NMS ELA PLC
December 11, 2014
Agenda
Celebrations
Recalibration Update-- folder in Google that will be shared-- Middle school only has to watch the videos on Personal Narrative and Expository.
Instructional Talk
- Teaching from the desk
- Checking for understanding - who knows it and how do you know
- Teaching from the desk
Technology Strategies/Google -- how are you feeling about these things? How can I help?
Goals for the Spring-- On an index card, write 2 goals you have for the instruction/student learning in your class & write at least 1 personal goal for your career in education & at least 1 personal goal that does not have to relate to education.
Instructional
Personal
- Be thinking about ELA/SS Night-- It's going to be here before we know it, we need to start planning now. What kind of booth do you want to do this year? What supplies will you need?
Important Dates to Remember
- Recalibration Training/Videos-- due date TBA
- Final Exams begin on Tuesday, December 16
- Winter Break-- December 22-January 4
- Teacher Work Day/Staff Development Day- January 5
- MLK Holiday- January 19
- ELA/SS Curriculum Night- February
- ELA 7th grade Writing Mock & 8th grade Math Mock- February 18
Norms
TimeStart and end on time
Stay on topic
Productivity
Keep personal distractions to a minimum
Be respectful of those speaking - limit side conversations
Come prepared
Look at agenda in advance
Atmosphere
Non-threatening
Listen to others while remembering to be respectful
Don’t whine, shine
Open communication - be willing to share
Be mindful of vocal volume