Using Model Schools Days Effectively

Technology Leaders for the 21st CenturyMay 16, 2008

CSLO/Model SchoolsStatement of Purpose

Through interdistrict collaboration, teachers will engage in classroom practices which integrate New York State Learning Standards, new assessments and technology to achieve higher student achievement.

What do I get for my $$$$• Hardware aide• Software aide• Substitute reimbursement• Flexible staff development options• Regional Days **bonus days**• A group of trained experts and a dynamic

knowledge base of information relating to all aspects of educational technology

• Savings over vendor provided training (i.e. Achieve, Breakthrough, Smart, RM Math)

• Collaboration with other districts on best practices - TIF

6360 – CSLO Regional Activities

• Each building sends 2 teachers to one of the following regionally-delivered technology related programs:

– 3 day regional workshops– TIF Technology Integrators Forum– Instructional Technology Partners Program

6368 – Model Schools ActivitiesWithout Integrated Learning System (ILS):• 4 days (per building) of customized

technology integration workshops for teachers only

With ILS:• 10 days of ILS support and alignment with

district curriculum• Option after 3 years – 6 days of ILS support• Can choose other technology integration in

lieu or addition to ILS support

Planning Strategies• Pick from the menu• Themes• Grade Level/Subject area initiative• Supt. Conference days• Summer training• Integrated lessons• Push in opportunities• Partner with IRT (Instructional Resource

Team)

Customize, Customize, Customize

Summer

After School

Push-In

Out of District

Half DayFull Day

Subs - AidableUse Prep Periods

Conference DayDesign to meet your needs

Small group

One-on-OneTeacher Consulting

Large group

Planning Examples

• Conference day to train a building• Technology to support special education• Websites• Training for a grant• Partner with another initiative• Support specific programs• Support specific grade level or curriculum

initiatives

Time Frame• Use the spring to identify your goals and

needs for the following year• Attend the BOCES information session

in May• Meet with your planner – the earlier the

better!• Before summer break – identify TIF

participants and Regional Workshop participants

Tips• Start planning early• Build relationships with your planner and

trainer(s)• Don’t be afraid to ask for customized

courses to meet your objectives• Encourage administrators to “pop-in” on

training sessions• Half-day sessions can double the number

that get training• Two half day sessions a week or two apart

work well

More Tips• Don’t be afraid to address issues that come up –

survey participants• Don’t forget to include administrators• Effective advertising / communication• Sometimes you need to “target” individuals or

groups• Monitor signups and sub situations so you can

cancel if necessary – 1 week notice required• DONT WASTE YOUR DAYS!!!• Tap into Regional Days for additional “free”

opportunities

I just can’t get subs!

Use BOCES trainers as:• Resource mentor to push in• Have trainers available during lunch and

planning periods• Offer training after school• Summer workshops• Last resort….Saturdays

What’s New in 2008-09• One Day Workshops• Targeted to specific grade/topic/subject

areas• Helps when there are individuals or

small groups that need training• Schedule available NOW!• District does not get charged a Model

Schools day until FIVE teachers have attended sessions.****

• Stay tuned for location announcements

Added “Perks” Other “free” training opportunities

• IEP Direct / RTIm Direct• Web training – SchoolWires Team• Notes Training • Student Management Systems• Literacy Programs• Data Warehouse / Data Mentor help• Don’t be afraid to call and ask!