LEARNING POWER PRE-AP

DR. JAMES PARRY, MARYLOU MCGIRR,

JUNE PRESZLER

http://jpreszler.tie.wikispaces.net/Presentations

Learning Power: Meeting the needs of high-level learners

TODAY’S OUTCOMES

Increase knowledge of Learning Power professional development opportunities in math, science, and EnglishBuild an on-ramp for initiating Learning Power Pre-AP within districts

Learning Power: Meeting the needs of high-level learners

WHO WE ARE, WHAT WE WANT

Who’s here today with your group?What’s one question or goal you’d like answered or addressed? Please choose one spokesperson for this introduction.

Learning Power: Meeting the needs of high-level learners

OVERVIEW OF LEARNING POWER PRE-AP INITIATIVE

OutcomesParticipants will:

Gain a big picture view of the Learning Power Pre-AP initiative.Learn about the nuts and bolts for getting started with the initiative.Participate in Q & A about the initiative.

Learning Power: Meeting the needs of high-level learners

HOW DID WE GET HERE?

Learning Power leaders sought additional funding opportunities to develop South Dakota’s capacity for meeting the needs of high-level learners.USED awarded Advanced Placement Incentive Program (APIP) grant to TIE for engaging eligible SD school districts in Pre-AP and AP program development.Today is the launch of the Pre-AP initiative involving 17 SD school districts in a three-year professional development activity.

Learning Power: Meeting the needs of high-level learners

GOAL OF LEARNING POWER PRE-AP INITIATIVE

To build the capacity of educators for providing rigorous, relevant curriculum and instruction in grades 7-12 mathematics, science, and English content so more students are prepared for participation in AP coursework.

Learning Power: Meeting the needs of high-level learners

PRE-AP INITIATIVE TIMELINESummer School Year Spring

Participants will

•study vertical alignment of curriculum •learn concrete strategies and models for teaching skills in order to prepare students for the rigor of Advanced Placement* courses and success in college.

Participants will

•engage in online studies facilitated by content specialist•continue the progress implemented in the Summer Institute•integrate concepts and lessons as appropriate into curriculum areas•develop as a professional learning community supporting colleagues

Participants will

•attend 3-day spring conference collaborating with Pre-AP colleagues•reflect on growth and success of strategies and models

Learning Power: Meeting the needs of high-level learners

SUMMER INSTITUTE – JULY 21 - 24, 2009Black Hills State University Campus

Teachers from content areas come together to work with TIE Content Specialists, Laying the Foundation and CAMSE

Focus starts with the middle school years

Science – Grades 6 through 9Math – Grade 6 through Algebra 1English – Grades 6 through 10

Need upper level content teachers as we align/design rigorous curriculum which prepares students for AP courses

Learning Power: Meeting the needs of high-level learners

SUMMER INSTITUTE – JULY 21 - 24, 2009Black Hills State University Campus

Learning Power Pre-AP provides and funds:

Four-day Summer Institute Lodging as needed, two educators per apartmentMealsMileage$600 stipend AND three graduate credits upon completion of Summer Institute and follow-up activitiesCourseware and materials

Learning Power: Meeting the needs of high-level learners

FOLLOW-UP ACTIVITIES

During the school year

Online

May include one or two visits with content specialist on site

Learning Power: Meeting the needs of high-level learners

SPRING AP CONFERENCE

April 18-20, 2010

Sioux Falls

Learning Power Pre-AP funds:

RegistrationLodgingMileage Meals

Learning Power: Meeting the needs of high-level learners

TUITION AND USF CREDIT

Want college credit?

If you will be attending all three days (Sunday through Tuesday), you are eligible to take the TIE Conference for graduate credit. If you choose to do so, Learning Power will cover University of Sioux Falls tuition expenses BUT you will need to register with June following our session!

TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT

If you travelled in a school vehicle, you will need to complete a separate voucher with the school district info in the Name and Address sections (see back of voucher).

Learning Power: Meeting the needs of high-level learners

WHAT’S MY DISTRICT DOING?

Use the handout provided:

Reflect upon the status quo, the needs, the challenges, and the goals your district might have as it strives to meet the needs of high-level learners.

Either complete the handout electronically (and send me a copy at jpreszler@tie.net) or complete TWO handouts and give me one, please.

Learning Power: Meeting the needs of high-level learners

A LOOK AT LAYING THE FOUNDATION

Learning Power: Meeting the needs of high-level learners

LTF IS ONLY A BEGINNING!

As we all know—knowing the strategies isn’t enough

District-wide commitment ultimately a key to success

The need for vertical curriculum alignment

BUT “Baby Steps” to start—we are in our infancy

DRAFT AGREEMENTS AND INTENT TO PARTICIPATE

DRAFT AGREEMENTS ONLY!—Finalized agreements will be provided at the summer training.Please complete Intent to Participate document.If you check the “to participate” option, also list the content areas that will be represented from your district at the summer training.

Learning Power: Meeting the needs of high-level learners

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES

Upcoming events require that we’ll need team names and roles

Please provide names of team members who will be attending the Summer Institute so that we can finalize lodging and meal arrangements.By May 15, send names to mmcgirr@tie.net. We will send you a reminder.Summer Institute: July 21-24 at BHSU.

Learning Power: Meeting the needs of high-level learners

RECONSIDERING YOUR QUESTIONS

Review your questions from the beginning of the session

What still needs to be answered?

Have new questions arisen?

Learning Power: Meeting the needs of high-level learners

SESSION REFLECTION

The Day’s End:

Session reflection form

Sharing of energizing ideas

Rewards!!!