5-12 Building Leadership Team News
October 2018
BLT Members:
WBMS BLT Members: E Brown, J Hart, T Larson V Soemadi
WBHS BLT Members: K Franzoni, B Gallagher, M McCarthy, A Noelck, K Strope, R Thompson
(TLC Coaches invited as needed)
Student Performance/Data Review
Process Standards: 5-12 teachers will show the process standard video on Monday, October 15 to homeroom/IS groups in anticipation of the end of the quarter. A padlet will be shared so students can post additional questions/comments.
MAP Testing: We will MAP test on Tuesday, Oct. 16 and Thursday, Oct. 18. Grades 6-12 will follow a two hour late start schedule.
Iowa Youth Survey: Mr. Larson and Mrs. Franzoni will coordinate sharing the updated learner profiles with staff. Teachers are encouraged to review the profiles during MAP test proctoring or another time prior to parent/teacher conferences.
Professional Development/PLC (SBG, PBL)
Teacher Quality Round One applications available: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1s2tViMxwmBXOZdy7msA_CVAmh5vakKFyl3TqsYRo8EA/edit?usp=sharing
SBG: We will be reviewing philosophies, policies and procedures of WBCSD SBG in 5-12 professional development starting October 31. Teachers will be asked to provide samples of rubrics, assessments and reassessment policies.
New Iowa Assessments: We will be administering the new Iowa Statewide Assessments of Student Progress (ISASP) during the 4th quarter. The untimed assessment measures:
Math: Grades 3-11
ELA (Reading and Writing): Grades 3-11
Science: Grades 5, 8 and 10
J Term: 5-12th grade teachers will review J Term expectations on October 10th. Course information will be shared with students and families prior to registration in early November.