Long Range Plans 2015-2016
Catherine Turner
This year, remember to ... just breathe.
"Just Breathe" by Julie Bayer Salzman & Josh Salzman (Wavecrest Films)
Resource .5
- support teachers in the creation of a structure for guided reading to happen daily in grade 1 & 2 classrooms
- regroup primary students every 3-4 weeks for guided reading based on up-to-date running records
- maintain a spreadsheet with current PM scores for all students still working in PM levels
- administer Numeracy Screener as a pre- and post- assessment for mathematics for all grade 1s and 2s
- track data Numeracy Screener Data on a spreadsheet
- teach Native Numbers app to all grade 1s to improve basic numeracy skills. Ask teachers to try to get students 10-15 min/day on it.
- assist teachers to group students for small group instruction in math and reading based on formative assessments
- model small group instruction within the classroom setting
- track progress of students towards personal goals and IEP goals
- reflect with teachers about student progress and next steps
- coordinate tech tools (iPad Apps, RAZ Kids, Dreambox, Sumdog, Newsela, etc.) to support student learning
- collaborate with teachers to determine appropriate IEP goals
- teach advocacy skills to students with learning needs
Planning Time .3
Grade 2/3 and Grade 3 Science
Term 1 - September to mid-October --> Strong and Stable Structures
- January --> Forces Causing Movement
Term 2 - mid-April to end of May --> Soils in the Environment
- mid-April to end of May --> Growth and Changes in Plants
- Assessment for/as learning = a series of experiments and inquiries that promote student learning and provide opportunities for students to get feedback and improve their achievement.
- Assessment of learning = mini quizzes, demonstrations, discussions
- Modifications = reduced number of expectations for 3 students on IEPs
- Technology = use of tablets and iPads to record learning and demonstrate learning. Connect students with experts through the Virtual Researcher on Call program and the Digital Human Library.
Grade 2/3 and 3 Social Studies
Term 1 - mid-October to December --> Communities in Canada, 1780–1850
Term 2 - February to mid-April --> Living and Working in Ontario
- Assessment for/as learning = use of an inquiry process whereby students formulate questions, gather and organize evidence, interpret information, make conclusions and communicate their new learning.
- Assessment of learning = mini quizzes, presentations, discussions
- Modifications = reduced number of expectations for 3 students on IEPs
- Technology = use of tablets and iPads to investigate questions and demonstrate learning. Connect students with experts through the Virtual Researcher on Call program and the Digital Human Library.
Grade 1 Math and Literacy Practice
- use of Native Numbers app with all grade 1s to improve basic numeracy skills
- use of Pebble Go, Learn 360, Pocket Zoo, etc to support literacy and beginning research skills.
Library .2
- maintain library collection through weeding and purchases
- update website for the Learning Commons
- run Forest of Reading Program - J/I students earning book bucks for books read and P students voting on books
- run 2 book fairs to promote reading and earn points to purchase books and other resources for students and the school
- maintain iPads and Chromebooks
- purchase beanbag chairs
- plan an author visit
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