Kimbrell's Korner
November 26, 2018
Lead4ward
NEW ITEM: Field Guides for all content area have been updated in GPS under Lead4Ward. Utilize the Lead4ward overview video to learn more about the updates made to the field guides. Access to the live online version can be found here: Link
District Snapshot Window
The Writing Snapshot window shows two weeks; this is to allow one week for administration and one week for scoring compositions and submitting data. Teachers MUST print scantrons and administer the writing snapshot during the first week in order to allow time to score compositions during the second week. Teachers should refer to their grade level assessment calendar on GPS, as it includes this specific information. Thank you!
Math
NEW ITEM: Kindergarten District Snapshot 2 assessment window has been extended. The updated assessment window is February 6 - 14. Please plan to have all scores entered by the end of February 14. All documents have been updated to reflect this change.
Science
New item: Science leads for Grades 2, 3, and 4 have been contacted for ordering information on live organisms. You received a link on 11/13 to complete the grade level Google form and the science department has asked that you do this ASAP.
SCIENCE PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Please see the remaining dates below. All Collaboratives are posted in eduphoria.
Mini-CAST will be held on Saturday, Mar 2 in Allen ISD. More information will be coming. I wanted to make you aware so you can start making plans.
Support for Low-Performing Standards on District Snapshots
Support for Low-Performing Standards on District Snapshots:
The Elementary Curriculum Department has been working on ways to further support teachers and students. After each snapshot, teachers can access additional resources and videos to support their instruction for their students on low-performing standards. Please click on this link: Responding to the Data. The link will direct teachers to a new tab on the GPS that will house videos, documents and resources. The math misconception flipgrid allows teachers to interact and post their comments and ideas as well. This resource will continue to develop throughout the year, so please refer to the link and check back often.