Team Talk
February 1, 2016
The Pursuit of Excellence in PBL
Last week, the Instructional Leadership Team carefully crafted the structures to support high quality PBL design and delivery. As we begin to engage in the new structures let's remember our commitment to being a solution-oriented, collaborative team that is committed to creating a positive environment that fuels risk taking in the pursuit of excellence in project-based learning.
Our students depend on us to push ourselves to be more effective instructionally today than we were yesterday. This is important because all of our students meet the at-risk definition in one indicator or another. Ensuring our students receive high quality PBL instruction will fulfill the promise to develop 21st century skills that will prepare them for a global competitive society. Developing these competencies will ensure our students stand head and shoulder above those with whom they will compete.
Kudos to the Instructional Leadership Team for leading the charge to ensure we realize the mission on behalf of our students!
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
Tornado Drill
Student Engagment Survey
It that time again! As noted in the campus action plan, attention will be given to ensuring students are highly engaged in high quality PBL. One way we will measure the impact of our work is to collect engagement data from students.
An email with the link to the survey will be sent following this submission. Add the link to your Tuesday Agenda and have students take the survey at the end of 1st period. If you don't have a 1st period class, give the survey 2nd period. The survey should take no more than 5 minutes to complete.
Regional Committee Department of Labor
A representative from the Regional Committee Department of Labor contacted me about establishing a partnership with the school that carries the name of the federal building in which their offices are housed. Specifically, the committee would like to provide opportunities for students to engage with professionals from their organization.
Two ideas emerged from our conversation. First, they would like to be part of the first annual Career Fair the PTA plans to sponsor. Second, on April 28th between 10:00-2:00, they would like all juniors to come to the worksite during the national Bring Your Child to work Day.
The group is very excited about seeing our work and serving as adult connections for our student's projects! I'll keep you posted as things progress.
KUDOS!
KUDOS!
Kudos to Mr. Eimermacher for exemplifying the New Tech Way! After four days on the team, his students were presenting their projects while he scored them with a rubric.
KUDOS!
Week of February 1st
2-2
Critical Friends 8:10-9:00
Tutoring 4:45-5:30
2-4
Tutoring 4:45-5:30
2-5
Blood Drive
Summit on Syria Project Night 6:00-8:00
February 8th and Beyond
2-9
Critical Friends 8:10-9:00
Tutoring 4:45-5:30
2-11
Tutoring 4:45-5:30
TASFA/FASFA Night 5:30-7:30
2-12
Monthly Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
Valentine's Day Dance
February 15th and Beyond
2-15 No School
2-16
Critical Friends 8:10-9:00
Tutoring 4:45-5:30
2-18
Tutoring 4:45-5:30
DeVeaux's Schedule
DTR Observation
Monday, Feb 1, 2016, 11:00 AM
H. Grady Spruce High School, Old Seagoville Road, Dallas, TX, United States
Mid-Year Review Part 2
Tuesday, Feb 2, 2016, 09:00 AM
Wilmer-Hutchins High School, Langdon Road, Dallas, TX, United States
Feeder Meeting
Wednesday, Feb 3, 2016, 09:00 AM
Harry Stone Montessori, Veterans Drive, Dallas, TX, United States
ILT
Thursday, Feb 4, 2016, 08:00 AM
Room 348
DTR Observation
Thursday, Feb 4, 2016, 10:30 AM
Lincoln High School, Elsie Faye Heggins Street, Dallas, TX, United States
DTR Observation
Friday, Feb 5, 2016, 09:30 AM
Mt Auburn Elementary School, East Grand Avenue, 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