LAC-O Student Engagement Committee
February 2015
A Working and Sharing Committee
Giving Feedback on Student Engagement Model
Discussing Survey Committee Plans
Sharing Resources
Resources
School Bonding!
School culture resources were discussed at our meeting. Check this out: Maceo Smith New Technology School in Dallas created a school wide project that is sure to make you smile! Great schoolwide project to start the school year. See the video here.
Leader In Me in Action!
Check out Novi's Leadership Day . This is an opportunity for individuals to visit a school embracing the Leader In Me. This link leads to SIX opportunities!
Culture: School Staff
Concerns about staff culture were raised. This tool can be used to create meaningful conversations within the staff. Contact Mary with questions.
Cultures Of Thinking Overview at the April 16th Design Studio!
Consider having a conversation about the Cultures of Thinking movement in Oakland County. Attend their Design Studio on April 16th at 4:00pm to learn how this framework may move your learning culture to a deeper place! Contact Mary Perfitt-Nelson for more information.
James Popham: Seeking Redemption From Our Psychometric Sins
We discussed the notion of teacher stress around evaluation AND standardized testing. This article explores standardized testing as it relates to student engagement.
The Eight Cultural Forces
These cultural forces are always present. How are we creating the culture we want?
Building Visit Opportunities
- Leader In Me: Novi Click here for more information
- Wolf Packs at Wass Elementary: Troy Braiding PBIS, Character Education and Cultures of Thinking. For more information and to "sign-up" follow this link
- Cultures of Thinking site visits: Sign up here
Preparations underway! We will be defining and recruiting facilitators for student engagement related sessions! stay tuned! Link to apply can be found here: https://oaklandk12mi.co1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_e9dF69hRK1pyWRD WE NEED 5-10 MORE SESSIONS!
In Case You Were Unable To Attend!
We will optimize student engagement in support of high levels of learning.
2014-2015 LAC-O Student Committee meeting dates
October 24, 2014 OS Room 245
November 12, 2014 OS Room 245
December 10, 2014 OS Summit Campus Room 126
January 20, 2015 OS Room 245
February 24, 2015 OS Summit Campus Room 126
March 10, 2015 OS Room 250
April 14, 2015 OS Room 250
May 12, 2015 OS Room 235
June 18, 2015 Retreat – 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
E.L. Johnson Nature Center (Bloomfield Schools)
3325 Franklin Road
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Important Reminders for March 10th
- We meet in Room 250 at Oakland Schools
- Resource share:
- Be thinking of educators who may facilitate sessions at our Effective Practices Conference! We need 5-10 more around student engagement!
Culturally Responsive Teaching
This interactive professional learning series will provide participants with an opportunity to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills necessary to teach and provide support for the education of students who are identified as ethnically diverse.
Courageous Conversations About Race
A four-day professional learning experience designed to provide educators with an opportunity to explore their own racial identify in order to engage in reflective dialogue about their beliefs, attitudes and perceptions of race, and student achievement.