Teaching Partner Newsletter
February 2016
In this edition you will find:
- Induction Course Make-Up Information
- Teaching Partner Friday Information
- Upcoming Elementary Literacy Professional Learning
- BAS Assessment Conversation Document
- Elena Aguilar Blog Post on New Teachers
- Literacy Webinar Links
- IC Site Support
Induction Make-Up Information
Reading-Monday, April 25, 2016 4:30-7:30 @ Laredo Elementary
- Title: NTIC 2015-16: Elementary Literacy Induction-Reading
- Avatar Course Code-3690.5897
Writing-March 8, 2016 4:30-7:30 @ TBD
- Title: NTIC 2015-16: Elementary Literacy Induction-Writing
- Avatar Course Code-3704.5896
Teaching Partner Friday Information
Below is the link Yemi shared so you can preview ahead of time and be ready for Friday's work so you are able to spend the maximum time possible in a discussion of how the CRE themes are intended to live in planning.
http://fairnessineducation.blogspot.com/2016/02/what-does-it-mean-to-plan-with-equity_8.html
Upcoming Professional Learning for Elementary LIteracy
- Remind teachers to register soon! Colleen Grant and Denise Schmersal will be facilitating this 3-session workshop at Clyde Miller-Thank you ladies for all your hard work in planning for this learning opportunity!
- Writing CFA Flyer
CLOSE Reading Workshop
- Although this course is full, any Teaching Partner is welcome to join the two face to face sessions and we can add you into Avatar for credit. If you are interested in joining the facilitation team, please let Shelli know ASAP.
- Close Reading Flyer
Elena Aguilar Blog Post
This is a great article to share with any new teachers you support! It's a great reminder of focusing on what's important and knowing that, with time and coaching, they will get where they need to be!!
- New Teacher Induction Plan Revisions
- Professional Learning Opportunities
- Creating Exit Criteria for each grade level, including revisions to Planning and Pacing Guides
- Report Card Revisions-Revision of Comments, revisions based on user feedback being collected, etc.
- Tier II Structures and Supports for students on READ or MTSS Plans.
If you are interested in participating on one of these design teams, we need you!! Please let me know your interest and I will communicate next steps.
Updated Recommendations regarding the BAS Assessment Conversation
Data Reports in Enrich
IC Site Support
Contact us!!
Shelli Deaguero