December Teaching and Learning Day
December 6, 2017 8:00 - 11:20
Overview
8:05 - 8:35 The Power of Teams - Jeannie Delaney
8:35 - 8:45 Donuts and Coffee and Transition
Rotations
Rotation 1 - 8:45 - 9:30
Rotation 2 - 9:40 - 10:25
Rotation 3 - 10:35 - 11:20
Timely Topics
No preparation needed - select from topics below
Structured Networking
See preparation for table topics below
There is power in making the complex simple, but sometimes we need help to weed through the details to see the simplicity.
Network Listening
No preparation - engage in a problem-solving conversation
Structured Networking
If a school decides to use a protocol, we will have chart paper, post-it notes, and markers available.
Presenting school preparation:
1) Review problem of practice- what is the vision that the instructional team is trying to achieve this year?
2) What steps has the team taken thus far?
3) Describe the journey to this point.
4) What barriers are you encountering that this group might help you to think about differently?
Timely Topics
As a school, plan where you would like to go.
CTE - ESSA and Industry Certifications
John Derek Faulkner will share information about CTE's role in shaping the ready graduate.
REA - State Standards Reports for Grades 3-8 and High School
The state has released the item analysis and individual student reports for students, classes, and school. Spend some time in Nextera to see the various reports from last year's TCAP. Bring a device.
RTI2- Dyslexia- Working together in groups to brainstorm best practices in identification and strategies
Schools need guidance in understanding the Say Dyslexia Law and how to implement in reasonable steps.
Elementary - Student Growth Portfolio Model for Pre-K/K Check-In
Schools may need to clarify questions or need reminders about where to located portfolio materials through the state department or our CANVAS course.
OOI - AVID - AVID 101: WICOR
To maintain an AVID status, 60% of teachers must receive training each year. Writing Inquiry Collaboration Organization Collaboration: strategies to support students to become college and career ready in our global society. A focus on note taking as an interactive process.
Elementary Reading - Effective Vocabulary Instruction
Work with Danielle Hamilton to deepen understanding of supporting effective vocabulary instruction.
Elementary Math - Just in Time Math
This session is intended to support teachers in implementing elementary math strategies for Just-in-Time content from the Ready Math series (e.g., Fractions).
Secondary Math - What is Integrated Math?
This session is intended to provide answers to the most commonly asked questions related to the two different high school pathways for mathematics: Traditional Pathway (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II) vs. Integrated Pathway (Integrated Math I, II, & III).
OOI - STEM - Why STEM?
We are trying to spread the word about opportunities available from the STEM department. During this session, KCS's STEM Facilitator will walk you through the value of STEM, share how your STEM programs can become certified, and explain the free tools and resources available to your teachers to help them master the standards.
OOI - GT - Strategies for Increasing Rigor
We will look at simple strategies to increase the rigor. Take away tools that will help you modify your lessons and provide opportunities for differentiation.