Teacher, TA & Staff Training20142015

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Teacher,TA & StaffTraining2014-2015


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Exalted is Allah, the True King!90

Hasten not withreciting the Qur'an before its revelation to you

is finished, and pray: "Lord! Increase me inknowledge."

Surah Taha, Ayah 114


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Why are we here today?

What is our goal at ICN AFA? To help our students LOVE, LIVE & LEARN Islam

What does this mean? We, the ICN AFA Staff, should striveto inspire and engage our

studentsThrough our lessons and as models ourselves iA.

How can we inspire and engage our students?

By effectively managing our classrooms, by upholdingourselves to the same rules and expectations as the studentsAND by creating a pleasant and fun atmosphere within ourclassrooms. (We will discuss all of this, iA, today!)


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Who are we?

Last year, ICN AFA has created a Co-Chair position inorder to help its school-specifically the staff andteachers-gain a better understanding of how we caninspire and engage our students.

Sister Farheen Beg, Academic Operation [email protected] in Education-National Louis UniversityBA in Computer Information Systems/Business Administration-DePaul

University

Sister Alzena Saleem, Academic Operation [email protected] in Education-University of MichiganBA in Neuroscience & South Asia Studies-University of Pennsylvania


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What we hope to achieve this year iA.

Updating Staff BinderThe Ultimate Resourcefor Staff, Teachers and TAs for Rules,Expectations, Lesson Planning, School Tools &the CMS, Course Management System

Aiding Teachers in Building Improved LessonPlans for the 2013-2014 School Year

Organizing the 1stDay of School to help itbecome more manageable, inviting andultimately more productive iA.


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What we hope to achieve this year iA

Conducting 1 scheduled teacher in-classobservations.

Providing Continual Professional Developmentthrough monthly 10-15 minute in-schoolmeetings AND through 2 Simple TeacherReading Assignments

Receiving Feedback from Staff, Teachers andTAs as to how the above items were receivedthis year, 2013-2014 iA.


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TAB 1- Rules

Be Respectful-To oneself, to others and all property

Be Responsible-For your words and actions

Be Safe-Keep our school environment safe

Be a Good Muslim-Follow the Quran and Sunnah


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How do we enforce these rules?

*Positive Reinforcement*

Example: Maaria does not like to raise her hand duringclass and she tends to shout out answerswhich

ultimately does not allow equal participation between

students.Negative Reinforcement: So, her teacher decides thateach time Maaria shouts out, Maaria will need to sit

out of the activity. (Maaria will miss the lesson.)OR

Positive Reinforcement: So, her teacher decides that eachtime Maaria raises her hand, Maaria will receive verbalpraise. (Be careful not to reinforce with items that other

students are not able to receive.)


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How do we enforce these rules? (Cont)

*Universal Quieting Down Method*

For Staff, Teachers and TAs

Example: Put your hand in the air. Count downbeginning with 5. 5-4-3-2-1


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How do we enforce these rules? (Cont)

*Voice Levels*(For Staff, Teachers and TAs)

The students need to know during every minute of the

school day whether its an allowable time to talk, whotheyre free to talk with and what volume level is

appropriate. (CHAMPS Program, District 204)

Voice Level 0-No Talking (Salat)

Voice Level 1-Whisper (Hallway)

Voice Level 2-Normal Voice (Cafeteria, Gym)

Voice Level 3-Outside Voice (Recess, Presentation)


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What do we do if the rules are continuouslybroken by a student?

First determine whether the behavior can be managed withinthe classroom or whether the behavior warrantsAdministration management. (See table within Tab 1 inBinder)

Regardless of whether the student was sent to the office ornot, disciplinary action MUST be documented and given tothe office within a week of the disruption. A form must befilled out either by hand (see binder) or via the CMS systemiA.

If the behavior is manageable within the classroom ANDpositive reinforcement does not work, teachers may opt tospeak with the students parents in a private conference.


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Tab 2-Expectations

What should we expect from our students, our

staff, our teachers and our TAs?

Everyone should follow the school rules!


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Staff Expectations

Staff should be on time, dressed appropriately and honestwith the administration.

Absences should be cleared by the administration at least

two days before the absence.

Staff must strive to maintain the safety of the school andits students at all times and in all areas of the school.

The privacy of each student must be upheld at all times.


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Teacher & TA Expectations

We will continue Teacher & TA expectations afterthe break iA.


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ICN AFA Absence & Tardy Policy

This policy holds true for EVERYONE iA, staff, teachers, TAs ANDStudents.

Tardies will be marked by the front door staff if a anyone is >10minutes late. Tardy fee=$10 per person!!

Each student will be given 1 tardy warning per semester (2 totalper year). Warnings do not incur fees.

