Campbell County Schools

Toyota Partnership Enhancement Project

Math & Science Professional Development

• Common Core 8 Mathematical Practices• Next Generation Science Standards Framework

Implications for Embedding Engineering Practices • Vernier LabQuest 2 - Technology• Inquiry Based Learning • Creating/Consuming Aligned Inquiry Based

Activities Integrating Engineering/Technology• Reformed Teaching Observation Protocol (RTOP)

Data Gathering & Analysis

• Teacher Survey Results• Student Survey Results• EPAS Profile Summary Reports– EXPLORE– PLAN– ACT

Data (continued)

• State Interim Performance Reports (IPR)• Adequate Yearly Progress Report (AYP)• Anecdotal Classroom Walk Through Data• Campbell County District Improvement Plan

Goals and Outcomes

• Students develop a deeper conceptual understanding of math and science content

• Students develop critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills

• Students become more engaged with science and math content

Goals and Outcomes

• Math Teachers will be more intentional in the integration of the 8 Mathematical Practices of the Common Core Standards

• Science Teachers will respond to the instructional implications of the Next Generation Science Standards Framework with a focus on the integration of engineering practices and inquiry based learning

Goals and Outcomes (continued)

• Math and science teachers will use instructional practices that develop student concepts using specific questioning strategies and inquiry based learning opportunities aligned to standards

• Math and science teachers will integrate the student use of Vernier LabQuest 2 technology for data collection and analysis

• Peer Review (PLC and RTOP)

Best laid plans…

Barriers?

Gloom Despair and Agony on Me

Barriers?

• External review results… and back to the drawing board.

• Barbara’s targeted assistance removed the barrier. (Internal Review)

Barriers?

• Who?

• Now Who?

Partnership

• Dr. Bethany Bowling, Biological Sciences, NKU

• Dr. Ted Hodgson, Mathematics, NKU

Evaluation

• Pre/Post PEP Surveys• K-PREP Data Reports• EPAS Profile Summary Reports• Self and Peer observations (Reformed

Teaching Observation Protocol – RTOP)• Professional Learning Community Dialog