LA LEADS Summer ConferenceJuly 25, 2006

Discussion Topics• GLEEM Overview

• Preview of Modules

• Region I Spotlight

• 2006-07 Training Schedule

• Questions and Answers

What is GLEEM?

The Grade-Level Expectations Educational Model (GLEEM) is a high-quality professional

development (online and face-to-face) relative to the effective implementation of the Grade-Level

Expectations in the core content areas.

Purpose of GLEEM

Designed to:

• Provide participants with a deeper understanding of the GLEs and the state comprehensive curriculum;

• Enable participants to deepen their understanding of effective instructional practices by exploring research-based strategies and instructional resources;

Purpose of GLEEM Designed to:• Broaden participants’ knowledge of standards,

benchmarks, GLEs, and technology by applying them in the development of standards-based lessons and assessments; and

• Explore the potential of learning communities as they relate to professional development and student learning through collaborative learning experiences.

GLEEM Online• GLEEM consists of 5 learning modules• Delivered online via Blackboard• Modules may be taken as a series (module 1

is a prerequisite)• Each module will consist of learning

experiences that focus on discrete topics (or series of topics)Reflective ReadingsResearch-based StrategiesCurriculum ResourcesEnrichment activities

GLEEM Online Modules

Module 1: GLEs: An Introduction

Module 2: Effective Classroom Practices

Module 3: Enhancing a Standards-Based Lesson Plan

Module 4: Effective Assessment Practices

Module 5: Making the GLE Connection

GLEEM Online Modules

• 2-weeks in length

• Facilitated by an experienced online instructor

• Networking with educators statewide via Discussion Board

Benefits of GLEEM

• Earn CLUs upon successful completion of module• CLUs applied toward relicensure and NCLB

HOUSSE requirements• Online modules valued at 8 CLUs• Districts give final approval of the awarding of

CLUs• Free high-quality professional development

Implementation DesignBeta Test

• Conducted January—March 2005• Targeted select groups of Elementary, Middle, and High schools teachers

and technology facilitators across grade level/content areas• Participants completed 3 modules

Field Test• Conducted April—May 2005• Targeted prospective online instructors• Successfully complete the 5 GLEEM online modules • Serve as an online facilitator during the GLEEM statewide pilot• Assisted with Course Revisions

Statewide Pilot• Application Process• Kickoff in June 2005--Targeted 3-5 member district/school teams• Statewide Implementation in Fall 2005

Preview of Modules

Module 1

• Which is Which ActivityAssignment : Test your knowledge of GLEs

and how they relate to Standards and Benchmarks

Step 1: Click on the link to the Which is Which site. Follow the directions on the screen.

Module 2• Video Assessment Activity

Assignment: Review two lesson delivery video clips (from the resources listed in the chart below) and identify the following for each clip: 

• The content area • The grade-level • The GLEs or objectives of the lesson • The instructional strategy or method • The video source (e.g., URL address, video title, video

series) http://www.isbe.state.il.us/video/teachers_videos.htm

Module 3• Exploring a Hotlist of Resources Activity

Let's explore some of the online instructional resources that are available to you.  A Hotlist containing some of these Internet resources has been created for you. 

Assignment: Now that you are familiar with some of the instructional resources, put your knowledge to practice. Choose one GLE you are targeting in your lesson plan from Module 2, or a lesson you are using for this module.

• http://www.kn.sbc.com/wired/fil/pages/listgleresoha.html

Module 4• Clear Targets Activity

Preview the Grant Wiggins on Assessment video by selecting the Play Video link under the picture of Grant Wiggins.

Preview the Opening Classroom Doors…Assessment: Addressing Content Standards video. To begin viewing the video clips, click the play button on the screen.  To advance the video, you will need to click each of the links in the right toolbar underneath Introduction and then click the play button on each of the clips.

Module 5• Student Centered Activities

Step 1: Visit the Making Connections website at http://mconn.doe.state.la.us/. Select a lesson plan (or comprehensive curriculum learning activity) for your particular content area and grade level. As you review the lesson, think of why it was selected as a good model. Now look over the lesson procedures of the lesson plan. How did this particular teacher address student-centered activities?

Step 2: As you review the lesson, think why it was selected as a good model. Now look over the lesson procedures of the lesson plan. How did this particular teacher address student-centered activities?

Participant Comments “…I know that the GLEEM Blackboard modules are set by thestate. I feel that they are good and that they have the "right" amountof work, time, etc. I have no complaints about the makeup of themodules…”

“…I learned a lot from the different modules by reading, doing activities, anddiscussing information with the other educators. It has been a real eye-opener forwhat is involved in creating a curriculum that addresses the needs of the manylearning levels of students…”

“…The websites and information sources (articles) and particularly thevideo segments are invaluable. I have already passed some of thisinformation on to colleagues. Some of what I have learned has beenpassed on at meetings within the school to provide research that backsdecision making…”

Region I Spotlight

2006-07 Training ScheduleGLEEM: An Introduction

September 25- October 8, 2006January 22- February 4, 2007

GLEEM: Effective Classroom Practices

October 16 – November 5, 2006February 12- February 25, 2007

GLEEM: Enhancing a Standards-based Lesson Plan

October 16 – November 5, 2006February 12- February 25, 2007

GLEEM: Effective Assessment Practices

October 16– November 5, 2006February 12- February 25, 2007

GLEEM: Making the GLE Connection

November 6 - November 19, 2006February 26- March 8, 2007

Questions and Answers

For more information, contact gleemonline@ladoe.org