STLE 3 Strengthening Teacher Leader Effectiveness May 6, 2015 BOE - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
STLE 3 Strengthening Teacher Leader Effectiveness May 6, 2015 BOE Presentation 1 2 Awarded $480,250 March 2014-June 2015 Collaborative structure for curriculum supervision and K-12 alignment Implementation of the Race to the Top
Strengthening Teacher Leader Effectiveness
May 6, 2015 BOE Presentation
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March 2014-June 2015
Collaborative structure for curriculum
supervision and K-12 alignment
Implementation of the Race to the Top
initiatives required by NYS
Common Core Learning Standards Data Driven Instruction APPR/Teacher and Principal Evaluation
Professional Development
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RTTT Three Deliverables Common Core Data Driven Instruction APPR
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To increase academic
To improve the
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Fully implemented Career Ladder (structure
for curriculum supervision)
Ongoing teacher-led professional
development for ALL teachers K-12 related to the CCLS
Established common language and protocol
for Data Driven Instruction
Common Interim Assessments as a teacher-
led process for ELA and math at all three levels: elementary, middle, and high
Parent Engagement
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K-12 Professional Development on
Math Modules and 6 Instructional Shifts
Communication among teachers Communication between teachers
and administrative team
Inform and help parents Time and resources
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Where we’ve come from:
Recent History of NYS Science Curriculum
Where we are now: Current NW
Science Department Professional Development
Where we are going: Future of
Science in NYS
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Embraced 6 ELA Instructional
Shifts
K-12 Social Studies Framework
– Skill Based Approach
Analyzed and Evaluated
Current Curriculum
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Professional Development on
Inquiry Arc and C3
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Fully implement CC K-8 and
12th Grade for 2015-2016
Grades 9-11 focusing on skills
in the New Framework but still connected to old exams until 2018
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Professional Development District Wide Superintendent's Day
Anchor Standards
Breakout sessions led by
facilitators covering reading and essential vocabulary strategies
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Teacher responses:
"Loved being able to spend time diving into the Anchor Standards"
(1st grade teacher)
"The breakout session were informative, and information can be
used and applied in the classroom" (4th grade teacher)
"Carol Bush activity - really interesting to see how Standards
increase in complexity across grade levels" (5th grade teacher)
"Liked the depth of thought and immediate nature of the feedback
"Notice and Note session was very helpful!" (High School teacher) "Looking more closely at the Standards K-12 was huge - you can
see the value and importance of consistent teaching" (Literacy Specialist)
"Useful activities for my classroom that can be used in ALL curricula"
(Curriculum Extension teacher)
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Successes
Collaboration throughout all elementary buildings
to have a common language and understanding of ELA in the classroom.
Continuous conversations on the need for
consistency using common resources among all buildings.
Reached consensus to begin the school year
(2015-2016) implementing PCG modules at the High School.
Created a core group of teacher leaders at each
grade level for better teamwork and consistency.
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Kristen Casero, K-5 ELA Jennifer Golias, K-5 Math Tammy Dobe, 6-12 ELA Dan Krolewski, 6-12 Math Beth Pyskaty, 6-12 Social Studies Susan Standora, 6-12 Science
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Tina Seager Kristen Munz Shannon Smith Melonie DeVald Tina Pineda Lori Godell Elizabeth Bernardone Nicole Grinnell Brooke Harris Jennifer Mielke Robert Udy Christal Justiana-Riddle Tracy Bloom (Curriculum Extension)
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Laura Sabo Jennifer Rider Julie Braun Jill Moran Melanie Proefrock Jackie Jamieson Angela Porter Laura Nist Ryan Coyne Kristin Huff Kris Cudzillo Robert Nemi Kathleen Weber Julie Winden Jason Marchioli (Curriculum Extension)
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Kathy Torrico, Errick Road Elizabeth Scully, West Street Jill Gonzalez, Colonial Village Joni Brayley, Tuscarora Eric Tucker, ETMS Dan Krolewski, High School
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Nora O’Bryan, Project Director Paula Missana, Data Inquiry Principal Leader
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