Curriculum Directors' Newsletter
December 2014
Happy Holidays!
Wishing you and your family a wonderful Holiday Season! We hope you have chance to rest, relax and renew over your well deserved holiday break. Enjoy!
New Beginnings
Tracy has supported the Curriculum Directors (and many other committees), the Education and Learning Department, and the GISD since 1979 as a Davison co-cop.
Tracy will be retiring with a history of exemplary work ethics, professionalism, and productivity. She has been a cornerstone of our department and a support to our districts.
Thank you Tracy for all you've done! We will miss you!!!
MDE Updates and Information
Assessment
Additional information on M-Step
Spring of 2015 Testing Schedule
Update from Office of Assessment & Accountability
Information on Michigan Curriculum
- Check out the Career & College Ready Portal for MMC requirements, curriculum guidelines documents, and other information relevant to teaching and learning.
The "Better" Question Changes Everything
Check out Dan Rockwell's leadership advice on creating cultures that practice getting "better."
Relevant Resources
Teaching and Learning
- December 2014 Learning Forward--"from 'Gotcha' to 'Grow': How Principals Promote Learning in the Context of Teacher Evaluation"
- New from Ed Leadership: "The Responsive Staff Meeting"
- New Report on Professional Development: Teachers Know Best
Grading
- "10 Signs you have a grading problem in your class" Justin Tarte's blog is always short and interesting. Consider subscribing to his blog and using relevant topics for professional dialogue.
- As you reflect on your professional 2014 year, what were some of your favorite things? Steven Weber, a Curriculum Director in Hillsborough, NC, shares his list in this ASCD EDge blog.
- How to conquer your to-do list from ASCD
Upcoming Professional Development
Our Winter E-Catalog is Here!
Here's the link to our latest PD offerings through March!
Upcoming Opportunities
New February Offering!
Education and Learning
Email: mbehm@geneseeisd.org
Website: www.geneseeisd.org
Location: 2413 W Maple Ave, Flint, MI, United States
Phone: (810) 591-4408