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Dear Turnaround Team Administrators and Teachers, I am excited to bring you this issue of the “Turnaround Team Times” newsletter. We hope that you will read this publication carefully because it contains important, valuable infor- mation that will help all of you in the work that you do to improve student achievement. I am particularly pleased about some of the great professional development that will be offered to the teachers in our network near the end of the summer. Read this newsletter carefully for more information. Then, mark your calendars and prepare to join us as we get ready to kick off the 2013-2014 school year! Meanwhile, the 2012-2013 school year is still in session. As we begin this last month of school, it is vital that you do not “relax” your expectations for the students. Just because test- ing is finished and summer is near does not mean that teaching and learning are finished. We still have several weeks of school and they are very important to ensuring that your stu- dents master the curriculum and are prepared for next year. It is also important that you all work together to make your school a great learning place for students. This month, I would like to expand on this standard: “A team effort for the success of all students” While this list is certainly not all encompassing, these are some of the things that indicate that this standard is in place in a school. Everyone, including staff, students, and parents, know exactly what is expected of them and strive to carry out those expectations All faculty and staff members understand the vision and mission of the school and know and take pride in carrying out their specific role and responsibility to help to accomplish it All faculty and staff members take responsibility for the safety and security of every stu- dent at all times A master schedule is in place that provides embedded collaborative meeting times for teachers Teachers meet regularly to discuss the curriculum, identify collective goals, develop strate- gies to achieve those goals, gather and analyze relevant data, and learn from one another PBIS, ABIT, and other teams are in place and functioning well to meet the needs of the school and students. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for your dedication and commitment to the children in your care. Your hard work is much appreciated. With great respect for what you do, Karen Bucher TURNAROUND TEAM TIMES Inside this issue: The Number Line 2 TAP TIPS 3 ELA CCSS Resources 3 Summer PD 4 District Turnaround Office (504) 349-7785 Issue 7 May 2013 Jefferson Parish Public Schools * Turnaround Network Karen Bucher, Network Executive Director Leslie Dubroc, Administrative Assistant Joan Albrecht, Math Jennifer Campbell, TAP EMT Sandra DiPascal, ELA Erin Hardin, SpEd Carol Harvey, SpEd Gretchen Shotwell, ELL Elizabeth Towe, Generalist
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Dear Turnaround Team Administrators and Teachers, I am excited to bring you this issue of the “Turnaround Team Times” newsletter. We hope that you will read this publication carefully because it contains important, valuable infor-mation that will help all of you in the work that you do to improve student achievement. I am particularly pleased about some of the great professional development that will be offered to the teachers in our network near the end of the summer. Read this newsletter carefully for more information. Then, mark your calendars and prepare to join us as we get ready to kick off the 2013-2014 school year! Meanwhile, the 2012-2013 school year is still in session. As we begin this last month of school, it is vital that you do not “relax” your expectations for the students. Just because test-ing is finished and summer is near does not mean that teaching and learning are finished. We still have several weeks of school and they are very important to ensuring that your stu-dents master the curriculum and are prepared for next year. It is also important that you all work together to make your school a great learning place for students. This month, I would like to expand on this standard:
“A team effort for the success of all students” While this list is certainly not all encompassing, these are some of the things that indicate that this standard is in place in a school. Everyone, including staff, students, and parents, know exactly what is expected of them
and strive to carry out those expectations All faculty and staff members understand the vision and mission of the school and know
and take pride in carrying out their specific role and responsibility to help to accomplish it All faculty and staff members take responsibility for the safety and security of every stu-
dent at all times A master schedule is in place that provides embedded collaborative meeting times for
teachers Teachers meet regularly to discuss the curriculum, identify collective goals, develop strate-
gies to achieve those goals, gather and analyze relevant data, and learn from one another PBIS, ABIT, and other teams are in place and functioning well to meet the needs of the
school and students. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for your dedication and commitment to the children in your care. Your hard work is much appreciated.
With great respect for what you do, Karen Bucher
TURNAROUND TEAM TIMES
Inside this issue:
The Number Line 2
TAP TIPS 3
ELA CCSS Resources 3
Summer PD 4
District Turnaround Office
(504) 349-7785
Issue 7 May 2013
Jefferson Parish Public Schools * Turnaround Network
Karen Bucher, Network
Executive Director
Leslie Dubroc, Administrative
Assistant
Joan Albrecht, Math
Jennifer Campbell, TAP EMT
Sandra DiPascal, ELA
Erin Hardin, SpEd
Carol Harvey, SpEd
Gretchen Shotwell, ELL
Elizabeth Towe, Generalist
The Number Line Joan Albrecht
Ready, Set, Prepare!
Math Common Core State Standards
Math teachers should be following the After Testing Plans to ensure students are prepared for next year. Also, I will send grade level teachers dates and times to begin planning for next year. Middle school teachers will meet at Truman on May 7 in room 101 from 2:45-5:00. Regular math teachers are invited to participate. Below are some web sites that will help teachers as they become more familiar with Common Core State Standards.
