Tonight’s Topics

28
Tonight’s Topics Conversations to follow… Differentiating Instruction Supporting All Learners Staying Connected Parent Teacher Conferences

description

Tonight’s Topics. Conversations to follow… Differentiating Instruction “ Supporting All Learners ” Staying Connected Parent Teacher Conferences. Conversations to follow…. Transition to Interim Superintendent Dr. Lynne Pierson Royle Building Project - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Transcript of Tonight’s Topics

Slide 1

Tonights TopicsConversations to follow

Differentiating InstructionSupporting All Learners

Staying ConnectedParent Teacher Conferences

1Conversations to followTransition to Interim Superintendent Dr. Lynne Pierson

Royle Building Project

New Math Resources Investigations

Smarter Balance Assessment Consortium 2Conversations to followTransition to Interim Superintendent Dr. Lynne Pierson

National search committee starting in January. District is making plans to address Sue Gamm's recommendations. In this difficult time, please take time to support our staff.

3Conversations to followRoyle Building ProjectTokeneke and Royle School Building CommitteeConsidered anticipated district growth Considered a facility for ELPConsidered age and needs of the Royle Facility

BOE Meeting on November 26th Likely District will consider a broader plan

4New Math Resource: Investigations Unit Parent LettersStudent Math Handbook Go to the websitewww.pearsonsuccessnet.comUsername: ROYLE2013Password: DARIEN2013Look on the left forMy LibraryClick on the student edition of the grade of your choice.This brings you to the Student Math Handbook.

Conversations to follow5

Student Math HandbookConversations to follow6New Math Resource: Investigations

A K-5 Parent Workshop is being held on:

STANDARDS OF PRACTICE IN MATHEMATICSDecember 11 at 7:00 PM at Holmes SchoolVisit the K-5 Darien Math website:http://dpsk-5parents.wikispaces.com/MathConversations to follow7CMT is Replaced By Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC)

Students: Students in Grades 3-8

What: Students will take the SBAC Field Test rather than take the CMT.

How: Students will take the test online in the Royle School lab.

Conversations to follow8CMT is Replaced By Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC)

Overview: In July of 2010, the Connecticut State Board of Education voted unanimously to adopt the Common Core. State also joined the national Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC). Earlier this fall, Darien elected to participate in the Field Test of the new SBACAll districts in the state will take SBAC during the 2014 2015 school year.

Conversations to follow9CMT is Replaced By Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC)

Our curriculum is already aligned with the Common Core.

Plans to orient students to the test, including providing typing instruction, are underway.

It will be a transition for students but the State and SBAC suggest it will be a robust test (aligned to our curriculum) and provides a better understanding of each student the Field Test will not include a student specific report

Dr. Pierson has a full plan under development that includes communicating with parents.

Conversations to follow10Differentiating Instruction Supporting All Learners11Supporting All Learners Responsive Teaching Feedback Loop

12Supporting All Learners A Shift in the Instructional Model from Our School Experience(There was a) Focus on the Teacher (There is a)Focus on Teaching Each LearnerStudents work aloneStudents work in pairs, in groups, or alone depending on the purpose of the activity with a focus on understanding the where each student isAssessment is to exclusively grade the student.

Students interact with teacher and students receive timely feedback. Teacher dictates all topics and context to apply knowledgeStudents have some choice of topicsTeacher evaluates students learning The teacher and students evaluate their own learning; Only the student is viewed as a learnerThe teacher and student is viewed as a learner13Instructional Settings to Support All StudentsWhole Class Instruction (mini-lesson)Small Group(during independent work period)Individual Support14Supporting All LearnersMeeting Each Learner Where They Are:Example: Guided Reading (small group)Reading WasReading IsAll students read the same book.Pre-assessment (DRA) determines each students appropriate book levelStudents focus answering end of chapter questions Student focus on monitoring their meaning and working on strategy or skillTeacher focus on teaching the bookTeachers lessons focus on students growing reader toward next level.Student answer end of the chapter questions or book reportsTeacher monitors student acquisition of the skill or strategy in the momentWhole Class InstructionSmall GroupIndividual Support15Supporting All LearnersMeeting Each Learner Where They Are:Example: Word Study (small group)Spelling WasWord Study IsAll students received the same 20 wordsPre-assessment determines each students word listStudents memorize each wordStudents use the word in multiple waysFocus was on the wordFocus is on learning the pattern and generalizing the pattern to many wordsWords only examine in the context of the testWord pattern is considered in multiple contexts including daily writingFocus was on spelling the wordFocus is on reading the word, spelling the word, understanding the wordWhole Class InstructionSmall GroupIndividual Support16Supporting All LearnersMeeting Each Learner Where They Are:Example: Conferring with Students (individual)Conferring isOngoing monitoring to research students acquisition of skill and strategyTarget teaching to address something specificCan be part of a larger plan the teacher has for the studentOften guided by a checklist of skills, rubric, or specific goals teacher has with a studentTo support ALL learnersWhole Class InstructionSmall GroupIndividual Support17Sources to understand each learner are diverse. For example:ReadingDRATeachers College Running Records CMT ResultsListening to a student read a just-right book Students written response to readingPost-itsReaders Response NotebookPeer ConversationsReading Log

Assessment to Meeting Each Learner Where They AreSupporting All Learners18How is the learner developing?Why is ithappening?What should be done about it?Did it work?Supporting All Learners Problem Solving Model 19Core Classroom Instruction

Examine student workSmall group and one-on-one support to support student growth for ALL students

Tier IISupplemental Instruction with Instructional specialistSupport in class or pulloutSpecific goals monitoredReviewed by grade level team

Not meeting benchmarks

Tier III Intensive Instruction PulloutSpecific goals monitoredReviewed by grade level teamNot meeting benchmarksPPT

Not meeting benchmark or outstanding concern after class room (Tier I) supportSignificant GrowthSignificant GrowthSupporting All Learners Referral for a PPT (from a parent or teacher) can occur at anytime in the process.OR20Staying Connecteddarienps.org: DPS K 5 Parent Wiki, K-5 Workshop Series, K- 5 Parent Brochure

21DPS K 5 Parent Wiki

Staying Connected22Staying Connectedroylepto.com : Parent Resources Royle Leadership Blog, CDSP, K-5 Wiki etc.

23Royle Leadership BlogStaying Connected

24Parent Teacher ConferencesWhat to look for? What to expect?

To learn about the book level it is best for your child to be reading.To receive a description of the book level and examples.To see your child's written work.To understand your childs progress toward the focus of the writing units. To see your childs math work.To understand your childs progress toward the focus of the math units.

Staying Connected25Parent Teacher ConferencesQuestions to ask teachers:

How can I support my child at home in a way that is aligned with what is happening at school?

What questions can I ask my child about school that will encourage a conversation about what happened during the school day?

Staying Connected26Parent Teacher ConferencesQuestions to ask teachers:

My child is saying about (reading/writing/math/ friendships) to me at home. How can I ?

What are the best ways for us to stay in touch?

Staying Connected27Thank YouStaying ConnectedHave a great conference week!28