The Elementary IDSS News
Issue #3 - Friday, October 5, 2018
The following is a true story from a Lakeville 3rd grade classroom:
The teacher introduced an assignment where the students were writing about themselves and how each child in the class is unique. They brainstormed different characteristics to write about and began their writing. One inquisitive boy ambled up to the teacher and said, "How do you spell ADHD?"
Best Practice - Students Self-Assess
TDE Checklist - Have you. . . . .
- ...started writing your Individual Growth Plan (IGP) in your e-folio? These are based on the Charlotte Danielson domains.
- ...started writing your Student Learning Goals (SLG) in your e-folio? These are the shared, class and targeted goals.
- ...scheduled a time to meet with your administrator so that he/she can approve your IGP and your SLGs? That meeting should be completed by October 31st.
Soon, you can...
- Years 1 & 2 - ...schedule your first observation with your instructional coach. This will include pre/post conference and a reflection in your e-folio. A good rule of thumb is to try and have one of the observations completed before winter break and the second before spring break.
E-Folio Tip
Cheers,
Your IDSS team:
Michelle - LME & LVE
Bethany - IA & CVE
Janet - OHE & EVE
Bob - CHE & JFK
P.S. Do you have a story to share or great idea that you think could benefit others? Please let us know.
P.P.S. How can we help you and your students?
P.P.P.S. Here's a parting shot from "somewhere" in the district.