3 Tardies=1 unexcused absence

3 Consecutive Unexcused Absences=Dropped Registration or $50Penalty Fee

3 Unexcused Absences or 5 excused absences= $20 Penalty Fee


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Dynamic DeedsBrother Adnan Mirza

Our Dynamic cademy

ICN AFA will be an institution that recognizes its vision, goalsand standards so well that its values are visible and its

behaviors stimulate growth to become role models for thecommunity and Allahs obedient servants, iA.

Purpose: The Dynamic Deeds award was designed torecognize any staff member for exceeding the DynamicAcademy Principles.

Reward for recipients: $15 Gift Card!!! How to Nominate: Either by email or CMS. Please include the

following Awarded to Dynamic Deed Observed Nominated by Date


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Tab 4-School Tools

What are school tools?

They are tools which we, the staff, teachersand TAs, can use to help us navigate theschool, account for every student and manageour students during emergencies.


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Classroom Tools

Rosters-Rosters are needed to account forstudents each day and during emergencysituations (such as during a fire, tornado or lock

down). When an emergency ensues, teachersshould take, if possible, their classroom REDfolder with them.

Student Emergency Contact Information-This is

needed for emergency situations (ex. Allergicreaction, sickness, etc.) This information willbe held in the front office.


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Emergency Tools

Fire-Teachers should be aware of the nearest fire exit totheir classroom. Students should leave the building,quietly in a single-file line. Teachers should re-enterONLY when authorized. (RED FOLDERS)

Lock Down-Teachers should have the students hide

under their desks away from doors and windows.Classroom doors should be locked and students shouldremain silent. Teachers can resume lessons ONLY whenauthorized.

Tornado-Teachers should be aware of their designatedtornado shelter location. Students should leave their

classroom quietly and in a single-file line. Teachers canreturn to their classrooms ONLY when authorized. (REDFOLDERS)


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Maps & Teacher Contact

Maps: To help teachers, staff and TAs navigatethe school. They are also needed for ICN AFAto help parents and students navigate theschool.

Teacher Contact: Teacher contact informationis important so that grade-level teachers and

curriculum teachers can contact each other forcollaboration.


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Curriculum Documents

These documents are needed for all threedisciplines: Arabic, Quran and Islamic Studies.

Teachers should be aware of what should be

covered throughout the school year. Teacherscan also seek information regarding what wascovered in previous years and what will be iAcovered in subsequent years.

Each child will receive a copy of their curriculumoutline for Arabic, Quran & Islamic Studies forhis/her grade level.


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School Forms

These forms are a resource for teachers, staffand TAs. See forms in appropriate section.

Examples-Discipline FormsSubstitute Teacher Forms


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JazakAllah for all of your time StaffMembers!

InshAllahwe can make this year successful,together, as a TEAM!

Please fill out the training feedback form and leave it

in the box by the entrance door iA

Teachers & TAs10 minute break


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Activity #1: BINGO

Please use the BINGO card provided to score 5

in a row!! Instructions are on the card.


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Tab 2-Expectations Revisited

Let us now revisit this tab

What should we expect from our students, ourstaff, our teachers and our TAs?

Everyone should follow the school rules!


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Teacher Expectations

Be on Time:

Teachers must be at school 15 minutes

prior to their class start time. Teachers canleave their TAs in their classrooms in order toarrive to their next period on time iA.


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Be Prepared:

Lesson Plans (Due August 30thiA to your Team Lead)

Lessons and class agenda need to be posted on CMS by theFriday prior to the lesson date! ***

Homework (Suggested: Pre-k to 2nd10 minutes per subject,3rd-7th20 minutes per subject)

Projects/Tests & Quizzes

THERE WILL BE NO MORE MIDTERMS AND FINALS.


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Be Prepared (Cont) Grades must be inputted within 2 weeks of the

assignment due date.

Teachers will be informally assessed once during the

year. Teachers & TAs will run the gym activities. The actual

activity information will be relayed to Teachers inadvance iA.

Printing orders need to be submitted via email [email protected] Wednesday before the lessondate.
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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Be Professional Teachers should be on time, dressed appropriately and honest

with the administration.

Absences need to be pre-approved by the team leads andreported to the team leads in advance. A substitute lesson planMUST be submitted to the team lead at least two days prior to theabsence date. (Further details see ICN AFA Absence Policy)

Privacy-The privacy of all students must not be compromised andalways upheld.

Teachers will go through continual Professional Developmentmonthy for 10-15 throughout the school year. They will also berequired to read a Professional Development assignment1 per

semester.


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TA Expectations

Help in maintaining the discipline within the classroom at all times,as well as during lunch, Salat and field trips, even when parents maybe present. TAs should never leave a class unattended.