Where can I find my Math Common Core Resources? Access to Teacher Support Toolbox: http://www.louisianabelieves.com/resources/classroom-support-toolbox Math Standards: http://www.corestandards.org/Math North Carolina Website: Unpacking the Math Common Core State Standards: http://www.ncpublicschools.org/acre/standards/common-core-tools/#unela
Tools for Common Core Professional Development: http://www.achievethecore.org/leadership-tools-common-core/professional-development
2013-2014 Assessment Guides: (There will be a more detailed assessment guide released in August, 2013) http://www.louisianabelieves.com/resources/library/assessment-guidance-2013-2014
2013-2014 Scope and Sequence: Grades K-1: http://www.louisianabelieves.com/resources/library/year-long-scope-sequence Grades 2-8: Although there is a Scope and Sequence in the Toolbox, we will look at the ANET Scope and Sequence and plan from that document.
“Be on the look out for grade level math
planning sessions! Middle school math
session scheduled May 7th at Truman.”
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SUMMER READING FOR TEACHERS: Check out our DTN Website mid to late May and throughout the summer for helpful
resources, news, and information. Go to: https://www.sites.google.com/site/jppssdtn/
www.louisianabelieves.com
Where can I find my ELA Common Core Resources?
Access to Teacher Support Toolbox: http://www.louisianabelieves.com/resources/classroom-support-toolbox Standards: English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects: http://www.corestandards.org/assets/CCSSI_ELA%20Standards.pdf North Carolina Website: Unpacking the ELA Common Core State Standards: http://www.ncpublicschools.org/acre/standards/common-core-tools/#unela
Tools for Common Core Professional Development: http://www.achievethecore.org/leadership-tools-common-core/professional-development
2013-2014 Assessment Guides: (There will be a more detailed assessment guide released in August, 2013) http://www.louisianabelieves.com/resources/library/assessment-guidance-2013-2014
2013-2014 Scope and Sequence: Grades K-1: http://www.louisianabelieves.com/resources/library/year-long-scope-sequence Grades 2-8: Although there is a Scope and Sequence in the Toolbox, we will look at the ANET Scope and Sequence and plan from that document.
Don’t miss this professional
development opportunity!
A Deeper Look at the TAP Instructional, Design and Planning & the Learning Environment Rubrics Session Objective: By the end of this 2-day training, teachers will develop a more in-depth understanding of the TAP rubrics: Instructional, Designing and Planning, and Learning Environment.
Save the dates: Potential dates will be within the last 2 weeks of July—stay tuned for exact dates and times.
These sessions will allow career teachers to receive extensive Professional Development
focusing on the three main TAP rubrics. During this training career teachers will learn about each rubric and make connections to their classroom practices. Participants will also observe a lesson through video of a JPPSS teacher. Using the TAP rubrics, par-ticipants will score the lesson.
Anyone interested will need to sign up in Avatar.
This training will be designed for newly hired career teachers in a TAP school, AND teachers who want to strengthen their knowledge of the TAP Rubric.
Ready, Set, Prepare !
ELA Common Core State Standards Sandra DiPascal
TAP TIPS Jennifer Campbell
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SUMMER READING FOR TEACHERS: Check out our DTN Website mid to late May and throughout the summer for helpful
resources, news, and information. Go to: https://www.sites.google.com/site/jppssdtn/
ROAD TRIP TO GONZALES! South River Assistive Technology Center is offering
FREE training this summer in Gonzales. Nothing beats
another reason to stop by the outlet mall while strengthening your teacher tools!!
Literary Access for All will be held June 17 from 8:30-3 pm.
Get "App"ed Up Over IPad's Role in the Classroom will be held June 19 from 8:30 - 3 pm.
Ready Set Read with Adapted Reading Material will be
held June 26 from 8:30- 3 pm. For more information, check out www.lati3.com.
Education for a Brighter Future
Summer PD
Summer Summit
On May 31 and June 3, 2013
DTN principals and key school leaders will begin planning for the 2013-14 school year. A combination of speakers and development time will prepare leaders for a successful school year launch—and beyond.
Back to School Boot Camp
Get your instruction in shape! Work it out with a variety of sessions that include special education topics, text-book vendor support, classroom management ideas, and maybe a few surprises. Back to School Boot Camp is an OPTIONAL set of workshops that can be attended for one or more days (your school may offer an hourly rate of pay for attendance). Dates are: Monday—Tuesday—Wednesday July 29—31st
Information on registration, location, and times will be sent out soon.
School Year Start Up
The DTN is proud to host workshops by Sarah Tantillo (author of The Literacy Cook-book) and Nancy Guzman (UVA Consultant). These sessions are designed to prepare teachers to deliver CCSS content.
August 1st and 2nd
Sarah Tantillo: Middle School Teachers
Nancy Guzman: 3rd—5th Teachers
(Stipends paid for attendance)
August 5th and 6th
Sarah Tantillo: 3rd—5th Teachers
Nancy Guzman: K-2nd Teachers
Middle School Teachers report to school site August 5th and 6th for PD
(Daily rate of pay August 5th and 6th)
Times and locations of sessions will
be announced soon—save the dates!
S3 “Office Hours”
There will be a few days in June and July when S3s will be available to assist teachers with
planning or other instructional concerns. Keep your eye on the our DTN website for exact
dates and times.
Golden Apple Awards
The Turnaround Network will honor the achievement of its students, teachers, and schools at a ceremony called the Golden Apple Awards. Those receiving the awards for highest achievement and most improved will be sent personal invitations to the Red Carpet event. Keep this date in mind and look for more details soon!
Thursday, May 23, 2013
501 Manhattan Blvd.
6-7:30 PM
SUMMER READING FOR TEACHERS: Check out our DTN Website mid to late May and throughout the summer for helpful
resources, news, and information. Go to: https://www.sites.google.com/site/jppssdtn/
