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Transcript of PRINCIPALS’ MEETING OCTOBER 16, 2014 TAYLOR HAUGEN FOUNDATION.
PRINCIPALS’ MEETINGOCTOBER 16, 2014
TAYLOR HAUGEN FOUNDATION
EQUITY OFFICE
NATIONAL PRINCIPALS’ MONTH
“It is the Principal who sets the stage for the growth and direction a school will take. The Principal is the face of the school who has the
uncanny ability to create an environment that is conducive to learning. As I grew up, I always knew that I would become a
Principal. There is not a more noble position, for I influence the future of this country in countless ways: students, teachers, parents,
and the community. I truly make a difference.”
-- Anonymous
Com
mu
nic
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r
Visionary
Facilitator
Ch
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ge
Mast
er
Culture Builder
Activator
Producer
Character Builder
Contributor
Educator
How many other professions require
this level of expertise?
Thank You for ALL that YOU do!!
WHEN DO YOU HAVE TIME?
When do we take the time to build our own knowledge?What is our knowledge of:
Close Reading
Writing through Reading
Student Talk
Spiraling
Mathematical Practices (Practice 3)
THIS IS THE KEY!!!!!
WHAT ABOUT MATH TALK? WHERE ARE WE?
What Does A Close Reading Sequence Look Like?
Elements of Close
Reading
Appropriately Complex
Text
Careful, Purposeful Reading
Short Passages
Limited Frontloadin
g
Repeated Readings
Annotation
Text-Dependent Questionin
g
Student Talk
Writing From
Reading
CLOSE READING ARTICLE
WE ALREADY DO THIS! BUT, DO WE?
Are we implementing the close reading protocol consistently and effectively with our students?
REFLECTING ON SPP IMPLEMENTATION
ROAD MAP TO CLOSE READING
CLOSE READING LESSON GUIDE
TAKE A BREAK!
Secondary….
To The Dining Room
Elementary….
LIFE OF A PRINCIPAL
Maintaining Morale
Parent Complaints
Evaluations
Conferences
Meetings
SPP
MTSS
Professional Development
Progress Monitoring
Sports Events
Band & Chorus Events
Newslett
ers
School
Dances
Homecoming
Testing
Faculty Meetings
Department/Grade Level
Meetings
Emergency Drills
Parent Nights
Community Relations
Fundraisers
Emails
Letters
home
to
parent
s
Data Teams Union
Lesson Plans
What is the cause of this stress?Why are they truly stressed?How can we help?Let’s be honest…
STRESS!!!
Professional Development recognizes that change is a process,
not an event. Time is needed to initiate, implement, and institutionalize improvement.
Close Reading
Wri
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Read
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Student Talk Spiraling
Math
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Where are your teachers in these areas?
What support are you providing your teachers in these areas?
Do you see implementation occurring and what is the impact?
What is the cause and effect
relationship of implementation?
STRESS!
FSA
Learning
Curve
Time
Do the PD initiatives support your SPP focus
areas?
Take a moment and write down the
professional development
initiatives (beyond Late Start/Early
Release) occurring at your school.
Are we providing too little, too much,
or just right support?
SPP: Classroom Implementation
Write down the meetings
scheduled each week.
Data Teams
Data Chats
Faculty Meetings
MTSS
Grade Level Meetings
Other…
How are these
meetings impacting
your school?
SAMPLE MEETING SCHEDULE
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Total
Week 1
Before school PD Breakout Sessions
Parent Conferences Early Release/Late Start
3
Week 2
Data Chats Grade Level Meetings Parent Conferences Faculty Meeting Voluntary Book Study
5
Week 3
MTSS Meetings Parent Conferences Grade Level Meetings 3
Week 4
Data Chats Data Team Meetings Parent Conferences Faculty Meeting Voluntary Book Study
5
WHAT DOES YOUR MONTH LOOK LIKE?
How many meetings are we having a week? Is before and after school PD working?Elementary:
Are our Data Teams effectively impacting student achievement?How are the Data Teams impacting your SPP Focus?
High School:How are you utilizing Duty Release?
How are we using school-based PD Days?
How is your school effectively implementing
Professional Development in support of your SPP focus
areas?
So, do we STOP progress?
It’s our leadership that makes the difference!!
WRITING GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
What is your plan?
