Curriculum Directors' Newsletter
March 2015
Are you asking the right questions?
- What do you think?
- What do the people on the front line think? (What are implications to others?)
- What do our customers think? (Is it good for students?)
- What do our suppliers think? (Is it good for our families?)
- What might our competitors think? (Is it good for our district?)
- What options are possible?
- Which options seem best to you?
What questions might you ask to collaboratively seek answers?
Assessment Links and Updates
M-Step
Transition Timeline provides a weekly series of steps to prepare for the test.
Click here to see sample test items.
Direct Link to Grade Level Classroom Activities and Performance Tasks
Online Assessment Awareness for Teachers and Students
Additional information on M-Step
Spring of 2015 Testing Schedule
NEW: Link to SBAC Performance Tasks with Examples (as shared by M. Wing)
Update from Office of Assessment & Accountability
New PSAT & SAT Practice Items
Don't forget your Administrator Evaluation!
Free Tools to Use for Staff Meetings, Etc
Let's Try Linoit!
Present with Powtoons!
It helps you create an animated presentation that will WOW your participants! You will look smart and clever!
Top 12 Testing Breaks
Resources to Share
NEW-Personalized Learning Vignette Webinars from MDE
NEW! www.TeachingtheCore.org features over 60 videos of exemplary bell-to-bell lessons, materials, student work samples, and teacher interviews.
8 Essential Elements of Problem-Based Learning
Looking at new course materials to align with CCSS? Check out the FREE Achieve the Core Materials Alignment Toolkit
Articles of Interest
Across the State
The Michigan Reading Association's Pre-Conference features Dr. Robert J. Marzano: "Becoming a High-Reliability School"
Professional Learning at GISD
Tentative Offerings for 2015-2016
Remember, our consultants are available for onsite customized sessions!
Education and Learning
Email: mbehm@geneseeisd.org
Website: www.geneseeisd.org
Location: 2413 W Maple Ave, Flint, MI, United States
Phone: 8105914408