Prohibition of the use of electronics, either ones own or theSchools. (This includes phone calls and text msgs.)

Converse with their teachers regarding the weeks lesson prior tothat specific lesson date.

Assist teachers in uploading homework and class information ontothe CMS.

Must arrive by 9:50 each day and sign-in/sign-out. They cannotleave the school premises without permission from the TA LeadCoordinator iA.


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Activity #2: Think-Pair-Share

Think: Think about one activity that engagedyour students last year. And, if you are new,think about an activity that may engage yourstudents this year. (1 min)

Pair: Find a partner. Share you thoughts. (2min)

Share: Lets discuss as a group. (3 min)


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Lesson Design

What is a class routine?

A class routine refers to specific behaviors and

activities that are taught in order to providesmooth, uninterrupted class operation.


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Lesson Design (Cont)

Why use a class routine?

A teacher can use many methods of teaching which cantarget multiple learning styles (ex. Visual, auditory, etc.)

Class routines allow for better classroom managementbecause students know exactly what is going to happenduring the class period. This allows more time for

teaching rather than time being spent uselessly onorganizing and disciplining.


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Lesson Design (Cont)

Pre-K to Youth Group Class Routine for a 50minute class:

(5-10 min) Bellwork/Check Homework(10-15 min) Circle Time (Story/Conversation)

(20 min) Activity

(5-10 min) Wrap Up/Review


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Class Routine

What is bellwork? (5-10 min)

Bellwork is work that is usually independent

student work. While students are completingbellwork, teachers are given the opportunity totake roll, check homework, etc.

Ex. Journal work, Coloring, Pair Homework Check,etc.


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Class Routine

What is Circle Time/Story Time? (10-15minutes)

Circle Time is for all students. Younger students can cometo the front of the room and sit in a circle. Older students

can move their chairs into a circle shape. Circle time allows each child to see each other. This

physical visibility fosters emotional visibility and allowsstudents to create bonds between each other.

Furthermore, circle time allows for movement in the

classroom.(Examples: Younger students can sing nasheeds and have

their lesson during this time. Older students can use thistime for a story, conversation, review, quiz, etc.)


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Class Routine

What is the Activity? (20 minutes) This should be a creative approach to help your students

build on material presented during circle time.

Remember, we want our students to have FUN AND LOVE

ISLAMSo hard work in creating enticing and engaginglesson plans will not only facilitate the learning processbut will also motivate students to attend and participateiA!!

(Examples: For younger students-craft, activity stations,group work. For older students-a debate, group work,current event discussion, etc.)


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Class Routine

What is the wrap-up/review? (5-10 minutes) This is the time that activities should be cleaned up and

classrooms need to be put back in order.

This is a VERY important segment of the class routine. A

proper review helps students retain information andcontinue to make connections between varioustopics/themes.

(Examples: Elaboration-have students speak about what theylearned in their own words, Integration-compare andcontrast information and Organization-have studentsorganize material in a different method, Venn Diagram,etc.See Binder for further details)


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Activity #3: Tic-Tac-Toe

Game Time!

Let us see whether the Arabic Team, the Quran

Team or the Islamic Studies Team was listeningand engaged today


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Instruction Strategies

BINGO

Think-Pair-Share

Tic-Tac-Toe

T b 5 C M S


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Tab 5-Course Management SystemBrother Altaf Aali

The course management system will be used by staff, teachers andTAs.

It should be used to post class notes (Friday before lesson),homework assignments (Friday before lesson), tests/quizzes (atleast two weeks notice) as well as test and quiz study guides,

projects (2 weeks notice) and project guidelines and other importantinformation for students and their families.

The CMS can also be used to find the teacher binder (pdf version),disciplinary action forms and dynamic deeds nomination forms.

Lastly, the CMS system can be used to message specific students aswell as to receive messages from parents.

A guide and YouTube video links are listed in the binder.


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Educational Enrichment

Pearls of Action1 per semester inshAllah

1stSemester: Quran-Quran Quest (See schedule)

2

nd

Semester: TBA


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CMS-What should I include?

Date of Lesson Lesson Topic

What was the purpose/objective?

Activities Conducted (Brief) Homework and/or Assignments (Due Date)

OPTIONAL:

Upcoming Assignments, Important Dates, Announcements

Please Remember (To be on time, Send your child to school withCrayons, No iPhones, etc.)


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Quick Break


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First Day of School 9/6/14

Logistics

What Needs to be Covered


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JazakAllah for all of your time!(Feel free to stay to learn more about the CMS

system and/or speak to your Team Leads.)

InshAllahwe can make this year successful,together, as a TEAM!

Please fill out the training feedback form andleave it in the box by the entrance door iA

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