Welcome

Facilitated by:

Sandy Gaspar

Pam Lange

Marilyn Hofer

A teacher needs long-term goals

to keep from being frustrated by

short-term obstacles.

By the end of 2009, K-12 staff will curriculum map three or more content

areas.

NSDC Standards

• Refer to handout

• Refer to NSDC booklet

BLT Training

I Do It

We Do It

You Do It

Step into the BLT Team Process

The vision of this leadership team process is to meet the individual needs of schools.

1. The team attends BLT Leadership Trainings prior to each scheduled In-service.

2. At each BLT training session, presenters model strategies based on district-wide goals.

3. The BLT Team takes the information learned at each training session, plans and organizes the best way to introduce the information to their staff - building specific.

Step into the BLT Team Process

4. Planning time is given during the BLT training.

5. The BLT Team trains their entire staff during each of the district’s in-service days.

The BLT Team process is research-based and correlates with effective professional development models proven to enhance student achievement.

Selection Criteria Suggestions• Is the person a leader within your building?

• What is the person’s level of commitment to making improvements within your school?

• Does this person have professional respect within your building?

• Is this person willing to try new things within his/her classroom?

• Does your staff view this person as someone they can trust?

• How does your staff communicate with this person? Openly and honestly?

Example: District Goals

By the end of 2007-2008 school year, the number of students proficient in

mathematics will increase at each building.

By the end of 2007-2008 school year, the number of students proficient in reading will

increase at each building.

Example: Training Schedule

• August 22: BLT Training (8:30 to 3:30 District Level)

• August 29: District In-Service (Afternoon Session)

• October 5: BLT Training (8:30 to 3:30 District Level)

• October 20: Full Day In-service (Building Specific)

• January 4, 2007: BLT Training (8:30 to 3:30 District Level)

• January 12, 2007: Full Day In-service (Building Specific)

Article

What is a Professional Learning Community?

PLC Graphic Organizer

• Article is divided into three sections

• Divide group accordingly

• All read the introduction and conclusion. Each member reads his/her numbered section

• As you read the section, record important information on graphic organizer

• You will have 7 minutes to read your section and take notes

• Please be mindful of those that are still reading

PLC Graphic Organizer

• Choose a recorder and reporter

• Discuss your section with your group

• Determine ONE key idea from the article and post on the left side of T-Chart

• Determine how you would achieve the key idea back at your building(s) and post on the right side of T-Chart

• The reporter will explain the T-Chart to the large group

• You will have 15 minutes to complete this assignment

BLT School Assignments

Barb RowenhorstWest ElementaryEast Elementary

Marilyn HoferSpearfish Middle School

Pam LangeSpearfish High School

Electronic Resources for Team

• Website

• CD

Reflection

• Marilyn