Weekly Coaching Communication
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18-22 January 2016
On the Standards Front . . .
Ventura's PDF simplifies the purpose and process for a Single-Point Rubric. The change in the name from "One-Point" to "Single-Point" is an important distinction, as the "point" referenced in the title is not representative of a number. The rubric is not "worth" 1 point. Rather, the single or one point refers to the fact that you are working with one expected level of learning or performance in each criterion rather than fleshing each criterion out to a gradient of four different learning levels.
The Single-Point Rubric is not intended to match up to any amount of points, rather the criteria on the rubric is intended to match up to the learning targets for the standard(s) on a proficiency scale you are assessing. By marking feedback in the appropriate column, it is easier for you, as the teacher, and the student to see where the learning is on a proficiency scale. The feedback you provide for the student for being above or below proficiency is the most valuable "points" a student may earn.
Depending on where you are in your transition to Standards-Based Grading, the Single-Point Rubric may not be the best choice for you, yet; however, with Steve Ventura as a complementary source to last week's Cult of Pedagogy, I strongly encourage you to practice writing a Single-Point Rubric.
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Website (Tools to Use or Peruse)
The K20 Center for Educational and Community Renewal
is a statewide education research and development center which promotes innovative learning through school-university-community collaboration.
Our mission is to cultivate a collaborative network engaged in research and outreach that creates and sustains innovation and transformation through leadership development, shared learning, and authentic technology integration.
The K20 Center’s IDEALS framework sets the stage for the ten research-based practices linked directly to high student achievement. IDEALS is an acronym for Inquiry, Discourse, Equity, Authenticity, Leadership, and Service.
The following link provides access to research-based instructional strategies on flip cards that describe the strategy and provide steps for implementation. Peripheral information for purpose, group size, timing, placement is also offered.
Suggested Reading
Forest City Iowa Summit newspaper ran several letters to the Editor disparaging SBG and [Wormeli's] work. This is a two part response to those concerns.
Editor's note: Rick Wormeli is responding to several lengthier letters to the editor about standards based learning/grading published in recent editions of the Summit. Wormeli's response will be published in a two-part letter to the editor updated 16 January 2016.
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Quotation of the Week . . .
The CPU Instructional Coaches team tweeted Madeline Hunter's quotation just before break. It just so happens that this quotation is also a favorite of former CPU superintendent, Dick Whitehead. As the IC Team was approaching the mid-point of our service, we had so many questions and uncertainty about our impact on teacher practice and student achievement, and we were feeling quite inadequate as a group and as individuals. But after considering Hunter's words, we reflected and realized that all educators feel this way at some point, if not often, in their practice.
I have come to wear this quotation on my sleeve, as much of the newness of the position of Instructional Coach is still very much new; however, I know I have grown. Each time I receive a compliment or the assurance from you, I am humbled because you are the ones doing the most difficult work with the students. I appreciate being able to do the research and be behind the scenes in moving your practice forward. Yet, I still feel inadequate as I do not always see the practice in play.
It is my hope that you will adopt this quotation, as well, but allow yourself some leeway and be willing to forgive yourself when things do not go as planned -- growth is still happening even when the results are inadequate or even a failure. When you make the choice to make a change to better your practice, and that choice may lead to feeling inadequate, you're still growing as an educator and as a person. #makethechoice #spp
Coaching Schedule -- see Google Calendar for specific "Busy" times **schedule subject to change**
Monday, 18 January -- NO SCHOOL
- Professional Learning 8:30 Library -- HS STAFF
Tuesday, 19 January
- SBL Meeting 9-11 AM @ MS Conference Rm-- Popenhagen, Libolt, McNeill, Winterhof, Burkhart
- Serve Teachers & Students
- Classroom Observations
- Research & Resources
Wednesday, 20 January -- LATE START & LAST DAY OF 2nd QTR/1st SEMESTER
- Data Team Meeting 7:30 @ High School Library
- Serve Teachers & Students
- Classroom Observations
- Research & Resources
Thursday, 21 January
- IC Team Training -- ALL DAY
Friday, 22 January
- IC Team Training -- ALL DAY
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Contact Information
Center Point - Urbana CSD
Email: epopenhagen@cpuschools.org
Phone: 319-849-1102+91015
Twitter: @Epopenhagen