The T&L Times
The Department of Teaching and Learning Newsletter
September 30, 2021
Online Curricular Resources & Logins
Teachers can find details about teacher and student login on the D15 Curriculum Resources 21-22.
Some programs have changed the methods used and materials available for online access. Please submit a help desk ticket to Data Services if your login is not working as expected.
Permanent Subs, Interventionists, and Instructional coaches now all have access to SAVVAS. You should be able to log on through EasyBridge using your CCSD15 credentials.
GoGuardian-- Not just for virtual teaching!
In the last month we’ve been having great conversations with teachers about managing classrooms now that we’re back in person. One reminder is that when your students are using their Chromebooks, you can use GoGuardian Teacher to interact with students, keep them on track using Scenes, facilitate learning by opening tabs, and so much more.
Check out our GoGuardian Resource page, which has resources for teachers who are getting started, those who want to dig into more advanced skills, and PAs who may be supporting students. Remember, you can import your Google Classroom directly into GoGuardian, which will quickly allow you to create classes and connect with your students.
This powerful tool is a great resource that can really help you support and monitor students-- whether in person or learning concurrently.
Literacy Resources K-8
Elementary Illustrative Mathematics
This adjusted Elementary Illustrative Math Block Guidance has been created to support teachers who are implementing Illustrative Mathematics.
This guidance document will continue to be updated to reflect best practice of implementation! Coming soon guidance for cool down usage will be added!
All teachers using Illustrative can use ALEKS to support their students’ learning!
ALEKS Overview
We had an overview training session for ALEKS Wednesday September 15th. Thanks to all who attended!
The session was recorded and can be viewed here using the passcode zh3*j7DN
6th grade students on ALEKS do not have to follow the same guidance for 15 minutes three times a week. Teachers can use ALEKS in various ways to supplement their teaching. You can see an overview about ALEKS and general suggestions about the program here.Tutorials, Support, Resources and more!
Successmaker Login Support Resources
Need additional support with SuccessMaker? Watch this informative video starring D15’s very own Mary Ruddy! Thank you to Mary for helping our SAVVAS rep craft this very helpful SuccessMaker video!
UPDATED: PE Concurrent Learning Guidelines
D15 Pilot Support & Grading
K-6 ELA Grading
CLR Binder Studies
Monthly sessions are offered virtually to explore content in the CLR Binder. These 60 minute sessions are conducted virtually. CPDUs will be offered. This is a time to interact with staff across all buildings. Please check your email for these opportunities.
October- Chapter 1: Attention Signals
CULTURAL BEHAVIORS
We know that there are 16 cultural behaviors that are most identifiable in a school setting. This document defines those behaviors. Take a closer look at these 2 in the month ahead.
Sociocentric (VA)
“Learning by talking” Socializing with peers on feelings, ideas, and opinions. Social interaction is more valued than the content being discussed and is seen as contributing to the learning.
Misconception: talkative, chatty, disruptive, off task
Think about: Why is it important for my students to socialize during learning?
Implicit Bias: How does your bias get in the way of you infusing opportunities that validate and affirm sociocentrism?
Indirect Eye Contact (VA)
Indirect or inconsistent eye contact, looking down or away, eye rolling. We communicate with our eyes. Depending on our cultural identity, we can show disrespect/respect, and attention/lack of attention by how long eye contact is maintained.
Misconception: disengaged, not listening
Think about: How do I know my students are engaged if they aren’t looking at me?
Implicit Bias: How does your bias get in the way of you infusing opportunities that validate and affirm indirect eye contact?
Celebrating Instrumental Music Enrollment + A Visit from Governor Prtizker and Secretary of Education Dr. Cardona
This year, we had just over 51% of all eligible 5th and 6th graders across District 15 sign up to participate in band or orchestra! We are extremely excited about the large interest in the program and want to celebrate the efforts of our instrumental music teachers and comprehensive music teachers who helped get students participating.
We are also proud to share that we are supporting over 350 students with scholarships to participate. This means they receive an instrument and materials free of charge.
In addition to enrollment excitement, last week the band at Sundling Junior High, led by Mr. Jeff Zilke, performed for Governor Pritzker and the Secretary of Education, Dr. Cardona, as part of the Blue Ribbon recognition celebration at WRS. Congratulations to all the students and staff at Sundling!
We are so proud of instrumental music and we appreciate the continued support of the arts in District 15!
New student research resources!
They have login information, and can get your class connected!