 14, 2016, 03:00 PM
A. Maceo Smith New Tech High School, Stag Road, Dallas, TX, United States
A.M.S. New Tech Bronze Recipient
Email: ldeveaux@dallasid.org
Website: http://www.dallasisd.org/newtech
Location: 3030 Stag Road, Dallas, TX, United States
Phone: (214) 932-7600