UNION CONCERNS
• Professional Development• Duty-free lunch & Planning• Elementary Math Model• Elementary Writing Training
• School-based PD Days • School Visits by District Staff• Utilizing SPP Checklists for Walkthroughs
TAKE A BREAK
Elementary….
To The Dining Room
PRINCIPALS’ QUARTER
In general, discuss the successes and challenges you have faced in meeting your SPP goals? What steps have you put into place to strengthen your administrative team’s knowledge of your SPP focus areas?Instructional Coach
What role does your Instructional Coach play in professional development and what impact has your coach had on strengthening or supporting teacher effectiveness in your SPP focus areas?Schools without a Coach: How are you utilizing District Instructional Coaches and/or the expertise within your school to impact teacher effectiveness in your SPP focus areas?
PRINCIPALS’ QUARTERIn the ELA section of your SPP, be prepared to discuss the following:
Discuss the school-based professional development initiatives occurring in the areas of close reading, writing through reading, and student talk.
Additionally, where are your teachers in the classroom implementation action steps process?
What progress checks are in place to ensure you are making strides towards achieving your goal?
How are you addressing the needs of your Level 1 & 2 students as well as your sub groups?
After analyzing your fall DEA scores, what conclusions have been made?
Describe how the MTSS process works for these students.
How is fidelity of interventions monitored?
Elementary: We will discuss Title 1
Secondary: We will discuss the IR Classroom
PRINCIPALS’ QUARTERDiscuss the writing plan that you have put into place:
Informational Writing PlanOpinion/Argumentative Writing PlanHow are you addressing the format: planning, introduction, body, conclusion
In the Social Studies section of your SPP, be prepared to discuss the following: (Secondary Only)
Discuss the school-based professional development initiatives occurring in the areas of close reading and writing through reading. Additionally, where are your teachers in the classroom implementation action steps process? What progress checks are in place to ensure you are making strides towards achieving your goal?
PRINCIPALS’ QUARTER
In the Math section of your SPP, be prepared to discuss the following:Discuss the school-based professional development initiatives occurring in the areas of student talk and spiraling. Additionally, where are your teachers in the classroom implementation action steps process? What progress checks are in place to ensure you are making strides towards achieving your goal?How are you addressing the needs of your level 1 & 2 students as well as your sub groups?
After analyzing your fall DEA scores, what conclusions have been made?
Describe how the MTSS process works for these students.How is fidelity of interventions monitored?
Elementary: We will discuss Title 1Secondary: We will discuss the IM Classroom
PRINCIPALS’ QUARTER
In the Science section of your SPP, be prepared to discuss the following:
After analyzing your fall DEA scores, what conclusions have been made?
Discuss the school-based professional development initiatives occurring in the areas of close reading and spiraling.
Additionally, where are your teachers in the classroom implementation action steps process?
What progress checks are in place to ensure you are making strides towards achieving your goal?
PRINCIPALS’ QUARTER
Identify strengths of the MTSS process at your school.
Identify barriers to a successful MTSS process and how the district could support your school.
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE PLAN VS. THE DAILY GRIND
How does stress and daily grind impact your school’s progress towards achieving your SPP goals?
Where are you on the implementation of your school’s SPP?
How does professional development impact your SPP?
Are we giving our teachers the support necessary to achieve our SPP goals?
SPP CHEAT SHEET
Professional Development recognizes that change is a
process, not an event. Time is needed to initiate, implement,
and institutionalize improvement.
BRUNER
As you think…..so shall you be!-William James
The Father of American Psychology
BAKER SCHOOL…FRONT AND
CENTER2014-2015
FACULTY MEETING/DEPT. CHAIR/DEPT. MTGS
Faculty Meeting -1st Tuesday of every month.
Dept. Chair Meeting-2nd Tuesday of every month
Dept./Grade Level Meetings-3rd Tuesday of every month
Attendance is mandatory!Meetings will be held after school
DEPT. CHAIR/GRADE LEVEL DUTIES
1.Liaison between administration and dept. or grade level.
2.Professional development coordinators for their content area or grade level.
3.Instructional Leaders for their dept. or grade level.
CELEBRATE SUCCESSES SYSTEMATICALLY
Short-term success, even “purposeful impatience,” sustains the essential interest and energy to persevere. Not to mention that short-term, incremental gains in learning are eminently achievable.
When times get stressful, what are some ways you celebrate success and maintain momentum?
WILDCAT WEEKENDER
Turn and Talk…
What steps are you taking
to reach your SPP goals?